1997 GMC Sierra Z-71 5.7/ 350ci from North America
Summary:
A good truck for around town..
Faults:
For the less than one year I have owned the truck I have had many issues with it.
The rebuilt transmission blew apart cracking the case and striping the gears. The prior rebuild looked to be of good quality... However, it just blew up one day going down the interstate.
The front drive shaft needed to be replaced due to a bad sliding joint.
The rear end blew up, this was due to the bolt shearing off the pin in the differential.
And the ignition switch went bad.
Also, the service engine soon light will come on even after all the codes have been checked and properly serviced...
The front suspension eats ball joints. I think that this may be in part due to the 4x4 nature of the truck.
Gas mileage is down the tube. Nothing that I have tried even gives me a mile per gallon back! I get about 10-13 no matter what kind of driving I do. Hard towing around town or cruising down the interstate.
General Comments:
Even though I have had many costly problem with this truck, I am still overall happy with it.
I do however warn to not drive a higher mileage truck over the road, but use it for around town. You never know when something is going to break!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 3rd May, 2005
28th Feb 2005, 08:23
Hey I have owned a GMC Sierra for 4 years now and it is wonderful. I drove From Tennessee to California, with no water in the radiator. Didn't give me any problems at all. I have the same problem with the door handles. And the one thing I have to say is the old CD players were not very good. Mine went out as well. Other than that it has been a very reliable truck. Has not left me stranded yet. Even drove it 1st gear 5 miles to my friends house when the Transmission went out. Of course that was my fault because I do a lot of racing in it. I can keep up with a corvette it is a wonderful truck. Everyone of my friends that has had a chance to drive has offered me money for it. It looks horrible there is dents all up and down it and the paint is chipping around the bed, but that truck can still haul 10,000 pounds. I know cuz I have had to do it. well that is all I have to say about my truck other than it is awesome.