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2001 GMC Sierra Review
A Silverado on Saville Row.
2001 Sierra Review Summary & Specifications
The GMC Sierra offers a great deal of essential pickup truck goodness. If you're looking for more style than the Chevy Silverado offers and a bit of exclusivity, then by all means go with the GMC Sierra.Our Sierra SLE was among the smoothest, quietest, most civilized, best equipped, and most enjoyable pickup trucks we've ever driven. The GMC Sierra is a must-see if you're buying a new full-size pickup.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | 2WD Regular Cab, 6.5-ft. box, SL ($16,525), SLE ($22,079); Extended Cab, 8-ft. box, SLE ($25,554), SLT ($27,104); 4WD Regular Cab, 6.5-ft. box, SL ($21,342), SLE $25,091; Extended Cab, 8-ft. box, SLE ($28,566), SLT ($30,491); C3 Extended Cab, 6.5-foot box ($38,305) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.3-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 200-hp 4.3-liter ohv V6; 270-hp 4.8-liter ohv V8; 285-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 300-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8; 325-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual airbags with front passenger suppression switch, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Pontiac, Michigan; Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.gmc.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 16525 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Sierra 1500 SLE Extended Cab ($25,254) |
| Standard Equipment | (SLE Extended Cab) air conditioning, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, two auxiliary rear doors, light package, tinted glass, tilt steering wheel, stainless steel road wheels, AM/FM/CD stereo, electric rear defrost, anti-theft system, overhead console, storage tray, cruise control, remote locking/security system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, folding power heated chrome mirrors |
| Destination Charge | 690 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | $5.3-liter V-8 ($800): limited-slip rear differential ($285); electrochromic rear-view mirror with compass and outside temperature display ($175); power bucket seats and floor console ($905); alloy wheels ($110); all-season P255/75R16 tires ($170) |
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| Price as Tested | 28389 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 285 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 325 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/19 |
| Wheelbase | 143.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 227.7/78.5/71.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | 65.0/66.0 |
| Turning Radius | 46.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.0/61.4/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/61.5/33.7 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1,787 |
| Towing Capacity | 7600 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 4413 |
| Stock Tires | P255/75R-16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 |
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