2008 GMC Sierra Review
Upgraded for 2008.
2008 Sierra Review Summary & Specifications
The GMC Sierra was all-new for the 2008 model year. Those who plan to use their trucks for commuting to work, carrying lots of family members and towing boats, may prefer the SUV-style interior, while those who use their trucks primarily as working tools likely will opt for the more utilitarian-oriented pure pickup design.G.R. Whale test drove various Sierra models and filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from California; with Larry Edsall reporting from Phoenix.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | GMC Sierra SLE, SLT, Denali; GMC Sierra Regular Cab Work Truck 2WD SB ($17,070), Extended Cab SLE 4WD LB ($30,840); Crew Cab SLT 2WD SB ($34,465); Denali AWD ($41,195) |
| Engines (standard) | 6.0-liter V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 295-hp 4.8-liter V8; 315-hp 5.3-liter V8; 367-hp 6.0-liter V8; 403-hp 6.2-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, daytime running lights, tire pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | anti-lock brakes, side-curtain airbags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation technology, Autotrack active transfer case, Ultrasonic rear parking assist, OnStar, driver and front-seat side air bags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Pontiac, Michigan; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario; and Silao, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-462-8782 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.gmc.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 17070 |
| Model Tested MSRP | GMC Sierra SLT Crew Cab 4x2 short bed ($34,645) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seat trim, front bucket seats with 12-way power adjustment, dual zone air condoning, six-disc CD changer with Bose sound system, heated windshield washers, polished 17-inch aluminum wheels, OnStar (with one year of service), cruise control, rear-window defogger, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and outside temperature reading, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, fog lamps, carpeting, power door locks/windows/mirrors, floor console |
| Destination Charge | 925 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | NHT package ($2,265) includes 6.0-liter engine, locking differential, trailer equipment; side-curtain airbags ($395); EZ tailgate ($95); convenience package ($540) |
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| Price as Tested | 38865 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 367 @ 5300 |
| Torque | 375 @ 4300 |
| Fuel Economy | 13/18 |
| Wheelbase | 143.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 230.2/80.0/73.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 47.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.2/62.5/41.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.5/65.4/38.7 |
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| Payload | 1658 |
| Towing Capacity | 10200 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle, leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance | 9.0 |
| Curb Weight | 5142 |
| Stock Tires | 245/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc, ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 |
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