Overview & Reviews
Coming off a redesign last year, the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 has only minor changes this year. Satellite radio is now standard equipment and an integrated trailer brake controller is optional. GMC says it will also be offering 22-inch wheels (as a dealer accessory) and a flashier version of the Z71 Off-Road package called the Sierra All Terrain.
- Refined and very quiet ride, pleasing fit and finish inside, seats are comfortable for long drives, comprehensive list of safety equipment.
- Larger turning circle than most rivals, mediocre interior storage and cupholders.
User Reviews:
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Best Truck -- needs a few improvements - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
By Pete1954 - August 4 - 10:03 pmI love everything about this truck, except for the upholstery. The charcoal colored cloth picks up lint, dog hair, everything and its quite visible. But whats worse, the nap on the upholstery is starting to flake off with only 14K miles! Quite honestly, if I had realized what a tremendous vehicle this was in every other way, I would have gone with the SLT or Denali trim, had leather and not have the upholstery issue. This is a keeper -- guess I will be looking for an upholstery shop.
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Loven It! - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
By 1st GM in 30 yrs - July 22 - 10:30 pmBought 3 months ago; now have +10K mis. Love it. Been 30yr Ford guy. 1st GM truck ever considered. Bought the wife an 08 HHR liked it & got me to consider a GM again. Traded my 03 F2504dr 4x4 diesel (loved it) had +180k mis;still miss the big 600#ft torq. Dealer offered me a 2-day GMC test drive! Hated the "luxury" dash; reminded me of dads old gran marque, yuk. Wanted more lux but that dash was a deal-brkr. Added SLE pref + NFL pkg & leather/sunroof. Passengers cant but I can notice fr V4 to V8 pwr surge. No tailgate lock!? Will buy one. Has 3.42 rr gear; hard accel into 2nd gear causes rpms to fall out of pwr-band then comes up. Ctr of hood vibrates continually while driving.
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GMC should change there initials... - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
By jojo123 - June 4 - 9:53 amTo JUNK!!!! Too many problems with check engine light coming on constantly. For some reason, the gas cap constantly comes loose. GM should provide better stock tires. Had a flat from a piece of limestone gravel. Dealer told me I should drive on better roads! (Its a truck, isnt it?) Should have stayed with Ford. Big mistake to buy this truck. Dealer isnt interested in helping very often. It takes multiple visits to fix one problem. Maybe if the service manager got off his lazy [violative content deleted] of his chair, it could be fixed. Last GM product EVER!
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GMC got it Right! - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
By J. Barton - June 1 - 8:26 amGMC got it (finally) right with this one. Replaced a 2004 with this vehicle, comparison is like night and day. Fun to drive, good mileage, 18.8mpg in first 500 miles. This one is a winner for GMC. So glad we didnt give up on them and head to the Japnese market. Great interior, fine fit and function and good looks too. I love this truck!
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Quality matters - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
By retiree - March 8 - 12:36 amThis 1500 Work is great. Gas economy exceeds sticker rating. Light touch on steering, nicely tuned exhaust for a 4.3L. Standard sound system inc XM is v good. Of all my pickups this one is solid, smooth and a "keeper". Fogs nice touch but not necessary. Ergonomics good.
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Best Truck I ever owned! - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
By Bill - March 1 - 10:26 amI have built quite a few cars and trucks over the years, this by far out performs them in an all around sense. I got a pretty basic truck for my buisness so thats why comfort is a marked low. My only complaints are that I didnt go bigger with an extended or crew cab, and we need the 6 speed in the basic trucks too. The motor is the most impressive part of this truck. I have a tool box and tonneau, and now acheive up to 22 mpg. The six speed wouldnt work here. My friends Scion TC only get 25-27 mpg average so Im very very happy.
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What a deal!!! - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
By billgamble - January 16 - 5:00 pmBought the truck during the employee pricing program and got an outstanding deal. Rides like a nice car and handles great. Very comfortable.
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Best Truck for the Money - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
By Matt - October 17 - 6:30 amI have been looking at buying a new truck for a while and the Sierra Denali is by far the best bang for the buck, that is if you can afford it. The truck has the best ride and handling of any truck I have ever driven. Gas mileage is not to great, so far I have average 15 mpg in the city and I got up to 22 mpg on the highway, but that is not to bad considering you have 403 HP on tap. The truck has excellent fit and finish and the exhaust note is very nice. If you pay sticker for this truck you will be paying way too much, I managed the get the 2WD model with the upgraded 20" chrome wheels for $35,900 (retailed for a little over 42). Bottom line, a great truck for the money.
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Love This Truck - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
By Dwight - September 20 - 9:40 amThis truck replaced a V6 GMC I had for 17yrs. The power of the V8 is wonderful for a 4.8L and half the price of the 5.3L The truck handles great. It sits higher than my old truck so is a little harder to get into (Im 6ft) so I installed nerf bars. Everything about the truck is high quality. Lots of cab storage, cup holders. The stereo is quite good for factory installed.
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Miss Pretty - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
By Lorie Velasquez - July 27 - 10:23 pmAfter driving my 1993 GMC extended cab for 15 years I decided to go shopping I found a deep crimson metallic gmc crew cab 4 wheel drive I kept going back and looking for about 3 months then I took it for a test drive and I had to have it I think this is a beautiful tough truck I can dress like a lady and go out on the town or I can get nasty dirty and and load it up with what ever and it never fails me I love the security of onstar and the enjoyment of xm radio.I get alot of compliments on how pretty my truck is my friends at work have named her Miss Pretty
