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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Overview

Likes:

  • Steers and handles better than other big pickups
  • Powerful and efficient powertrains
  • Lavish interior, with plenty of luxury features offered

Dislikes:

  • Lacks small storage spaces
  • No factory-installed bedliner
  • Fewer gears than the competition

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By Bengt Halvorson Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The experienced vehicle experts at TheCarConnection.com have studied what a wide spectrum of sources had to say about the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. TheCarConnection.com's editors have also driven the Sierra 1500 and bring some of their firsthand impressions to this ...

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By Bengt Halvorson Bengt Halvorson, Editor

Most reviewers read by TheCarConnection.com's team are impressed by the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500's looks. Cars.com is a fan of the GMC 2008 Sierra 1500's "chiseled front end mainly because it looks manlier--always a good thing where trucks are concerned--and more assertive" (sorry...

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Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SL $25,190 / $23,048 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SL $28,355 / $25,944 City: 14
Hwy: 18
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck $17,590 / $16,622 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" SLE1 $25,215 / $23,071 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck $17,980 / $16,991 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" SLE1 $25,335 / $23,181 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 134.0" Work Truck $22,705 / $20,775 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 134.0" SLE1 $27,225 / $24,910 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 134.0" SLE2 $29,175 / $26,695 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 134.0" SLT $31,605 / $28,918 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck $23,005 / $21,049 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE1 $27,585 / $25,240 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE2 $29,475 / $26,969 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLT $31,905 / $29,193 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck $24,875 / $22,760 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE1 $28,435 / $26,018 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE2 $29,770 / $27,239 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLT $32,205 / $29,467 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck $27,270 / $24,952 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE1 $30,080 / $27,523 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE2 $32,775 / $29,989 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLT $35,450 / $32,436 City: 15
Hwy: 20
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck $20,830 / $19,684 City: 14
Hwy: 18
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" SLE1 $28,185 / $25,789 City: 14
Hwy: 18
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck $21,130 / $19,967 City: 14
Hwy: 18
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" SLE1 $28,485 / $26,063 City: 14
Hwy: 18
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 134.0" Work Truck $26,815 / $24,535 City: 14
Hwy: 18
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 134.0" SLE1 $30,375 / $27,793 City: 14
Hwy: 18
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 134.0" SLE2 $32,320 / $29,572 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 134.0" SLT $34,755 / $31,800 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck $27,115 / $24,810 City: 14
Hwy: 18
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE1 $30,675 / $28,067 City: 14
Hwy: 18
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE2 $32,620 / $29,847 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLT $35,055 / $32,075 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck $28,025 / $25,642 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE1 $31,585 / $28,900 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE2 $32,920 / $30,121 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLT $35,355 / $32,349 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck $30,420 / $27,834 City: 14
Hwy: 18
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE1 $33,270 / $30,442 City: 14
Hwy: 18
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE2 $35,925 / $32,871 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLT $38,600 / $35,319 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL $28,460 / $26,040 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL $31,610 / $28,923 City: 14
Hwy: 18

Other Choices:

In the field of full-size trucks, brand loyalty is an especially strong factor, with die-hards for the bow tie or the blue oval. But objectively, next to the F-150, the Silverado offers better steering and sharper handling, though some might like the F-150's interior design, which is more businesslike yet still upscale. Styling is a big differentiator; the Sierra has a softer design, while the other competitors have the more aggressive, faux-semi look in front. Fuel economy is a strong point for the Sierra; with the 4.8- or 5.3-liter engines, it gets better ratings in city and highway driving than all of its rivals with similar-sized engines--at a time when every mile per gallon really counts. The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 has one or two fewer gears than the Tundra. The Tundra--especially in top-trim versions--is especially competitive with the Silverado, as it offers a comfortable, classy interior and 5.7-liter V-8 that's more powerful than GM's 6.0-liter.

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