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- Aurora, MO
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- autoshopper.com
2001 gmc sierra 1500 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A silverado on saville row. introductionthe gmc sierra represents the latest in full-size pickup engineering, along with its mechanical twin, the chevrolet silverado. Both trucks do everything better than pickups did even a few years ago. They ride, handle, and stop more like cars. Yet they can pull more and haul more than ever before. Updated engines have made them fast and powerful. Inside, the sierra is one of the most luxurious pickups we've ever driven, setting new standards for quietness, plush appointments, and solid construction. but while gmc pickups of the recent past have been virtual chevrolet clones, the gmc sierra breaks away, in style at least, from chevy's understated silverado. Sierra sports a unique grille, hood, fenders, fascia, bumpers and headlamps. There are standard-length two-door cabs and extended-length cabs with two more auxiliary doors in the rear. engine choices for 1500 models range from a basic 4. 3-liter v6, up through a 4. 8-liter v8 (standard in extended cabs), and a 5. 3-liter v8. A black-painted machine-textured grille and body-colored mirrors, door handles, and moldings distinguish the c3 from other sierras. For 2001, the v6 and all three v8s have received further refinements, enhancing economy and durability while reducing maintenance requirements. This system allows the driver to lock the axle speeds together in low range for maximum off-road traction; or to select an automatic mode that sends power to the wheels with the best grip whenever the system detects wheel slip. all sierras are built on the stiffest and lightest truck frame general motors has ever produced. The frame rails are hydroformed, a process that uses high-pressure hydraulics to shape steel. Tubular crossmembers and roll-formed mid-rails increase rigidity further. This stiff structure enhances handling and ride quality immensely, while improving crashworthiness. The door openings are the largest in the industry, and the cab is the roomiest. All use pleasant graphics in white on black. The sound system control panel is located above the climate controls. There are three 12-volt outlets at the bottom center of the dash for radar detectors, cellular telephones, laptop computers, and other accessories. Air-conditioning outlets and a set of drop-down cup holders are built in for rear-seat passengers. A compass is incorporated into the sle's overhead console, along with three storage areas for sunglasses, garage door opener, and small items. When cargo capacity is more important than hauling passengers, the entire rear seat assembly can be loosened from the floor with a wrench and removed through one of the side doors. driving impressionon the road, the sierra sle is so quiet and well behaved that it could be mistaken for a luxury car. That's largely due to the new-for-1999 chassis, whose frame is 23 percent stiffer than the previous generation's. New mounting and isolation hardware reduces noise and vibration. A cast magnesium beam behind the instrument panel and a lateral steel beam between the magnesium beam and the right side of the dash further reinforce the stiff body. This is a very strong truck, and its strength lets the suspension soak up and manage all the bumps and ruts and tar strips. Its torque peaks at 325 pound-feet, but the torque curve is plenty fat for light towing and hauling. Braking force comes into play only an inch into the pedal travel, a welcome improvement over the mushy pedal on gm's pre-1999 c/k pickups. A feature called dynamic rear proportioning improves stability under heavy braking whether the truck is loaded or empty. A planetary center differential provides a permanent 38/62 front/rear torque split; while a silicone viscous coupling locks up progressively if one axle or the other starts to slip. C3 also comes with a uniquely tuned suspension designed to limit body roll (or lean). It also comes with the z82 towing package, and the high-capacity disc brakes from the sierra 2500hd/3500. it's easy and fun to drive the c3 quickly on winding mountain roads. It handles well, it's very responsive for a truck, and it delivers strong acceleration performance. Tachometer✔ Bucket Seats✔ Climate Control
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