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The GMC Sierra pickup truck was introduced in 1988. Following are Sierra news highlights and reviews from a number of sources. (1988-2004 model years are indicated in parentheses.)

Car Review (All Years)
Reviews and ratings of the GMC Sierra (all years). These reviews are written by the owners themselves.

Car Survey (All Years)
Here's what owners of the GMC Sierra think of their vehicles -- all years are covered.

MSN Autos (All Years)
See what owners think of their GMC Sierra from previous model years.

Pickup Truck (All Years)
See what other owners think of their GMC Sierras. All years are included here.

Statesman Classifieds (2004)
Though it functions well, Quadrasteer adds weight and complexity to the Sierra, not to mention $4,500.

Consumer Guide (2003)
Expanded availability of 4-wheel steering and a new DVD entertainment option highlight 2003 additions to these full-size pickups.

Car Trackers (2002)
New Sierra 2500 HD models provide ¾-ton customers with a 9200-pound Gross Vehicle Weight and the Sierra 3500 series one-ton models take the next step up, 11,400-pounds. Peak ratings for fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers are 16,000-pounds.

Detroit News (2003)
Loaded Denali's design is worth tweaking. See what he said and she said about the '03 GMC Sierra Denali AWD.

Epinions (2003)
See what owners of the 2003 GMC Sierra think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

A Car Place (2002)
Serious work truck with luxury amenities.

Epinions (2002)
See what owners of the 2002 GMC Sierra think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

MSN Autos (2002)
New for 2002: The Sierra C3 is now called the Sierra Denali and has a new Quadrasteer four-wheel-steering system, a first for a conventional truck. All Vortec engines get a stronger steering gear housing and a more efficient starter.

MSN Autos (2002)
New for 2002: The 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 is unchanged for 2002, but a stronger steering gear housing and a more efficient starter are featured on all Vortec engines.

The Car Connection (2002)
Suddenly, a 5478-lb truck that's almost 19 feet long is almost as maneuverable as a sports car.

USA Today (2002)
Quadrasteer is electronic, using sensors and an electric steering motor in back to turn the rear wheels opposite the fronts at low speed, the same direction at higher speed.

AJC Classifieds (2001)
The 2001 Sierra C3 cuts across traditional load-rating and trim-level classifications to combine a comprehensive selection of powertrain, chassis, exterior, and interior features in one fully-equipped, extended-cab, half-ton pickup.

Canadian Driver (2001)
The new GMC Sierra C3 is a top-of-the-line, luxury version of the full-size 1/2 ton Sierra extended cab pickup truck.

Car Buying Strategies (2001)
The rugged new 2001 GMC Sierra emphasizes power and speed in the two models offered, the Sierra C2500 Regular Cab and the Sierra K2500 Extended Cab.

Car Trackers (2001)
For towing a trailer like the one trailing behind our rig, this intelligent transmission in Tow-Haul mode stabilizes shifting by automatically selecting an ideal gear after sampling various factors, such as engine speed and throttle position.

Carlist (2001)
The power anti-Lock 4 wheel disc brakes ensure the sure=footedness and smoothness of the GMC, a positive selling point to any family considering purchasing a vehicle.

Cars.com (2001)
Front accommodations are a choice of a three-place split bench seat or two buckets. Extended cabs and crew cabs all have a three-place rear bench that folds for additional storage space.

National Highway Traffic Safety Admin (2001)
Crash test results for the 2001 GMC Sierra Extended Cab model.

New Car Test Drive (2001)
New for 2001 is the fully equipped Sierra C3, a separate model packing a 325-horsepower version of the 6.0-liter V8, along with automatic transmission and an exclusive, sophisticated full-time all-wheel-drive system.

Popular Mechanics (2001)
The segment-exclusive full-time all-wheel-drive transfer case maintains optimum 38/62 percent front/rear torque split on a wide range of dry or wet road surfaces.

The Auto Channel (2001)
"HT" stands for "Hot Truck," and the Sierra HT fits the description. Based on a two-wheel drive, short-box regular-cab Sierra, the HT package adds a short list of cosmetic and performance goodies from the GMC parts bin and unique color choices.

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