Impressions of the GMC Sierra 2500 for 2002
The restyled Sierra 2500 SLT is equipped with a General Motors 6.0-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a Hydra-Matic 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for GMC.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Sierra 2500 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Sierra 2500 SLT Statistics
The dimensions of the Sierra 2500 SLT are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The GMC Sierra 2500 lists at an industry-average price when new. The dealer cost on the truck was an industry-average price.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2002 Sierra 2500 is a SFI design, running on BI-FUEL fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The Sierra 2500 SLT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a bi-fuel-powered hybrid truck, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 2001 model began the promise of the GMC Sierra 2500. The 2002 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers GMC hopes that the Sierra 2500 SLT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
I’m definiately wanting a flex fuel cab & chassis. Since the Sierra 2500 is, is it a good buy?
Good article. At first I felt like I needed to refute your review of the GMC Sierra 2500, but after further reflection I can see your point of view. Perhaps my personal Sierra 2500 SLT is an abberation. What is everyone else’s experiences?
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