Insight Into the GMC Sierra 1500 for 2003
The Sierra 1500 WT is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 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 1500 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 1500 WT Statistics
133.00 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 71.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Sierra 1500 WT are 222.10 inches long by 78.50 inches wide.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,662 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,794. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2003 Sierra 1500 is a SFI design, running on FLEX 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 34.00 gallons.
The 2003 Sierra 1500 gets 19 - 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 - 16 in the city. This is average for a standard cab pickup truck.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the GMC Sierra 1500 WT sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a GMC, specifically a Sierra 1500.