Insight Into the GMC Sierra 1500 for 2009
It’s been our experience that you will discover that purchasers of the GMC Sierra 1500 are quite enthusiastic about their purchase. The Sierra 1500 has held a position among the top of the Sierra 1500 line of truck for more than a generation. GMC has reason to be proud; the GMC Sierra 1500 comes under the heading of crew cab pickup models that are exiciting.
The restyled Sierra 1500 SLT is equipped with a 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2008 version.
The 2009 Sierra 1500’s standard fuel system runs on flex. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the truck is 12 gallons.
The Sierra 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The dimensions of the Sierra 1500 SLT are inches long by inches wide.
The retail price (MSRP) was an industry-high price when new. The dealer cost on the truck was an industry-high price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 4-door Crew Cab Pickup.
The Sierra 1500 SLT received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to highway driving. The flex-powered Sierra 1500 is a green truck.
In 2008 and 2009 the Sierra 1500 SLT was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
The standard warranty period for the Sierra 1500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the crew cab pickup market.
In summation the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT was a pivotal vehicle. GMC responded to critisims about the 2008 Sierra 1500 and made sweeping changes. The result is a great truck and even better crew cab pickup. Let’s hope the GMC Sierra 1500 for 2009 is a sign of the future.