Truck of the Year for 2002: The GMC Sierra 1500
The Sierra 1500 SL 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 SL Statistics
The dimensions of the Sierra 1500 SL are 78.50 inches wide by 246.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 70.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 157.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Sierra 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $25,667, with an invoice cost of $22,459. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2002 Sierra 1500’s normal fuel system runs on flex. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 34.00 gallons.
The Sierra 1500 SL received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and 19 - 20 when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid truck, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2002 model year was unsuccessful for the GMC Sierra 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SL version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..