GMC Sierra second generation

GMC Sierra second generation
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The GMC Sierra second generation (1999–2006): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 36 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: GMT800

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,644–6,507 mm
Width2,024–2,441 mm
Height1,930–1,966 mm
Wheelbase3,378–4,242 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

4,563 complaints for model years 1999–2006. 314 crashes · 71 fires · 188 injuries · 15 deaths

  • Brakes 2,108
  • Electrical system 463
  • Engine 163
  • Transmission and drivetrain 158
  • Steering 155
  • Airbags 93

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 36 versions of the GMC Sierra second generation

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United States 26 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1999–2008CLKUP6.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive11–15 MPG (15.7–21.4 L/100 km) EPA368–502 g/km
1999–2007CLKUP4.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA325–368 g/km
1999–2007CLKUP4.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14–16 MPG (14.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA345–394 g/km
1999–2007CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km
2004–2007CLKUP5.3 LHybrid4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2004–2007CLKUP5.3 LHybrid4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2005–2007FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP · 420-540, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2005–2007FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP · 440-580, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2004–2007CLKUP6.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
2000–2006CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1999–2006SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA307–345 g/km
1999–2006CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14–16 MPG (14.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA345–394 g/km
1999–2006SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
1999–2006SIL4.8 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1999–2006SIL4.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
2002–2006CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
2005CLKUP6.0 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive9 MPG (26.1 L/100 km) EPA485 g/km
2005CLKUP6.0 LNatural gas4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive9 MPG (26.1 L/100 km) EPA485 g/km
2003–2004FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2003–2004FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1999–2003CLKUP · LM7, CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2002–2003CLKUP · LM7, CLKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2001–20036.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive11–13 MPG (18.1–21.4 L/100 km) EPA425–502 g/km
1999CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1999CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1999(350 V8), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km

Canada 10 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1999–2007Pickup truck: Standard4.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic14.2–16.6 L/100 km 5-cycle327–382 g/km
1999–2007Pickup truck: Standard5.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.6–18.9 L/100 km 5-cycle313–435 g/km
1999–2007Pickup truck: Standard6.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic15.3–22.8 L/100 km 5-cycle352–524 g/km
1999–2006Pickup truck: Standard4.3 LPetrol5-speed manual14.5–17.4 L/100 km 5-cycle334–400 g/km
1999–2006Pickup truck: Standard4.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic14.1–17.2 L/100 km 5-cycle324–396 g/km
1999–2006Pickup truck: Standard4.8 LPetrol5-speed manual14.2–18.6 L/100 km 5-cycle327–428 g/km
2004–2006Pickup truck: Standard5.3 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automatic18.9–21.9 L/100 km 5-cycle302–350 g/km
2002Pickup truck: Standard6.0 LNatural gas4-speed automatic20.5–21.5 L/100 km 5-cycle387–406 g/km
1999Pickup truck: Standard5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.6–16.9 L/100 km 5-cycle382–389 g/km
1999Pickup truck: Standard5.7 LPetrol4-speed automatic17.0–17.3 L/100 km 5-cycle391–398 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.