Used 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab AWD 5.8 ft. SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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GMC Sierra Denali AWD
Brent, 06/11/2008
GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab AWD 5.8 ft. SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Very impressed with this vehicle. Sold my 175K mile Sierra and due to its excellent performance, I'm sold on GMC. The Denali drives and handles great. 18mpg hwy and 16.4 in town. Not bad for a 6.2 ltr V8. My previous 4.8 ltr V8 only beat that by 1mpg! My vehicle came loaded w/options and couldn't pass it up for $38.5K. With gas prices I think they are really having to come down on these things. Very quiet ride on the highway and around town. It does need more storage compartments/center console organizer. I would rather the center console open from the side rather than front. It's somewhat awkward and has a rather flimsy spring hinge.
Venerable.
Patrick, Marysville, KS, 02/14/2018
GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab AWD 5.8 ft. SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Mine is a Denali AWD I've had 10 years. I bought this vehicle expecting it to have to perform from a range of luxury car to 4x4 off road vehicle. I have owned and operated all brands of trucks, including Cadillac EXT. By comparison, the EXT was the most luxurious and best road truck and hauler I've ever had and also performed well above average, but nevertheless--overall--the Sierra Denali beats it on all fronts except ride, horsepower and towing (but the EXT has the largest power plant in the class and that is why). This truck has met expectations well above average. I would highly recommend average forward looking maintenance on the vehicle, though, (like making repairs when an item is showing end of life wear) as that makes a big difference. I have almost 190,000 miles on this truck over all terrains, including farm roads, rock bluffs and trails, and it hasn't fallen apart at all, not even a loose bolt or rattle. Criticisms: The alloy rims tend to degrade over time and, thus, lose air. You'll be airing your tires up if you don't repair or replace rims when they show signs of corrosion, at about 7 years for me. Gas mileage plummets at high mileage, but not remarkably for a truck. I have gone from an average of 16 m.p.h. to 12-14. The engine has needed gasket and seal repairs for oil leaks, particularly around the pan and main bearing. I consider it routine as I did it at 100,000 miles and will again soon. Wheel wells on the rear started to rust out after about 6 years, so I've replaced them. The only other repair beyond replacing head lamps, which you can do yourself, is the cruise control went out. That's it. Pretty darn good for hard driving if you ask me. It still looks like new inside and out. Luck? Don't know, but it does, and it isn't just the repairs I did. It has held its own, particularly inside. Great truck. I'll drive it at least another 20X and then see where we're at.
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Miss D, 10/23/2007
GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab AWD 5.8 ft. SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I can't wipe the smile off my face! This is the nicest truck on the road. The engine is very strong and the shifts are smooth as silk. Kids love the visibility out the side windows in the rear seat. I added the GM tonneau cover and carpet to the bed, which makes it great for hauling the stuff we haul.....groceries, stroller and hockey bags! The touch screen navigation/stereo is very user friendly and the stereo sounds great.
Compare Denali to any other 1/2 ton.
bob, 12/23/2007
GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab AWD 5.8 ft. SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I went into the truck market expecting to buy a Tundra because I have had such good luck with Toyotas.To say that I was pleasantly surprised with the Sierra is an understatement. I priced a loaded SLT with the 6 liter engine and the Denali was about the same price. It was an easy decision to buy the Denali because of the extas like the 6.2 liter motor and six speed tranny to mention a few. This truck will run with the Tundra, rides better, handles better and has a more refined interior. My wife prefers the Denali over her Acura RL, which she loves. My freinds can not believe the power with the engine and tranny combination. Do yourself a favor and test drive a Denali when looking for a new truck!
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GAGZ, 04/30/2008
GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4dr Crew Cab AWD 5.8 ft. SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought this truck, it now has about 6,000m on it. I LOVE it. Lots of power, tows great, very comfortable. Fuel economy stinks but what do you expect with a 6.2L V8? I love the lines of the body and the interior has plenty of buttons! I really don't have any complaints, although for the money i should get a backup camera... Oh ya, and it's all time 4-wheel drive, i don't like that at all! NO burnouts!