2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Review (continued)
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Summary

The 2004 model year is the year of the full-size pickup, with new introductions from Ford and Nissan and solid entries from Dodge and Toyota.

The GMC Sierra delivers lots of power, big payload capacities, and lots of towing capability. It looks classy and distinctive, and is a bit more upscale than the Chevy Silverado. The Sierra pickups are among the smoothest, quietest, most civilized, best equipped, and most enjoyable trucks we’ve driven. The GMC Sierra is a must-see if you’re buying a new full-size pickup.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Sierra 1500 2WD Wideside (Reg Cab) ($20,652); 2WD Wideside SLE Reg Cab ($24,055); 2WD Wideside Work Truck Reg Cab ($19,020); 2WD Wideside Reg Cab W/T ($19,120); 2WD Wideside Reg Cab ($20,952); 2WD Wideside SLE Reg Cab ($24,355); 2WD Wideside Ext Cab W/T ($23,075); 2WD Wideside Ext Cab ($26,197); 2WD Wideside SLE Ext Cab ($27,862); 2WD Wideside SLT Ext Cab ($32,560); 2WD Wideside Ext Cab ($27,297); 2WD Wideside SLE Ext Cab ($28,962); 2WD Wideside SLT Ext Cab ($32,860); 2WD Wideside W/T Ext Cab ($25,570); 4WD Wideside Ext Cab ($29,202); 4WD Wideside SLE Ext Cab ($30,967); 4WD Wideside SLT Ext Cab ($35,665); 4WD Wideside Denali Ext Cab ($41,180); 4WD Wideside W/T Ext Cab ($27,475); 4WD Wideside Ext Cab ($30,302); 4WD Wideside SLE Ext Cab ($32,067); 4WD Wideside SLT Ext Cab ($35,965); 4WD Wideside Worktruck Ext Cab ($28,575); 4WD Wideside SLE Crew Cab ($34,820); 4WD Wideside SLT Crew Cab ($38,883)
Engines:	6.0-liter ohv V8
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	dual-stage front airbags with front passenger suppression switch, ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning, LATCH-style child-seat anchors
Saftey Equipment (optional):	traction control
Basic Warranty:	3 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In:	Pontiac, Michigan; Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	GMC Sierra Denali ($41,180)
Standard Equipment:	automatic dual-zone climate control; AM/FM/CD/cassette Bose 6-speaker system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, rear audio controls w dual headphone jacks; power windows w/driver's express-down; door locks, programmable power w/lockout protection; steering column, adjustable tilt; seats, front, tone-on-tone leather power heated reclining full feature buckets, power lumbar, dual inboard armrests, 2-position driver-side memory, driver and passenger 6-way power seat adjuster; 3-passenger folding rear leather bench seat w inserts; floor mats; electrochromic rearview mirror w 8-point compass; driver information center; HomeLink; Onstar, 1 year safe and sound service; interior lights, Dome, reading, rear map, courtesy lights and ground illumination; cruise control; 12-volt accessory outlets (2); steering wheel, leather wrapped rim; steering wheel mounted audio and driver information controls; console, mini overhead w/map lights; console, floor w/storage rear cupholders and rear power points; theft deterrent system, PASSLock II; remote keyless entry w/2-transmitters; cargo cover, soft tonneau, color-keyed
Options As Tested (MSRP):	automatic transmission (no charge); XM Satellite Radio ($325)
Destination Charge:	815
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	39100
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	325 @ 5200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	365 @ 4000
Transmission:	4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	12/16
Wheelbase:	143.5
Length/width/height:	227.7/78.5/73.9
Track, f/r:	65.0/71.0
Turning circle:	37.4
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	41.0/61.4/41.3
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.4/61.5/33.7
Cargo volume:
Payload:	1722
Towing capacity:	9900
Suspension, f:	independent, torsion bars, anti-roll bar; gas-pressurized shocks
Suspension, r:	steerable solid hypoid rear axle w two-stage semi-elliptic leaf springs; gas-pressurized shocks
Ground clearance:	8.7
Curb weight:	5478
Tires:	P265/70R17
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc with ABS and Dynamic Rear Proportioning
Fuel capacity:	26