Light-duty Sierras are available in three body styles: regular cab, extended cab and crew cab, which is the version I tested. There’s also a variety of cargo box lengths. The short box measures 5.8 feet long and is available on extended cab and crew cab models. The standard box is 6.5 feet long, and the long box is 8.1 feet long; both bed lengths are available for regular and extended cab trucks.

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 For Sale In Guelph

Full-size crew cab pickup trucks are the vehicle of choice for some families, which makes ride quality a more important factor than it was when crew cabs were, as the name implies, primarily used for carrying work crews around. The Sierra at Wilson’s Better Used Cars does a good job meeting the demands of the modern truck buyer, as it cruises comfortably but also retains the capability expected of a full-size pickup.

Suspension tuning plays a big role in ride quality, and the Sierra featured a Z71 Off-Road suspension package as well as an All Terrain option package, which is new for 2008. Reasonably precise steering response gives the driver much appreciated confidence when driving at highway speeds.

Just as there are a number of different cab and cargo boxes available for the light-duty Sierra, there’s a range of V-8 engines and one V-6 that can have anywhere from 195 to 403 horsepower. The engine features GM’s cylinder-deactivation technology that cuts off fuel to four of the engine’s eight cylinders, temporarily turning it into a V-4. This fuel-saving measure operates without the driver’s involvement and helps the used GMC Sierra for sale in Guelph achieve class-leading gas mileage estimates.

Interior Design

Full-size truck cabs have made some big strides lately in terms of material quality and detailing, and the Silverado and Sierra took it to a higher level when redesigned versions debuted for the 2007 model year.

The trucks are available with two different dashboard designs. One is a more traditional arrangement and the other has a carlike design. The more upscale, carlike dash is similar to the one in GMC’s full-size Yukon SUV, and in the Sierra it gives the cabin a distinctively untrucklike look.

The dash plastic has attractive graining and, on All Terrain models, is accented by brushed-silver trim. The armrests on the doors and the large center storage bin are positioned in the right place for optimal comfort.

Though the crew cab body style provides adequate space for adults in the rear seats.

When the crew cab’s rear seats aren’t in use, it’s easy to fold them up and out of the way to use the space for carrying bags inside the cab rather than in the cargo bed. It’s as simple as lifting up on the front of the seat cushion until it’s perpendicular with the floor. There are no levers to press or latches to secure — the cushion just stays in place vertically, and it didn’t fall down when you drive.

With the optional Max trailering package that includes a 6.0-liter V-8, however, the light-duty crew cab Sierra is rated to pull as much as 10,500 pounds.

Safety

Four-wheel antilock brakes and an electronic stability system are standard. Side curtain airbags are optional.

Backing up a full-size truck can be challenging in tight quarters, but technology like rear parking sensors, which are optional for the Sierra, make the process a little less nerve-racking.

Visit your top rated Guelph Used Car dealer, Wilson’s Better Used Cars, and find more information about the 2008 GMC Sierra in Ontario today!

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