New 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 [ 2009 , 2007 ]

#2

in Full Size Pickup Trucks

Based on analysis of 31 Sierra-1500 reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $17,500 - $38,510
Invoice: $16,538 - $35,237
MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.7
Performance:8.2
Exterior:7.7
Interior:8.1
Safety:9.6
Reliability:6.0
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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Extended Cab Short Box Work Truck: 4WD Extended Cab Short Box Work Truck [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

Extended Cab Pickup - Short Bed

Engine

  • Gas V8 4.8L/293
  • 4-Speed A/T (Standard)
  • 14 mpg city / 18 mpg hwy

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Extended Cab Short Box Work Truck Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Switch (On/Off) Standard
Passenger - Front Standard

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Lights

Fog Lamps - Front Optional
Headlights - Auto off Standard
Headlights - Auto on Standard
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Standard

Misc.

Parking Aid Optional
Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Locks - Pwr Optional

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Extended Cab Short Box Work Truck Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 4.8L/293
Engine Type 8 Cylinder Engine (Standard)

Fuel

Fuel Type Flexible Fuel Capability (Optional) , Gasoline Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type Four Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type 4-Speed A/T (Standard) , M/T (Standard) , Transmission Overdrive Switch (Standard)

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Extended Cab Short Box Work Truck Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Cargo Volume (cubic ft) 53.2
Cruise Control Optional
Passenger Capacity 6
Reading Lamps Front Standard

Audio

CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Front Bench Fixed Optional
Front Bench Split Standard
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Communications - Onboard Hands Free Standard
Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Defogger Rear Window Optional
Vanity - Passenger Standard

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Extended Cab Short Box Work Truck Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Running Board Optional
Keyless Entry Remote Optional
Windows - Deep Tinted Optional

Mirrors

Heated Driver Optional
Heated Exterior Optional
Passenger Optional
Integrated Turn Signals Optional

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front All-Season (Standard) , Tires - Front All-Terrain (Optional) , Tires - Front On/Off Road (Optional) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear All-Season (Standard) , Tires - Rear All-Terrain (Optional) , Tires - Rear On/Off Road (Optional) , Compact Spare Tire (Optional) , Full Size Spare Tire (Optional)
Wheels Aluminum Wheels (Optional) , Chrome Wheels (Optional) , Steel Wheels (Standard)

Towing

Tow Hooks - Front Standard
Trailer Towing Package Optional