Favorite Truck Year

[BigJayDogg3]

I'm debating with myself about what year to start investigating, so I want to know what GMT-800 truck year you liked the best and why. Please only post valid reasons, not "I like this year 'cuz it is what I have." So with that said, let the posting commence!

[Zembonez]

I'm debating with myself about what year to start investigating, so I want to know what GMT-800 truck year you liked the best and why. Please only post valid reasons, not "I like this year 'cuz it is what I have." So with that said, let the posting commence!

I vote for 2001. I had one (Wingnut now has it) and it was a fantastic truck. I had very few real issues with it other than the infamous intake water leak (it was a 4.3)... I still miss Fred.

[2000DV4.8]

I like the 99-02 bodystyle the best. I think it's one of the best looking front ends GM's ever put out.

[jrrod2004]

06 because it is relatively free of trouble (compared to what the earlier GMT-800 had) and it has the power dome look (more aggressive to me instead of just being mad looking)

[MountaineerTom]

I like the 99-02 bodystyle the best. I think it's one of the best looking front ends GM's ever put out.

 

Same here. When they first introduced them, I didn't care for it too much, but after seeing some in person, I ended up liking them enough that I bought my '99.

 

I've always liked the looks of the Chevrolets over the GMC's too, but I think I like the new GMC's better than the Chevrolets now.

[Zembonez]

I've always liked the looks of the Chevrolets over the GMC's too, but I think I like the new GMC's better than the Chevrolets now.

 

I have to agree Tom. I have only had 2 GMCs in the mix of new trucks I have purchased. The 07 GMC front end is far better looking than the 07 Chevy front end to me. That's why I am driving one instead of my usual Chevrolet.

[huero626]

My favorite is the 2004 Silverado because it is the last year that has disc brakes for the GMT-800 trucks . The 2006 looks cool too, but it has rear drum brakes.

[j.roffel]

I like the 99-02 Chevy's, love the front end, but if your going to go newer, the GMC is a must for me. I don't like the angry eyes look at all... The stepdown GMC bumper is the better option.

[dietz4ibanez]

I think that the best looking truck of the GMT-800 series would have to be 2007 I just think those trucks looked bad with offset rims and a little lift. A couple months ago I test drove a 07 NBS Duramax. But if I had my pick and could still find one I would opt to buy the classic. I really like the tail lights for that year too, even though it did start in 2003. I dont even know if the front end changed much since 2003...

[omegafiler]

For silverado I'd go with an '02 before they changed the headlights/front end. But GMC, gotta go for the last of the 800 series.

[jrrod2004]

My favorite is the 2004 Silverado because it is the last year that has disc brakes for the GMT-800 trucks . The 2006 looks cool too, but it has rear drum brakes.

 

 

Easily fixable

[Hammer2785]

Love my 2000 GMC Sierra. Looks great, been very reliable, 94,000 miles and have only had to do routine maintenance. Not a big fan of the 03 up diagonal headlights on the Silverados.

[clearoyd]

Another vote for 99-02 for the nice looking front end. If you're looking at an extended cab, then skip the 99 as it was only 3 door.

[ChevyMan23]

Pretty partial to my 04, I love it to much, but I wanting to convert it to to the 06 look, i like the HD look

[mini1]

03-07 classic was the best GMT-800. I liked both GMC/Chevy. At first I hated the chevy front end, but now I really like it. The updated electronics are worth getting these trucks over the first generation. An 03-07 classic Sierra with Silverado tail lamps is about the best you can get during this time frame. As always, if have the money go for a NBS 07+ Sierra. Much improved over the 99-07's.