Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"The vehicle has a poor turning radius."
Anonymous, NJ (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"Acceleration is brisk from a standing stop. Acceleration for merging into highway traffic is more than adequate. The vehicle handles remarkably well for such a large and heavy truck."
Bill L., TX (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"Lots of power (5.3 V8). Rear end seems a little less controlled than some competitors. Standard cab 8’ box."
Robert B., NM (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"Truck seemed to react sluggishly to accelerator input and transmission acted spastically at lower speeds with heavy input. Battery failed at 36300 miles. After replacing battery with none GMC battery, truck now runs far better. Better acceleration and better shift results in all cases."
Troy T., NC (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"Excellent acceleration!"
Robert H., CA (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"smooth acceleration, good handling"
Lorraine S., FL (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"V6 engine is very responsive, I don't like having to move the gearshift lever to Manual in order to downshift for engine breaking on downhills. I wish I could directly manually shift using the selector button on the gearshift lever."
Paul B., VT (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"GMC drives great and pulls my travel trailer effortlessly."
Todd A., TX (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"Transmission does not work good on slow takeoff and it clunk hard on slowing down"
Alejandro N., CA (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"The 8 speed transmission is very smooth and helps to accelerate easily. LOVE the safety features, forward collision alert, active lane departure feature, backup camera, auto high beams. The low beams need improving though."
Consumer H., OK (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"It could ride much smoother and take bumps in the road better."
Anonymous, OR (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"Exceeds expectations regarding handling, especially for a truck."
Anonymous, WI (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"Just love it!! Driving is relaxing."
Mary L., MN (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"The handling and driving of this truck is great. The steering wheel is very reactive and the pickup to pass is great"
Denise K., SK (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"It has 4, 6 & 8 cylinder engine, depends on oil pressure & speed, very good"
Janie M., TX (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"Good handeling and acceleration."
Craig B., ON (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"Enormous amount of power, safe and confident handling."
KYLE S., MN (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"Not as responsive as 2010 version of same truck - softer ride but seems awkward, has "bigger' feel"
BLAIR M., ON (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"It tows my 5,000 pound boat like it isn't there. Great fuel economy. Best truck I have ever had."
Anonymous, IL (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)"Very smooth"
Anonymous, MI (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)
"Surprisingly good acceleration from the 5.3L V8 for a vehicle of it's size."
Anonymous, OH (2016 GMC Sierra 1500)