Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Acceleration is excellent even when using minimal throttle to preserve gas milage. Handling is secure and confident."
Anonymous, MT (2018 GMC Sierra 1500)"Handles like a (nice) truck. Surprisingly slow on acceleration makes it seem more ponderous than it really needs to be. With a V8, would expect a snappier/more torque-rich launch. Some odd engagement points when pulling a trailer. Feels like the transmission and/or trailer package are quarreling. Also, feels a light trailer more than I had anticipated with 4WD and the tow package. Turning radius is tolerable, but barely."
Anonymous, CA (2018 GMC Sierra 1500)"Compared to my 2008 with the same 5.3 V 8, the acceleration from a stop is significantly better. Gas millage is also improved. A recent 90 mile freeway trip at 65 to 70 mph gave 22.5 mph. Even with the Z71 package, the ride and handling are very good. Stopping distance is acceptable."
Anonymous, CA (2018 GMC Sierra 1500)"The drive train seems to be very juttery when slowly accelerating away from a stop. I asked the GM service department about this and they claim that it is normal. I was told the vehicle will learn my driving style and adjust itself to my particular habits/driving style and smooth out the juttery takeoffs. However I find it difficult to believe, while stuck in traffic, that it will "learn" my driving style and not the driving style of the vehicle that is ahead of me."
Jamie L., ON (2018 GMC Sierra 1500)"Very pleased with quick acceleration and handling is smooth and easy."
Randy L., GA (2018 GMC Sierra 1500)"Great"
L A., GA (2018 GMC Sierra 1500)"The 8-speed transmission seems to "hunt" for the proper gear. This is especially annoying when the vehicle slows to under 5 MPH. The transmission is very slow to respond when again trying to accelerate."
Anonymous, FL (2018 GMC Sierra 1500)"A pleasure to drive long distances."
Anonymous, CA (2018 GMC Sierra 1500)"acceleration is good with eight speed transmission. Steering wheel is off center to the right not noticeable at first but gets tiresome after a little while."
Anonymous, TN (2018 GMC Sierra 1500)"Great acceleration (I love the way it uses 4 or 8 cylinders) and it handles great."
Duane S., IN (2018 GMC Sierra 1500)
"Power"
Anonymous, BC (2018 GMC Sierra 1500)