The GMT400 platform is one of the more beloved eras of trucks from GM. Simple yet handsome looks, rugged drivetrains, and a variety of power train options suiting every need made these trucks the Swiss army knives of their time. Sadly, trucks these days have become far more complex and expensive as a result, which makes the prospect of finding the nicest “old” truck you can get your hands on a very real strategy for owning a workhorse without the electronic nuisance features. This 1995 GMC Sierra has just 21,000 miles from new and is listed here on craigslist in what looks like time-warp condition for $13,500.
Under $15,000 seems like a fantastic deal for this West Coast truck, which shows virtually no flaws going up and down the sides. The front grill and rear bed cap have been painted to match the white exterior, which gives this truck a more modern appearance than if the grill were black. The trim level is clearly on the basic side, with unpainted bumpers and steel wheels, but therein lies much of the charm with a truck like this. The seller notes that the previous elderly owner used it as a fishing truck and not much else; the fact that it wasn’t used as a workhorse but as a recreational companion tool is evident in the photos.
The interior is practically spotless, with blue upholstery and matching dash and related plastic trim. I was honestly expecting a tan interior, as white over tan seems like the standard-issue combo on many GM trucks from this era. This indicates to me the first owner may have ordered this truck just the way they wanted it, even with its basic trim level. In 1995, GM began offering a driver’s side airbag as part of a mid-year refresh, but I don’t see that here – so perhaps this truck was built earlier in the production run. Crank windows and lots of manual features means there’s very little to go wrong inside this clean cockpit.
This Sierra is also an interesting combination of options, featuring V8 power, rear-wheel drive, and the optional 8-foot long bed. This wasn’t the sexy build with a flareside or a short bed, or one with four-wheel drive. This is a simple rig and one that is not likely to fail or command much attention, and even in the event of needing bodywork, it would be dead-simple to fix. Check out the firewall – zero signs of dirt or old oil stains and what looks like near-spotless white paint. Details like this are evident throughout the listing, and while you won’t be snapping any necks with a truck like this, you’ll also spend very little to have a truck that will likely outlast you. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco B. for the find.
Nice clean find by Rocco. Guessing it’s a 305 motor ?
With the price of todays trucks, this is a deal. These were pretty reliable so next owner should be quite happy with their nearly new truck.
These were (are) great trucks. I knew a mason who had a GMC 1500 of this Vintage. 4.3 V6 automatic. He had that thing loaded to the gills all the time. He admitted that he should have had a 2500 or 3500. He put well over 200K miles on it. The only way I could believe it was he was a customer of the old Gas Station I worked at and they worked on it from new. I hope this stays in original condition like this. It looks like a creampuff for sure.
I would LOVE to add this beauty to my fleet! Air conditioning is a nice touch on this basic truck.. Someone is gonna take home this rare find… well priced.
My 95 Silverado 1500 2nd had 510,000 miles on it when I sold it in great running and on the original timing chain and valve covers never off and in great running condition. Did a lot of towing with it. Mine was the 4.3V6 with a 5 speed. Most reliable vehicle I ever owned. Highly recommend this year and model to anyone.
Looks like an airbag-equipped steering wheel. The previous steering wheel had a simple, small round plastic hub. This is the larger rectangular hub housing an airbag module, with visible crease lines for the prescribed points where the module case material splits open upon airbag deployment.
95 had an interior refresh with the drivers airbag. I think that the 97s added a passenger airbag where the cup holders are on this one. At least on the half tons.
My Dad ordered one exactly like this in 1987, last year of the squarebody but Dad opted for the then new body style 88. Vinyl seats, steel wheels. Dad didn’t baby his trucks though as this gentleman obviously did.
I’m raising something like this right now. I bought a new Ram ProMaster Cargo Van last year and I’ve had it 9 months now. It’s got a whopping 1,745 miles as I write this. Still like new and hopefully it’s an example like this in years to come long after me.
This configuration was still popular thru much of the 90s. The guys that bought them never had 4wd and saw no need for it. This one is a beauty.
nice clean 8ft bed 2wd truck and its fairly priced. a set of factory chrome ss wheels and your set. great miles. this looks to be a fly in and drive home
I recently bought a 97 K1500 to replace the one I bought new. Rust free and 110,000 miles. It was a much smarter purchase than buying a brand new truck. Oh, the GMC version of this truck had a body color painted grill from the factory. The Chevy version had the chrome grill
It’s almost cool, ok, it is cool to see a simple, stripped down unit like this. I personally love it. I wouldn’t change a thing except to exchange the radio for a factory one with cd player. Good buy for the next owner.
This is like seeing Chevelle SSs, Camaros, Mustangs at a car show & seeing a Chevelle 300 or 300 Deluxe 2 door post. 300 does it for me.