LOWERED OBS SIERRA SERIES
The 1988-94 GMT400 series were some of the most popular trucks ever produced. The 1988 model was the first GM truck to offer an extended cab, with later years offering a three-door option. Throughout years, GM continually improved on the GMT400 platform by gradually increasing horsepower and adding sport packages coupled with additional paint tones. The new GMT400 design was more aerodynamic and featured a more comfortable interior with electronic speedometers, button-operated climate control and modern radio control systems that mounted beside the instrument panel for easy access. The frames were fully welded and included boxed front sections which added to the rigidity of the overall vehicle. These trucks were a giant step forward from the older square body design and featured independent front suspension and extensive use of galvanized steel to reduce rust. The new design was designated as the GMT400 and kept the C/K name badge - with C meaning two-wheel drive and K meaning four-wheel drive. Initial planning began in the early part of the 1980s, and product development began in 1984. The new designs were aimed at being more technologically advanced, more comfortable and generally more aligned with standards that consumers came to expect from the rest of the General Motor's lineup. By the mid-1980s, GM was also working on their next-generation trucks that began featuring more technology and conveniences that were found in most cars.
LOWERED OBS SIERRA UPGRADE
In the early part of the 1980s, GM had already been working on making their existing trucks more comfortable by adding upgrade packages with many convenient features. Trucks were generally known to be noisy and uncomfortable to drive. Many trucks didn't have seatbelts, air conditioning or radios, and the ones that did still had sloppy steering, heavy brakes and lacked sound-dampening among other modern features. Before the late 1980s, the average truck was very utilitarian. By the middle of the decade, advances in technology helped bring conveniences, safety, and increases in horsepower. The late 1980s was a transitional time when poor quality vehicles with little horsepower and less than desirable designs were commonplace.
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