2006 Chevrolet Silverado Review
Solid truck priced to sell.
2006 Silverado Review Summary & Specifications
Though aging, the Chevy Silverado stands tall among a superb crop of newer full-size pickups. Roomy cabins, comfortable seats, a comfortable ride, and powerful engines make the Silverado a great work truck. The Hybrid option promises lower operating costs under certain conditions. A well-equipped LT Crew Cab can serve as a reasonable alternative to a family-size SUV.New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough contributed to this report.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD SWB Reg Cab ($15,840); 2WD SWB Ext Cab ($21,115); LS 2WD LWB Ext Cab ($26,565); LT 2WD LWB Ext Cab ($26,785); LS 4WD SWB Ext Cab ($27,250); LT 4WD LWB Ext Cab ($29,580); SS ($32,930); LT 4WD Crew Cab ($31,115) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.8-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 195-hp 4.3-liter ohv V6; 285-hp 4.8-liter ohv V8; 295-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 300-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8; 345-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, four-wheel ABS with dynamic rear proportioning |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Pontiac, Michigan; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15840 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 2WD Short Box Extended Cab ($23,590) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic transmission; power steering; bodyside moldings; chrome front bumper; chrome rear step bumper; solar-ray light tinted glass; front air dam; cargo area lamps; recovery hooks; swing-out rear quarter windows; daytime running lights w/automatic exterior lamp control; intermittent wet-arm windshield wipers w/pulse washers; manual dual-zone air conditioning; AM/FM/CD audio w/seek-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume & RDS; electric rear-window defogger, driver information center; instrument panel w/speedometer, odometer w/trip odometer, voltmeter, tachometer, fuel level, engine temp & oil pressure gauges; illuminated entry feature; electrochromic rearview mirror w/8-point compass & outside temperature indicator; center fold-down armrest w/storage; assist handles (3); cupholders (4); dual front padded visors w/cloth trim, extenders & driver-side pocket; passenger side vanity mirror; cruise control; 12-volt accessory outlets (2); front 40/20/40 split-bench seat w/driver & passenger manual reclining & adjustable outboard head restraints; front seat storage pockets; folding, full-width rear bench seat; custom cloth upholstery; tilt steering column; black leather-wrapped steering wheel rim; Passlock theft deterrent system; remote keyless entry w/2 transmitters, panic button & content theft alarm |
| Destination Charge | 875 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Vortec 4800 V8 ($945); high capacity air cleaner ($25): power programmable door locks ($162); power windows and mirrors ($738); overhead mini console w/map lights;($55); |
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| Price as Tested | 26390 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 285 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 295 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/21 |
| Wheelbase | 143.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 227.6/78.5/71.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 46.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.0/61.4/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/61.5/33.7 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1583 |
| Towing Capacity | 6000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, two-stage semi-elliptic leaf springs, gas-pressurized shocks |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 |
| Curb Weight | 4617 |
| Stock Tires | P245/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS, Dynamic Rear Proportioning |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 |
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