Body | Regular Cab 6.5ft bed | Regular Cab 8ft bed | Extended Cab 5.5ft bed | Extended Cab 6.5ft bed | Extended Cab 8ft bed | Crew Cab 5.5ft bed | Crew Cab 6.5ft bed |
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 133.0 in | 134.0 in | 143.5 in | 157.5 in | 143.5 in | 153.0 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 221.9 in | 217.9 in | 227.4 in | 246.6 in | 227.5 in | 237.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.5 in | 78.5 in | 78.5 in | 78.5 in | 78.5 in | 78.5 in |
Height | 71.2 in | 71.0 in | 71.2 in | 71.2 in | 70.8 in | 72.6 in | 77.0 in |
Curb Weight | 4261 lb. | 4398 lb. | 4585 lb. | 4625 lb. | 4719 lb. | 4862 lb. | 5346 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 34.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | 34.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.0 in | 41.0 in | 41.0 in | 41.0 in | 40.7 in | 40.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.4 in | 61.4 in | 61.4 in | 61.4 in | 61.4 in | 61.4 in | 61.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 63.9 in | 63.9 in | 63.9 in | 63.9 in | 63.9 in | 63.9 in | 63.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | 38.4 in | 38.4 in | 40.2 in | 40.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 65.1 in | 65.1 in | 65.1 in | 65.1 in | 65.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 61.4 in | 61.4 in | 61.4 in | 61.4 in | 61.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | 33.7 in | 33.7 in | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
Total Legroom | 41.3 in (over 1 rows) | 41.3 in (over 1 rows) | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Trim | LS | LT |
Standard Engine | 4.3L V6 OHV-2v 195 hp@4600 260 lb-ft@2800 | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 285 hp@5200 295 lb-ft@4000 |
Optional Engine(s) | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
  | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 285 hp@5200 295 lb-ft@4000 |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
  |   | 4WD w/low range |
Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
Trim | LS | LT |
Standard Engine | 4.3L V6 OHV-2v 195 hp@4600 260 lb-ft@2800 | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 285 hp@5200 295 lb-ft@4000 |
Optional Engine(s) | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
  | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 285 hp@5200 295 lb-ft@4000 |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
  |   | 4WD w/low range |
Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
Trim | LS | LT |
Standard Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/55R20 tires |
  |   | 265/70R17 tires |
Trim | LS | LT | SS |
Standard Engine | 4.3L V6 OHV-2v 195 hp@4600 260 lb-ft@2800 | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 285 hp@5200 295 lb-ft@4000 | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5200 380 lb-ft@4000 |
Optional Engine(s) | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |   |
  | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 285 hp@5200 295 lb-ft@4000 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 310 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |   |
  | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 310 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5200 380 lb-ft@4000 |   |
Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range |   |
Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires | 275/55R20 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 275/55R20 tires |   |
  |   | 265/70R17 tires |   |
Trim | LS | LT |
Standard Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
Optional Engine(s) | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 285 hp@5200 295 lb-ft@4000 | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 285 hp@5200 295 lb-ft@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
Trim | LS | LT |
Standard Engine | 4.8L V8 OHV-2v 285 hp@5200 295 lb-ft@4000 | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
Optional Engine(s) | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5200 380 lb-ft@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range |
Standard Tires | 245/70R17 tires | 245/70R17 tires |
Optional Tires | 275/55R20 tires | 275/55R20 tires |
  | 265/70R17 tires | 265/70R17 tires |
Trim | LT HD |
Standard Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 300 hp@4400 360 lb-ft@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD w/low range |
Standard Tires | 245/75R16 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/70R17 tires |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The NBS has a great powertrain. I am a fan of the 5.3L V8. I think the AFM is a good thing. The final push for me was the Flex Fuel Vehicle. I am a huge proponent of E85. see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
2007 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
smooth and quiet, nice feel when driving see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Nothing like a 5.3L see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
What needs to be said about a GM small block V8? I test drove a Ford with the 5.4 and that engine is an anemic dog. The 5.3 from GM felt much more willing to put power down, and it sounds fantastic. Also, the G80 differential makes the truck unstoppable see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
2005 | 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Lots of power, low maintenance, reliable, durable and it returns great fuel economy. see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of power to pull my 29 ft trailer. see full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.