2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review
Solid truck priced to sell.
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Summary
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.
Model Line Overview
| 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: | 4.8-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions: | 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 |
Specifications As Tested
| 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 |
| 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); |
| Destination Charge: | 875 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax: | |
| Price as tested (MSRP) | 26390 |
| Layout: | rear-wheel drive |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm): | 285 @ 5200 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): | 295 @ 4000 |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: | 16/21 |
| Wheelbase: | 143.5 |
| Length/width/height: | 227.6/78.5/71.2 |
| Track, f/r: | 65.0/66.0 |
| Turning circle: | 46.6 |
| Seating capacity: | 6 |
| Head/hip/leg room, f: | 41.0/61.4/41.3 |
| Head/hip/leg room, m: | |
| Head/hip/leg room, r: | 38.4/61.5/33.7 |
| Cargo volume: | |
| Payload: | 1583 |
| Towing capacity: | 6000 |
| Suspension, f: | independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Suspension, r: | live axle, two-stage semi-elliptic leaf springs, gas-pressurized shocks |
| Ground clearance: | 8.0 |
| Curb weight: | 4617 |
| Tires: | P245/70R17 |
| Brakes, f/r: | disc/drum with ABS, Dynamic Rear Proportioning |
| Fuel capacity: | 26.0 |
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