2006 Chevy Silverado 1500HD Review
2006 Chevy Silverado 1500HD Review
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Pros
- Roomy crew cab can carry six passengers, strong 6.0-liter V8 engine, top-notch tow rating.
Cons
- Dated interior with low-grade materials, questionable build quality.
What’s new
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD is virtually unchanged other than having a new design for the optional towing/camping exterior mirrors and slightly freshened front-end styling. The Quadrasteer four-wheel steering system has also been dropped from the options list for 2006.
Edmunds says
A powerful drivetrain and stout underpinnings make the Silverado 1500HD a good option for buyers who like the size of a half-ton pickup but require extra towing capacity. If you don't plan to tow, the Nissan Titan and Dodge Ram are better overall trucks.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD LT1 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
Not EPA tested for Silverado 1500HD LT1
Silverado 1500HD LT1
vs
$250/mo
Avg. Large Truck
Vehicle overview
Chevrolet's modern full-size pickup has been around in one form or another since the early '60s. Now into its sixth generation, the Silverado, as it's now called, boasts classic styling and a wide variety of body styles and drivetrain options. A perennial competitor to the full-size offerings from Ford and Dodge, Chevrolet typically finishes a close second in sales, mostly due to the fact that it shares customers with the almost identically equipped GMC Sierra. Typically, combined sales of the two trucks outdo the F-Series. Often first to market with unique innovations, Chevy trucks also offer the OnStar communications system that provides the convenience of 24-hour on-call assistance for everything from tow truck calls to dinner reservations.
Combine this with a wide variety of cabin amenities, and the Silverado presents a compelling package, especially for those who do a lot of towing and hauling. With a class-leading tow rating of 10,300 pounds, the Silverado 1500HD is the way to go if you need all-out towing capability in a light-duty pickup. In fact, the HD is a nice compromise; the work capabilities of the truck are close to those of the 2500-series pickups, and the day-in and day-out livability is just as good as a regular 1500. Sealing the deal is a standard 6.0-liter V8 that's just as strong as the competition's best.
The Silverado is really starting to show its age, however, compared to the newer full-size offerings from Dodge, Ford and Nissan. The F-150 trumps the Silverado in terms of ride comfort, and the Ram and Titan boast superior overall refinement, not to mention excellent V8s of their own (though neither can match the 1500HD's tow rating). And all three surpass the Silverado when it comes to interior design. Unless towing capacity is your primary reason for buying a Silverado 1500HD, we would encourage you to try out the competition before you buy.
Performance & mpg
Under the hood is a 6.0-liter V8 rated at 300 horsepower and 360 pound-feet of torque. Handling the shifting needs of the 6.0-liter V8 is a heavy-duty four-speed automatic transmission. With overdrive and a tow-haul mode that adjusts shift points for better performance under load, this transmission-engine combo allows the 1500HD to tow up to 10,400 pounds. Larger four-wheel disc brakes borrowed from the three-quarter-ton lineup assure that you'll be able to haul the load down to speed as quickly as the burly V8 engine gets it going.
Safety
Chevy's dual-stage airbags deploy with varying levels of force depending on the crash severity, while the passenger sensor will deactivate the passenger-side airbag if it detects the presence of a child. All Silverados include four-wheel antilock brakes as standard equipment. In IIHS frontal offset crash testing, the Silverado earned a "Marginal" rating (the second lowest on a scale of four).
Driving
Despite its hefty tow rating, the 1500HD is still comfortable enough to be a daily driver. The big V8 provides swift acceleration and the heavy-duty automatic transmission shifts with authority. The steering feels vague on center, but it's light and precise enough for easy maneuvering. A combination of torsion bars up front and leaf springs in the rear give the Silverado a comfortable, if not refined, ride in most situations.
Interior
Inside, Silverado buyers will find a logically laid-out interior, with an easy-to-use dual-zone climate control system and clear, uncluttered gauges. Materials quality is unimpressive, and build quality, though improved over the last few years, is still behind the competition. The large cabin offers room for six passengers, and the four-door configuration makes getting in and out much easier than most extended-cab trucks. The Silverado also offers an optional Bose audio system and XM Satellite Radio, as well as a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD models
The Silverado 1500HD comes in the crew cab body style only, and is available in three trim levels: LT1, LT2 and LT3. Intended as a truck for recreational use rather than hard-core work duty, the crew cab configuration provides a spacious passenger cabin without the harsh ride typical of most workhorse crew cabs. Well-equipped LT1 models include cruise control, keyless entry, an AM/FM/CD stereo, dual-zone manual air conditioning and a driver message center that monitors multiple vehicle systems. The LT2 adds automatic climate control, a power driver seat and Bose audio. The LT3 includes dual 10-way power leather seats, a six-disc CD changer and alloy wheels.
Consumer reviews
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4.13 out of 5 stars
Silverado Success
Cajun Silverado, 01/28/2008
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD LT1 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
My '06 Chevy Silverado 1500HD with 6.0 liter V8 is an awesome truck. I tow a 31' 5th wheel camper all day long at 70mph all over the country. Gas mileage stinks, but I didn't buy it for fuel economy. At 67,000 miles in two years, I'll run it until the wheels fall off.
4.5 out of 5 stars
1500 HD
Pat Briden, 04/11/2004
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
exceptional towing vehicle, good in
snow and slippery conditions,
vibration in exhaust system, doesn't
like to run cold, once warm it run
very well, manf. says to run the rear
tires at 80psi but it is very hard and
rough, run them at 55 and front at 50,
while towing I run the rear at 75 and
front at 50, towing switch is
sometimes apion unless your towing on
hills or … steep grades, don't use the
switch on normal towning, running with
syntheics since 800 miles and it runs
smoother
4.38 out of 5 stars
Value-rado
matty b, 04/30/2005
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab LT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
For a large truck with the capabilities it has, this is the best value on the market. Haul six people and a load of mulch while towing the tandem axle trailer with the bobcat and equipment, all while having the Bose jamming! Wash it up and take it to dinner. Loads of creature-comforts options with the durability and dependability of a Chevy. Some might think the interior layout is … boring. However, beauty is in simplicity. I don't need/want woodgrain stickers that peel off. It's a truck. Everything where it needs to be and not labeled with neon-green idiot labels
4.63 out of 5 stars
Great 4 x 4
yp, 08/18/2003
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
This truck is great. I traded in my
2002 Z71. The power in this truck is
incredible. However, the gas mileage
is not impressive. I put a Magnaflow
Catback exhaust to increase gas
mileage and it did not work although I
did get 20 more horses. I am going to
put a K & N filter. I heard that
improves the gas mileage. So far I
love the truck!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD, so we've included reviews for other years of the Silverado 1500HD since its last redesign.
2006 Silverado 1500HD Highlights
LT1
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $29,245 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Seating | 6 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 10,300 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Silverado 1500HD include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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