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No:1 truck to buy
homealone069, 09/23/2011
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT2 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have a 2006 Silverado Pickup,2500 HD 4x4.I've owned chevy's most of my life,because of the performance,and reliability.This truck from the first day going out hunting,going through scrub-oak,blazing new trails,climbing the sides of mountain's on the nastiest roads you ever want to imagine,going through water 3 feet deep,and it keeps on going.When I needed the power it was there,wether pulling a trailer up 6% grades in 6"s of mud,and it never quit.I've done all these things will my truck,and its still in great shape,and it has never been in the shop for any malfunctions.They just need to make the front bumper narrower,and raise the truck about 2"s higher.Thats the only change there shouldbe
Best combo of Truck/Engine & Tranny
REVO, 01/08/2022
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
2500 Ext. Cab Duramax 4X4 - One of the best vehicles I've ever had. Tows and climbs hills (I live in the mountains of NC) like a dream. It's a shame they didn't keep making this LBZ engine! I will drive it as long as I can ....
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huge fuel filter problem
hughessk, 03/02/2010
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT1 4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
this is a great truck as long as you only use premium fuel and drive it in warm climates. the fuel filter will clog if you use bio fuel, or a lower grade fuel. when the filter clogs the engine will go into a 2000 rpm lockdown and will not shift. this will happen even after truck is warm,the first time you try to merge onto the expressway in rush hour traffic, at 25 degree weather and snow covered road, YOU WILL BE IN FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE or FOR YOUR LIFE. I have 900000 miles on this truck and have had to replace the fuel filter ($35) 11 times??? I have purchased fuel from 15 different stations. CHEVROLET SOLUTION " use premium fuel, Use an addative($11)and let the truck idle 20 minutes
Just don't Know
Eric, 12/04/2010
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT1 4dr Extended Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
Well I guess my roots run deep with GM. Got the truck used off a dealer lot with 90000 miles on it. While test driving the truck it performed and looked in excellent condition. The motor and tranny on this truck, as previous GM trucks I've owned is stout and reliable. Now, As for every thing else well lets just leave it at that for now. Owned a 98 Gmc before this one and it was one of the best vehicles Ive owned, but in the recent years I've heard and witness a lot of bad rap from GM and was skeptical of buying another. I guess it was the love for that bowtie.
Amazing truck.
Random Guy, 04/26/2021
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS 4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned a 2006 2500 for over 4 years now. I bought it used with only 18k miles on it and it has been through some tough crap. Drove out in the field, went mudding here and there and pulled out a friend during a snow storm. I’ve hauled bales with the gooseneck, derby cars, harvester heads, seed pallets, and even a John Deere 4020. It’s got 320k miles on it and the thing is still going. The only major thing was in back in 2017 when I was hauling two derby cars and the transmission blew out. I’ve been running Pennzoil in it since I’ve had it and running Dexcool in it. The only thing I hate about it is that my rockers are long from now! Lol!
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Solid truck
darton2, 10/09/2006
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 4dr Extended Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nice truck. Just traded in an '04 reg cab for this one. Good solid power and well built. From a manufacturing engineer standpoint, the truck is very mechanically solid.
Good vehicle, a/c stopped working immediately
AmyStar, 06/15/2022
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT1 4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good deal but a/c stopped working the minute we pulled out of parking lot
10 years and 249,000 miles. Zero unexpected issues
Brendan, 08/30/2023
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT2 4dr Extended Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought her 10 years ago with 15?,000. We are now nearing the 1/4 million milestone. I have replaced batteries at expected intervals about every 3 years. The alternator went out a few years ago crossing the Bay bridge, she ran on batteries only to the job location and got me back home with lights and and wipers in the rain on the way home. Other than that there is a climate control module that has got out twice, this new one claims it won't overheat, so far so good for 2 years, its under passenger dash and easy to swap out. I'm knocking on wood because that Duramax is the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. First 2wd truck I've owned, always been a Cherokee or Grand Cherokee guy. Had to buy it it tow my house (5th wheel RV) and I couldn't be happier, I've taken it camping and to trail heads no problem. The differential is quick to lock up if a wheel spins so you get posi traction, trucks this size are terrible 4wds anyways. They're too long and tall for serious 4wd. To sum it up bullet proof, and I live next to Oakland so that may be proven soon. Never chipped it, its bone stock. I know I could up it to 2006.5 specs but its pretty damn quick as is.
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Still wondering if '07 is better
Brian, 03/19/2006
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT1 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This truck is is a blast to drive around, an excellent work and tow vehicle. The gas mileage however, will take a bit to get used to. The best this truck will average is about 12-13 mpg, and that is unloaded and using the gas pedal with a light foot. However, this is a truck that was designed to work and perform. If you like to off-road be careful. Although it may look capable looks can be deceiving. The rear end differential has a very low clearance height to the ground. Any kind of rutted off-road will pose a challenge if there are any obstacles on it like small rocks or stumps. Even at the beach you will hear some awfull scraping and thumps. Bad fit and finish!! didn't notice until at home.