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Chevrolet Silverado is GM's best-selling vehicle and has earned its reputation for
top-notch performance, dependability and capability. Silverado also is known for
having one of the broadest model ranges in the industry, with a diverse array of
body styles and powertrains that combine to create the vehicles to meet every
full-size pickup customer's needs, whether professional or personal.
The Silverado lineup's diversity and performance capability expands in the 2006
model year, with new models and revised powertrain offerings, including nationwide
availability of the Silverado 1500 Hybrid. Here's a look at all that's new:
All 2006 Silverado 1500, 1500HD and 2500HD models have a new front-end appearance,
with a revised grille design and a new, power dome hood. A prominent gold bowtie is
centered on a new, dual-port grille design, while the power dome hood – a design
borrowed from Silverado 3500 models – conveys strength. The new front end has a
refined look, with a body-color bumper top cap, while the power dome hood gives all
Silverado models a strong, cohesive appearance.
Designed to enhance the towing capability of 4WD models of the Silverado 1500
extended cab/regular-length box and Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, the new VortecMax
Performance Pack includes a high-output Vortec 6000 engine rated at 345 horsepower
(257 kw) and 380 lb.-ft. of torque (515 Nm), a heavy-duty trailering package and a
new 9.5-inch rear axle. The high-output 6.0L engine and heavy-duty 9.5-inch axle
help give Silverado best-in-class towing capability. The VortecMAX Performance
Package also includes a locking rear differential, special exterior badging and a
unique engine cover. The VortecMAX Performance Package is available on all 1500,
1500HD and 2500HD cabs, with either 2WD or 4WD. It is available on vehicles with
mid- and uplevel trim.
Silverado 1500 is now available with a new extended cab/short box configuration.
Available with 2WD or 4WD, the extended cab design is matched with a 5-foot 8-inch
box – the same as Crew Cab models – giving customers three bed choices: short,
standard (6-foot 6-inches) and long (8-foot). Silverado extended cab/short box
models come with LT trim and the Vortec 5300 V-8 (LM7), which is rated at 295
horsepower (220 kw) and 335 lb.-ft. of torque (463 Nm). Two-wheel drive models have
a GVWR of 6200 pounds (2812 kg); the 4WD model has a 6400-pound (2903 kg) GVWR.
An all-new version of the Duramax 6600 turbo-diesel V-8 engine will debut in the
interim 2006 model year as an option on Silverado Heavy Duty models. When mated to
an all-new Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission, the new powerplant will
deliver more horsepower – 360 hp (268 kw) at 3200 rpm – and increased torque, at
650 lb.-ft. (881 Nm). The power increase comes with lower emissions and
significantly improved quietness and smoothness.
The Duramax 6600's horsepower and torque increase and emissions reduction are
enabled by a strengthened iron cylinder block and a lower compression ratio. The
lower compression reduces stress on the engine by reducing the peak cylinder firing
pressure. This, in turn, allows more fuel to be burned – more fuel means more power
– while the lower compression helps reduce NOx emissions. Lower compression also
helps reduce noise and vibration, making the 6600 a quieter and smoother
engine.
Introduced interim 2005, the Silverado SS is now available in a two-wheel drive
configuration. The new model has an 8,100-pound (3,674 kg) towing capacity and
broadens SS performance choices by offering customers traditional rear-wheel drive
performance at a great value. The Silverado SS is based on the 1500 Series Extended
Cab with a short bed. It is powered by a high-output version of GM's Vortec 6000
V-8, which pumps out 345 horsepower (257 kw) and 380 lb.-ft. (515 Nm) of torque.
The engine is connected to a Hydra-Matic 4L85-E four-speed automatic overdrive
transmission equipped with a 3.06 first gear and 0.70 final gear, which transfers
power to a 4.10-geared locking rear axle for rapid acceleration and relaxed highway
cruising.
The Allison 1000 transmission grows from a five-speed automatic to a first-in-class
six-speed automatic. It's available for 2006 Silverado HD models equipped with the
Duramax 6600 6.6L V-8 diesel or Vortec 8100 8.1L V-8. The transmission features a
class-first range selection function, as well offering enhanced fuel economy,
quietness and control. The range selection function allows the driver to easily
select the desired gears to match driving conditions, such as towing a trailer on a
steep grade. The sixth gear – essentially a second overdrive gear – enables a wide,
5.08:1 overall forward gear ratio and allows the vehicle's engine to operate at
lower rpm, particularly during higher-speed driving on highways and freeways. Its
0.61 ratio provides a 1550-rpm engine speed at 60 mph, compared with the five-speed
transmission's 1800-rpm engine speed at 60 mph. The engine uses less fuel at lower
rpm, enabling increased fuel mileage and range. The ratios of gears 1 through 5
remain the same as the Allison 1000 five-speed, including the 0.75:1 fifth
gear.
Previously available in select markets, Silverado 1500 Hybrid is available
nationally in the 2006 model year. Silverado 1500 Hybrid promises up to 10 percent
fuel economy improvement through its ability to automatically stop and restart the
engine under different operating circumstances. Instead of a conventional starter
motor and alternator, Hybrid pickups use a compact 14-kw electric induction motor
or starter generator integrated in a patented, space-efficient manner between the
engine and transmission. The starter generator provides fast, quiet starting power
and allows automatic engine stops/starts to conserve fuel. It also smoothes out any
driveline surges; generates electrical current to charge the batteries and run
auxiliary power outlets; and provides coast-down regenerative braking, as an aid to
fuel economy.
The standard Vortec 5300 V-8 engine delivers 295 horsepower (220 kw) and 335
lb.-ft. (463 Nm) of torque – the same as its non-hybrid counterpart – along with
the capability of acting as a mobile power-generating station, including four
120-volt/20-amp electrical auxiliary power outlets (APO). The power outlets are
located under the rear seat of the cab and in the pickup bed. Customers can
conveniently operate power equipment without taking up the bed space typical
portable generators would use.
All '06 Silverado models equipped with OnStar and XM Satellite Radio have a new,
single-unit antenna that eliminates the need for two separate antennas. Also, the
available OnStar Plus Package now includes OnStar, XM Satellite Radio and steering
wheel-mounted radio controls.
A redesigned camper mirror is available. This new, vertical mirror has a larger
glass area and manually extends outward to provide a greater view when towing a
trailer or camper. It includes heated, power-adjustable flat glass and integrated
turn signals. A convex "spotter mirror" glass also has been added to the mirror.
The vertical design and new spotter mirror section answer customer requests for
such a configuration.
Blue Granite Metallic and Graystone Metallic have been added to choices of exterior
colors, replacing Dark Gray Metallic.
- New light duty front-end design with power dome hood
- VortecMAX Performance Package with enhanced towing capability for 2500 4WD
models; includes VortecMAX 6000 V-8 with 345 hp (257 kw)
- Extended cab with short box models (2WD and 4WD), with Vortec 5300 V-8 and LT trim
- Duramax Diesel engine enhanced
- Silverado SS 2WD
- Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission
- Silverado Hybrid models available nationwide
- Revised extendable outside camper mirror
- OnStar and XM Satellite Radio antennas combined into a single unit
- OnStar Plus package includes OnStar, XM Satellite Radio and steering wheel radio controls
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2006 Silverado 1500 Fleet Brochure (188K)
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2006 Silverado 1500HD Fleet Brochure (188K)
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2006 Silverado 2500HD Fleet Brochure (199K)
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2006 Silverado 3500 Fleet Brochure (199K)
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2006 Silverado 3500 Chassis Cab Fleet Brochure (193K)
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