2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs & fitment
1st generation. The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has bolt pattern 6x139.7 (78.1 mm bore), towing up to 10,100 lb, oil 5W-30, tires P235/75R16, P245/70R17 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x139.7 (6x5.5")
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 78.1 mm
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 195 | Regular Gasoline | 13–14 | 17–20 | 15–16 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 4.8L 8-cyl | 270 | Regular Gasoline | 14–15 | 18–19 | 15–17 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 295 / 310 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 13–14 | 18–19 | 15–16 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 6.0L 8-cyl | 345 | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 16–18 | 14–15 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.3L 8-cyl hybrid | 295 | Regular Gasoline | 15–16 | 18–19 | 16–17 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 10,100 lb, depending on configuration. Silverado 1500 towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4300 V6 (Auto), 2WD, Regular Cab Short Box, 3.23 axle | 5,000 lb | — | 9,500 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 4300 V6 (Manual), 2WD, Regular Cab Short Box, 3.23 axle | 4,000 lb | — | 8,500 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 4800 V8 (Auto), 2WD, Regular Cab Short Box, 3.23 axle | 6,400 lb | — | 11,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 4800 V8 (Manual), 2WD, Regular Cab Short Box, 3.23 axle | 4,400 lb | — | 9,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 4300 V6 (Auto), 2WD, Extended Cab Short Box, 3.23 axle | 4,600 lb | — | 9,500 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 4300 V6 (Manual), 2WD, Extended Cab Short Box, 3.23 axle | 3,600 lb | — | 8,500 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 4800 V8 (Auto), 2WD, Extended Cab Short Box, 3.73 axle | 6,900 lb | — | 12,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 4800 V8 (Manual), 2WD, Extended Cab Short Box, 3.73 axle | 4,900 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 5300 V8, 2WD, Extended Cab Short Box, 3.23 axle | 6,900 lb | — | 12,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 374 |
| 5300 V8, 2WD, Crew Cab, 3.23 axle | 6,700 lb | — | 12,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 6000 V8, 2WD, Crew Cab, 3.73 axle | 10,100 lb | — | 15,500 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 4300 V6 (Auto), 2WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.23 axle | 4,800 lb | — | 9,500 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 4300 V6 (Manual), 2WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.23 axle | 3,800 lb | — | 8,500 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 4800 V8 (Auto), 2WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.23 axle | 6,200 lb | — | 11,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 4800 V8 (Manual), 2WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.23 axle | 4,200 lb | — | 9,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 5300 V8, 2WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.23 axle | 7,200 lb | — | 12,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 375 |
| 4800 V8 (Auto), 2WD, Extended Cab Long Box, 3.23 axle | 5,800 lb | — | 11,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
| 4800 V8 (Manual), 2WD, Extended Cab Long Box, 3.73 axle | 4,800 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
| 5300 V8, 2WD, Extended Cab Long Box, 3.73 axle | 7,800 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
| 4300 V6 (Auto), 4WD, Regular Cab Short Box, 3.73 axle | 5,100 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
| 4300 V6 (Manual), 4WD, Regular Cab Short Box, 3.73 axle | 4,100 lb | — | 9,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
| 4800 V8 (Auto), 4WD, Regular Cab Short Box, 3.73 axle | 7,100 lb | — | 12,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
| 4800 V8 (Manual), 4WD, Regular Cab Short Box, 3.73 axle | 5,100 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
| 5300 V8, 4WD, Regular Cab Short Box, 3.73 axle | 8,000 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 376 |
| 4800 V8 (Auto), 4WD, Extended Cab Short Box, 3.73 axle | 6,700 lb | — | 12,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 377 |
| 4800 V8 (Manual), 4WD, Extended Cab Short Box, 3.73 axle | 4,700 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 377 |
| 5300 V8, 4WD, Extended Cab Short Box, 3.73 axle | 7,700 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 377 |
| 5300 V8, 4WD, Crew Cab, 3.73 axle | 7,400 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 377 |
| 6000 V8, 4WD, Crew Cab, 4.10 axle | 9,800 lb | — | 15,500 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 377 |
| 4300 V6 (Auto), 4WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.73 axle | 5,000 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 378 |
| 4300 V6 (Manual), 4WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.73 axle | 4,000 lb | — | 9,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 378 |
| 4800 V8 (Auto), 4WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.73 axle | 6,900 lb | — | 12,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 378 |
| 4800 V8 (Manual), 4WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.73 axle | 4,900 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 378 |
| 5300 V8, 4WD, Regular Cab Long Box, 3.73 axle | 7,900 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 378 |
| 4800 V8, 4WD, Extended Cab Long Box, 3.73 axle | 6,500 lb | — | 12,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 379 |
| 4800 V8 (Manual), 4WD, Extended Cab Long Box, 3.73 axle | 4,500 lb | — | 10,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 379 |
| 5300 V8, 4WD, Extended Cab Long Box, 3.73 axle | 7,500 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 379 |
| 6000 V8, 4WD, Extended Cab Long Box, 3.73 axle | 7,800 lb | — | 13,000 lb | — | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 379 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| P235/75R16 | Hybrid | TirePressure.com: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P245/70R17 | LS 4x2 LT 4x2 WT 4x2 | TirePressure.com: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P245/75R16 | Hybrid | TirePressure.com: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/70R17 | LS 4x2 LS 4x4 LT 4x2 LT 4x4 LT with Z71 Package WT 4x2 WT 4x4 | TirePressure.com: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/55R20 | LS (20 Inch Option) LT (20 Inch Option) SS | TirePressure.com: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 V6 | 5W-30 | 4.5 qt (4.3 L) | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 535; 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 424 |
| 4.8 V8 | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 535; 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 424 |
| 5.3 V8 | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 535; 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 424 |
| 6.0 V8 | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 535; 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 424 |
What 0W-20 and 5W-30 mean · Silverado 1500 oil capacity by year
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (all engines)
- Group 75 low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Silverado 1500 battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 22.0", passenger 22.0" 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 553
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 200.0–243.7 in (5080–6190 mm)
- Width
- 79.5 in
- Height
- 71.3–76.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 118.9–157.5 in
- Curb weight
- 4048–5818 lb
15 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 10
- Owner complaints
- 776
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 4-DR. | — | — | — | 4 |
Recall campaigns (10)
- 08E050000 2008-08-11: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 07E106000 2007-12-17: WHEELS:HUB
- 07E066000 2007-08-28: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- 06V307000 2006-08-11: WHEELS:RIM
- 06V289000 2006-08-03: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- 06E064000 2006-07-17: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 06E060000 2006-06-29: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 06E023000 2006-03-13: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 05V552000 2005-12-07: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 05V455000 2005-10-05: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.