2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Rating from 2 stroke chev

(1)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"Have had Chevy or GMC for many Years but this one brings me to tears.Bought new and at about 50,000 miles brought it in because of OIL CONSUMPTION, 2 quarts every 2400 miles. They say it is within their parameters. but I could have a oil study done!! I already know how much was burning!!! Wrote Chevrolet a letter (not CUSSING like I wanted to) and never heard a word back , not a big surprise. Google this and you will find a ton of other chevy owners with the same problem and nothing is being done!!! Silverado 1500 5.3. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Chevy all the way

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We love our used/new truck! Can't wait to get out and use it this summer when we go on vacation to Maine with our camper! :) I would suggest a Chevy Silverado to anyone! :)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Love my Silverado

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I had my Tacoma recalled this year and had a tough time switching to Chevy. But I must say now that I have had it for about 4 months, I love my '06 Silverado. It is such a smooth ride, drives great, quiet and comfortable. The only downsides are some of the missing upgrades, I would have liked a sliding rear window, controls on the steering wheel, etc. I also miss the storage space below the rear seats in the Tacoma. There is really nowhere to stash straps, etc. Otherwise I am very happy. It is an adjustment to spend $75 to fill my gas tank, but it does get around 400 miles to a tank, which is nice to not have to stop as often (Tacoma got about 300). I hope to keep this truck for a very long time, I may be a Chevy girl after all!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from mxr81999

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've had my chevy for 3 years now and i love the way it looks after a little bit of love and some aftermarket effects.pricing isnt horrible for the 4.3 but if given the choice i would have went for the 4.8 or 5.0. Honestly the only things i dont like about this truck is that with just about every chevy you will pay for parts compared to ford or mopar, and the fact that the blower motor for A/C and heat went out."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Mauro

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I got my 2006 chevy silverado z71 regular cab 4x4 v8 5.3, with 55.000 miles. I use it for everything, I always tow a 4 horses trailer and load 1200 pounds over the box. Pull huge trucks stucks with load (66.000 pounds), I go to the mountain over very hard roads. I really love Chevy Silverado, this is my third one. The G80 locking differential is the best for 4x4 trucks, Im from Chile, and a lot of people use it for very hard work, and under very tuff conditions, with very poor oil changes."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Towing

Rating from Kyle

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've had this truck for about three months and I love it. I live in Maine and had a regular cab truck that had this much control in the snow. I use this truck for many purposes form towing a trailer that meant and loaded for a super duty truck, to my commute to work, to a bit of off-roading every now and then. It is only the basic model with the V6 4.3L engine but it's drives through 2-3 feet of snow like I was on a tar road. For a full-sized half ton it doesn't drive like one, the ride is smooth like that of a cadiallac's and very tight turning radius compared to my uncle's 2000 model that is essentially the same as mine. There is minimal to none as far as engine noise (Purrs like a kitten) Pro's 1.Vinyl flooring that is very easy to clean (soapy rag and its good as new) 2.very comfortable 60:40:60 bucket seats (also with vinyl leather) 3.Four on the floor (Stick shifter to toggle 4X4, prefered over buttons) 4.New body style 5.Rugged (haven't found a back woods road thats beat my truck yet) 6. I like the 4-speed transmission for when I haul the trailer that I have(4-5 tons when loaded), plenty of torque to get the job done. Con's 1.Would have liked an in dash cup holder 2.Really had to crank up the torsion bars so I would stop sliding forward in my seat 3. 4X4 does not want to activate when it is below -20 F, and have to wait for a while for it to lock in 4. Crank for roll up window seem quite flimsy, very low quality plastic compared to everything esle in the cab 5.Lag in the throttle, I had this adjusted a month after I bought the truck. I put in some after market fuel injectors and throttle body that constricted les on t he motor allowing it to meet my quality of acceleration 6.I wish they would have made a 6-speed auto trans for the models, just for the fact of when I am on the highway shifts from fourth to third with any small movement of my foot on the throttle. (thinking about getting a chip to fix that)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Truck Enthusiast

(1)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"I am still in shock over the death of my 2006 Chevy Silverado. I have always owned a chevy truck with no problems like the one I have now. I bought my 2006 right off the lot brand new and drove it well for 5 years. Sadly, I have learned that after 99,000 miles, my valves are warped and damage done. Case closed. Either a rebuilt or new engine will do which makes no sense on a truck with its current worth. Mechanic says Im the 3rd Silverado this year he has seen with this issue. If your looking for reliability in a truck, I have lost faith in the Chevy Silverado."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Disappointed Bowtie

(4)
Comfort:		1 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"I purchased my 06 in 2005. It only had 11,000 miles on it and I fell in love the moment I saw it... and that was the problem. It was black, 20" chrome Chevy wheels, leather with heated seats, cd changer, and a sunroof. I took it for a test drive and it was pretty bumpy... but all I could think about how it looked and all the options. This truck rides HORRIBLY!!!!! I've taken it to dealer many times and even contacted GM about the bounce because it can be dangerous at times by almost losing control. I was told by GM that it's just how the truck is and they won't do anything about it. I have squealing under the hood that the dealers can't seem to fix. My front end knocks, that the dealer can't seem to fix.. My interior lights on radio and other dials went out... and the truck only has 40,000 miles on it. I truly regret buying this truck and I will NEVER purchase a GM vehicle again. Now I know why my dad bought a Toyota and got rid of his GMC.."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Jody

(2)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		1 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"Interior ergonomics have deteriorated since this model introduced in 2000. GM service is a total rip-off. This vehicle has been very well Obsolescence Engineered, and the dealers, All of them, are crooks. "Certified" means something quite different to GM than it does to Every Other carmaker. I wish I had bought a Ford. I wish I had bought Japanese!! I was raised in a Chevy family, but after buying a "GM Certified" '06 Silverado (after being semi-satisfied with 12 yrs in a '94 GMC Sierrra), I will NEVER buy another American vehicle of any kind. NEVER."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from biscuit

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"took this truck on a trip recently and got 22.5 miles per gallon, and a great workhorse around town overall verry happy with this truck. 4.3 liter v 6 with the 5 spd manual"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work