Research 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
Work Truck 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box Work Truck
Brakes
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
11.6 x 2.4 |
| Brake Type |
Hydraulic |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.8 x 1.18 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) |
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) |
78.7 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) |
64.8 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
50.0 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
19.5 |
| Tailgate Width (in) |
63.8 |
| Cargo Volume (ft³) |
56.9 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) |
|
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
12.9 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
13.4 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
13.7 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
12.6 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
14.9 |
Electrical
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
145 |
Engine
| Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
|
| Engine Order Code |
LR4 |
| Engine Order Code |
LM7 |
| Engine Order Code |
L59 |
| Engine Order Code |
LU3 |
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V8 |
| Engine Type |
Gas V6 |
| Displacement |
4.8L/293 |
| Displacement |
5.3L/325 |
| Displacement |
4.3L/262 |
| Fuel System |
SFI |
| Fuel System |
MFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
285 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
295 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
195 @ 4600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
335 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
260 @ 2800 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) |
114.0 |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) |
47.0 |
| Overhang, Front (in) |
36.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
71.2 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
78.5 |
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) |
205.7 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
119.0 |
| Cab to End of Frame (in) |
- TBD - |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
31.6 |
| Ground to Top of Frame (in) |
- TBD - |
| Frame Width, Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
8.0 |
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
8.5 |
| Cab to Axle (in) |
41.9 |
Frame
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Location |
LH |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
26 |
| Aux Fuel Tank Location |
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Interior Dimensions
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
65.2 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
41.0 |
| Passenger Capacity |
3 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
61.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.3 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
21 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
14 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
16 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
22 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
20 |
Steering
| Steering Type |
Pwr |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
14.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
40.1 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
- TBD - |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
| Body Code |
E63 |
| Body Style |
Reg Cab 6.5' Fleetside |
| Body Style |
Reg Cab 6.5' Fleetside |
Suspension
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
46 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
35 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
36 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
46 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
35 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.42 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Coil Spring |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.73 |
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
3476 |
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3686 |
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating |
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
3150 |
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3750 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
3.73 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
4.10 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
3.23 |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
2-Stage Multi-Leaf |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
4.10 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.23 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
36 |
Tires
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QPR |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
QPO |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
ZAN |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QJM |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
QPR |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
|
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
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| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
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| Spare Tire Order Code |
QJM-S |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
QJP |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
ZAN |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Spare Tire Size |
P245/70R17 |
| Spare Tire Size |
P265/70R17 |
| Spare Tire Size |
P265/70R17 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/70R17 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/70R17 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P275/55R20 |
| Front Tire Size |
P245/70R17 |
| Front Tire Size |
P265/70R17 |
| Front Tire Size |
P275/55R20 |
| Front Tire Order Code |
QPO |
| Front Tire Order Code |
QSS |
| Front Tire Order Code |
QJM |
| Front Tire Order Code |
QJP |
| Front Tire Order Code |
QPR |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QPO |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QSS |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QJP |
Trailering
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
750 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5400 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
7400 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
8400 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
4000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
5000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
5400 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
7400 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
8400 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
4000 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
7400 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
8400 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
1850 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
2100 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Transmission
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.06 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Trans Order Code |
M30 |
| Trans Order Code |
MG5 |
| Trans Type |
4 |
| Trans Type |
5 |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
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| Transfer Case Power Take Off |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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| Transfer Case Model |
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| Trans PTO Access |
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| Trans Power Take Off |
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| Clutch Size (in) |
- TBD - |
| Clutch Size (in) |
|
| Clutch Size (in) |
- TBD - |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.55 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.29 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.73 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.70 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.40 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.32 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.63 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.02 |
Weight Information
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
6100 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
8500 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
13000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
12000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
11000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
10000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
9000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
9500 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
1682 |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
2400 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
3686 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
3150 |
Wheels
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
20 x 8.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
20 x 8.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
17 |
