Specs
Research 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
WT Reg Cab 137.0" WB, 60.4" CA 2WD WT
Brakes
Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.8 x 1.5 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.8 x 1.2 |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Brake Type |
Pwr |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
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Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
27.0 |
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
26.9 |
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
19.2 |
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
16.2 |
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
16.0 |
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
16.4 |
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
770 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
145 |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
2 @ 105 |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
105 |
Maximum Alternator Watts |
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
770 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
600 |
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
360 @ 4000 |
Engine Order Code |
L18 |
Engine Order Code |
LLY |
Engine Order Code |
LBZ |
Engine Order Code |
LQ4 |
Engine Type |
Diesel V8 |
Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
Displacement |
8.1L/496 |
Displacement |
6.6L/402 |
Displacement |
6.0L/364 |
Fuel System |
DFI |
Fuel System |
SFI |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
330 @ 4200 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
300 @ 3000 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
360 @ 3200 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
300 @ 4400 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
450 @ 3200 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
520 @ 1600 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
650 @ 1600 |
Engine Oil Cooler |
Yes |
Exterior Dimensions
Cab to End of Frame (in) |
111.4 |
Cab to Axle (in) |
60.4 |
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) |
113.6 |
Overhang, Front (in) |
37.0 |
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) |
51.0 |
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
- TBD - |
Frame Width, Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
Ground to Top of Frame (in) |
- TBD - |
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
- TBD - |
Wheelbase (in) |
137.0 |
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) |
225.0 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
93.9 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
86.0 |
Height, Overall (in) |
76.0 |
Frame
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
23 |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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Fuel Tank Location |
Inboard LH Frame |
Aux Fuel Tank Location |
Rear |
Aux Fuel Tank Location |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
27 |
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) |
41.1 |
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
65.7 |
Front Hip Room (in) |
61.5 |
Passenger Capacity |
3 |
Passenger Capacity |
2 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
41.3 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
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Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
- TBD - |
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
- TBD - |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
44.9 |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
Steering Type |
Pwr |
Summary
Body Style |
Reg Cab 137.0" Wheelbase |
Body Code |
ZW9 |
Vehicle Name |
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 |
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
|
Suspension Type - Front |
Indep Torsion Bar |
Suspension Type - Rear |
3-Stage Spring |
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
4500 |
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
8600 |
Axle Type - Front |
Independent |
Axle Type - Rear |
Full Floating |
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
4800 |
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
9200 |
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
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Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.73 |
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
4.10 |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
35 |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
35 |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.25 |
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code |
XYK |
Spare Tire Order Code |
ZYK |
Spare Tire Order Code |
ZEC |
Spare Tire Order Code |
ZEF |
Spare Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Size |
LT215/85R16E |
Front Tire Size |
LT215/85R16D |
Rear Tire Size |
LT215/85R16E |
Rear Tire Size |
LT215/85R16D |
Spare Tire Size |
LT215/85R16D |
Spare Tire Size |
LT215/85R16E |
Spare Tire Size |
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Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2335 |
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2150 |
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
2150 |
Front Tire Order Code |
XEC |
Front Tire Order Code |
XEF |
Front Tire Order Code |
XYK |
Rear Tire Order Code |
XEC |
Rear Tire Order Code |
XEF |
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
|
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
- TBD - |
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
- TBD - |
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
- TBD - |
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
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Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
5.23 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.61 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.76 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.75 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.71 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.31 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.75 |
Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.67 |
Trans Order Code |
MW7 |
Trans Order Code |
MT1 |
Trans Order Code |
ML6 |
Trans Power Take Off |
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Trans Power Take Off |
LH/RH |
Trans PTO Access |
Yes |
Trans PTO Access |
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Transfer Case Model |
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Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
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Transfer Case Power Take Off |
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Trans Power Take Off |
RH |
Clutch Size (in) |
- TBD - |
Clutch Size (in) |
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Reverse Ratio (:1) |
5.04 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
4.49 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.08 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.41 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.10 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.04 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.31 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.81 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.48 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
5.61 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
5.79 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.48 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.10 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
Trans Description Cont. |
HD Manual w/OD |
Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
Trans Description Cont. |
HD Automatic w/OD |
Trans Type |
5 |
Trans Type |
6 |
Trans Type |
4 |
Trans Order Code |
MW3 |
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
4500 |
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
8550 |
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
3014 |
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
2213 |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
11,400 |
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
22000 |
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
23500 |
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
16000 |
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
22000 |
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
|
Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
Spare Wheel Material |
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Front Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 6.5 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 6.5 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 6.5 |