2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500.
When comparing the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's and the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and reliability. The 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 have the same fuel efficiency and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's and the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranges from $4,496 to $15,983 while a used 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 is priced between $4,995 to $16,883.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 loses 42.5 percent of its value and the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 loses 42.1 percent of its value. This means the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.0 out of 10. With both vehicles earning the same number they are extremely competitive in their vehicle segment. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is ranked 3 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and GMC Sierra 1500 is ranked 4 out of 10, with their respective reliability, retained value, and safety ratings used to break the tie, in that order.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 8.0 out of 10. For the GMC Sierra 1500 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Sierra 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s base engine makes 195 horsepower, and the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 base engine makes 295 horsepower. Both the Silverado 1500 and the Sierra 1500 are rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 520 and 494 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.2, 78.7, and 97.6 inches, and the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.3, 78.7, 97.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has higher safety ratings than the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, with an average rating of 4.82 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.69 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16715
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
23101
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
16715 - 34785
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18760
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
23379
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
16740 - 34180
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9502
Price Range:
4496 - 15983
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9125
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8006 - 11440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
104
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
181853
# Good or Great Deals:
22
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10401
Price Range:
4995 - 16883
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9765
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8380 - 12659
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
71
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
175636
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.8 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9073990227576844
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 8.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.82043192950353
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 10.4
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Rankings
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6 out of / 10GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
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4 out of / 10Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
69.2 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
69.3 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trim Levels
LS, LS2, LT1, LT2, LT3, Work Truck
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
Denali, SL, SLE1, SLE2, SLT, Work Truck
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.82 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.69 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
195 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8400 lbs
Max Payload:
1889 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
305 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5200 lbs
Max Payload:
1952 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4211 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
71.2 inches
Length:
205.7 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4448 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
205.6 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray Metallic / Steel Gray Metallic
Red
Fire Red
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan cloth / Tan premium cloth / Tan vinyl
Gray
Dark Charcoal cloth / Dark Charcoal premium cloth / Dark Charcoal vinyl
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Dark Titanium
