Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD vs GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LT1 | SLE1 |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $29,245 (best) | $29,745 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 15 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 13 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6 L | 6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 10,300 lbs (best) | 10,200 lbs |
| Payload | 3,129 lbs | 3,129 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,471 lbs | 5,471 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 153 in | 153 in |
| Length | 239.7 in | 239.7 in |
| Width | 79.7 in | 79.7 in |
| Height | 77 in | 77 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HDLT1 | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD | GMC Sierra 1500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LT1 $29,245 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLE1 $29,745 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LT1 $32,615 MSRP | SLE1 $33,115 MSRP |
| 3 | LT2 $31,085 MSRP | SLE2 $31,405 MSRP |
| 4 | LT2 $34,280 MSRP | SLE2 $34,640 MSRP |
| 5 | LT3 $32,970 MSRP | SLT $33,330 MSRP |
| 6 | LT3 $36,165 MSRP | SLT $36,525 MSRP |