Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | SLE1 |
| Body style | Truck (Regular 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 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,185 (best) | $29,745 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 15 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 13 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 34 gal (best) | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | 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 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 12,000 lbs (best) | 10,200 lbs |
| Payload | 4,658 lbs (best) | 3,129 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,942 lbs (best) | 5,471 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 10.6 in (best) | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 133 in | 153 in (best) |
| Length | 224.5 in | 239.7 in (best) |
| Width | 79.7 in | 79.7 in |
| Height | 76.7 in | 77 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | 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 3500 | GMC Sierra 1500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $23,185 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLE1 $29,745 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $26,040 MSRP | SLE1 $33,115 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $26,475 MSRP | SLE2 $31,405 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $28,035 MSRP | SLE2 $34,640 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $28,715 MSRP | SLT $33,330 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $26,465 MSRP | SLT $36,525 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $26,710 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Work Truck $29,060 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Work Truck $29,255 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Work Truck $31,050 MSRP | — |
| 11 | Work Truck $31,495 MSRP | — |
| 12 | LS $24,110 MSRP | — |
| 13 | LS $27,125 MSRP | — |
| 14 | LS $27,500 MSRP | — |
| 15 | LS $29,120 MSRP | — |
| 16 | LS $29,740 MSRP | — |
| 17 | LS $27,545 MSRP | — |
| 18 | LS $27,740 MSRP | — |
| 19 | LS $30,140 MSRP | — |
| 20 | LS $30,280 MSRP | — |
| 21 | LS $32,140 MSRP | — |
| 22 | LS $32,520 MSRP | — |
| 23 | LT1 $25,480 MSRP | — |
| 24 | LT1 $28,455 MSRP | — |
| 25 | LT1 $29,025 MSRP | — |
| 26 | LT1 $30,385 MSRP | — |
| 27 | LT1 $31,140 MSRP | — |
| 28 | LT1 $28,730 MSRP | — |
| 29 | LT1 $28,980 MSRP | — |
| 30 | LT1 $31,505 MSRP | — |
| 31 | LT1 $31,710 MSRP | — |
| 32 | LT1 $33,400 MSRP | — |
| 33 | LT1 $33,825 MSRP | — |
| 34 | LT2 $30,895 MSRP | — |
| 35 | LT2 $31,240 MSRP | — |
| 36 | LT2 $33,170 MSRP | — |
| 37 | LT2 $33,330 MSRP | — |
| 38 | LT2 $33,585 MSRP | — |
| 39 | LT2 $34,445 MSRP | — |
| 40 | LT2 $35,855 MSRP | — |
| 41 | LT2 $36,500 MSRP | — |
| 42 | LT3 $32,375 MSRP | — |
| 43 | LT3 $32,720 MSRP | — |
| 44 | LT3 $34,650 MSRP | — |
| 45 | LT3 $34,810 MSRP | — |
| 46 | LT3 $35,065 MSRP | — |
| 47 | LT3 $35,925 MSRP | — |
| 48 | LT3 $37,335 MSRP | — |
| 49 | LT3 $37,980 MSRP | — |
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 HD FAQ
- Which is better: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vs 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 starts lower at $23,185.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,185).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (15).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (12,000).