Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vs GMC Sierra 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 GMC Sierra 3500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | Work Truck |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular 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 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,185 | $23,185 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 34 gal | 34 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs |
| Payload | 4,658 lbs | 4,658 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,942 lbs | 4,942 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 10.6 in | 10.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 133 in | 133 in |
| Length | 224.5 in | 224.5 in |
| Width | 79.7 in | 79.7 in |
| Height | 76.7 in | 76.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500Work Truck | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $23,185 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,185 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $26,040 MSRP | Work Truck $26,475 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $26,475 MSRP | Work Truck $27,135 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $28,035 MSRP | Work Truck $28,715 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $28,715 MSRP | Work Truck $29,130 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $26,465 MSRP | Work Truck $26,465 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $26,710 MSRP | Work Truck $26,710 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $29,060 MSRP | Work Truck $29,255 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $29,255 MSRP | Work Truck $30,155 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $31,050 MSRP | Work Truck $31,495 MSRP |
| 11 | Work Truck $31,495 MSRP | Work Truck $32,145 MSRP |
| 12 | LS $24,110 MSRP | SL1 $24,420 MSRP |
| 13 | LS $27,125 MSRP | SL1 $27,905 MSRP |
| 14 | LS $27,500 MSRP | SL1 $28,625 MSRP |
| 15 | LS $29,120 MSRP | SL1 $30,130 MSRP |
| 16 | LS $29,740 MSRP | SL1 $30,620 MSRP |
| 17 | LS $27,545 MSRP | SL1 $27,855 MSRP |
| 18 | LS $27,740 MSRP | SL1 $28,050 MSRP |
| 19 | LS $30,140 MSRP | SL1 $30,690 MSRP |
| 20 | LS $30,280 MSRP | SL1 $31,640 MSRP |
| 21 | LS $32,140 MSRP | SL1 $32,925 MSRP |
| 22 | LS $32,520 MSRP | SL1 $33,640 MSRP |
| 23 | LT1 $25,480 MSRP | SLE1 $25,885 MSRP |
| 24 | LT1 $28,455 MSRP | SLE1 $29,525 MSRP |
| 25 | LT1 $29,025 MSRP | SLE1 $30,050 MSRP |
| 26 | LT1 $30,385 MSRP | SLE1 $31,640 MSRP |
| 27 | LT1 $31,140 MSRP | SLE1 $31,980 MSRP |
| 28 | LT1 $28,730 MSRP | SLE1 $29,135 MSRP |
| 29 | LT1 $28,980 MSRP | SLE1 $29,385 MSRP |
| 30 | LT1 $31,505 MSRP | SLE1 $32,210 MSRP |
| 31 | LT1 $31,710 MSRP | SLE1 $33,100 MSRP |
| 32 | LT1 $33,400 MSRP | SLE1 $34,325 MSRP |
| 33 | LT1 $33,825 MSRP | SLE1 $34,995 MSRP |
| 34 | LT2 $30,895 MSRP | SLE2 $31,255 MSRP |
| 35 | LT2 $31,240 MSRP | SLE2 $31,560 MSRP |
| 36 | LT2 $33,170 MSRP | SLE2 $33,530 MSRP |
| 37 | LT2 $33,330 MSRP | SLE2 $33,650 MSRP |
| 38 | LT2 $33,585 MSRP | SLE2 $33,945 MSRP |
| 39 | LT2 $34,445 MSRP | SLE2 $34,800 MSRP |
| 40 | LT2 $35,855 MSRP | SLE2 $36,215 MSRP |
| 41 | LT2 $36,500 MSRP | SLE2 $36,860 MSRP |
| 42 | LT3 $32,375 MSRP | SLT $32,735 MSRP |
| 43 | LT3 $32,720 MSRP | SLT $33,075 MSRP |
| 44 | LT3 $34,650 MSRP | SLT $35,010 MSRP |
| 45 | LT3 $34,810 MSRP | SLT $35,170 MSRP |
| 46 | LT3 $35,065 MSRP | SLT $35,425 MSRP |
| 47 | LT3 $35,925 MSRP | SLT $36,280 MSRP |
| 48 | LT3 $37,335 MSRP | SLT $37,695 MSRP |
| 49 | LT3 $37,980 MSRP | SLT $38,340 MSRP |