The Silverado 1500 LS is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a Getrag 5-speed Transmission. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Silverado 1500.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Silverado 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

Statistics

The Silverado 1500 is 205.70 inches long, 78.50 inches wide, and 71.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 119.00 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Silverado 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the crew cab pickup market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,725 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,048. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Crew Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 Silverado 1500 is a SFI design, using FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.

The Silverado 1500 LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and 20 - 22 when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Silverado 1500.

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