The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid for 2006
It is common to find buyers of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 enthusiastic about their purchase. The Silverado 1500 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 2006 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 falls into the extended cab pickup for the family category. The Silverado 1500 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Chevrolets year after year
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Specs
The Silverado 1500 Hybrid is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The fuel system for the 2006 Silverado 1500 is a SFI design, using ELECTRIC/GAS 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Silverado 1500 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Vehicle 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 listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $19,725, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,048. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Extended Cab Pickup.
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 extended cab pickup market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2006 Silverado 1500 gets 20 - 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is subpar for a extended cab pickup truck.
We Think...
The 2005 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Silverado 1500 Hybrid will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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