2006 GMC Sierra 1500HD Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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A new trim designation and the loss of the four-wheel Quadrasteer option accompany the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500HD. This half-ton, full-size, heavy-duty pickup is both a workhorse and a comfortable passenger vehicle, with two rows of bench seats that ostensibly seat six, and a pickup bed that is 6.5 feet long. Available as either a rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, the powertrain consists of a 6.0-liter, 300-hp V8 and 4-speed automatic with a tow/haul mode that helps the 2006 Sierra 1500HD tow up to 10,300 pounds -- the highest tow rating of any half-ton pickup on the market.
An SLE2 joins the pack, which includes an SLE1 and SLT. All come with ABS brakes, dual front airbags, full power features, cruise control, and a CD player. The SLE2 adds a power driver's seat and automatic climate control, while the luxurious SLT features heated leather seats, rear audio control, a CD changer, and a 10-way power driver's seat. There are nice family-oriented options, including satellite radio and a DVD player, and a special camping/towing package offers extended mirrors for better visibility. There are many accessories for the 2006 Sierra 1500HD, including a roof rack, cargo cover, and tie-downs for the bed.
The GMC Sierra is not a big seller when compared to the Ford F series, but it does outscore the competition in terms of hauling performance, and many drivers are surprised by the nice list of standard features even in the base model. Poor fuel economy disappoints, and a somewhat outdated interior hurts the Sierra against its more modern rivals.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Pickup tonneau cover: hard · Rear bumper color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Seatbelts
Front center seatbelt: lap belt · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome steel
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal · Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Rear headphone jacks · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Pickup tonneau cover: hard · Rear bumper color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome steel
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal · Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Pickup tonneau cover: soft · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Seatbelts
Front center seatbelt: lap belt · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: vinyl
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome steel
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal · Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Rear headphone jacks · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Pickup tonneau cover: hard · Rear bumper color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: vinyl
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: polished aluminum
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal · Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Rear headphone jacks · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Pickup tonneau cover: soft · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal · Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Rear headphone jacks · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Pickup tonneau cover: hard · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: short and long arm · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: polished aluminum
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal · Running boards: tube
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
