2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Owners Choice infoOutline
2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
City / HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
300 -360
Seats
6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mark Kievit
IT IS GOING STRONG
Have a Duramax and could not be happier. I pull a 5th wheel and it takes it up and down grades easily fully loaded. After 15yrs a d 130,000 miles things have worn and been replaced. I just replaced the window switches on the driver's side and hoses on the windshield washer. She is getting a little old and I must keep up on replacement parts as they wear but to spend 80-85 thousand on a new one I LOVE MY 2006.
accountCircle Lisa c
I'm keeping it as long as I can. It is the type of vehicle that was built to last.
I wish diesel was cheaper than gas, like it used to be. I love that my truck can tow anything. It is a well built truck that everyone loves.
accountCircle Elizabeth A A
It is very affordable and heavy duty. It is a diesel but gets great mileage.
It is large and heavy duty. It can be used for hauling trailers etc. . It gets great gas mileage and is a very dependable vehicle.
accountCircle Steven C
It is a unicorn, diesel motor with low miles that has been well taken care of, most importantly, it's paid for.
Engine is absolutely bulletproof, but the interior plastics are getting a little annoying.
accountCircle Jenny S
It is powerful for its age.
I love the size. I love the full size bed. I do not like that it does not have an extended cab. I love how it keeps running no matter what.
accountCircle Margaret M
My truck even as old as it is ...IS AMAZING ! LOVE MY CHEVY ! Would highly recommend to anyone that can get in it !
I love my raised chevy 4 door 2500HD Truck but the alignment is always off due to something about needing a bar underneath carriage to keep it in alignment and this bar was not installed when we bought off lot. So that is my only frustration with this truck.
accountCircle JIM C
It is a nice smooth ride for being a work truck. Holds everything I need, including people and supplies. Powerful.
Love that it has 4 doors. The extra long bed is perfect for construction needs. It's great at pulling work trailer.
accountCircle John T
Cab size is incredible for crew cab.
It's a Chevy. Really not much to say. Very reliable. Are the words I would use. Only a few maintenance issues here and there. But normal wear and tear. The bigger tires make it lousy on gas. But has enough power to pull just about anything. And its versatile in many situations.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Scott A
It's now a total rust bucket
Rusting and many parts starting g to fail, the underside is rusting bad and transmission already went two times

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Work Truck
300-360 HP 6 Seats
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LS
300-360 HP 6 Seats
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LT1
300-360 HP 6 Seats
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LT2
300-360 HP 6 Seats
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LT3
300-360 HP 6 Seats
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Owner Reviews

4.82
34 Reviews
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5 stars 85%
4 stars 12%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Mark Kievit on September 20, 2021
IT IS GOING STRONG
Have a Duramax and could not be happier. I pull a 5th wheel and it takes it up and down grades easily fully loaded. After 15yrs a d 130,000 miles things have worn and been replaced. I just replaced the window switches on the driver's side and hoses on the windshield washer. She is getting a little old and I must keep up on replacement parts as they wear but to spend 80-85 thousand on a new one I LOVE MY 2006.
accountCircle Rocky on August 2, 2021
622000 and counting
I purchased this truck new and fell in love with it, I own a fence company and have a 10000 pound trailer, this truck pulls no problem, I have upgraded to 1 ton springs in the rear and a 6 inch lift to better stabalize the trailer truck ratio, trucks a beast and own 2 others because of this truck. Thank you and i give you 5 stars!!!
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Shawne L.

It is a big heavy truck, the Diesel engine is wonderful, great transmission. Very comfortable inside, pulls a horse trailer like nothing is there. Attractive interior and exterior. Love the heated seats and stereo system.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Shawne L.

Has some type of electrical glitch. It has two batteries that I have to replace every two years. The heated seat kept getting stuck on and had to be replaced. Other than those few things I have been very pleased with it and would purchase it again.

Ranks #2 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 20 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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Is The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD A Good Car?

Yes it is. It is top of the line. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone that is in search of a truck.
Jennifer A.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?

Yes it is reliable. I have had it for 11 years and have not had any major problems with it. I have only replaced a couple of glow plugs in it and a water pump.
Debbie S.

Is The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD A Good Value?

I bought mine used for 29,000 dollars, but you can get them for around 35,000 to 40,000 dollars new. They are a really good value and very dependable.
Meghan B.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Chevy 2500hd transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: The 2006 Chevy 2500HD uses the Devron ViAutomatic transmission fluid and has a capacity of 12.7 US quarts for total capacity and 7.4 quarts for the service refill. If You have a manual transmission the capacity...

What is the 2006 chevy 2500hd rear differential fluid capacity?

Answer: Depending on Your specific rear differential in the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, You'll use the same type of gear oil (75W-90), but varying capacities. The 06 2500HD was available with a 11.5 RG rear...

What is the 2006 chevy 2500hd duramax towing capacity?

Answer: The 2006 Chevy 2500hd duRamax towing capacity is 17,200 lbs. This part will need to be changed some day. You don't want to get into any wrecks on the road. You should change Your tires every 30,000 to 50,000...
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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety