2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | $9,079 | $10,740 | $12,830 | $12,971 | $17,376 | $17,450 | $17,744 | $17,806 | $19,105 | $19,745 | $19,861 | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 3200 RPM | 360 @ 3200 RPM | 360 @ 3200 RPM | 360 @ 3200 RPM | 360 @ 3200 RPM | 360 @ 3200 RPM | 360 @ 3200 RPM | 360 @ 3200 RPM | ||
| Torque | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 10,300 lbs | 10,300 lbs | 16,600 lbs | 15,400 lbs | 16,600 lbs | 16,600 lbs | 16,600 lbs | 16,400 lbs | 16,400 lbs | 16,400 lbs | 16,400 lbs | ||
| Payload | 4,658 pounds | 4,658 pounds | 5,347 pounds | 4,213 pounds | 5,347 pounds | 5,347 pounds | 5,347 pounds | 5,169 pounds | 5,169 pounds | 5,169 pounds | 5,169 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,942 pounds | 4,942 pounds | 6,053 pounds | 5,687 pounds | 6,053 pounds | 6,053 pounds | 6,053 pounds | 6,231 pounds | 6,231 pounds | 6,231 pounds | 6,231 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 650 @ 3200 RPM | 650 @ 3200 RPM | 650 @ 3200 RPM | 650 @ 3200 RPM | 650 @ 3200 RPM | 650 @ 3200 RPM | 650 @ 3200 RPM | 650 @ 3200 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Power Windows | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Roof Rails | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Premium | Premium | Premium | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4942 pounds | 4942 pounds | 6053 pounds | 5687 pounds | 6053 pounds | 6053 pounds | 6053 pounds | 6231 pounds | 6231 pounds | 6231 pounds | 6231 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.6 inches | 7.6 inches | 9.1 inches | 7.6 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 224.5 inches | 224.5 inches | 249 inches | 224.5 inches | 249 inches | 249 inches | 249 inches | 258.5 inches | 258.5 inches | 258.5 inches | 258.5 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 4658 pounds | 4658 pounds | 5347 pounds | 4213 pounds | 5347 pounds | 5347 pounds | 5347 pounds | 5169 pounds | 5169 pounds | 5169 pounds | 5169 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 71 feet | 71 feet | 74 feet | 71 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | Not Available | Not Available | 50.7 feet | 43.8 feet | 50.7 feet | 50.7 feet | 50.7 feet | Not Available | 53.5 feet | 53.5 feet | 53.5 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 133 inches | 133 inches | 157.5 inches | 133 inches | 157.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 167 inches | 167 inches | 167 inches | 167 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 79.7 inches | 79.7 inches | 96.1 inches | 79.7 inches | 96.1 inches | 96.1 inches | 96.1 inches | 96.1 inches | 96.1 inches | 96.1 inches | 96.1 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2006 Sierra 3500 trims have turbo engines: SL Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L, SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L, etc. The following 2006 Sierra 3500 trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, SLE Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, etc.
Is the GMC Sierra 3500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2006 Sierra 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 300 horsepower to the SL Pickup 4D 8 ft with 360 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2006 Sierra 3500 have?
The 2006 Sierra 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 300 horsepower to the SL Pickup 4D 8 ft with 360 horsepower.
All 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Trims and Styles
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