Overview & Reviews

For 2006, the Duramax diesel engine receives a host of power and refinement upgrades, as well as reduced emissions. The Allison automatic transmission is now a six-speed, and features a tap-shift range selection mode. The optional camper-style mirrors have been replaced by a folding and extending design with a built-in convex spotter glass. Trim levels and packaging have also been juggled.

• Multiple drivetrain configurations, substantial towing and hauling capacities, compliant ride quality.

• Interior design is showing its age, low-quality interior materials, below-average build quality.

User Reviews:

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  This is a tow beast! - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Jim - December 16 - 2:16 pm

  Purchased this vehicle specifically to tow our ToyHauler (07 Weekend Warrior 32 foot long travel trailer). Fully loaded it weighs about 11,000 lbs. We travel in the west, so mountain driving is the norm. I am pleased with the towing ability and ride comfort this vehicle affords. While deciding which vehicle to buy, I researched other brands and kept coming back to this one over and over again. It basically sold itself.

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  3500 Duramax CrewCab 4WD - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By T.D. Ball - June 15 - 9:16 am

  Without a doubt the best truck I have ever owned. The more I drive it, the better I like it. Fuel ecomony is 18-24 highway . In town is 16-18. High headwind, tall hills and foot to the floor bring mileage way down. Not lacking power for anything I do. Quiet, smooth and comfortable. Normal conversation at any highway speed is not a problem.

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  Good Work Truck - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Sean - June 19 - 12:30 pm

  Ive driven this truck almost exclusively on gravel and dirt roads in Iraq. This truck has plenty of torque and loads of hp. It has an awesome exhaust note. The Iraqi army is also using these trucks to supplement their HMMWVs. Rear seat could use some more leg room, its hard to get out of the back.

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  Very nice truck - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Jon - June 20 - 3:33 am

  I know this is a late review, but I bought this truck used with a 100,000 miles on it and you could not tell by looking at it inside and out. I bought the 3500 because of the price, right time right price I use it to tow my travel trailer (my 1500 had tough time) Boy Ill tell you its like night and day this 3500 has no problem climbing hills and very comfortable to drive like driving your Lazy Boy chair around.

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  Duramax 360hp 650 torque stock - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Rich - March 4 - 2:23 pm

  If anything, better than my 2002 2500 hd 4door long bed. Pulls my Montana 5th wheel like a dream, and as a new vehicle not broken in, I got nearly 11mpg between Albany and Syracuse, NY, but down to 9 through the Catskills. Most comfortable seats ever (my other car is a Ford ambulance). It seems to be the quietest diesel out there. OnStar is great and hooks right in with Verizon with the family plan. OnStar safe and sound is great. Love the heated seats, and the dual zone AC is great. It means the wife and I are both comfortable. The DVD keeps the grand kids occupied. Multiple mode sound means I listen to my CDs, the kiddies can use wireless for the movie, and 2 headphones for others.

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  Duramax - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By marv eiler - August 30 - 11:33 pm

  I had a Dodge and a Ford and I like the Duramax an overall truck. We pull to horse shows and when we get there we are not drained from the ride. The new Duramax is so quiet it is often mistaken for a gas engine. The power is equal to the Ford, the seats are more comfortable, so in closing I would say to look at the Duramax dually before you buy.

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  Chevy 3500 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Hauwse - August 12 - 11:06 pm

  I cannot say enough about the performance of this truck. Purchased for hauling a 16,00lb 6 horse trailer. I have done 4 2500 mile trips in this truck, basically driving none stop each trip, and never had a single hiccup. Power, braking, etc. are excellent. Pulled through the Rocky Mountains without any drama, basically you forget you are pulling a trailer with this truck. My trailer brakes went out on one trip and it was not an issue with the tow haul mode, and the trucks braking power. The truck pulled a loaded trailer in excess of 85 MPH effortlessly.

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  2006 Chevy 3500 Flatbed duramax diesel - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By charles2440 - March 23 - 6:39 pm

  I enjoy my Chevy 3500 diesel it has a 12ft dump bed, Has plenty of power, and accelerates like a gas engine, Will run as fast as you want, I get 12mpg in city and 16mpg on hwy@ 70mph