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2006 Sierra 1500HD Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Specs

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2006 Sierra 1500HD Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Specs

2006 Sierra 1500HD Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Performance Hide
Auxiliary oil cooler
Auxiliary transmission cooler
5,967 cc 6 liters V 8 front engine with 101.6 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder LQ4
Unleaded fuel 87
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 19 and EPA city (mpg): 14
Multi-point injection fuel system
26 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
Heavy duty engine cooling system
Power: 224 kW , 300 HP SAE @ 4,400 rpm; 360 ft lb , 487 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2006 Sierra 1500HD Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
3.73:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and torsion springs , beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2006 Sierra 1500HD Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Exterior Hide
Body side molding
Chrome front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim on side of body
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 239.7, overall width (inches): 79.7, overall height (inches): 77, ground clearance (inches): 7.4, wheelbase (inches): 153, front track (inches): 68.6, rear track (inches): 66 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 49.6
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Heat reflective glass
Metallic paint
Straight side pickup bed
Fixed rear window with defogger
Rear platform step
Tinted glass on cabin , tinted glass on rear , privacy tinted glass on side
Trailer towing preparation
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 8,600, curb weight (lbs) 5,471, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 8,200 and max payload (lbs) 3,129
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2006 Sierra 1500HD Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Front ashtray
Delphi RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 78.7, front width (inches): 64.8, width between arches (inches): 50, height (inches): 19.5 and loading floor height (inches): 30.5
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Compass
Partial dashboard and overhead console with open storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
40/20/40 split driver, passenger and center seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat integrated , 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat integrated , lap static front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Glove compartment
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Headlight control with dusk sensor
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 41.1, rear headroom (inches): 39.9, front hip room (inches): 61.4, rear hip room (inches): 62.9, front leg room (inches): 41.3, rear leg room (inches): 38.8, front shoulder room (inches): 65.2 and rear shoulder room (inches): 65.1
Low fuel level warning
Remote power locks
Power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch , rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Front seat back storage
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: six seats
Service interval indicator
Six speaker(s)
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting
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