2006 GMC 1500 SLT Full-Size Pickup Truck

Base MSRP Range: $30,325 - $35,170

Base Invoice Range: $27,747 - $32,181

MSRP As Tested: $34,160

Versions: SL, SLE, SLT, Denali

Vehicle Category: Full-Size Pickup Truck

Engine Location: Front Engine

Drive Wheels: All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive.

Standard Engine as Tested: 5.3-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, 24-valves, V-8,295 – horsepower at 5200 rpm and 335 lb-ft torque at 4000 rpm.

Transmission: Four-speed automatic.

Standard Safety Features: Driver and passenger airbags,"> Anti-lock four-wheel, Daytime running lights.

Competition: Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-250/350, Lincoln Mark LT, Nissan Titan, Toyota Tundra.

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Where Built: USA, Mexico

Major Options: Performance Edition, VortecMax Performance Pack, Special Edition, Parallel Hybrid Propulsion Electric System, Light-Duty Power Package, Light-Duty Power Package, OnStar Plus Package, Snow Plow Prep Package, Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package, Trailering Equipment Package, Heavy-Duty Handling/Trailering Suspension Package.
Traction control, Limited-slip differential, Special axle ratio, OnStar assistance system, Air conditioning delete, Dual-zone automatic climate controls, Power sunroof, DVD entertainment system, AM/FM/CD player, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, Satellite radio, Steering wheel radio controls, Rear under-seat storage, 6-way power driver seat, Leather upholstery, Cloth upholstery, Custom cloth upholstery, Vinyl upholstery, Power-folding mirrors, Heated power camper mirrors, Rear defogger, Carpeting delete, Pickup box top rail protectors, Bed extender, Soft tonneau cover, Hard tonneau cover, Chrome Exterior Package, Chrome rear step bumper, Side steps, Tubular side steps, Chrome tubular side steps, Fender flares, Camper mirrors, Rear privacy glass, Sliding rear window, Two-tone paint, Cab clearance lights, Engine-block heater, Skid plates, Heavy-duty transmission-oil cooler, Heavy-duty auxiliary battery, Trailer wiring provisions, ZX3 2-position manual ride-control suspension, Solid Smooth Ride Suspension, Front tow hooks, Spare tire lock, Alloy wheels, Polished alloy wheels.

Seating: 6.

Number of Rows: 2.

Length in Inches: 227.4 – 246.6

Warranties: 4 years/50,000 miles bumper to bumper, 6/70,000 miles Extended powertrain, 6 years/unlimited miles Corrosion protection, 4 years/unlimited miles Roadside assistance.

Weight in Pounds: 4625 - 4894 lbs.

Cargo Capacity in Pounds: Not available.

Gross Maximum Vehicle Weight in Pounds: Not Available.

Towing Capacity in Pounds: 5,000 – 10,4000 w/ proper hitch.

Gas Tank Capacity in Gallons: 24.0 – 34.0 (ext)

Destination Charge: $875