 • Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Sierra Denali light-duty pickups
• Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups
• Three cab styles: regular, extended and crew cab
• Three box lengths – short (5 foot 8 inches), standard (6 foot 6 inches) and long (8 foot)
• Eight diverse and efficient powertrain combinations
• Five distinct suspension packages, including one for maximum trailering capability
• Three Silverado trim levels; four Sierra trim levels, including exclusive Sierra Denali model
• Light-duty payload capacities from 1,564 pounds (709 kg) to 2,160 pounds (980 kg)
• Light-duty trailering capability from 4,300 pounds (1,948 kg) to segment-leading 10,500 pounds (4,763 kg)
• Light-duty models arrive in fourth quarter of 2006; heavy-duty models in first quarter of 2007
Distinctive exterior designs:
• All-new exterior designs with strong, confident appearance
• Brand-differentiated designs with unique front-end appearances including unique hoods, front fenders, grilles and headlamps, and differentiated taillamps and pickup box designs
• Refined appearance with tighter tolerances and reduced body gaps including 50-percent tighter gap between cab and box
• Sleeker, more aerodynamic 57-degree windshield angle
• Wider and lower stance
• New 170-degree-opening rear access doors on extended cab models
• Improved body-to-wheel proportions
• Family of larger 17-, 18- and 20-inch wheels Spacious and refined interiors:
• Two all-new, distinct and spacious interior designs with superior craftsmanship
• Pure pickup interior with unique instrument panel, seats, door panels, consoles, double glove boxes, trim and features on
Silverado WT, LT and Sierra WT, SLE models
• Luxury-inspired interior with unique instrument panel, seats, console, glove box, door panels, trim and features on Silverado LTZ
and Sierra SLT models
• Use of premium materials with lower gloss levels
• Flush fits and close-outs that conceal seat hardware
• Instrument panels positioned down and forward for increased visibility and spaciousness
• Increased storage capacity in center consoles and glove boxes
• Innovative underseat storage on pure pickup interior
• Quiet interior achieved with extensive use of noise-reducing materials, spray-on damping, foam and seals Exceptional driving experience:
• Segment-leading V-8 horsepower and fuel economy
• Technically advanced Gen IV small-block Vortec V-8 family, including E85 capability, fuel-saving Active Fuel Management and variable valve timing
• Wider front and rear tracks (3 inches front / 1 inch rear)
• All-new, stronger and stiffer fully-boxed frames with hydroformed front section
• New coil-over-shock front suspension
• New rack-and-pinion steering system
• New splayed rear shock arrangement
• Improved brake system with new generation Bosch ABS system
• Five uniquely tuned suspension packages, including enhanced trailering package
• GMC Sierra Denali with exclusive 6.2L V-8 and six-speed automatic transmission Comprehensive safety and security:
• Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with new rollover mitigation technology on crew cab models (available on extended cab models)
• 360-degree perimeter of safety protection, including industry-exclusive rear impact sensors
• Dual-stage frontal air bags with passenger sensing system
• Roof-mounted head curtain side air bags
• Strengthened chassis and body structure for superior crashworthiness
• Frame designed for compatibility with smaller vehicles
• Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
• Standard OnStar Unique features and options:
• 170-degree-opening rear access doors on extended cab models with fully retractable rear power windows
• Power sliding rear window (extended and crew cabs)
• Theater-style folding rear seats for ease of loading cargo
• Automatic locking rear axle
• Innovative cargo management system with comprehensive array of accessories
• Remote vehicle starting system
• Enhanced DVD entertainment system with larger screen
• New CD/MP3 radio family
• Touch-screen navigation system
• Heated windshield washer fluid
• Rain-sensing automatic windshield wipers |
