This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $8,495 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$151

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $850 down

Amount financed

$7,645

Total interest

$1,415

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 2GCEC19V261335324

Trim

C1500

Engine

4.8L · V8

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Gasoline

Model year

2006

Made by

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,910 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $14,550

Insurance $4,888

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $26,438

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 10 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab

10 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 08E050000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 06E060000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE…

NHTSA campaign 06V289000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2006 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 (this car)	$8,495	9	—
2007 Chevrolet Silverado	$16,174	4	+$7,679
2006 Ford F-150	$9,999	3	+$1,504
2006 Ford F-250	$16,170	2	+$7,675
2006 Ford F-350	$18,798	2	+$10,303
2008 GMC Sierra	$21,497	2	+$13,002

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2026	1,144	$55,798	100%	621 mi
2025	34	$41,995	75%	24,882 mi
2024	78	$38,191	68%	36,719 mi
2023	77	$36,799	66%	59,095 mi
2022	42	$34,828	62%	68,134 mi
2021	115	$32,693	59%	82,641 mi
2020	185	$33,245	60%	91,733 mi
2019	570	$27,995	50%	98,368 mi