The 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 is a solid truck in terms of its drivetrain, roomy interior and unique features, but the competitors have it beat when it comes to interior design and overall refinement.

Pros

Roomy extended and crew cab models, variety of V8 engine options, innovative features, slick hybrid-electric option.

What's New for 2006

For 2006, there's a new "VortecMAX" performance group that includes a 345-hp 6.0-liter V8, a heavy-duty tow package and a stronger rear axle; thusly equipped, the half-ton Sierra is on more equal footing with Nissan's Titan and the Hemi-equipped Dodge Ram. The Quadrasteer four-wheel steering option has been dropped, and the optional camper-style mirrors have been replaced by a folding and extending design with a built-in convex spotter glass. Other changes on the GMC truck include slightly updated front-end styling and minor adjustments to trim levels and body configurations.

• Features

• Interior Features

• Front Seats
• Vinyl
• 40-20-40 split bench front seats
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• Low fuel level warning
• Convenience
• Front cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Retained accessory power
• Power steering
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Comfort
• Dual zone air conditioning
• Cargo area light
• Front reading lights
• Passenger vanity mirror
• In Car Entertainment
• Mast antenna
• 4 total speakers
• AM/FM stereo

• Features

• Exterior Features

• Roof and Glass
• Intermittent wipers
• Truck Features
• Engine hour meter
• Vinyl floor covering
• Tires and Wheels
• Steel wheels
• 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P245/70R17 tires
• All season tires
• Underbody mounted spare tire
• Fullsize matching spare tire
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Child seat anchors
• Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Front center lap belt
• Electronic brakeforce distribution