2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD:

Despite its brawn, new diesel gets some 15 to 20 percent better fuel economy than the outgoing 6.5-liter diesel.

-- Automobile

Fuel capacity has been expanded.

-- Edmunds.com

Tap the brakes once, and the Allison (5-speed automatic transmission) downshifts and slows the load.

-- Popular Mechanics

At any trim level, the Silverado HD has plenty of room, comfort and equipment.

-- The Auto Channel

Comfortable ride and easy drive.

-- The Car Connection

What reviewers liked least about the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD:

Cab's only downside is an off-center steering column.

-- Automobile

Fuel consumption can be sky-high with the gas engines.

-- Carpoint.com

Unloaded, it's bouncy, especially on a bumpy road.

-- The Auto Channel

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Comparisons:

New engines are the most powerful in their class.

-- Carpoint.com

Quieter and more seamless that its Ford and Dodge counterparts.

-- Edmunds.com

The Chevy is more comfortable than the Ford with seats that are softer and more contoured.

-- Popular Mechanics

In extended or crew cab form, it dwarfs a Suburban.

-- The Auto Channel

Best one-liner about the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD:

Finally, all of GM's trucks look like they came from the same momma.

-- Automobile

If carlike can be applied to a 6000-pound dual-rear-wheel pickup, then this is it.

-- Popular Mechanics