GM Cutting Jobs, Shutting Plants
Assembly plants that make Chevy's full-size Silverado trucks survived closings that General Motor announced will take place between early 2006 and 2008. The Silverado is a mainstay of Chevy's lineup, a popular truck the company hopes will continue to beef up its domestic sales, so fans don't have to worry about it going away any time soon.
New on the Silverado Truck for 2006:
- New front-end design with domed hood for light duty truck
- Performance Package with enhanced towing capability for 2500 4WD models includes VortecMAX 6000 V-8 producing 345 hp
- Extended cab with both 2WD and 4WD short box models, with Vortec 5300 V-8 and LT trim
- Duramax Diesel engine on heavy duty trucks paired with an Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission
- Silverado SS 2WD truck
- Silverado Hybrid models are available nationwide
- Revised extendable outside camper mirror
- OnStar and XM Satellite Radio antennas are combined into a single unit
- OnStar Plus package now includes OnStar, XM Satellite Radio and steering wheel radio controls
