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Does a 2006 Chevy Silverado have Bluetooth?
I’m looking at a 2006 Chevy Silverado and I can’t seem to find any way to connect to Bluetooth in it. What’s going on? I thought 2006 would have modern equipment. Is there Bluetooth in the 2006 Chevy Silverado?
Matt Nightingale · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Technology moves fast, but when it comes to Bluetooth, GM didn’t move fast enough. The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado did not come with Bluetooth.
And even after 2009, it wasn’t standard fare. Bluetooth was available on all 2009 Chevy Silverados, but it was only standard on the higher-end Denali, SLT, and
LTZ
trims. You can make your 2006 Silverado Bluetooth capable by installing an aftermarket stereo system with Bluetooth, purchasing a Bluetooth speaker, or using a Bluetooth adapter. The first of these options will probably give you better sound, but the second and third options will be much cheaper.
Bluetooth car speakers
can be had for under $30, and you can get a Bluetooth adapter that fits just about any vehicle for under $20.These days, every new Chevrolet Silverado comes with standard Bluetooth along with a host of other snazzy luxuries like:
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- HD rearview camera
- Lane departure warning and lane keeping assist
- Following distance display indicator
- Collision warning system
So, to sum up: the 2006 Silverado was not originally equipped with Bluetooth, but you might be able to find an ‘06 Silverado that has been upgraded with a Bluetooth-capable aftermarket stereo. Or, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect your mobile device to your 2006 Chevy pickup.
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