1998 Chevrolet 2500 specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP
- Reg Cab 131.5" WB
- $17,932
- HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB C6P
- $18,980
- Ext Cab 141.5" WB
- $20,548
- HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P
- $20,584
- HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD C6P
- $21,735
- HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P
- $23,690
- HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD C6P
- $23,817
$17,932
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Reg Cab 131.5" WB
Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V8
Engine Type
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
|
255 hp
230 hp 180 hp Horsepower
|
2
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Power
Brake Type
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
Gas V8
Engine Type
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5.0L/305
Displacement
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285 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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230 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
71 in
Height, Overall
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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213 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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132 in
Wheelbase
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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33 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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62 in
Tailgate Width
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Length, Overall
|
3
Passenger Capacity
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40 in
Front Head Room
|
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
|
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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Steering
Power
Steering Type
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
48 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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LT225/75R16D
Spare Tire Size
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LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,908 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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4,292 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
2,591 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
8,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
1,701 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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7,820 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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7,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
2,908 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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4,292 lbs
Curb Weight
|
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