1998 Chevrolet 3500 specs & colors
Crew Cab Pickup
MSRP
- Reg Cab 131.5" WB
- $19,119
- Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
- $22,119
- 4dr 168.5" WB
- $22,249
- Ext Cab 155.5" WB DRW
- $22,542
- Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD DRW
- $25,353
- 4dr 168.5" WB 4WD
- $25,423
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
MPG
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255 hp
290 hp 195 hp Horsepower
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6
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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12.50 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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5.7L/350
Displacement
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255 @ 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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-
MPG
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17.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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59 in
Second Hip Room
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume
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6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Height, Overall
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65 in
Second Shoulder Room
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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251 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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6
Passenger Capacity
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Length, Overall
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169 in
Wheelbase
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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41 in
Second Head Room
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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62 in
Tailgate Width
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40 in
Front Head Room
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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Steering
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54 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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58 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Power
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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Full-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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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
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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3,511 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,511 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,452 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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13,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,489 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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5,489 lbs
Curb Weight
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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9,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,037 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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10,184 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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