1998 Chevrolet Suburban specs & colors

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Key specs

4-door
8 seats
195.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
0 combined MPG
Vehicle length and height not available
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Taupe

Dark Ruby Red

Gray

Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V8
MPG: 14 City / 18 Hwy
Horsepower: 250 hp
195 hp
Seating Capacity: 8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Brake Type: Power
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System: Four Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.57 x 1.25 in

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 5.7L/350
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 250 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 335 @ 2800
Transmission Options: A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 14 City / 18 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 17.4 qts

Measurements

Second Head Room: Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width: Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height: Not Available in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50 in
Second Leg Room: Not Available in
Front Head Room: 40 in
Rear Door Opening Width: 51 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 7 in
Step Up Height - Side: Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 77 in
Second Hip Room: Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 29 in
Cargo Volume: N/A
Third Leg Room: Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: 36 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 7 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Length, Overall: N/A
Rear Door Opening Height: 41 in
Wheelbase: 132 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 41 in
Third Hip Room: Not Available in
Tailgate Width: N/A
Third Shoulder Room: Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 77 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Step Up Height - Front: Not Available in
Front Shoulder Room: 65 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 98 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 4: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 150 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 97 ft³
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Height, Overall: 71 in
Overhang, Front: 35 in
Second Shoulder Room: Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: Not Available in
Passenger Capacity: 3
Front Hip Room: 61 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: 48 ft³
Third Head Room: Not Available in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 220 in

Steering

Steering Type: Speed sensitive pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: 48 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 44 ft

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: Indep Coil Spring
Axle Type - Front: Independent GM
Axle Type - Rear: Semi-floating
Suspension Type - Rear: 2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Front Tire Size: P235/75R15XL
Front Wheel Size: 15 x 7.0 in
Rear Tire Size: P235/75R15XL
Spare Tire Size: P235/75R15XL
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Size: 15 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size: 15 x 7.0 in

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 42 gal
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,478 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,658 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 2,394 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 1,000 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,980 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 6,478 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,820 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,426 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,820 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 11,000 lbs

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