Chevrolet 1500 vs. Chevrolet 2500
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Highlights
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$15,030
Starting MSRP
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$17,932
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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79 in
Bed Length
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98 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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16 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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200 hp
Horsepower
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255 hp
230 hp 180 hp Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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3
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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230 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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5.0L/305
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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285 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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16 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
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LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
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LT225/75R16D
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Axle Type - Rear
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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48 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Power
Steering Type
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Power
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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33 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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118 in
Wheelbase
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132 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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3
Passenger Capacity
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3
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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62 in
Tailgate Width
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62 in
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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Cab to End of Frame
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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56 ft³
Cargo Volume
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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70 in
Height, Overall
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71 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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195 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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213 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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Weight & Capacity
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3,806 lbs
Curb Weight
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4,292 lbs
Curb Weight
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Curb Weight
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2,335 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,591 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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Curb Weight - Front
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1,471 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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1,701 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,806 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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4,292 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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6,886 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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7,820 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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7,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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2,294 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,908 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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6,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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8,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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Gross Combined Wt Rating
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,294 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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2,908 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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As Spec'd Payload
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Power
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 1998 Chevrolet 2500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 is more reliable than the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 1998 1500 versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 1998 2500.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 1998 Chevrolet 2500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 and the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 1998 Chevrolet 2500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 is cheaper than the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 with a $15,030 starting MSRP versus a $17,932 starting MSRP.
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