Chevrolet 2500 vs. GMC Suburban

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1998 Chevrolet 2500

$17,932

Reg Cab 131.5" WB

HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB C6P

Ext Cab 141.5" WB

HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P

HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD C6P

HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P

HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD C6P

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1999 GMC Suburban

$25,839

1500

2500

1500 4WD

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
	1998 Chevrolet 2500	1999 GMC Suburban
Starting MSRP	$17,932	$25,839	Not available
Towing Capacity	N/A	N/A	Not available
Cargo Capacity	Not available	1,980 lbs	Not available
Bed Length	98 in	Not available	Not available
Engine Type	Gas V8	Gas V8	Not available
MPG	15 City / 20 Hwy	14 City / 18 Hwy	Not available
Horsepower	255 hp 230 hp 180 hp	255 hp 195 hp	Not available
Drive Type	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Not available
Seating Capacity	2	8	Not available
Basic Warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	Not available

Engine

Engine comparison
	1998 Chevrolet 2500	1999 GMC Suburban
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	285 @ 2800	330 @ 2800	Not available
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	230 @ 4600	255 @ 4600	Not available
Displacement	5.0L/305	5.7L/350	Not available
Engine Type	Gas V8	Gas V8	Not available
Transmission Options	M/T A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T	A/T 4-Speed A/T	Not available
MPG	15 City / 20 Hwy	14 City / 18 Hwy	Not available
Total Cooling System Capacity	16.7 qts	17.1 qts	Not available

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
	1998 Chevrolet 2500	1999 GMC Suburban
Spare Wheel Material	Steel	Steel	Not available
Rear Wheel Material	Steel	Steel	Not available
Front Wheel Material	Steel	Steel	Not available
Spare Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in	15 x 7.0 in	Not available
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in	15 x 7.0 in	Not available
Front Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in	15 x 7.0 in	Not available
Spare Tire Size	LT225/75R16D	P235/75R15	Not available
Rear Tire Size	LT225/75R16D	P235/75R15	Not available
Front Tire Size	LT225/75R16D	P235/75R15	Not available

Suspension

Suspension comparison
	1998 Chevrolet 2500	1999 GMC Suburban
Axle Type - Rear	Semi-Floating	Semi-Floating	Not available
Axle Type - Front	Not Available	Independent	Not available
Suspension Type - Rear	2-Stage Multi-Leaf	2-Stage Multi-Leaf	Not available
Suspension Type - Front	Indep Coil Spring	Indep Coil Spring	Not available

Steering

Steering comparison
	1998 Chevrolet 2500	1999 GMC Suburban
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	48 ft	48 ft	Not available
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	44 ft	44 ft	Not available
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A	N/A	Not available
Steering Type	Power	Speed-Sensitive Power	Not available

Measurements

Measurements comparison
	1998 Chevrolet 2500	1999 GMC Suburban
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume	Not Available ft³	N/A	Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 4	Not available	Not Available ft³	Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	Not available	Not Available ft³	Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	Not available	Not Available ft³	Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	Not available	150 ft³	Not available
Cargo Volume	69 ft³	N/A	Not available
Tailgate Width	62 in	N/A	Not available
Cargo Box (Area) Height	19 in	41 in	Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	49 in	50 in	Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Floor	64 in	N/A	Not available
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	Not available	59 in	Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear	60 in	N/A	Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	Not available	Not Available in	Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	Not available	Not Available in	Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	Not available	98 in	Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console	Not available	Not Available in	Not available
Step Up Height - Side	Not available	Not Available in	Not available
Step Up Height - Front	Not available	Not Available in	Not available
Side Door Opening Width	Not available	Not Available in	Not available
Side Door Opening Height	Not available	Not Available in	Not available
Rear Door Opening Width	Not available	51 in	Not available
Rear Door Opening Height	Not available	41 in	Not available
Ground Clearance, Rear	7 in	7 in	Not available
Ground Clearance, Front	7 in	7 in	Not available
Ground to Top of Load Floor	33 in	29 in	Not available
Cab to End of Frame	Not Available in	N/A	Not available
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper	47 in	N/A	Not available
Overhang, Front	35 in	35 in	Not available
Height, Overall	71 in	71 in	Not available
Width, Max w/o mirrors	77 in	77 in	Not available
Length, Overall	N/A	N/A	Not available
Length, Overall w/rear bumper	N/A	220 in	Not available
Wheelbase	132 in	132 in	Not available
Third Hip Room	Not available	Not Available in	Not available
Third Shoulder Room	Not available	Not Available in	Not available
Third Leg Room	Not available	Not Available in	Not available
Third Head Room	Not available	Not Available in	Not available
Second Hip Room	N/A	Not Available in	Not available
Second Shoulder Room	N/A	Not Available in	Not available
Second Leg Room	N/A	Not Available in	Not available
Second Head Room	N/A	Not Available in	Not available
Front Hip Room	60 in	61 in	Not available
Front Shoulder Room	65 in	65 in	Not available
Front Leg Room	42 in	41 in	Not available
Front Head Room	40 in	40 in	Not available
Passenger Capacity	3	3	Not available
Cargo Box Length @ Floor	98 in	Not available	Not available
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper	213 in	Not available	Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
	1998 Chevrolet 2500	1999 GMC Suburban
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	7,200 lbs	6,800 lbs	Not available
Total Option Weight	0 lbs	0 lbs	Not available
Curb Weight	4,292 lbs	4,820 lbs	Not available
Gross Axle Weight Rating	7,820 lbs	6,918 lbs	Not available
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	Not Available gal	Not Available gal	Not available
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	34 gal	42 gal	Not available
Maximum Trailering Capacity	N/A	N/A	Not available
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	Not Available lbs	N/A	Not available
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	Not Available lbs	N/A	Not available
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	1,000 lbs	750 lbs	Not available
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	2,000 lbs	8,000 lbs	Not available
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	500 lbs	200 lbs	Not available
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	Not available
Gross Combined Wt Rating	8,000 lbs	8,800 lbs	Not available
Maximum Payload Capacity	2,908 lbs	1,980 lbs	Not available
As Spec'd Payload	2,908 lbs	1,980 lbs	Not available
As Spec'd Curb Weight	4,292 lbs	4,820 lbs	Not available
Option Weight - Rear	0 lbs	0 lbs	Not available
Option Weight - Front	0 lbs	0 lbs	Not available
Curb Weight - Rear	1,701 lbs	2,450 lbs	Not available
Curb Weight - Front	2,591 lbs	2,370 lbs	Not available
Base Curb Weight	N/A	N/A	Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
	1998 Chevrolet 2500	1999 GMC Suburban
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	100	100	Not available
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	600	600	Not available

Brakes

Brakes comparison
	1998 Chevrolet 2500	1999 GMC Suburban
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Yes	Yes	Not available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	Not Available in	Not Available in	Not available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.57 x 1.25 in	11.57 x 1.25 in	Not available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available	Not Available	Not available
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes	Yes	Not available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	Not Available	Not Available	Not available
Brake ABS System	Four Wheel	4-Wheel	Not available
Brake Type	Power	Power	Not available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 or the 1999 GMC Suburban?

The 1999 GMC Suburban is more reliable than the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 1999 Suburban versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 1998 2500.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 or the 1999 GMC Suburban?

The 1998 Chevrolet 2500 and the 1999 GMC Suburban both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 or the 1999 GMC Suburban?

The 1998 Chevrolet 2500 is cheaper than the 1999 GMC Suburban with a $17,932 starting MSRP versus a $25,839 starting MSRP.