Chevrolet 3500 vs. GMC Suburban
$19,119
$25,839
Highlights
| 1998 Chevrolet 3500 | 1999 GMC Suburban | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$19,119
|
$25,839
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Capacity |
Not available
|
1,980 lbs
|
| Bed Length |
98 in
|
Not available
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V8
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
14 City / 18 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
|
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
8
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 1998 Chevrolet 3500 | 1999 GMC Suburban | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
5.7L/350
|
5.7L/350
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
330 @ 2800
|
330 @ 2800
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V8
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
255 @ 4600
|
255 @ 4600
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
14 City / 18 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
17.1 qts
|
17.1 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1998 Chevrolet 3500 | 1999 GMC Suburban | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
15 x 7.0 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
LT245/75R16E
|
P235/75R15
|
| Spare Tire Size |
LT245/75R16E
|
P235/75R15
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
15 x 7.0 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
15 x 7.0 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
LT245/75R16E
|
P235/75R15
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 1998 Chevrolet 3500 | 1999 GMC Suburban | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Indep Coil Spring
|
Indep Coil Spring
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
|
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Full-Floating
|
Semi-Floating
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Not Available
|
Independent
|
Steering
| 1998 Chevrolet 3500 | 1999 GMC Suburban | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Power
|
Speed-Sensitive Power
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
48 ft
|
48 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
43 ft
|
44 ft
|
Measurements
| 1998 Chevrolet 3500 | 1999 GMC Suburban | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
60 in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
51 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Step Up Height - Front |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
98 in
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
Not Available ft³
|
N/A
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Step Up Height - Side |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
49 in
|
50 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
59 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
65 in
|
65 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
35 in
|
35 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 4 |
Not available
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Side Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
220 in
|
| Side Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Cargo Volume |
69 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Length, Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
| Third Leg Room |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
47 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
150 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
41 in
|
| Third Head Room |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
8 in
|
7 in
|
| Height, Overall |
73 in
|
71 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
64 in
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
| Tailgate Width |
62 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
19 in
|
41 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
35 in
|
29 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
3
|
3
|
| Wheelbase |
132 in
|
132 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
77 in
|
77 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
6 in
|
7 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
98 in
|
Not available
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
213 in
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 1998 Chevrolet 3500 | 1999 GMC Suburban | |
|---|---|---|
| As Spec'd Payload |
4,130 lbs
|
1,980 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
10,000 lbs
|
8,000 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
9,684 lbs
|
6,918 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
13,500 lbs
|
8,800 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
2,029 lbs
|
2,450 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
4,130 lbs
|
1,980 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
4,870 lbs
|
4,820 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
4,870 lbs
|
4,820 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
2,841 lbs
|
2,370 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
9,000 lbs
|
6,800 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
200 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
750 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
34 gal
|
42 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not Available gal
|
Not Available gal
|
Electrical
| 1998 Chevrolet 3500 | 1999 GMC Suburban | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
600
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
100
|
Brakes
| 1998 Chevrolet 3500 | 1999 GMC Suburban | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
Four Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.50 x 1.26 in
|
11.57 x 1.25 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Power
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 or the 1999 GMC Suburban?
The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 is more reliable than the 1999 GMC Suburban according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1998 3500 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 1999 Suburban.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 or the 1999 GMC Suburban?
The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 and the 1999 GMC Suburban both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 or the 1999 GMC Suburban?
The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 is cheaper than the 1999 GMC Suburban with a $19,119 starting MSRP versus a $25,839 starting MSRP.
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