1998 GMC Sierra 1500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

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MSRP
Reg Cab 117.5" WB
$15,100
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$15,420
Reg Cab 117.5" WB
$16,525
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$16,825
Reg Cab Sportside 117.5" WB
$17,100
Ext Cab 141.5" WB
$18,525
Reg Cab 117.5" WB 4WD
$18,800
Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
$19,120
Ext Cab 155.5" WB
$19,320
Reg Cab 117.5" WB 4WD
$19,525
Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
$19,825
Reg Cab Sportside 117.5" WB 4WD
$20,100
Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD
$21,525
Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD
$22,320
Ext Cab Sportside 141.5" WB
$23,269
Ext Cab Sportside 141.5" WB 4WD
$26,269
$23,269
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 GMC Sierra 1500

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 5 seats
  • 230.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 194.5" length, 70.8" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • IMAGEMAX PKG

    $1,040

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • aluminum wheels
    • 5.7L engine
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 4

    $1,820

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • aluminum wheels
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/ auto tone control
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    $1,820

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • aluminum wheels
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/ auto tone control
    • remote keyless entry
    • leather seat trim
    • pwr driver seat
  • IMAGEMAX PKG

    $2,520

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • aluminum wheels
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/auto tone control remote keyless entry
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    $2,520

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • aluminum wheels
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/auto tone control remote keyless entry
    • leather seat trim
    • pwr driver seat
    • 5.7L engine
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 3

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
255 hp
230 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V8
Displacement
5.0L/305
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
285 @ 2800
Transmission Options
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.7 qts

Measurements

Front Head Room
40 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
65 in
Front Hip Room
60 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
29 in
Second Shoulder Room
68 in
Second Hip Room
66 in
Wheelbase
142 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
219 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
Height, Overall
71 in
Overhang, Front
35 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
42 in
Cab to End of Frame
Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
31 in
Ground Clearance, Front
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
79 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
Not Available in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
19 in
Tailgate Width
51 in
Cargo Volume
42 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
41 ft³
Passenger Capacity
6

Steering

Steering Type
Power
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
47 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
51 ft

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Front
Not Available
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
P235/75R15
Front Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
25 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,186 lbs
Curb Weight
4,155 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,200 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
2,454 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,701 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,155 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,045 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,045 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
10,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A

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