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
$26,269
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
  • Four 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
  • 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
  • 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

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
14 City / 18 Hwy
Horsepower
255 hp
230 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
285 @ 2800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 4600
Displacement
5.0L/305
Engine Type
Gas V8
Transmission Options
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
14 City / 18 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.7 qts

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Front
Independent GM
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Front
Indep Torsion Bar

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/75R16
Front Tire Size
P245/75R16

Weight & Capacity

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,200 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Curb Weight
4,572 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,350 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
25 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
10,500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,628 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,628 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,572 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,790 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,782 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A

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