1998 GMC Sierra 1500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

Change trim
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

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor

  • $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

  • $1,040

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • aluminum wheels
    • 5.7L engine

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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