1998 GMC Sierra 1500 specs & colors
Extended Cab Pickup
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
Current listing price

Showing the 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext Cab Sportside 141.5" WB 4WD
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Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
$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
See more detail $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
$0
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
$1,820
Starting MSRP
- SLT decor
- aluminum wheels
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/ auto tone control
See more detail $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
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
285 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
230 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
5.0L/305
Displacement
|
Gas V8
Engine Type
|
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
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
10,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
1,628 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
1,628 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
4,572 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
|
1,790 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
2,782 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
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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