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1998 GMC Sierra 2500 specs & colors

MSRP
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$18,002
HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB C6P
$19,050
Ext Cab 141.5" WB
$20,618
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P
$20,654
HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD C6P
$21,805
HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P
$23,760
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD C6P
$23,887
$20,618
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 GMC Sierra 2500

Showing the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 Ext Cab 141.5" WB

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $4,516

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/auto tone control
    • remote keyless entry
    • leather seat trim
    • pwr driver seat
  • $3,036

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
  • $1,337

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    • SL decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
180 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Rear Wheel Material
LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Spare Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,768 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
8,270 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
2,601 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,432 lbs
Curb Weight
2,768 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
Base Curb Weight
7,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,432 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
1,831 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
8,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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