1998 GMC Sierra 2500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

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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

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 3 seats
  • 180.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 208.6" length, 73.8" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 3

    $3,036

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    $3,036

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 2

    $1,337

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    $1,337

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 4

    $4,516

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $4,516

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

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
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.7 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
6
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
41 in
Cab to End of Frame
Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
33 in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
79 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
49 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
19 in
Tailgate Width
62 in
Cargo Volume
56 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
41 ft³

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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