1998 GMC Sierra 2500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

Change trim
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
$23,760
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 GMC Sierra 2500

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Key specs

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

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • 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 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
  • POWERMAX PKG

    $6,086

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $6,086

    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
    • 7.4L engine
    • auto trans
  • POWERMAX PKG

    $4,606

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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    $4,606

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • 7.4L engine
    • auto trans
  • 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
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
-
Horsepower
255 hp
290 hp
195 hp
Seating Capacity
3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Brake ABS System
Four Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.50 x 1.26 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement
5.7L/350
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
330 @ 2800
Transmission Options
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
-
Total Cooling System Capacity
17.1 qts

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in

Weight & Capacity

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
25 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,299 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
10,250 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,299 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
2,143 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Curb Weight
5,301 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Curb Weight - Front
3,158 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,301 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
12,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs

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