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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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