1998 GMC Sierra 3500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

Change trim
MSRP
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$19,189
Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
$22,189
4dr 168.5" WB
$22,319
Ext Cab 155.5" WB DRW
$22,612
Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD DRW
$25,423
4dr 168.5" WB 4WD
$25,493
$25,423
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 GMC Sierra 3500

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 3 seats
  • 195.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 213.4" length, 73.2" height
  • Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • TURBOMAX COMMERCIAL PKG

    $6,866

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $6,866

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • 6.5L turbo diesel 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 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
  • TURBOMAX COMMERCIAL PKG

    $8,346

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
    See more detail

    $8,346

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/auto tone control
    • remote keyless entry
    • pwr driver seat
    • 6.5L turbo diesel engine
    • auto trans

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
-
Horsepower
255 hp
290 hp
195 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
12.50 x 1.50 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
5.7L/350
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
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
156 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
237 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
94 in
Height, Overall
73 in
Overhang, Front
35 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
46 in
Cab to End of Frame
Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
34 in
Ground Clearance, Front
6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
6 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
98 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
69 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
41 ft³

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Spare Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
3,281 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,609 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,890 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
13,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 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
34 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating
11,750 lbs
Curb Weight
5,890 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
10,000 lbs

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