1998 GMC Suburban specs & colors

Sport Utility

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MSRP
1500
$25,129
2500
$26,713
1500 4WD
$28,129
2500 4WD
$29,713
$25,129
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 GMC Suburban

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $7,573

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • front split bench seat w/recliners & storage armrest
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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    $7,573

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • front split bench seat w/recliners & storage armrest
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • front/ rear heat/air cond
    • driver side pwr 6-way adjuster
    • front/center/rear carpeted floor mats
    • inside electrochromic rearview mirror
    • remote keyless entry
    • 2nd & 3rd row seating

  • $9,613

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • front bucket seats w/recliners
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/ CD & cassette
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    $9,613

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • front bucket seats w/recliners
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/ CD & cassette
    • front/rear heat/air cond
    • driver side pwr 6-way adjuster
    • front/center/ rear carpeted floor mats
    • electrochromic inside rearview mirror
    • remote keyless entry
    • 2nd & 3rd row seating

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
8
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

5.7L/350
Displacement
330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
17.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
41 in
Front Leg Room
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
Not Available in
Third Head Room
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Second Leg Room
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
51 in
Rear Door Opening Width
48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
97 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
3
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Cargo Volume
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
Not Available in
Second Head Room
Not Available in
Second Hip Room
71 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
36 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
220 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
71 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Tailgate Width
41 in
Rear Door Opening Height
150 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
40 in
Front Head Room
77 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
98 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Length, Overall
Not Available in
Second Shoulder Room
132 in
Wheelbase
61 in
Front Hip Room
35 in
Overhang, Front
29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width

Steering

44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
48 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Speed-Sensitive
Steering Type

Suspension

Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Axle Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

P235/75R15XL
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
P235/75R15XL
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
15 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
15 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
P235/75R15XL
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,450 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,980 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
800 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,980 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
42 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
6,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,370 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,820 lbs
Curb Weight
6,918 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,820 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight

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