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

  • $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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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