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

  • 4-door
  • 8 seats
  • 195.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • Vehicle length and height not available
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • MARKETING OPT PKG 3

    $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
  • MARKETING OPT PKG 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
  • MARKETING OPT PKG 2

    $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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