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
$29,713
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
  • Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • MARKETING OPT PKG 3

    $9,363

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • front bucket seats w/recliners
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/ CD & cassette
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    $9,363

    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

    $7,323

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • front split bench seat w/recliners & storage armrest
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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    $7,323

    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
-
Horsepower
255 hp
290 hp
195 hp
Seating Capacity
8

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,574 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,838 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
13,500 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
As Spec'd Payload
3,026 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,026 lbs
Curb Weight
5,574 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
10,500 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,736 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
42 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A

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