Specs
Research 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
2WD Regular Cab Short Box
Brakes
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.57 x 1.25 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
10.0 x 2.25 |
| Brake Type |
Power |
| Brake ABS System |
Four Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
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| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Cargo Area Dimensions
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) |
64.4 |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) |
60.2 |
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) |
78.7 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
49.1 |
| Cargo Volume (ft³) |
55.6 |
| Tailgate Width (in) |
62.0 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
19.3 |
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
16.7 |
Electrical
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
1200 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600 |
Engine
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
255 @ 2800 |
| Engine Order Code |
L35 |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
Yes |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
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| Engine Type |
Gas V6 |
| Displacement |
4.3L/262 |
| Fuel System |
SFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
200 @ 4400 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Overhang, Front (in) |
35.4 |
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
7.0 |
| Cab to Axle (in) |
41.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
70.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
76.8 |
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) |
194.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
117.5 |
| Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) |
110.0 |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) |
47.3 |
| Cab to End of Frame (in) |
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| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
29.0 |
| Ground to Top of Frame (in) |
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| Frame Width, Rear (in) |
36.7 |
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
8.4 |
Frame
Fuel Tank
| Aux Fuel Tank Location |
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| Fuel Tank Location |
Inboard LH Frame |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
25 |
Interior Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity |
3 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
60.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
65.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.5 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
40.0 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
16 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
17 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
20 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
23 |
Steering
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
44.2 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
16.5 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
15.6 |
| Steering Type |
Power |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
39.8 |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
GMC Sierra 1500 Special |
| Body Code |
E63 |
| Body Style |
Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside |
Suspension
| Axle Type - Front |
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating |
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
3262 |
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3750 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
|
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.42 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.08 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
32 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
46 Gas |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
25 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
32 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
46 Gas |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
|
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.25 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
25 |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Indep Coil Spring |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
2-Stage Multi-Leaf |
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
3200 |
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3750 |
Tires
| Spare Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
| Front Tire Order Code |
XFN |
| Front Tire Order Code |
XFL |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
YFN |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
YFL |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
ZFN |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
ZFL |
| Front Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1763 |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1843 |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1843 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
722 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
722 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
722 |
Trailering
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
10,000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
2000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
500 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
1000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
2000 |
Transmission
| Transfer Case Power Take Off |
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| Transfer Case Model |
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| Trans PTO Access |
|
| Trans Power Take Off |
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| Clutch Size (in) |
11 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
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| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.55 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.29 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.73 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.70 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.40 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.32 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.63 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.02 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.06 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
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| Trans Description Cont. Again |
Electronic |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type |
5 |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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| Trans Type |
4 |
| Trans Order Code |
MG5 |
| Trans Order Code |
M30 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
|
Weight Information
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
3686 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
9500 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
7000 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
6100 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
1471 |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
2335 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
3200 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
6500 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
8500 |
Wheels
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 7 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 7 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 7 |
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