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 |
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Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating |
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
3262 |
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3750 |
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |