The table below shows all 1998 Chevrolet K1500 specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 1998 Chevrolet K1500 warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
Engine
4.3L V-6 200 HP 255.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.0L V-8 230 HP 285.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
15.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
4.3L V-6 200 HP 255.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.0L V-8 230 HP 285.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
15.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
4.3L V-6 200 HP 255.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.0L V-8 230 HP 285.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator
100 amp / 105 amp / 140 amp
Battery
600 amp heavy duty / 600 amp heavy duty with auxiliary battery / 770 amp heavy duty / 770 amp with auxiliary battery
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Drive Type
part-time four-wheel
4WD Shift
manual / electronic
Locking Hub Control
automatic
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
4.3L V-6 200 HP 255.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.0L V-8 230 HP 285.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator
100 amp / 105 amp / 140 amp
Battery
600 amp heavy duty / 600 amp heavy duty with auxiliary battery / 770 amp heavy duty / 770 amp heavy duty with auxiliary battery
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Drive Type
part-time four-wheel
4WD Shift
manual / electronic
Locking Hub Control
automatic
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springs
torsion bar / heavy duty torsion bar
Front Torsion Bar
front torsion bar
Steering
re-circulating ball
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Wheels
16.0 " painted styled steel
Front Tires
P245/75SR16.0BSW AT / LT245/75SR16.0BSW AT / LT245/75SR16.0OWL AT / P245/75SR16.0OWL AT / P265/75SR16.0BSW AT / P265/75SR16.0OWL AT
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT245/75SR16.0BSW AT / LT245/75SR16.0OWL AT / P245/75SR16.0OWL AT / P265/75SR16.0BSW AT / P265/75SR16.0OWL AT
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size steel / full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springs
torsion bar / heavy duty torsion bar
Front Torsion Bar
front torsion bar
Steering
re-circulating ball
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Wheels
16.0 " painted styled steel
Front Tires
P245/75SR16.0BSW AT / LT245/75SR16.0BSW AT / LT245/75SR16.0OWL AT / P245/75SR16.0OWL AT / P265/75SR16.0BSW AT / P265/75SR16.0OWL AT
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT245/75SR16.0BSW AT / LT245/75SR16.0OWL AT / P245/75SR16.0OWL AT / P265/75SR16.0BSW AT / P265/75SR16.0OWL AT
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size steel / full-size
Seating Capacity
3 / 2 / 1
Front Seat Type
bench / premium bucket / bucket / 60-40 split-bench
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
driver and passenger / center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
2-way / 4-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
2-way / 4-way
Seat Trim
vinyl / premium cloth / cloth / leather
Door Trim
leatherette / cloth w/carpet lower
Floor Trim
vinyl/rubber / carpet
Floor Mats
rubber front & rear
Seating Capacity
6 / 5 / 1 / 3
Front Seat Type
60-40 split-bench / bucket
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
center w/storage / driver and passenger
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way / 8-way (4-way power)
Easy Entry
rear seat easy entry
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Seat Trim
premium cloth / leather
Door Trim
cloth w/carpet lower
Floor Mats
rubber front & rear
Dashboard Insert
simulated wood
Rearview Mirror
day-night / auto-dimming day-night
Cabback Insulator
cabback insulator
Cargo Concealed Storage
cargo concealed storage
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Radio
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan / AM/FM stereo, seek-scan / clock
Speakers
4 / 4 performance
Radio Theft Deterrent
radio theft deterrent
Cruise Control
cruise control
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Type
sport / tilt sport
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Front Windows
manual / power
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Tinted Windows
light / deep
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Type
sliding
Rearview Mirror
day-night / auto-dimming day-night
Cabback Insulator
cabback insulator
Overhead Console
full with storage
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Radio
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan / AM/FM stereo, seek-scan / clock
Speakers
4 / 4 performance
Radio Theft Deterrent
radio theft deterrent
Cruise Control
cruise control
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Type
tilt sport
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Rear Windows
manual vented
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Tinted Windows
light / deep
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Rear Windshield Type
sliding
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable
Ignition Disable
immobilizer
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable
Ignition Disable
immobilizer
Exterior Cargo Length
78.7 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,100 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,600 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,750 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
5,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
65.4 "
Exterior Cargo Width
49.1 "
Exterior Cargo Volume
42.1 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
40.5 cu.ft.
Exterior Cargo Length
78.7 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,200 lbs. / 6,600 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,600 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,750 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
6,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
65.4 "
Exterior Cargo Width
49.1 "
Exterior Cargo Volume
42.1 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded
40.5 cu.ft.
Bumpers
front chrome with 2 front tow hook(s) / front black with 2 front tow hook(s) / front colored with 2 front tow hook(s)
Rear Bumper
black / chrome
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
colored / chrome
Paint
monotone / clearcoat lower accent two-tone
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual manual convex spotter / dual power remote
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
front chrome with chrome insert, 2 front tow hook(s) / front with chrome insert
Rear Bumper
chrome with chrome insert
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Paint
monotone / clearcoat lower accent two-tone
Exterior Mirrors
dual power remote / dual manual / dual manual convex spotter
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
72/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
96/80,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
72/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
96/80,000