The table below shows all 1998 GMC Suburban 2500 specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 1998 GMC Suburban 2500 warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 195 HP 430.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
14.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 195 HP 430.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
14.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 195 HP 430.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator
100 amp / 105 amp / 140 amp
Battery
600 amp heavy duty / 600 amp with dual lead acid batteries / 770 amp / 770 amp with auxiliary battery
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 195 HP 430.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator
100 amp / 105 amp / 140 amp
Battery
600 amp heavy duty / 600 amp with dual lead acid batteries / 770 amp / 770 amp with auxiliary battery
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Drive Type
part-time four-wheel
Locking Hub Control
automatic
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Front Anti-Roll Bar
heavy duty
Front Shocks
heavy duty / brand name
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Shocks
heavy duty / brand name
Steering
re-circulating ball
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Wheels
16.0 " painted styled steel
Front Tires
LT245/75SR16.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
heavy duty
Front Springs
torsion bar / heavy duty torsion bar
Front Torsion Bar
front torsion bar
Front Shocks
heavy duty / brand name
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Shocks
heavy duty / brand name
Steering
re-circulating ball
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Wheels
16.0 " painted styled steel
Front Tires
LT245/75SR16.0BSW AS / LT245/75SR16.0BSW AT
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size steel
Seating Capacity
3 / 8 / 9 / 6 / 5
Front Seat Type
bench / 60-40 split-bench / bucket
Heated Front Seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
driver and passenger
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
2-way / 4-way / (4-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
2-way / 4-way / (4-way power)
Rear Seats
60-40 split-bench
Third Row Seats
removable full bench
Seat Trim
vinyl / cloth / leather
Floor Trim
vinyl/rubber / carpet
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Seating Capacity
3 / 8 / 9 / 6 / 5
Front Seat Type
bench / 60-40 split-bench / bucket
Heated Front Seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion
Front Headrests
adjustable
Front Armrests
driver and passenger
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
2-way / 4-way / (4-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
2-way / 4-way / 8-way (4-way power)
Rear Seats
60-40 split-bench
Third Row Seats
removable full bench
Seat Trim
vinyl / cloth / leather
Floor Trim
vinyl/rubber / carpet
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Vanity Mirrors
passenger / dual illuminated
Rearview Mirror
day-night / auto-dimming day-night
Reading Lights
front / front & rear
Overhead Console
full with storage
Cup Holder
front / front and rear
Instrument Panel Storage
bin
Rear Door Bins
rear door bins
Cargo Floor Trim
vinyl/rubber / carpeted
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Air Conditioning
rear air with separate controls
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Rear Heater
auxiliary rear heater
Radio
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan / AM/FM stereo, seek-scan / clock
Speakers
4 / 8 performance
Radio Theft Deterrent
radio theft deterrent
Cruise Control
cruise control
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
keyfob
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Exterior Temperature
exterior temperature
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Front Windows
manual / power
Rear Windows
manual / power
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
manual / power
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Tinted Windows
light / deep
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Wiper
fixed interval
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Rear Windshield Type
flip-up
Vanity Mirrors
passenger / dual illuminated
Rearview Mirror
day-night / auto-dimming day-night
Reading Lights
front / front & rear
Overhead Console
full with storage
Cup Holder
front / front and rear
Instrument Panel Storage
bin
Rear Door Bins
rear door bins
Cargo Floor Trim
vinyl/rubber / carpeted
Cargo Tie Downs
cargo tie downs
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Air Conditioning
rear air with separate controls
Rear Heat Ducts
underseat ducts
Rear Heater
auxiliary rear heater
Radio
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan / AM/FM stereo, seek-scan / clock
Speakers
4 / 8 performance
Radio Theft Deterrent
radio theft deterrent
Cruise Control
cruise control
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release
keyfob
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Exterior Temperature
exterior temperature
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Front Windows
manual / power
Rear Windows
manual / power
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
manual / power
1-Touch Open Window
driver
Tinted Windows
light / deep
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Wiper
fixed interval
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Rear Windshield Type
flip-up
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
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
Ignition Disable
immobilizer
Maximum Cargo Volume
149.5 cu.ft.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,600 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,084 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
6,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
65.0 "
Interior Cargo Volume
149.5 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
149.5 cu.ft.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,250 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,000 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
7,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
65.0 "
Interior Cargo Volume
149.5 cu.ft.
Running Boards
running boards
Bumpers
front chrome with chrome insert / front chrome with chrome insert, 2 front tow hook(s) / front black
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
colored / chrome
Paint
monotone / lower accent two-tone
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual manual convex spotter / dual power remote / dual power remote heated
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Running Boards
running boards
Bumpers
front chrome with chrome insert, 2 front tow hook(s) / front black with 2 front tow hook(s)
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
colored / chrome
Paint
monotone / lower accent two-tone
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual manual convex spotter / dual power remote / dual power remote heated
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