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1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab

Used 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab

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1999
1998
Fuel Economy
14 combined mpg
Horsepower
255 hp
Torque
330 lb-ft
Towing Capacity
7,000 lbs
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1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Overview

1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Pricing

1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab pricing starts at $4,557 for the 1500 Extended Cab Short Bed, which had a starting MSRP of $21,250 when new. The range-topping 1998 1500 Extended Cab Long Bed starts at $4,835 today, originally priced from $22,045.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Short Bed
$21,250
$4,557
$22,045
$4,835

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

1500 Extended Cab Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab (1990-1999) a 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 1682 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab

"Love my truck"

"I got my 94 stepside from a preacher couple houses down from me. It was a 1 owner truck and had all maintenance records since day 1. I've driven this truck all over Texas and is my daily driver. I make a 180 mile trip once a week in it. This thing is bulletproof."

"Not for sale"

"Solid reliable good looking truck. I bought it new and still love it. Kept up maintenance. (Oil change Tune ups replaced exhaust ext... Looks like it just came off the showroom floor. One of the best trucks I've ever owned. Better than the late models."

"98 Chevy silverado"

"Excellent truck wouldn’t let it go for nothing. It’s my daily with well over 200k and it’s not budging"

Overall 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab quality a 4.6 out of 5.

1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Reliability

The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab receives an average consumer rating of 4.5 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1998 1500 Extended Cab Features

According to drivers of the 1998 1500 Extended Cab, here are some of its best features:

  • Good gas mileage, looks good.
  • The truck
  • Extremely fun to drive being a single cab 350 tbi
  • Fun to drive gets me everywhere
  • Reliability, Reliability, Reliability! Parts costs

1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab MPG by Trim

1998 1500 Extended Cab Short Bed - city 12 MPG - hwy 16 MPG

1998 1500 Extended Cab Long Bed - city 12 MPG - hwy 16 MPG

1998 1500 Extended Cab Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 3 out of 5.

1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
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4.6
Reliability
4.7
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1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Torque
Towing Capacity
Engine
Curb Weight
Drivetrain
Short Bed
$4,557
14 MPG
255 @ 4600 RPM
330 lb-ft
7000 lbs
V8, 5.7 Liter
4173 lbs
4WD
Long Bed
$4,835
14 MPG
255 @ 4600 RPM
330 lb-ft
7000 lbs
V8, 5.7 Liter
4396 lbs
4WD
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1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Depreciation

A 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab has depreciated $189 or 4% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $3,597 and trade-in value of $2,393.

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1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $161
$3,786
$2,578
2023
+ $133
$3,919
$2,575
2024
$205
$3,714
$2,533
Now
$117
$3,597
$2,393
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.


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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
4173 lbs.
Fuel Capacity
25.0 gallons
Front Head Room
40.0 inches
Front Leg Room
41.5 inches
Max Seating Capacity
6
Minimum Ground Clearance
6.9 inches
Overall Length
218.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room
65.0 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
7000 lbs.
Turning Diameter
39.8 feet
Wheel Base
141.5 inches
Truck Bed Volume
42 cu.ft.
Bed Length
6.00 feet
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
6600 lbs.
Width with mirrors
76.8 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
2 doors

Fuel Economy

City
12 mpg
Highway
16 mpg
Combined
14 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
255 @ 4600 RPM
Torque
330 @ 2800 rpm
Engine
V8, 5.7 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100000 miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Navigation System

1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Safety

1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Driver Front
4.0
Passenger Front
3.0

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Price
$4,557
$5,480
$4,391
$4,642
Consumer Rating
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
Fuel Economy
City 12/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG
City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG
City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG
N/A
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity6333
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
255 @ 4600 RPM
195 @ 4600 RPM
200 @ 4400 RPM
231 @ 4750 RPM
Engine
V8, 5.7 Liter
V6, 4.3 Liter
V6, 4.3 Liter
V8, 4.6 Liter
Drivetrain
4WD
2WD
2WD
2WD

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FAQs

Is 1998 a good year for a Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 1500 Extended Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab 1998 a good Pickup?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 1500 Extended Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab?

The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab gets 12 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway.

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