1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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1500 Extended Cab Short Bed
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1500 Extended Cab Long Bed
Fair Market Price
$5,569
$5,669
Fuel Economy
City 12/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG
City 12/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Horsepower
255 @ 4600 RPM
255 @ 4600 RPM
Torque
330 lb-ft
330 lb-ft
Towing Capacity
7,000 lbs
7,000 lbs
Body StylesPickupPickup
Engine
V8, 5.7 Liter
V8, 5.7 Liter
Curb Weight
4,173 pounds
4,396 pounds
Child Seat Anchors
Not available
Not available
Child Door Locks
Not available
Not available
Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Torque
330 @ 4600 RPM
330 @ 4600 RPM
Leather Seats
Optional
Optional
Dual Power Front Seats
Optional
Optional
Power Driver's Seat
Optional
Optional
Power Windows
Optional
Optional
Tilt Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Alloy Wheels
Optional
Optional
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Bed Length
6 feet
8 feet
Curb Weight
4173 pounds
4396 pounds
Fuel Capacity
25 gallons
34 gallons
Front Head Room
40 inches
40 inches
Front Leg Room
41.5 inches
41.5 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance
6.9 inches
6.4 inches
Overall Length
218.4 inches
237.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room
65 inches
65 inches
Truck Bed Volume
42 feet
42 feet
Turning Diameter
39.8 feet
39.8 feet
Wheel Base
141.5 inches
155.5 inches
Width with mirrors
76.8 inches
76.8 inches

FAQs

Does the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab have a turbo?

No, the 1998 1500 Extended Cab does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time. For a more detailed look at the 1998 1500 Extended Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab specs page.

Is the Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. All 1998 1500 Extended Cab trim variations have 255 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 1998 1500 Extended Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab specs page.

How much horsepower does a 1998 1500 Extended Cab have?

All 1998 1500 Extended Cab trim variations have 255 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 1998 1500 Extended Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab specs page.

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