1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Specifications

1500 2-Door
MSRP based on 1500 2-Door
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 14 mpg City/18 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 5.7L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 1500 2dr
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
Rear Door Type Panel Doors
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 6100
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2311.7
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3200
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 10,000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2159.6
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3526
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in) 36.4
Front Hip Room (in) 60.0
Front Leg Room (in) 41.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 66.0
Passenger Capacity 5
Second Head Room (in) 37.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 65.4
Second Hip Room (in) 60.7
Front Head Room (in) 39.9
Exterior Dimensions
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 29.3
Side Door Opening Height (in) NA
Overhang, Front (in) 35.4
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 34.2
Step Up Height - Side (in) NA
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 77.1
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 7.3
Side Door Opening Width (in) NA
Wheelbase (in) 111.5
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) 41.1
Rear Door Opening Width (in) 61.4
Height, Overall (in) 71.4
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 7.2
Step Up Height - Front (in) NA
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 188.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 49.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 51.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 38.8
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 39.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) NA
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) 61.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 99.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 74.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location Behind Rear Axle
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 30
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 18

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 250 @ 4600
Displacement 5.7L/350
Engine Order Code L31
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 325 @ 2800
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas V8
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.63
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.29
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans PTO Access NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.06
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans Order Code M30
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.57 x 1.25
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 10.0 x 2.25
Brake ABS System Four Wheel
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 42.5
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock 15.6
Steering Type Power Speed Sensitive
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.1
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 16.5
Tires
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 1763
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare 721
Rear Tire Size P235/75R15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 721
Spare Tire Order Code QFL
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 1843
Front Tire Order Code QFL
Spare Tire Size P235/75R15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear 721
Front Tire Size P235/75R15
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) 1763
Rear Tire Order Code QFL
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7
Suspension
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3600
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32
Axle Type - Front Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.08
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 3200
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3750
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.25
Suspension Type - Front Indep Coil Spring
Axle Type - Rear Semi-floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3750
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Rear 2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
Driver & front passenger air bag
Manual lap/shoulder safety belts for outboard front/rear seat...
Manual lap safety belt for center front/rear seat positions...
Front outboard shoulder belt height adjusters
Energy absorbing instrument panel (1997)
Energy absorbing steering column (1997)
Laminated windshield glass (1997)
Tempered safety glass side/rear windows (1997)
Front seat head restraints (1997)
Daytime running lights
Side guard door beams
Single note horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 17.0
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Watts 1200
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 750
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 400
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