When you think of the "Chevrolet K2500" what will usually come to mind for Chevrolet enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The K2500 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 1998 model is no exception. The Chevrolet K2500 falls into the cab & chassis for the family category.

1998 Chevrolet K2500 Silverado Specs

The K2500 Silverado is equipped with a General Motors 5.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The K2500 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1998 K2500 is a traditional Central SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.

Statistics

The K2500 is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 76.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the K2500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the cab & chassis market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,740 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,675. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Cab & Chassis.

MPG Ratings

The 1998 K2500 gets 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is below average for a cab & chassis truck.

The vehicle is available in Cherry Ice Metallic, Dark Copper Metallic, Dark Forest Green Metallic, Dark Purple Metallic, Ivory White, Light Autumnwood Metallic, Light Carmine Red Metallic, Medium Cadet Blue Metallic, Silvermist Metallic, and Teal Blue Metallic.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet K2500 Silverado sold well in 1998. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a K2500.

Tags: 2-Door, Cab & Chassis, Chevrolet K2500, Silverado, United States market

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