1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 (14–15 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 8-cyl, 5.0 L; 8-cyl, 5.7 L; 8-cyl, 6.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 14–15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,450–$6,400
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$20,000 to −$10,250 more than average
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-cyl 6.5 L · Diesel · Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 15 | $6,400 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 13–14 | 17–18 | 15 | $4,450 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 12–13 | 17–18 | 14 | $4,800 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup 2500 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 | −$10,250 | — | — |
| Pickup 2500 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.7 | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 | −$12,000 | — | — |
| Pickup 2500 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 6.5 | Diesel | 13 | 17 | 15 | $6,400 | −$20,000 | — | — |
| Pickup 2500 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 8 | 5.0 | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 | −$10,250 | — | — |
| Pickup 2500 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 8 | 5.7 | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,800 | −$12,000 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500?
According to EPA data, the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 is rated at 14–15 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 have?
The EPA data lists 8 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,450 to $6,400.
How much will the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$20,000 to −$10,250 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).