Documents supplied to dealers for vehicle ordering.
Options, specifications, RPO codes.
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Excellent source of what was available from GM for 1998 model year.
What’s in the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup dealer information book
This file is a 1998 C/K Pickup “Restoration Packet” that combines three GM documents: the 1998 C/K Pickup Product Information Guide, a set of GM Powertrain engine sheets, and the 1998 Chevrolet dealer Order Guide (revised 9-2-97) for every C/K pickup and chassis-cab series. The highlights page lists the PassLock theft-deterrent system as new for 1998, along with Pewter, Copper and Indigo Blue exterior colors. The product guide also points to 4L60-E and 4L80-E automatic transmission enhancements, lighter front halfshafts on 4WD models and lower-rolling-resistance tires on C1500.
Models and trim levels
- C/K1500 Regular Cab and Extended Cab; C/K2500 Regular Cab, Extended Cab and Regular/Chassis-Cab; C/K3500 Regular Cab, Extended Cab, Crew Cab, Chassis-Cab and Crew/Chassis-Cab; C3500 HD Regular Cab/Chassis-Cab.
- C1500/K1500 model numbers: CC/CK10703 (117.5 in. wheelbase), CC/CK10903 (131.5 in.), CC/CK10753 Extended Cab (141.5 in.), CC/CK10953 Extended Cab (155.5 in.).
- Body codes: E62 Sportside, E63 Fleetside; ZW9 chassis-cab. 3500 Crew Cab pickup is CC/CK30943 on a 168.5 in. wheelbase.
- W/T1500 Work Truck package (X81): C/K1500 Regular Cab only, vinyl bench, black rubber floor, Vortec 4300 V6 only.
- Cheyenne: the base trim for all three series.
- Silverado: adds custom cloth bench, air conditioning, power windows and locks, chrome bumpers, bright grille with composite headlamps.
- Preferred Equipment Groups: 1SW (Work Truck), 1SA (Cheyenne), 1SB and 1SC (Silverado; 1SC requires leather trim).
Engines
| Engine | RPO | Horsepower | Torque | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortec 4300 V6 SFI | L35 | 200 hp @ 4400 rpm | 255 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | Standard C/K1500 |
| Vortec 5000 V8 SFI | L30 | 230 hp @ 4600 rpm | 285 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | Optional C/K1500 (standard on K1500 Extended Cab Fleetside Long Box); standard C/K2500 without C6P |
| Vortec 5700 V8 SFI | L31 | 255 hp @ 4600 rpm | 330 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | 250 hp @ 4200 rpm with R05 dual rear wheels; optional C/K1500; standard C/K2500 with C6P and all C/K3500 |
| Vortec 7400 V8 SFI | L29 | 290 hp @ 4000 rpm | 410 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | Optional C/K2500 and C/K3500 |
| 6.5L Turbo Diesel V8 | L56 | 180 hp @ 3400 rpm | 360 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Optional C/K1500 and C/K2500 without C6P |
| 6.5L H.D. Turbo Diesel V8 | L65 | 195 hp @ 3400 rpm | 430 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Optional C/K2500 with C6P and C/K3500 (the spec table also marks it optional on C/K1500) |
Transmissions and axles
- MG5 and M50 light-duty 5-speed manuals (below 8,600 lb GVWR; M50 only with the L31); MW3 heavy-duty 5-speed with deep low (at or above 8,600 lb).
- M30 4L60-E 4-speed automatic (below 8,600 lb GVWR); MT1 4L80-E heavy-duty 4-speed automatic (at or above 8,600 lb).
- Axle ratios: GU4 3.08, GU6 3.42, GT4 3.73, GT5 4.10, HC4 4.56; the C3500 HD lists GK9 4.63 and HC7 5.13.
- G80 locking differential (not available with GU4). NP1 electric-shift 2-speed transfer case (4WD with automatic).
Notable options and RPO codes
- Z71 Off-Road Package (K1500, includes NZZ skid plates).
- Z82 heavy-duty trailering equipment (hitch platform, transmission oil cooler).
- VYU snow plow prep package (F60 front springs, F51 shocks).
- F44 heavy-duty chassis (K1500 Extended Cab with C5S 6,600 lb GVWR).
- KL5 LPG/CNG conversion-ready and KL6 CNG bi-fuel (C2500).
- FG5 46mm Bilstein gas shocks.
- DF2 stainless camper-type mirrors; V10 cold climate package.
- R9A Comfort & Convenience, R9B Bright Appearance, R9C Commercial marketing packages.
- E24 third door on Extended Cab.
Inside the PDF
| Section | PDF page |
|---|---|
| Restoration packet cover | 1 |
| Product Information Guide (contents p4, highlights p7) | 3-24 |
| Feature availability | 25 |
| C/K Pickup specifications | 26-30 |
| GM Powertrain engine sheets (L35, L30, L31, L56/L65, L29) | 31-57 |
| Trailering and GCWR tables | 59-63 |
| Order Guide: C/K1500 Pickup | 65-80 |
| Order Guide: C/K2500 Pickup | 81-94 |
| Order Guide: C/K3500 Pickup | 95-107 |
| Order Guide: C/K3500 Crew Cab Pickup | 109-118 |
| Chassis-Cab dealer guide summary | 119-122 |
| Order Guide: C/K2500, C/K3500, C3500 HD and 3500 Crew Cab Chassis-Cab | 123-156 |
The product guide’s contents list “C/K Pickup Photo Ordering” (p. 23), but that section is not in the scan. Several pages (e.g. 2, 8, 36, 42, 48, 58) are blank or skipped.
