1998 Chevrolet-GMC C3500 Crew-Cab (2WD) towing capacity
The 1998 Chevrolet-GMC C3500 Crew-Cab (2WD) is published in 3 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,000 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 1998 Chevrolet-GMC C3500 Crew-Cab (2WD) with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 V-8 | 5.7 V-8 | — | — | — | 8,500 | — | — | — |
| 6.5 V-8 TurboDiesel | 6.5 V-8 TurboDiesel | — | — | — | 8,000 | — | — | — |
| 7.4 V-8 | 7.4 V-8 | — | — | — | 10,000 | — | — | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Ratings in this range are typically achievable with a weight-distributing hitch and the appropriate tow package. The conventional bumper-pull rating without weight distribution will be lower than the headline figure shown here — usually 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Confirm the hitch class on your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing at the upper end.
How this year compares to 1997
The 1997 Chevrolet-GMC C3500 Crew-Cab (2WD) carried a maximum tow rating of 10,000 lb. The 1998 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 1997 Chevrolet-GMC C3500 Crew-Cab (2WD) page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 1998 Chevrolet-GMC models
The rest of Chevrolet-GMC's 1998 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1998 Chevrolet-GMC C2500 Pickup (2WD) | 10,000 |
| 1998 Chevrolet-GMC K2500 Pickup (4WD) | 10,000 |
| 1998 Chevrolet-GMC C3500 Pickup (2WD) | 10,000 |
| 1998 Chevrolet-GMC K3500 Pickup (4WD) | 10,000 |
| 1998 Chevrolet-GMC K3500 Crew-Cab (4WD) | 10,000 |
| 1998 Chevrolet-GMC Suburban C2500 (2WD) | 10,000 |
Notes
- Requires Trailering Package.
- Requires Trailering Package.
- Requires Trailering Package.
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.