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1998 Chevrolet C-Series Pickup 2WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1998 C-Series Pickup 2WD.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1998 Chevrolet C-Series Pickup 2WD is a two-wheel drive utility vehicle featuring a 4-speed automatic transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 14/20/16 mpg. Maintenance specifications for this model include the use of 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil. This model year is characterized by a strong reliability record, with zero recalls and only a single owner complaint regarding the vehicle speed control.

Model year2000 1999 1998 1997

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy14/20/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 778 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25160561. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 778 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeLT245-75R16EOEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	25160561 alt 25013454
Engine air filter	25168082 alt 25168081
Fuel filter	10154635 alt 25171792
Spark plug	12681665
Front wiper blades	93441742
Serpentine belt	19244955 alt 19355374
Thermostat	12632948 alt 12559336

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 20 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	5.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	74 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	110 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	40 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	8.85 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	70.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	70.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	70.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11-14 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	778
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	66.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	60-66
RPM	50-63 @ Idle rpm
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	66.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	60-66

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	15 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	38 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	15 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Drum Runout Limit	0.006 in
Drum Nominal Diameter	10 in / 11.15 in / 13 in
Drum Maximum Machining	10.05 in / 11.21 in / 13.06 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	20 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs
2	55 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
3	55 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	20.0 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs
2	55.0 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
3	55.0 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	All bolts	37 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 1,2,3,6,8,9,12,13,14,15,16	150 degrees
3	Bolts 4,5,10,11	90 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., step 2: 30

22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

At 3,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 5,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Slip Yoke (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate)
Every 10,000 mi	Air Intake System (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Clutch Cross Shaft (lubricate) · Clutch Release Lever Pivot Points (lubricate) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Exhaust Pressure Regulator (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet C-Series Pickup 2WD dominate in one area — the vehicle speed control, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the vehicle speed control pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
990421004	1999-08-01	Power Train	SOME PICKUPS AND FULL-SIZE UTILITY MODELS WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 778 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter 25160561 Engine air filter 25168082 Fuel filter 10154635 Spark plug 12681665

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1998 C-Series Pickup 2WD take?

4.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1998 C-Series Pickup 2WD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the C-Series Pickup 2WD get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg.