Truck of the Year for 1998: The Chevrolet Tahoe
Frequently you will find that buyers of the Chevrolet Tahoe are very excited about their new truck. The Tahoe has held a place among the top of the Tahoe line of truck for a long time. It is an important automobile, and the 1998 model is no different in that respect. The Chevrolet Tahoe comes under the heading of sport utility models that are suitable for families.
Performance
Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Specs: The Tahoe Base comes outfitted with a Vortec 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The 1998 Tahoe’s traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 30.00 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Tahoe has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Tahoe Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Tahoe Base are 76.80 inches wide by 199.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 75.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 117.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $31,985 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,987. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Sport Utility.
The standard warranty period for the Tahoe is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
The Tahoe Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and sixteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 1998 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Tahoe. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..