How much did a Chevy truck cost in 1998?
In 1998, Chevrolet’s pickup lineup ranged from the compact S-10 to the full-size C/K trucks. New prices varied widely by model, cab configuration, drivetrain, and options, but typical sticker prices started in the low teens for the smallest trucks and climbed into the upper $20,000s or more for fully equipped full-size and heavy-duty models.
A snapshot of the 1998 Chevy pickup lineup
Prices were largely driven by whether you chose a compact S-10 or one of the full-size C/K models, plus whether you opted for two-wheel drive, extended cabs, or heavy-duty configurations. The 1998 model year was just before Chevrolet renamed its full-size trucks to Silverado in 1999, so pricing reflects the C/K era.
Typical price ranges by model family
The following ranges reflect common configurations at Chevrolet dealers in 1998. Final prices varied by region, dealer, and optional equipment.
- S-10 Compact Pickup: roughly $11,000–$16,000 depending on cab style and options.
- C/K 1500 Full-Size Light-Duty: roughly $18,000–$28,000, with higher trims and V8s pushing toward the upper end.
- C/K 2500/3500 Heavy-Duty: roughly $25,000–$32,000, with crew/cab configurations and 4x4 options increasing the price further.
These figures illustrate the broad spectrum of pricing across the 1998 Chevy truck lineup, noting that taxes, dealer fees, regional incentives, and optional equipment could shift final sticker prices.
Representative configurations and price expectations
To give a sense of concrete numbers, here are illustrative prices for common configurations in 1998:
- S-10 Regular Cab 2WD: about $11,000–$12,000.
- S-10 Extended Cab 4x4: about $14,000–$16,000.
- C/K 1500 Regular Cab 2WD: about $18,000–$21,000.
- C/K 1500 Extended Cab 4x4: about $23,000–$28,000.
- C/K 2500 Crew Cab 4x4: about $30,000–$32,000.
Prices vary with configuration and options, but these figures provide a practical sense of what buyers could expect at the dealership in 1998.
Context and what came next
The 1998 model year was part of the final era for Chevrolet’s traditional C/K trucks; the Silverado nameplate would debut for the 1999 model year, signaling a branding shift for Chevy’s full-size pickups. The pricing landscape shown here reflects the late-1990s market before that transition.
Summary
In 1998, Chevy truck prices spanned roughly $11,000 for the compact S-10 up to the low-to-mid $30,000s for well-equipped heavy-duty C/K 2500/3500 models. Mid-range full-size 1500s typically sat in the $18,000–$28,000 band, with 4x4 and extended cab configurations pushing costs higher. The exact price depended on model, cab style, drivetrain, and options, and the lineup would soon transition into the Silverado branding in the following year.
