The 1998 GMC Sierra 1500, part of the second generation of the model lineup, is a light-duty, full-size pickup truck. It comes with rear-wheel drive (RWD) standard, but four-wheel drive (4WD) is optional. Three engine options range from a 200-horsepower 4.3L V6 to a potent 255-horsepower 5.7L V8, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The Sierra 1500 offers three trims: the base SL, mid-level SLE, and top-of-the-line SLT. Key standard safety features include ABS brakes and driver/passenger airbags. Although infotainment technology was limited during this era, the 1998 Sierra 1500 featured AM/FM radio as standard, with an option to upgrade to a CD player and additional speakers.