Model Identification

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Model Identification
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 47 other vehicles, including the 2001 Pontiac Montana, 2001 Pontiac Aztek, 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, and 2001 GMC Sonoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicle model is identified by fifth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN is stamped on metal pad on top of left end of instrument panel, near windshield. See MODEL IDENTIFICATIONΒ  table.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Series(1) Model
"A" 2WD Aztek
"B" 4WD Aztek
"C"
New Style 2WD Sierra, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon & Yukon XL
Old Style 2WD Chassis/Cab, Escalade, Pickup, Tahoe & Yukon Denali
"G" Express & Savana
"J/E" Tracker
"K"
New Style 4WD Sierra, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon & Yukon XL
Old Style 4WD Chassis/Cab, Escalade, Pickup, Tahoe & Yukon Denali
"L" AWD Astro & Safari
"M" 2WD Astro & Safari
"S" 2WD Blazer, Jimmy, Pickup & Sonoma
"T" 4WD Blazer, Bravada, Envoy, Jimmy, Pickup & Sonoma
"U" Montana, Silhouette & Venture
(1) Vehicle model is fifth character of VIN.
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