1997 Chevrolet 1500 specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP
- Reg Cab 117.5" WB
- $14,532
- Reg Cab 131.5" WB
- $14,852
- Reg Cab 117.5" WB
- $15,942
- Reg Cab 131.5" WB
- $16,242
- Reg Cab Sportside 117.5" WB
- $16,517
- Ext Cab 141.5" WB
- $18,022
- Reg Cab 117.5" WB 4WD
- $18,232
- Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
- $18,552
- Ext Cab Sportside 141.5" WB
- $18,597
- Reg Cab 117.5" WB 4WD
- $18,942
- Ext Cab 155.5" WB
- $19,017
- Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
- $19,242
- Reg Cab Sportside 117.5" WB 4WD
- $19,517
- Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD
- $20,826
- Ext Cab Sportside 141.5" WB 4WD
- $21,401
- Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD
- $21,821
$14,532
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Reg Cab 117.5" WB
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Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
|
200 hp
Horsepower
|
3
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Power
Brake Type
|
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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4.3L/262
Displacement
|
Gas V6
Engine Type
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
|
16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
40 in
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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118 in
Wheelbase
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195 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
70 in
Height, Overall
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35 in
Overhang, Front
|
47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
|
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
|
29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
|
79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
|
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
|
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
62 in
Tailgate Width
|
56 ft³
Cargo Volume
|
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
3
Passenger Capacity
|
Steering
44 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Power
Steering Type
|
Suspension
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
|
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
|
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
|
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
|
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
|
P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
6,886 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
3,874 lbs
Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
6,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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1,596 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
2,278 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
2,226 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
2,226 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
3,874 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
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