1997 Chevrolet 1500 specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
Change trim
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
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Specifications
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 100 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 4.3L/262 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 4400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 255 @ 2800 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Not Available |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 22 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 425.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 17 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 550.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.02 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.32 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.40 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.55 |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Indep Coil Spring |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 2-Stage Multi-Leaf |
| Axle Type - Front | Not Available |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-Floating |
| Frame Type | Ladder |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | Four Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.57 x 1.25 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 25 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Steering Type | Power |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.8 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 44.2 ft |
| Front Tire Size | P235/75R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/75R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | P235/75R15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2278 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 1596 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 3874.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 2226.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 2226.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 6500 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 6886.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 3874.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 6100.00 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 3 |
| Front Head Room | 39.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.4 in |
| Front Hip Room | 60.0 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in |
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper | 194.5 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 76.8 in |
| Height, Overall | 70.4 in |
| Overhang, Front | 35.4 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | 47.3 in |
| Cab to End of Frame | Not Available in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 29.0 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 7.0 in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 8.4 in |
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor | 78.7 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | 60.2 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | 64.4 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 49.1 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 19.3 in |
| Tailgate Width | 62.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 55.6 ft³ |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | Not Available ft³ |
| Chrome front bumper | Standard |
| Single note horn | Standard |
| Side door guard beams | Standard |
| Manual lap safety belts, center seat position | Standard |
| Passenger assist handle | Standard |
| Dual covered power points | Standard |
| Solid exterior paint | Standard |
| Black full-floor rubber mat | Standard |
| Cargo area lamp | Standard |
| 8-lead trailering wire harness | Standard |
| Molded grille painted argent | Standard |
| Manual lap/shoulder safety belts, outboard seat positions | Standard |
| Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Four-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| 25 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing steering column/instrument panel | Standard |
| Front outboard shoulder belt height adjusters | Standard |
| Cigarette lighter | Standard |
| Scotchgard Fabric Protector on all cloth surfaces | Standard |
| Right-hand side coat hook | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bag w/passenger suppression switch on instrument panel | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| City 17/hwy 22 (4.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| 1.25" Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Lighting-inc: dome,reading,ashtray,glove-box,delayed entry feature,underhood | Standard |
| Dual dash cupholders | Standard |
| Mechanical jack & wheel wrench | Standard |
| Glove box w/latched door | Standard |
| Independent front suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Removable tailgate with W/T decal | Standard |
| 3-passenger bench seat w/folding backrest | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive pwr steering | Standard |
| 4.3L (262) SFI V6 (Vortec) engine | Standard |
| Key-in-ignition warning buzzer | Standard |
| 100 amp alternator | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 21 (4.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wiper system | Standard |
| 6100# GVWR (3200 front/3686 rear), springs (3200 front/3750 rear), axles (3262 front/3750 rear) | Standard |
| Simulated leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Dual black break-a-way mirrors | Standard |
| Heater/defogger w/side window defoggers | Standard |
| Double-wall steel construction 6.5' pickup box w/extensive corrosion protection | Standard |
| Leaf spring rear suspension | Standard |
| P235/75R15 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Dark argent air dam | Standard |
| Head restraints, front seat | Standard |
| Solar-Ray tinted glass (all windows) | Standard |
| Dual color-keyed padded cloth sunshades w/driver storage strap, passenger mirror | Standard |
| Insulation under dash & floor covering | Standard |
| 15" silver painted steel wheels w/black center cap | Standard |
| Four-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Singular rectangular halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Vinyl headliner | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Winch-type spare tire carrier (under rear frame) | Standard |
| HD 600 CCA 12-volt battery | Standard |
| Gauges-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, fuel level, engine temperature, oil pressure | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-forward/reverse, digital clock, 4 speakers | Standard |
| Molded plastic door trim panels w/dual integral armrests/map pockets | Standard |
| Aluminized stainless steel exhaust system | Standard |
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