1997 Chevrolet 1500 specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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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
$16,517
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet 1500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
200 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
4.3L/262
Displacement
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
12.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Not Available in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
42 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
195 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Length, Overall
60 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
32 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
3
Passenger Capacity
118 in
Wheelbase
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
71 in
Height, Overall
42 ft³
Cargo Volume
N/A
Second Hip Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
35 in
Overhang, Front
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
51 in
Tailgate Width

Steering

40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Power
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
44 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
6,886 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,885 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
2,215 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,215 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
2,278 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,607 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,885 lbs
Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
6,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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