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

  • 2-door
  • 2 seats
  • 200.0-hp, 4.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 194.5" length, 70.8" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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