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
$16,242
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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V6
Displacement
4.3L/262
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 2800
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
P235/75R15
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

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
34 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,886 lbs
Curb Weight
4,019 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,100 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
2,356 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,663 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,019 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,081 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,081 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
6,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A

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