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
$16,242
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Reg Cab 131.5" WB
Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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255 hp
230 hp 200 hp Horsepower
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2
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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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
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12.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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62 in
Tailgate Width
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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N/A
Second Head Room
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213 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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70 in
Height, Overall
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132 in
Wheelbase
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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3
Passenger Capacity
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46 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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40 in
Front Head Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Length, Overall
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Steering
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Power
Steering Type
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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48 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
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15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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6,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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2,356 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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4,019 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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2,081 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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4,019 lbs
Curb Weight
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34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,663 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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2,081 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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6,886 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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