1997 Chevrolet 1500 specs & colors

Extended 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
$19,017
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 V8
Engine Type
15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

285 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
230 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
5.0L/305
Displacement
Gas V8
Engine Type
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

6
Passenger Capacity
40 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
Front Hip Room
38 in
Second Head Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
68 in
Second Shoulder Room
64 in
Second Hip Room
156 in
Wheelbase
237 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Height, Overall
35 in
Overhang, Front
41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
69 ft³
Cargo Volume
62 in
Tailgate Width
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
30 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
7,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,804 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,804 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,396 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,773 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,623 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
6,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,396 lbs
Curb Weight
7,186 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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