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
$19,517
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
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
200 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
4.3L/262
Displacement
255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
12.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

Indep Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Independent GM
Axle Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
P245/75R16
Front Tire Size
P245/75R16
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
7,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
1,720 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Base Curb Weight
6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
1,802 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,298 lbs
Curb Weight
2,578 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,802 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,298 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight

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