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
          $19,517
        
        
          Starting MSRP 
Current listing price
      Current listing price
 
      Showing the 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Reg Cab Sportside 117.5" WB 4WD
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Color options
Interior
  
    Taupe
    Dark Ruby Red
    Gray
    Navy
    Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas V6  Engine Type | 
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                    15 City / 19 Hwy  MPG | 
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                    255 hp 230 hp 200 hp Horsepower | 
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                    2  Seating Capacity | 
Brakes
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                    Yes  Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) | 
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                    Not Available in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 
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                    11.57 x 1.25 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 
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                    Not Available  Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) | 
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                    Yes  Disc - Front (Yes or   ) | 
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                    Not Available  Brake ABS System (Second Line) | 
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                    Four Wheel  Brake ABS System | 
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                    Power  Brake Type | 
Electrical
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                    100  Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 
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                    600  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 
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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                    15 City / 19 Hwy  MPG | 
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                    12.8 qts Total Cooling System Capacity | 
Measurements
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                    Not Available ft³ Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | 
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                    42 ft³ Cargo Volume | 
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                    51 in Tailgate Width | 
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                    19 in Cargo Box (Area) Height | 
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                    Not Available in Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 
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                    49 in Cargo Box Width @ Floor | 
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                    49 in Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | 
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                    79 in Cargo Box Length @ Floor | 
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                    8 in Ground Clearance, Rear | 
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                    9 in Ground Clearance, Front | 
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                    33 in Ground to Top of Load Floor | 
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                    Not Available in Cab to End of Frame | 
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                    42 in Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | 
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                    35 in Overhang, Front | 
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                    73 in Height, Overall | 
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                    77 in Width, Max w/o mirrors | 
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                    N/A  Length, Overall | 
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                    N/A  Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 
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                    195 in Length, Overall w/o rear bumper | 
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                    118 in Wheelbase | 
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                    N/A  Second Hip Room | 
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                    N/A  Second Shoulder Room | 
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                    N/A  Second Leg Room | 
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                    N/A  Second Head Room | 
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                    60 in Front Hip Room | 
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                    65 in Front Shoulder Room | 
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                    42 in Front Leg Room | 
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                    40 in Front Head Room | 
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                    3  Passenger Capacity | 
Steering
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                    45 ft Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 
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                    41 ft Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 
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                    N/A  Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 
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                    Power  Steering Type | 
Suspension
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                    Semi-Floating  Axle Type - Rear | 
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                    Independent GM  Axle Type - Front | 
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                    2-Stage Multi-Leaf  Suspension Type - Rear | 
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                    Indep Torsion Bar  Suspension Type - Front | 
Tires & Wheels
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                    Steel  Spare Wheel Material | 
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                    Steel  Rear Wheel Material | 
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                    Steel  Front Wheel Material | 
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                    16 x 6.5 in Spare Wheel Size | 
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                    16 x 6.5 in Rear Wheel Size | 
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                    16 x 6.5 in Front Wheel Size | 
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                    P245/75R16  Spare Tire Size | 
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                    P245/75R16  Front Tire Size | 
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                    P245/75R16  Rear Tire Size | 
Weight & Capacity
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                    6,100 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 
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                    0 lbs Total Option Weight | 
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                    4,298 lbs Curb Weight | 
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                    7,350 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating | 
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                    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 
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                    25 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 
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                    N/A  Maximum Trailering Capacity | 
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                    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    1,000 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    2,000 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    2,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    7,500 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating | 
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                    1,802 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity | 
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                    1,802 lbs As Spec'd Payload | 
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                    4,298 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight | 
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                    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear | 
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                    0 lbs Option Weight - Front | 
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                    1,720 lbs Curb Weight - Rear | 
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                    2,578 lbs Curb Weight - Front | 
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                    N/A  Base Curb Weight | 
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