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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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