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
$19,242
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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

1,671 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,751 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,678 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
1,671 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
4,429 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
7,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
7,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,429 lbs
Curb Weight

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