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
$21,821
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
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
180 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

5.0L/305
Displacement
285 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
230 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,943 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
4,836 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
6,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,893 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
4,836 lbs
Curb Weight
8,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
7,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,364 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,364 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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