1997 Chevrolet 1500 specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

Change trim
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
$18,552
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet 1500

Showing the 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD

Shop Now

Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
200 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
7,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
7,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,429 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
1,671 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,671 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,429 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,751 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,678 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight

Compare trims

1997 Chevrolet 1500

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 1997 Chevrolet 1500 trim comparison will help you decide.