1997 Chevrolet 2500 specs & colors
Extended Cab Pickup
MSRP
- HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P
- $19,872
- Ext Cab 141.5" WB
- $20,035
- HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD C6P
- $21,023
- HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P
- $22,977
- HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD C6P
- $23,105
$20,035
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Chevrolet 2500 Ext Cab 141.5" WB
Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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255 hp
230 hp 180 hp Horsepower
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3
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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285 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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5.0L/305
Displacement
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230 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V8
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 / 20 Hwy
MPG
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16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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33 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Length, Overall
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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56 ft³
Cargo Volume
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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71 in
Height, Overall
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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68 in
Second Shoulder Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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142 in
Wheelbase
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40 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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6
Passenger Capacity
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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41 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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64 in
Second Hip Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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219 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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62 in
Tailgate Width
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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Steering
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47 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Power
Steering Type
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51 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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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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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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LT225/75R16D
Spare Tire Size
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LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,437 lbs
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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8,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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8,270 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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7,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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1,862 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,763 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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2,763 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,575 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,437 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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