1997 Chevrolet 3500 specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP
- Reg Cab 131.5" WB
- $18,407
- 111" WB RWD
- $19,054
- Ext 111" WB RWD
- $19,638
- 111" WB AWD
- $21,254
- Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
- $21,407
- 4dr 168.5" WB
- $21,537
- Ext Cab 155.5" WB DRW
- $21,829
- Ext 111" WB AWD
- $21,838
- Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD DRW
- $24,640
- 4dr 168.5" WB 4WD
- $24,711
$21,407
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
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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-
MPG
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255 hp
290 hp 195 hp Horsepower
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2
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.50 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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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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330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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5.7L/350
Displacement
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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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-
MPG
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17.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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3
Passenger Capacity
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume
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62 in
Tailgate Width
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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6 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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35 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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74 in
Height, Overall
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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213 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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132 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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Steering
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49 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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45 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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Suspension
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Full-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Independent GM
Axle Type - Front
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Indep Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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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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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
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LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
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LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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13,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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3,981 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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3,981 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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5,219 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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2,224 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,995 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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10,334 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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5,219 lbs
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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9,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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