1997 Chevrolet 3500 specs & colors
Extended 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
$24,640
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD DRW
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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3
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12.50 x 1.50 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
Drum - Rear (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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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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46 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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6 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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62 in
Tailgate Width
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume
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41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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68 in
Second Shoulder Room
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64 in
Second Hip Room
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156 in
Wheelbase
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237 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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94 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Height, Overall
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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6
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
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52 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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56 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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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 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
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LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
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LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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11,750 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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5,824 lbs
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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10,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
As Spec'd Payload
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5,824 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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2,600 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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3,224 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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