1997 Chevrolet 3500 specs & colors
Mini-van, Passenger
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
$21,838
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Ext 111" WB AWD
Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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190 hp
Horsepower
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7
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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4-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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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
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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190 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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250 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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11.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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26 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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39 in
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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64 in
Front Shoulder Room
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65 in
Front Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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67 in
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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Not Available in
Third Head Room
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Not Available in
Third Leg Room
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Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
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Not Available in
Third Hip Room
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111 in
Wheelbase
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190 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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76 in
Height, Overall
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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5
Passenger Capacity
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33 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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104 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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170 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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47 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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52 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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57 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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62 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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99 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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126 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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20 in
Step Up Height - Side
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19 in
Step Up Height - Front
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35 in
Side Door Opening Width
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45 in
Side Door Opening Height
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57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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42 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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Steering
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Power, spd sensitive
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
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Leaf spring
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent Driving
Axle Type - Front
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Semi-floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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P215/75R15
Front Tire Size
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P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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T155/80D18
Spare Tire Size
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15.0 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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15.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,508 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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550 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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9,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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1,726 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,726 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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4,374 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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1,866 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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4,374 lbs
Curb Weight
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6,200 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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