1997 Chevrolet 3500 specs & colors

Mini-van, Passenger

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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
$19,638
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet 3500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
190 hp
Horsepower
7
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
4-wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.86 x 1.04 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
4.3L/262
Displacement
190 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
250 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
11.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

5
Passenger Capacity
39 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
64 in
Front Shoulder Room
65 in
Front Hip Room
38 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
67 in
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
Second Hip Room
Not Available in
Third Head Room
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
111 in
Wheelbase
190 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 in
Height, Overall
33 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
26 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
42 in
Rear Door Opening Height
57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
45 in
Side Door Opening Height
35 in
Side Door Opening Width
19 in
Step Up Height - Front
20 in
Step Up Height - Side
126 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
99 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
62 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
57 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
52 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
47 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Cargo Volume
170 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
104 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

Steering

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

Suspension

Coil spring
Suspension Type - Front
Leaf spring
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Axle Type - Front
Semi-floating
Axle Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P215/75R15
Front Tire Size
P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size
T145/80D16
Spare Tire Size
15.0 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
15.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,259 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,824 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
4,083 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,867 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,867 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
9,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
550 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,950 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,083 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
5,950 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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