1997 Chevrolet 3500 specs & colors

Mini-van, Passenger

Change trim
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

Showing the 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Ext 111" WB RWD

Shop Now

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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

Compare trims

1997 Chevrolet 3500

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 1997 Chevrolet 3500 trim comparison will help you decide.