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

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

Electrical

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

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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