1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs & colors

Full-size Passenger Van

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MSRP
1500 135" WB
$22,270
$22,270
Starting MSRP
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1997 Chevrolet Express 1500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
220 hp
245 hp
200 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Electrical

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

Engine

250 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
4.3L/262
Displacement
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
11 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

49 in
Side Door Opening Height
88 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
41 in
Front Head Room
49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Cargo Volume
39 in
Third Leg Room
56 in
Third Hip Room
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
47 in
Side Door Opening Width
39 in
Second Leg Room
219 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
23 in
Step Up Height - Side
81 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
41 in
Front Leg Room
34 in
Overhang, Front
26 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Tailgate Width
50 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
Not Available in
Fourth Hip Room
Not Available in
Fourth Head Room
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
39 in
Third Head Room
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
Not Available in
Fourth Shoulder Room
N/A
Length, Overall
64 in
Second Hip Room
127 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
62 in
Front Hip Room
8
Passenger Capacity
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
267 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
76 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
156 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
135 in
Wheelbase
69 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Third Shoulder Room
17 in
Step Up Height - Front
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
Not Available in
Fourth Leg Room
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
39 in
Second Head Room
56 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
60 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
45 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Pwr, Speed sensitive
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Suspension

Not Available
Axle Type - Front
2-Stage multi-leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Coil springs
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,034 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,671 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,034 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
7,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,395 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
7,568 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5,066 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,066 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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