1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs & colors

Full-size Passenger Van

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1500 135" WB
$22,270
$22,270
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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

250 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.3L/262
Displacement
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
Rear Door Opening Height
56 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
39 in
Second Head Room
50 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
69 in
Front Shoulder Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
39 in
Third Head Room
Not Available in
Fourth Hip Room
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
39 in
Second Leg Room
41 in
Front Head Room
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
62 in
Front Hip Room
127 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Cargo Volume
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
26 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
135 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
8
Passenger Capacity
Not Available in
Fourth Head Room
56 in
Third Hip Room
60 in
Rear Door Opening Width
57 in
Third Shoulder Room
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
Not Available in
Fourth Shoulder Room
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
156 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
39 in
Third Leg Room
47 in
Side Door Opening Width
88 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not Available in
Fourth Leg Room
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
76 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
219 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
23 in
Step Up Height - Side
34 in
Overhang, Front
17 in
Step Up Height - Front
N/A
Length, Overall
64 in
Second Hip Room
267 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
81 in
Height, Overall
49 in
Side Door Opening Height

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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