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

11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear 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
4.3L/262
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
11 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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