1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs & colors

Full-size Passenger Van

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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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