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

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

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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