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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
250 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
4.3L/262
Displacement
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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