1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs & colors

Full-size Passenger Van

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Exterior

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Taupe

Gray

Navy

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Specifications

Rear Door Type

Panel

Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Size	15 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size	15 x 6.0 in

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

Displacement	4.3L/262
Engine Type	Gas V6
Engine Oil Cooler	Not Available
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	200 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	250 @ 2800

Cruising Range - Hwy	589.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	15 MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	19 MPG
Cruising Range - City	465.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG

Trans Power Take Off	Not Available
Trans Type	4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.06
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	Not Available
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.63
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	Not Available
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.70
Transfer Case Model	Not Available
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Transfer Case Power Take Off	Not Available
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.29

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

Frame Type

Ladder-type

Side Door Type

Swing-out

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

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	31 gal

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	45.2 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Steering Type	Pwr, Speed sensitive
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A

Front Tire Size	P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size	P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size	P235/75R15

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	4000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	4000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	400 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	500 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	7100.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload	2034.00 lbs
Curb Weight	5066.00 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating	9,500 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight	5066.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	2671 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	2395 lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear	0.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating	7568.00 lbs
Option Weight - Front	0.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	2034.00 lbs

Fourth Leg Room	Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame	N/A in
Ground to Top of Load Floor	25.6 in
Rear Door Opening Height	48.8 in
Cargo Volume	N/A ft³
Overhang, Front	33.9 in
Step Up Height - Side	22.7 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	N/A ft³
Step Up Height - Front	17.4 in
Side Door Opening Height	49.1 in
Front Hip Room	62.1 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper	218.7 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	127.3 in
Fourth Hip Room	Not Available in
Length, Overall	N/A in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	79.2 in
Third Shoulder Room	57.4 in
Third Head Room	39.2 in
Second Hip Room	63.9 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume	N/A ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	50.7 in
Third Leg Room	39.2 in
Height, Overall	81.4 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	56.0 in
Ground Clearance, Rear	7.2 in
Side Door Opening Width	46.7 in
Second Head Room	39.0 in
Front Shoulder Room	68.8 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor	N/A in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	50.0 in
Second Leg Room	39.0 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	88.0 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console	155.9 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	57.7 in
Ground Clearance, Front	7.4 in
Fourth Shoulder Room	Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Width	59.7 in
Front Leg Room	40.6 in
Tailgate Width	N/A in
Fourth Head Room	Not Available in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	N/A ft³
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	75.5 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 4	Not Available ft³
Wheelbase	135 in
Passenger Capacity	8
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear	N/A in
Front Head Room	40.6 in
Third Hip Room	55.5 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	267.3 ft³

Rear-wheel drive	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brakes	Standard
City 14/hwy 18 (5.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
135" WB	Standard
Dual black fold-away outside mirrors (RH convex)	Standard
Brake/trans shift interlock	Standard
Vinyl seat trim	Standard
Rear cargo door w/hidden hinges	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brakes	Standard
Argent painted wheel w/black center cap	Standard
Driver & front passenger full-frontal air bags	Standard
P235/75R15X all-season SBR BSW tires	Standard
Gages-inc: engine temp, oil pressure, trip odometer, voltmeter, speedometer, odometer, fuel level	Standard
Rear door child security lock	Standard
Headlamp-on warning tone	Standard
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD	Standard
Solar-ray tinted glass	Standard
Single rectangular halogen headlamps	Standard
Brake/trans shift interlock	Standard
Front/rear argent-painted bumpers w/rear entry assist step	Standard
HD 600-CCA battery	Standard
Embossed black vinyl mat over entire floor/wheelhousing	Standard
3.42 axle ratio	Standard
Composite trim panels	Standard
Speed-sensitive pwr steering	Standard
Intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
100-amp alternator	Standard
Pwr brakes	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Front air conditioning	Standard
8-passenger seating-inc: (2) adjustable reclining high-back front bucket seats, (2) 3-passenger bench seats	Standard
7100# GVWR (3600 front/3968 rear), HD springs (3600 front/3968 rear), axles (3600 front, 4000 rear)	Standard
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: seek-scan, digital clock, 4-speakers	Standard
Side window defoggers	Standard
Covered power point outlet	Standard
4.3L (262) SFI V6 Vortec engine	Standard
Coathooks-inc: LH behind driver, LH/RH rear	Standard
Full-size spare tire/wheel mounted underneath vehicle	Standard
City 15/hwy 19 (4.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
31 gallon fuel tank	Standard
(3) dome lamps w/defeat switch, door-actuated switches	Standard
Instrument panel console w/(2) cupholders	Standard
Dark argent painted composite grille	Standard
60/40 swing-out side doors	Standard
RH/LH color-keyed cloth sunshades w/LH map strap	Standard
Side-guard door beams for side cargo/front doors	Standard
Ladder-type frame construction	Standard
City 13/hwy 18 (5.7L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard

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