1997 Chevrolet Express 2500 specs & colors

Full-size Passenger Van

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2500 135" WB
$24,796
2500 155" WB
$25,696
$25,696
Starting MSRP
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1997 Chevrolet Express 2500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
13 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
250 hp
Horsepower
12
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
12.5 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
124
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

250 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
5.7L/350
Displacement
330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
13 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
17 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

155 in
Wheelbase
49 in
Side Door Opening Height
317 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
60 in
Rear Door Opening Width
41 in
Front Leg Room
69 in
Fourth Hip Room
39 in
Third Leg Room
49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
39 in
Second Leg Room
147 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
38 in
Fourth Leg Room
N/A
Cargo Volume
76 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
41 in
Front Head Room
47 in
Side Door Opening Width
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
39 in
Second Head Room
62 in
Fourth Shoulder Room
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
38 in
Fourth Head Room
108 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
39 in
Third Head Room
56 in
Third Hip Room
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
64 in
Second Hip Room
81 in
Height, Overall
50 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
21 in
Step Up Height - Front
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
28 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
28 in
Step Up Height - Side
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
34 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Tailgate Width
54 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
239 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
151 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
62 in
Front Hip Room
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
12
Passenger Capacity
57 in
Third Shoulder Room
69 in
Front Shoulder Room
76 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Rear Wheel Material
LT225/75R16
Front Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
LT225/75R16
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
LT225/75R16
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

6,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9,460 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5,998 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
Base Curb Weight
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,862 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
5,998 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,602 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,602 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
3,136 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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