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

Electrical

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

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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