1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 specs & colors

Full-size Passenger Van

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MSRP
3dr Reg WB
$19,925
3dr Ext WB
$21,090
4dr Reg WB
$21,869
4dr Ext WB
$22,699
3500 135" WB
$24,956
3500 155" WB
$25,856
$24,956
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet Express 3500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
290 hp
250 hp
190 hp
Horsepower
8
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
LT245/75R16
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R16
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R16
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

3,572 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,957 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,971 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
9,500 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
3,572 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
5,928 lbs
Curb Weight
10,384 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
6,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,928 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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