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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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