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
$25,856
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
15
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

69 in
Fourth Hip Room
28 in
Step Up Height - Side
38 in
Fourth Head Room
49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
60 in
Rear Door Opening Width
39 in
Second Head Room
155 in
Wheelbase
317 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
Not Available in
Fifth Leg Room
62 in
Fourth Shoulder Room
39 in
Third Leg Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
56 in
Third Hip Room
50 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
239 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
Not Available in
Fifth Shoulder Room
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
12
Passenger Capacity
81 in
Height, Overall
41 in
Front Head Room
49 in
Side Door Opening Height
76 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
34 in
Overhang, Front
151 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
N/A
Length, Overall
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
64 in
Second Hip Room
57 in
Third Shoulder Room
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
147 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
28 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
20 in
Step Up Height - Front
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
76 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
41 in
Front Leg Room
108 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
39 in
Third Head Room
69 in
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Fifth Head Room
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
76 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Volume
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
47 in
Side Door Opening Width
62 in
Front Hip Room
Not Available in
Fifth Hip Room
38 in
Fourth Leg Room

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
3,137 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
9,500 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,368 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,995 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
3,368 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
6,132 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
6,132 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
10,384 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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