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

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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