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

Electrical

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

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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