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1997 Chevrolet Suburban specs & colors

MSRP
1500
$24,648
2500
$25,881
1500 4WD
$27,249
2500 4WD
$28,500
$24,648
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet Suburban

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
13 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
250 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
8
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
250 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
335 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
5.7L/350
Displacement
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
13 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
17.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
98 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
36 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
Not Available in
Third Head Room
29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
35 in
Overhang, Front
220 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
132 in
Wheelbase
150 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
51 in
Rear Door Opening Width
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
41 in
Rear Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Second Shoulder Room
61 in
Front Hip Room
77 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
41 in
Front Leg Room
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
71 in
Height, Overall
Not Available in
Second Hip Room
3
Passenger Capacity
40 in
Front Head Room
97 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available in
Second Leg Room
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
71 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
N/A
Cargo Volume
Not Available in
Second Head Room
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper

Steering

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

Suspension

2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
Semi-floating
Axle Type - Rear
Independent GM
Axle Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
15 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
P235/75R15XL
Spare Tire Size
P235/75R15XL
Front Tire Size
15 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
P235/75R15XL
Rear Tire Size
15 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

6,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,440 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
42 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,802 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,998 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
4,802 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
2,362 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
6,918 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,998 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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