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

Electrical

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

Engine

250 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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