1997 Chevrolet Suburban specs & colors

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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

  • 4-door
  • 8 seats
  • 195.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • Vehicle length and height not available
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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