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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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