1997 Chevrolet Tahoe specs & colors

Sport Utility

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MSRP
1500 2dr
$23,507
1500 2dr 4WD
$26,157
1500 4dr
$28,885
1500 4dr 4WD
$31,485
$26,157
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
13 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
250 hp
180 hp
Horsepower
6
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
5.7L/350
Displacement
325 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
250 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
13 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
17.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

99 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
42 in
Front Leg Room
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
35 in
Overhang, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
61 in
Rear Door Opening Width
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
52 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
40 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
5
Passenger Capacity
61 in
Second Hip Room
40 in
Front Head Room
188 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
112 in
Wheelbase
38 in
Second Head Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
75 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
66 in
Second Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
36 in
Second Leg Room
60 in
Front Hip Room
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
61 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Cargo Volume
73 in
Height, Overall

Steering

43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Power Speed Sensitive
Steering Type
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Suspension

Semi-floating
Axle Type - Rear
Indep Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Driving
Axle Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/75R16
Front Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
P245/75R16
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

1,423 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,423 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
6,250 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,576 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,251 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
4,827 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
7,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,827 lbs
Curb Weight
30 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear

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