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

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

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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