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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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