1997 Chevrolet Tahoe specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 1500 2dr
- $23,507
- 1500 2dr 4WD
- $26,157
- 1500 4dr
- $28,885
- 1500 4dr 4WD
- $31,485
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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250 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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325 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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5.7L/350
Displacement
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250 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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17.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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61 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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52 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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73 in
Height, Overall
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
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N/A
Length, Overall
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118 in
Wheelbase
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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60 in
Second Hip Room
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61 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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36 in
Overhang, Front
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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78 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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118 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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11 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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200 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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65 in
Second Shoulder Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
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6
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Power Speed Sensitive
Steering Type
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Suspension
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Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Semi-floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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6,886 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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1,484 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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30 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,816 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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4,816 lbs
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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1,484 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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2,238 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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2,578 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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6,300 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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