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
$31,485
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
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

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
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
118 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Volume
N/A
Tailgate Width
41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
61 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
52 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
78 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
61 in
Rear Door Opening Width
34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
36 in
Overhang, Front
75 in
Height, Overall
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Length, Overall
200 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
118 in
Wheelbase
60 in
Second Hip Room
65 in
Second Shoulder Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Second Head Room
60 in
Front Hip Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
6
Passenger Capacity

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
P245/75R16
Spare Tire Size
P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/75R16
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

6,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
5,225 lbs
Curb Weight
7,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
30 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,575 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,575 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
5,225 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,405 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,820 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight

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