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

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

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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