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

Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Power
Brake Type
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
5.7L/350
Displacement
250 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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
42 in
Front Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Length, Overall
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
118 in
Wheelbase
78 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
67 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
Tailgate Width
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
36 in
Second Leg Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
61 in
Rear Door Opening Width
60 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
118 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
60 in
Second Hip Room
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
6
Passenger Capacity
52 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
65 in
Second Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
36 in
Overhang, Front
41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
39 in
Second Head Room
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
200 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
61 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Volume
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
75 in
Height, Overall

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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