1997 Chevrolet Van specs & colors
Full-size Cargo Van
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MSRP
- 1500 135" WB $19,072
- 2500 135" WB $19,497
- 2500 155" WB $20,397
- 3500 135" WB $20,877
- 3500 155" WB $21,777
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
Specifications
| Rear Door Type | Dual Swing-out |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 100 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Not Available |
| Displacement | 4.3L/262 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 250 @ 2800 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 4400 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 465.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 19 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 589.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.29 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 2-Stage Multi-Leaf |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-Floating |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent Coil |
| Frame Type | Ladder |
| Side Door Type | Swing-out |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.6 x 1.25 in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 31 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Steering Type | Variable Power |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 45.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Spare Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Front Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 4000 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 4000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 400 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 6100.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4665.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 4665.00 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 6335.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2539 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 1435.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 9500 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 1435.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 2126 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 75.5 in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Step Up Height - Side | 15.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.1 in |
| Side Door Opening Height | 49.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 135.0 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 218.7 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 127.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 79.2 in |
| Side Door Opening Width | 46.7 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 53.8 in |
| Step Up Height - Front | 16.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 267.3 ft³ |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 6.9 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 56.9 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 48.9 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | 151.0 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 24.3 in |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 6.7 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 52.1 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 79.6 in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 68.8 in |
| Front Hip Room | 63.8 in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Front Head Room | 40.6 in |
| Overhang, Front | 33.8 in |
| Underhood lamp | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Spare tire carrier located underneath rear floor, accessed from outside | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock, (2) front speakers, (2) extended range rear speakers | Standard |
| Engine cover console-inc: (1) covered pwr outlet, storage compartment, (2) cupholders | Standard |
| Gauges-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, engine temp, oil pressure, fuel level | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| Dual black foldaway mirrors w/adjustable glass | Standard |
| (4) black plastic center caps | Standard |
| (5) 15" x 6.0" argent steel wheels | Standard |
| 100 amp alternator | Standard |
| Hinged swing-out side/rear cargo doors | Standard |
| Dual front seat belts w/height adjusters | Standard |
| Headlamp-on warning tone | Standard |
| Heater w/side window defoggers | Standard |
| P215/75R15 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive pwr steering | Standard |
| Single rectangular halogen sealed beam headlamps | Standard |
| Full size spare tire | Standard |
| Full-width front/rear black vinyl floor covering | Standard |
| 600 CCA HD battery | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| 6100# GVWR (3168 front/3167 rear), springs (3600 front/3167 rear), axles (3600 front/3500 rear) | Standard |
| 4.3L (262) SFI V6 Vortec 4300 engine | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| City 14/hwy 18 (5.0L engine/Light Duty 4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Two-stage multi-leaf rear suspension | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Dual high-back vinyl reclining bucket seats | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Dual color-keyed vinyl sunshades | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| Solar-Ray tinted glass on all windows | Standard |
| City 14/hwy 18 (5.7L engine/Light Duty 4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| (3) dome lamps w/defeat switch & door-actuated switches | Standard |
| City 15/hwy 19 (4.3L engine/Light Duty 4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Cloth front headliner to B-pillar | Standard |
| Independent coil spring front suspension | Standard |
| Composite dark argent grille | Standard |
| Front/side cargo door guard beams | Standard |
| Front/rear argent painted bumpers w/rear entry assist step | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger full frontal air bags | Standard |
| 31 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
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