1997 Chevrolet Van specs & colors
Full-size Cargo Van
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
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
MPG
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290 hp
250 hp 190 hp Horsepower
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1
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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12.5 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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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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Electrical
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124
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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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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-
MPG
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11.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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49 in
Side Door Opening Height
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64 in
Front Hip Room
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171 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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21 in
Step Up Height - Front
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29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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83 in
Height, Overall
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53 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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239 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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69 in
Front Shoulder Room
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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155 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Head Room
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47 in
Side Door Opening Width
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20 in
Step Up Height - Side
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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317 ft³
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Length, Overall
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147 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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2
Passenger Capacity
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57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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34 in
Overhang, Front
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41 in
Front Head Room
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76 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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54 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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Steering
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Variable Power
Steering Type
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54 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Full-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Independent Coil
Suspension Type - Front
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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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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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10,384 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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4,007 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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4,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,493 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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5,493 lbs
Curb Weight
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7,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,007 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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9,500 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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2,919 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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2,574 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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850 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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