1997 GMC Sierra 1500 specs & colors

Regular Cab Pickup

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MSRP
Reg Cab 117.5" WB
$14,602
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$15,022
Reg Cab 117.5" WB
$16,012
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$16,312
Reg Cab Sportside 117.5" WB
$16,587
Ext Cab 141.5" WB
$18,092
Reg Cab 117.5" WB 4WD
$18,302
Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
$18,622
Ext Cab Sportside 141.5" WB
$18,667
Reg Cab 117.5" WB 4WD
$19,012
Ext Cab 155.5" WB
$19,087
Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD
$19,312
Reg Cab Sportside 117.5" WB 4WD
$19,587
Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD
$20,896
Ext Cab Sportside 141.5" WB 4WD
$21,471
Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD
$21,891
$16,012
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 GMC Sierra 1500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $2,003

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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    $2,003

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • bright appearance group
    • carpeting

  • $1,335

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    $1,335

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control

  • $3,164

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    $3,164

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control

  • $4,818

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $4,818

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/auto tone control
    • remote keyless entry
    • leather split bench seat
    • aluminum wheels

  • $3,695

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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    $3,695

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • 5.0L engine
    • carpeting
    • GT decal,fog lamps
    • chrome wheels
    • split bench front seat
    • deluxe front appearance pkg,chrome front/rear bumpers
    • bilstein shocks *Deletes bright trim from grille*

  • $1,586

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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    $1,586

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • appearance pkg
    • rally wheel trim

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
200 hp
Horsepower
2
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

100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.3L/262
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
12.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
118 in
Wheelbase
195 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Height, Overall
35 in
Overhang, Front
42 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
32 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
62 in
Tailgate Width
56 ft³
Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
3
Passenger Capacity
40 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room

Steering

44 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Power
Steering Type

Suspension

Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

6,886 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,874 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
6,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,226 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,226 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,874 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,596 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,278 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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