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
$19,012
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

  • $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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $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

  • $3,164

    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

  • $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
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
200 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
4.3L/262
Displacement
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
12.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

Power
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 GM
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 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,578 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,709 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
4,287 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,813 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,813 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
7,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,287 lbs
Curb Weight
7,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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