1997 GMC Sierra 1500 specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
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
Current listing price

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Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- SL decor
$1,335
Starting MSRP
- SL decor
- air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- tilt wheel
See more detail $1,335
Starting MSRP
- SL decor
- air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- tilt wheel
- speed control
$2,003
Starting MSRP
- SL decor
- air cond
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
See more detail $2,003
Starting MSRP
- SL decor
- air cond
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- tilt wheel
- speed control
- bright appearance group
- carpeting
$1,586
Starting MSRP
- SL decor
- air cond
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
See more detail $1,586
Starting MSRP
- SL decor
- air cond
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- tilt wheel
- speed control
- appearance pkg
- rally wheel trim
$3,164
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- tilt wheel
See more detail $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
See more detail $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
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
|
255 hp
230 hp 200 hp Horsepower
|
2
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
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)
|
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Power
Brake Type
|
Electrical
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
4.3L/262
Displacement
|
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
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
N/A
Length, Overall
|
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
73 in
Height, Overall
|
35 in
Overhang, Front
|
42 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
|
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
|
33 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
8 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
|
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
|
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
|
Steering
45 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Power
Steering Type
|
Suspension
Independent GM
Axle Type - Front
|
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Indep Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
|
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
|
Tires & Wheels
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
P245/75R16
Spare Tire Size
|
P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size
|
P245/75R16
Front Tire Size
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Weight & Capacity
7,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
4,287 lbs
Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
1,813 lbs
Maximum Payload 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
|
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
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
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