1997 GMC Sierra 1500 specs & colors

Extended 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
$18,667
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

  • $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

  • $7,049

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $7,049

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/ cassette/auto tone control
    • remote keyless entry
    • leather seat trim
    • pwr driver seat
    • aluminum wheels
    • 5.7L engine
    • automatic trans

  • $4,884

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $4,884

    Starting MSRP

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

  • $5,329

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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    $5,329

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • 5.7L engine
    • automatic trans

  • $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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
17 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
200 hp
Horsepower
3
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

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

31 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
71 in
Height, Overall
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
219 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
142 in
Wheelbase
64 in
Second Hip Room
68 in
Second Shoulder Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Head Room
60 in
Front Hip Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
6
Passenger Capacity
42 ft³
Cargo Volume
41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
51 in
Tailgate Width
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
Not Available in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front

Steering

51 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
47 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

Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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.
7,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,016 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,016 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,184 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,720 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,464 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
6,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,184 lbs
Curb Weight
7,186 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating

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