1997 GMC Sierra 1500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

Change trim
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
$21,471
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

  • $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

  • $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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $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

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
180 hp
200 hp
Horsepower
3
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
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
12.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

40 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
Front Hip Room
38 in
Second Head Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
68 in
Second Shoulder Room
64 in
Second Hip Room
142 in
Wheelbase
219 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
73 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
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
Not Available in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
51 in
Tailgate Width
42 ft³
Cargo Volume
41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
6
Passenger Capacity

Steering

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

Suspension

Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Independent GM
Axle Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Indep Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front

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

25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
7,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,577 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
6,200 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.
7,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,623 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,623 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,577 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,800 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,777 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight

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