1997 GMC Sierra 2500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

Change trim
MSRP
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$17,489
HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB C6P
$18,338
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P
$19,942
Ext Cab 141.5" WB
$20,105
HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD C6P
$21,093
HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P
$23,047
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD C6P
$23,175
$20,105
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 GMC Sierra 2500

Showing the 1997 GMC Sierra 2500 Ext Cab 141.5" WB

Shop Now

Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $4,634

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
    See more detail

    $4,634

    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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $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

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
15 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
180 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

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
5.0L/305
Displacement
230 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
285 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

6
Passenger Capacity
41 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
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
33 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
41 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

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

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

Tires & Wheels

LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
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
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,575 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,862 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
4,437 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
2,763 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,763 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
8,000 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
7,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,437 lbs
Curb Weight
8,270 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Compare trims

1997 GMC Sierra 2500

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 1997 GMC Sierra 2500 trim comparison will help you decide.