1997 GMC Sierra 2500 specs & colors

Regular 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
$18,338
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 GMC Sierra 2500

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Key specs

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
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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

  • $4,568

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $4,568

    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
    • split bench seat

  • $4,734

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
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    $4,734

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • 7.4L engine
    • automatic trans

  • $6,138

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $6,138

    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
    • split bench seat
    • 7.4L engine
    • automatic trans

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
255 hp
290 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12.50 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
5.7L/350
Displacement
Gas V8
Engine Type
330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
MPG
17.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Rear Wheel Material
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
8,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,862 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
9,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
2,679 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,059 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,862 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,738 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,738 lbs
Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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