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

  • 2-door
  • 2 seats
  • 195.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 208.6" length, 73.8" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • POWER MAX PKG

    $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
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 2

    $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
  • POWER MAX PKG

    $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
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 3

    $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
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 4

    $4,568

    Starting MSRP

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

    $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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