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
$19,942
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

  • $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

  • $6,204

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $6,204

    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
    • 7.4L engine
    • automatic trans

  • $4,634

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $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

  • $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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $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 V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
255 hp
290 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

156 in
Wheelbase
68 in
Second Shoulder Room
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
64 in
Second Hip Room
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
237 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
40 in
Front Head Room
46 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
62 in
Tailgate Width
73 in
Height, Overall
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Length, Overall
35 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
35 in
Overhang, Front
41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
69 ft³
Cargo Volume
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
6
Passenger Capacity
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
35 in
Second Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
60 in
Front Hip Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
38 in
Second Head Room
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,084 lbs
Curb Weight
2,862 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,222 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Base Curb Weight
12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
8,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5,084 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
9,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,516 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,516 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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