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
$23,175
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 GMC Sierra 2500

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Key specs

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

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
  • 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
  • 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

    $4,634

    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
  • 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
  • POWER MAX PKG

    $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
10,250 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,470 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,130 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,130 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
12,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,260 lbs
Curb Weight
5,470 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
34 gal
Curb Weight - Front
3,210 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs

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