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

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $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

  • $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

  • $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

  • $4,734

    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

  • $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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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