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
$23,047
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

  • $4,634

    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

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,096 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
8,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
3,383 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,121 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,217 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3,383 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
10,250 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5,217 lbs
Curb Weight
12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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