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1997 GMC Sierra 2500 specs & colors

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

  • $3,164

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
  • $1,335

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    • SL decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
  • $6,204

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    • 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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    • 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
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
  • $4,734

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    See more detail
    • SLE decor
    • air cond
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • 7.4L engine
    • automatic trans

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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