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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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