1997 GMC Sierra 3500 specs & colors

Crew Cab Chassis-Cab

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MSRP
4dr 168.5" WB, 55.9" CA
$20,596
Ext Cab 155.5" WB DRW
$21,903
4dr 168.5" WB, 55.9" CA 4WD
$23,781
Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD DRW
$24,714
$20,596
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 GMC Sierra 3500

Showing the 1997 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr 168.5" WB, 55.9" CA

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $805

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond

  • $1,335

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:SL decor,air cond
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
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    $1,335

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:SL decor,air cond
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • ETR AM/FM stereo cassette

  • $5,264

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $5,264

    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
    • split bench seat
    • pwr driver seat

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
255 hp
290 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
59 in
Second Hip Room
65 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Length, Overall
35 in
Overhang, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
40 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
6
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Cargo Volume
N/A
Tailgate Width
Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
72 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
38 in
Second Leg Room
246 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
98 in
Cab to End of Frame
169 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
41 in
Second Head Room
60 in
Front Hip Room
6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper

Steering

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

Suspension

Full-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Not Available
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
5,509 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,491 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
13,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,491 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
10,184 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,509 lbs
Curb Weight
2,469 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
9,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
3,040 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity

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