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

  • $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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
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
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Tailgate Width
Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Cargo Volume
246 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
169 in
Wheelbase
42 in
Front Leg Room
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Length, Overall
41 in
Second Head Room
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
40 in
Front Head Room
65 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
98 in
Cab to End of Frame
59 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
38 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
72 in
Height, Overall
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
35 in
Overhang, Front
60 in
Front Hip Room
6
Passenger Capacity

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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