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

  • $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

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
5.7L/350
Displacement
255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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
65 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Length, Overall
Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
35 in
Overhang, Front
169 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Volume
40 in
Front Head Room
98 in
Cab to End of Frame
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
6
Passenger Capacity
60 in
Front Hip Room
59 in
Second Hip Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
246 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
41 in
Second Head Room
42 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
72 in
Height, Overall

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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