1997 GMC Sierra 3500 specs & colors

Crew Cab Chassis-Cab

Change trim
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

Shop Now

Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $1,335

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:SL decor,air cond
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    See more detail

    $1,335

    Starting MSRP

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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $805

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond

  • $5,264

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
    See more detail

    $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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
5.7L/350
Displacement
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

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

Steering

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

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

Weight & Capacity

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

Compare trims

1997 GMC Sierra 3500

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 1997 GMC Sierra 3500 trim comparison will help you decide.