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

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 195.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 250.9" length, 73.9" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 3

    $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
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 4

    $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
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 2

    $805

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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