1997 GMC Sierra 3500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

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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
$21,903
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 GMC Sierra 3500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $1,335

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    $1,335

    Starting MSRP

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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $4,634

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $4,634

    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
    • pwr driver seat

  • $3,164

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    $3,164

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
255 hp
290 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12.50 x 1.50 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

40 in
Front Head Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
68 in
Second Shoulder Room
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
237 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
46 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
42 in
Front Leg Room
35 in
Overhang, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
62 in
Tailgate Width
156 in
Wheelbase
64 in
Second Hip Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
38 in
Second Head Room
73 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
60 in
Front Hip Room
6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
6
Passenger Capacity
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
69 ft³
Cargo Volume
41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
94 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size
16 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
10,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
13,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
11,100 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
2,907 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,520 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
5,427 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,427 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front

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