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

  • 2-door
  • 3 seats
  • 195.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 213.4" length, 73.2" 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 4

    $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
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 3

    $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
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 2

    $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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