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
$24,714
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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $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

  • $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

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
5.7L/350
Displacement
255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

Indep Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
Full-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Independent GM
Axle Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

11,750 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
13,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
10,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,224 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,824 lbs
Curb Weight
5,824 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
2,600 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear

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