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

  • $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

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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