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

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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