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

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

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • 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 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
  • 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
  • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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