1997 GMC Sierra 3500 specs & colors

Crew Cab Chassis-Cab

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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
$20,596
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 GMC Sierra 3500

Showing the 1997 GMC Sierra 3500 4dr 168.5" WB, 55.9" CA

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $1,335

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:SL decor,air cond
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
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    $1,335

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:SL decor,air cond
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • ETR AM/FM stereo cassette

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $5,264

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $5,264

    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
    • split bench seat
    • pwr driver seat

  • $805

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
255 hp
290 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type
12.50 x 1.26 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
5.7L/350
Displacement
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

40 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Cargo Volume
38 in
Second Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
246 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
72 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
35 in
Overhang, Front
42 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
98 in
Cab to End of Frame
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Tailgate Width
60 in
Front Hip Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
41 in
Second Head Room
65 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
Second Hip Room
6
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
169 in
Wheelbase

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
Not Available
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
9,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
13,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,509 lbs
Curb Weight
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,491 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,040 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
10,184 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5,509 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3,491 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,469 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear

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