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

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 195.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 250.9" length, 73.9" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 4

    $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
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 3

    $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
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 2

    $805

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.50 x 1.26 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

Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
6 in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
98 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
42 in
Overhang, Front
35 in
Height, Overall
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
246 in
Wheelbase
169 in
Second Hip Room
59 in
Second Shoulder Room
65 in
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Head Room
41 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
58 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
54 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Type
Power

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Gross Axle Weight Rating
10,184 lbs
Curb Weight
5,509 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
9,000 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
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,491 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,491 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,509 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,469 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
3,040 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A

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