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

  • $805

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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