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
$23,781
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 GMC Sierra 3500

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

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $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

  • $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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
3,319 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
13,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,881 lbs
Curb Weight
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,319 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,363 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
5,881 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
10,584 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
9,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,518 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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