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

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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
  • Four 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 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
  • MARKETING OPTION PKG 2

    $805

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond
  • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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