1997 GMC Sonoma SLS specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP
- Reg Cab 108.3" WB
- $11,717
- Reg Cab 117.9" WB
- $12,017
- Reg Cab 108.3" WB SLS
- $12,814
- Reg Cab 117.9" WB SLS
- $13,114
- Reg Cab Sportside 108.3" WB SLS
- $13,264
- Ext Cab 122.9" WB SLS
- $14,814
- Ext Cab Sportside 122.9" WB SLS
- $15,264
- Reg Cab 108.3" WB 4WD
- $16,367
- Reg Cab 117.9" WB 4WD
- $16,699
- Reg Cab 108.3" WB 4WD SLS
- $17,514
- Reg Cab 117.9" WB 4WD SLS
- $17,941
- Reg Cab Sportside 108.3" WB 4WD SLS
- $17,964
- Ext Cab 122.9" WB 4WD SLS
- $19,414
- Ext Cab Sportside 122.9" WB 4WD SLS
- $19,864
$17,964
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 1997 GMC Sonoma Reg Cab Sportside 108.3" WB 4WD SLS
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Color options
Interior
Light Beige
Graphite
Gray
Navy
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- SLS decor
$805
Starting MSRP
- SLS decor
- air cond
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
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16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
|
190 hp
180 hp Horsepower
|
2
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
10.5 x 1.03 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
|
Electrical
525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
240 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
180 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
4.3L/262
Displacement
|
Gas V6
Engine Type
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
|
12.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
3
Passenger Capacity
|
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
|
N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
|
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
|
40 in
Front Head Room
|
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
N/A
Cargo Volume
|
41 in
Tailgate Width
|
17 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
40 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
46 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
|
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
73 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
|
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
|
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
28 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
|
46 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
|
35 in
Overhang, Front
|
64 in
Height, Overall
|
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
N/A
Length, Overall
|
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
|
189 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
|
108 in
Wheelbase
|
N/A
Second Hip Room
|
Steering
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Power
Steering Type
|
Suspension
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
|
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
|
Independent GM
Axle Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
16 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
|
T155/90D16
Spare Tire Size
|
P205/75R15
Rear Tire Size
|
P205/75R15
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
6,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
7,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
1,089 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
1,089 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
3,561 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
|
1,366 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
2,195 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
4,650 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
3,561 lbs
Curb Weight
|
5,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
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