1997 GMC Suburban specs & colors
Sport Utility
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy
Packages
$9,178
Starting MSRP
- SLT decor
- rear heat/air cond
- remote keyless entry
$6,798
Starting MSRP
- SLE decor
- rear heat/air cond
- remote keyless entry
$0
Starting MSRP
- SL decor
Specifications
| Rear Door Type | Panel Doors |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 7.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 7.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 100 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 5.7L/350 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 255 @ 4600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 330 @ 2800 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Not Available |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 18 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 546.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 13 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 756.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.29 |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Indep Coil Spring |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 2-Stage Multi-Leaf |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-floating |
| Frame Type | Ladder |
| Side Door Type | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | Four Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.57 x 1.25 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 42 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Steering Type | Speed-sensitive power |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 43.7 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 48.1 ft |
| Front Tire Size | P235/75R15XL |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/75R15XL |
| Spare Tire Size | P235/75R15XL |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2384.1 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 2441.4 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4825.50 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 1974.50 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 1974.50 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 11,000 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 6918.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 4825.50 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 6800.00 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 3 |
| Front Head Room | 39.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.0 in |
| Front Hip Room | 60.5 in |
| Second Head Room | Not Available in |
| Second Leg Room | Not Available in |
| Second Shoulder Room | Not Available in |
| Second Hip Room | Not Available in |
| Third Head Room | Not Available in |
| Third Leg Room | Not Available in |
| Third Shoulder Room | Not Available in |
| Third Hip Room | Not Available in |
| Wheelbase | 131.5 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 220.0 in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 76.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 71.3 in |
| Overhang, Front | 35.4 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 29.2 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 7.1 in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 6.6 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 40.9 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 50.5 in |
| Side Door Opening Height | Not Available in |
| Side Door Opening Width | Not Available in |
| Step Up Height - Front | Not Available in |
| Step Up Height - Side | Not Available in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | Not Available in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 97.7 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 70.9 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 77.0 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 49.7 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 40.8 in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 149.5 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 96.6 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 47.5 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 4 | Not Available ft³ |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Independent coil spring front suspension | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| 32mm front/rear shock absorbers | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| Dual padded color-keyed cloth sunshades w/LH storage strap/RH vanity mirror | Standard |
| Cigarette lighter on instrument panel | Standard |
| Heater & defogger w/side window defoggers & rear passenger ducts | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/seek-scan, digital clock, dual front/rear speakers | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive pwr steering | Standard |
| Dual center seat/cargo area coat hooks | Standard |
| (5) P235/75R15XL all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Scotchgard fabric protection on cloth trim/door panels/carpeting | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Side guard door beams in side doors | Standard |
| (5) 15" x 7" silver painted steel wheels | Standard |
| 6800# GVWR (2950 front/3968 rear), springs (2950 front/4000 rear), axles (3400 front/4000 rear) | Standard |
| Halogen sealed beam headlamps | Standard |
| Rear panel doors | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wiper system | Standard |
| LH rear inside spare tire carrier | Standard |
| Lighting-inc: dome/reading/courtesy/ashtray/glove box lights, illuminated entry, backlit instrument panel switches, mounted underhood lamp | Standard |
| (2) instrument panel mounted pwr outlets | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system | Standard |
| Tools-inc: mechanical jack, wheel wrench | Standard |
| Outboard front/rear shoulder belt height adjusters | Standard |
| 7-wire trailering harness | Standard |
| Instrument panel cupholders | Standard |
| 42 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Front/rear chromed bumpers w/black rub strips, bright trim, rear step pad | Standard |
| Painted argent grille | Standard |
| 100 amp alternator | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| RH/LH padded armrests | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Solid paint | Standard |
| Black body-side molding w/bright inserts | Standard |
| Black air dam | Standard |
| HD 600 CCA battery | Standard |
| 10" breakaway rearview mirror | Standard |
| Black molded vinyl floor mat | Standard |
| City 13/hwy 18 (5.7L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| 3-passenger vinyl front bench seat | Standard |
| Pwr door locks w/cargo area switch | Standard |
| Door trim side reflectors | Standard |
| Manual lap/shoulder safety belts for outboard front seat positions | Standard |
| Aluminized stainless steel exhaust | Standard |
| Full-length, color-keyed, cloth headliner w/matching molding | Standard |
| Front seat head restraints | Standard |
| Tinted glass (all windows) | Standard |
| Leaf spring rear suspension | Standard |
| Assist handles for outboard front/2nd seat passengers | Standard |
| Dual black foldaway adjustable 8.5" x 5" mirrors | Standard |
| Semi-floating rear axle w/semi-elliptic 2-stage multi-leaf suspension | Standard |
| 5.7L (350) SFI V8 (Vortec) engine | Standard |
| Gauges-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, fuel level, engine temp, oil pressure | Standard |
| Headlamp-on warning tone | Standard |
| Manual lap safety belt for center front seat position | Standard |
| Simulated leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Single low note horn | Standard |
| Bright wheel lip molding | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing instrument panel | Standard |
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