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1997 GMC Suburban specs & colors

MSRP
1500
$24,712
2500
$25,945
1500 4WD
$27,313
2500 4WD
$28,564
$24,712
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 GMC Suburban

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
  • $9,178

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • rear heat/air cond
    • remote keyless entry
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    • SLT decor
    • rear heat/air cond
    • remote keyless entry
    • 6-way pwr seat
    • bucket seats
    • AM/FM stereo w/CD
    • cassette & clock
  • $6,798

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • rear heat/air cond
    • remote keyless entry

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
13 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
8
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type

Electrical

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

Engine

330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
5.7L/350
Displacement
Gas V8
Engine Type
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
13 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
17.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
97 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
150 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Volume
N/A
Tailgate Width
41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
77 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
36 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
71 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
98 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
51 in
Rear Door Opening Width
41 in
Rear Door Opening Height
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
35 in
Overhang, Front
71 in
Height, Overall
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Length, Overall
220 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
132 in
Wheelbase
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
Not Available in
Third Head Room
Not Available in
Second Hip Room
Not Available in
Second Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Second Leg Room
Not Available in
Second Head Room
61 in
Front Hip Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
3
Passenger Capacity

Steering

48 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Speed-sensitive power
Steering Type

Suspension

Semi-floating
Axle Type - Rear
Independent
Axle Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
15 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
P235/75R15XL
Spare Tire Size
P235/75R15XL
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15XL
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

6,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,826 lbs
Curb Weight
6,918 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
42 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,975 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,975 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,826 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,441 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,384 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight

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