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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
  • $6,798

    Starting MSRP

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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

5.7L/350
Displacement
330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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
41 in
Front Leg Room
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
3
Passenger Capacity
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
36 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
51 in
Rear Door Opening Width
71 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
220 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
Not Available in
Third Head Room
41 in
Rear Door Opening Height
77 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
40 in
Front Head Room
150 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
71 in
Height, Overall
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
97 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
Length, Overall
35 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
61 in
Front Hip Room
Not Available in
Second Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
98 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
Not Available in
Second Head Room
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Second Hip Room
Not Available in
Second Leg Room
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
132 in
Wheelbase
41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Volume
N/A
Tailgate Width
Not Available in
Third Hip Room

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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