1997 GMC Suburban specs & colors

Sport Utility

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

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 8 seats
  • 195.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • Vehicle length and height not available
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • MARKETING OPT PKG 1

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
  • MARKETING OPT PKG 2

    $6,798

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • rear heat/air cond
    • remote keyless entry
  • MARKETING OPT PKG 3

    $9,178

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • rear heat/air cond
    • remote keyless entry
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    $9,178

    Starting MSRP

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

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
-
Horsepower
255 hp
290 hp
195 hp
Seating Capacity
8

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R16E

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
12,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,351 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,351 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,249 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,726 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,523 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Curb Weight
5,249 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
9,684 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
42 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs

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