1997 GMC Sierra 2500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

Change trim
MSRP
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$17,489
HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB C6P
$18,338
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P
$19,942
Ext Cab 141.5" WB
$20,105
HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD C6P
$21,093
HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P
$23,047
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD C6P
$23,175
$17,489
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 GMC Sierra 2500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

  • $4,568

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
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    $4,568

    Starting MSRP

    • SLT decor
    • air cond
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/auto tone control
    • remote keyless entry
    • leather seat trim
    • split bench seat

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor

  • $1,335

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    $1,335

    Starting MSRP

    • SL decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control

  • $3,164

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
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    $3,164

    Starting MSRP

    • SLE decor
    • air cond,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • tilt wheel
    • speed control

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
15 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
255 hp
230 hp
180 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
230 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
285 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
5.0L/305
Displacement
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

N/A
Length, Overall
64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
3
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Second Head Room
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
33 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
40 in
Front Head Room
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
60 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
65 in
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
69 ft³
Cargo Volume
213 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
35 in
Overhang, Front
62 in
Tailgate Width
N/A
Second Leg Room
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
42 in
Front Leg Room
132 in
Wheelbase
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
N/A
Second Hip Room
71 in
Height, Overall

Steering

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

Suspension

Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

LT225/75R16D
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
LT225/75R16D
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
LT225/75R16D
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

8,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
4,738 lbs
Curb Weight
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,059 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,462 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,679 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,738 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,462 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
7,820 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
7,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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