1997 GMC Sierra 1500 Special

Mechanical

•   Rear Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
•   V6 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
•   5-Speed M/T - Transmission|15
•   4-Speed A/T - Transmission|15
•   M/T - Transmission|15
•   A/T - Transmission|15
•   Locking Rear Differential - Differential|20
•   Gasoline Fuel - Fuel|46

Interior

•   Power Steering - Steering|6
•   Sliding Rear Window - Window|29
•   Leather Seats - Seat Trim|43
•   Vinyl Seats - Seat Trim|43
•   Cloth Seats - Seat Trim|43
•   Front Reading Lamps - Convenience|23
•   Cruise Control - Convenience|23
•   Auxiliary Pwr Outlet - Convenience|23
•   Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
•   Adjustable Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
•   Equalizer - Audio|22
•   MP3 Player - Audio|22
•   Premium Sound System - Audio|22
•   CD Player - Audio|22
•   CD Changer - Audio|22
•   Cassette - Audio|22
•   AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
•   A/C - Air Conditioning|21
•   Rear A/C - Air Conditioning|21
•   Bucket Seats - Seats|44
•   Fixed Bench Seat - Seats|44

Exterior

•   Bed Liner - Pickup Box|31
•   Steel Wheels - Wheels|10
•   Heated Mirrors - Mirrors|27
•   Passenger Vanity Mirror - Mirrors|27
•   Power Driver Mirror - Mirrors|27

Safety

•   Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch - Air Bag - Frontal|38
•   Passenger Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
•   Driver Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
•   Tires - Front All-Season - Tire - Front|34
•   Tires - Rear All-Season - Tire - Rear|35
•   Full Size Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
•   4-Wheel ABS - Brakes|4
•   4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Brakes|4
•   Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes - Brakes|4
•   Daytime Running Lights - Safety Features|42
•   Front Tow Hooks - Safety Features|42

Engine

•  Engine Order Code : L35
•  Engine Type : Gas V6
•  Displacement : 4.3L/262
•  Fuel System : SFI
•  SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 200 @ 4400
•  SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 255 @ 2800
•  Engine Oil Cooler : Yes

Transmission

•  Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
•  Trans Order Code : M30
•  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 Rato (:1) : 0.70
•  Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
•  Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
•  Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.29
•  Clutch Size (in) : N/A
•  Trans Power Take Off : N/A
•  Trans PTO Access : N/A
•  Transfer Case Model : N/A
•  Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : N/A
•  Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : N/A
•  Transfer Case Power Take Off : N/A

Mileage

•  EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 16
•  EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 21

Electrical

•  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 600
•  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) : N/A
•  Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 100
•  Maximum Alternator Watts : 1200

Cooling System

•  Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 16.7

Weight Information

•  Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) : 3200
•  Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : 3686
•  Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : 2278
•  Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : 1596
•  Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 6100
•  Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : 7000

Trailering

•  Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 5000
•  Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 500
•  Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 10,000
•  Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 1000
•  Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
•  Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

•  Suspension Type - Front : Indep Coil Spring
•  Suspension Type - Rear : 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
•  Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : 3200
•  Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 3750
•  Axle Type - Front : N/A
•  Axle Type - Rear : Semi-Floating
•  Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : 3262
•  Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 3750
•  Axle Ratio (:1) - Front : N/A
•  Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear : 3.42
•  Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 32
•  Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 32
•  Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 1.25
•  Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : N/A

Brakes

•  Brake Type : Power
•  Brake ABS System : Four Wheel
•  Brake ABS System (Second Line) : N/A
•  Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
•  Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
•  Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.57 x 1.25
•  Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : N/A
•  Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
•  Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 10.0 x 2.25

Tires

•  Front Tire Order Code : XFN
•  Rear Tire Order Code : YFN
•  Spare Tire Order Code : ZFN
•  Front Tire Size : P235/75R15
•  Rear Tire Size : P235/75R15
•  Spare Tire Size : P235/75R15
•  Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1763
•  Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1843
•  Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1843
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : 722
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : 722
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : 722

Wheels

•  Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 7
•  Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 7
•  Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 7
•  Front Wheel Material : Steel
•  Rear Wheel Material : Steel
•  Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering

•  Steering Type : Power
•  Steering Ratio (:1), On Center : 16.5
•  Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock : 15.6
•  Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 39.8
•  Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 44.2

Frame

•  Frame Type : Ladder

Fuel Tank

•  Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 25
•  Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : N/A
•  Fuel Tank Location : Inboard LH Frame
•  Aux Fuel Tank Location : N/A

Exterior Dimensions

•  Wheelbase (in) : 117.5
•  Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) : 194.5
•  Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 76.8
•  Height, Overall (in) : 70.4
•  Overhang, Front (in) : 35.4
•  Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) : 47.3
•  Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) : 110.0
•  Cab to Axle (in) : 41.9
•  Cab to End of Frame (in) : N/A
•  Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : 29.0
•  Ground to Top of Frame (in) : N/A
•  Frame Width, Rear (in) : 36.7
•  Ground Clearance, Front (in) : 7.0
•  Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : 8.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

•  Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) : 78.7
•  Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) : 60.2
•  Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) : 64.4
•  Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 49.1
•  Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : 19.3
•  Tailgate Width (in) : 62.0
•  Cargo Volume (ft³) : 55.6
•  Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) : N/A

Interior Dimensions

•  Passenger Capacity : 3
•  Front Head Room (in) : 39.9
•  Front Leg Room (in) : 41.7
•  Front Shoulder Room (in) : 65.4
•  Front Hip Room (in) : 60.0

Summary

•  Vehicle Name : Sierra 1500 Special Pickup
•  Body Style : Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside
•  Body Code : E63

Safety Features

•   4-Wheel ABS
•   4-Wheel ABS
•   4-Wheel Disc Brakes
•   Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
•   Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
•   Passenger Air Bag
•   Driver Air Bag
•   Daytime Running Lights
•   Daytime Running Lights
•   Front Tow Hooks
•   Tires - Front All-Season
•   Tires - Front All-Season
•   Tires - Rear All-Season
•   Tires - Rear All-Season
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Full Size Spare Tire