The table below shows all 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
Engine
4.3L V-6 200 HP 255.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.0L V-8 220 HP 280.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 245 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
15.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
4.3L V-6 200 HP 255.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.0L V-8 220 HP 280.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 245 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
15.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
13.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
13.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
4.3L V-6 200 HP 255 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.0L V-8 220 HP 280 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 245 HP 325 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
15.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
4.3L V-6 200 HP 255.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.0L V-8 220 HP 280.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 245 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator
100 amp / 124 amp
Battery
600 amp heavy duty / 770 amp heavy duty
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
4.3L V-6 200 HP 255.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.0L V-8 220 HP 280.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 245 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator
100 amp / 124 amp
Battery
600 amp heavy duty / 770 amp heavy duty
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
600 amp heavy duty / 770 amp heavy duty
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator
124 amp / 100 amp
Battery
600 amp heavy duty / 770 amp heavy duty
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
4.3L V-6 200 HP 255 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.0L V-8 220 HP 280 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 245 HP 325 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator
100 amp / 124 amp
Battery
600 amp heavy duty
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Wheels
16.0 " silver steel
Front Tires
LT225/75SR16.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Wheels
16.0 " silver steel
Front Tires
LT225/75SR16.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Wheels
16.0 " silver steel
Front Tires
LT245/75SR16.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Wheels
16.0 " silver steel
Front Tires
LT245/75SR16.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size steel
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Wheels
15.0 " silver steel
Front Tires
P215/75SR15.0BSW AS / P235/75SR15.0BSW AS / P235/75SR15.0WSW AS / P235/75SR15.0OWL AS
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size steel
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way / 8-way (4-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way / 8-way (4-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way / 8-way (4-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way / 8-way (4-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
4-way / 8-way (4-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Cargo Floor Trim
vinyl/rubber
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Air Conditioning
rear HVAC
Rear Heater
auxiliary rear heater
Radio
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan / AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Antenna
fixed / power retractable
Cruise Control
cruise control
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Front Windows
manual / power
Rear Windows
fixed / manual vented
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
fixed
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Type
vented
Cargo Floor Trim
vinyl/rubber
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Air Conditioning
rear HVAC
Rear Heater
auxiliary rear heater
Radio
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan / AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Antenna
fixed / power retractable
Cruise Control
cruise control
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Front Windows
manual / power
Rear Windows
fixed / manual vented
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
fixed
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Type
vented
Cargo Floor Trim
vinyl/rubber
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Air Conditioning
rear HVAC
Rear Heater
auxiliary rear heater
Radio
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan / AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Antenna
fixed / power retractable
Cruise Control
cruise control
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Front Windows
manual / power
Rear Windows
fixed / manual vented
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
fixed
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Type
vented
Cargo Floor Trim
vinyl/rubber
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Air Conditioning
rear HVAC
Rear Heater
auxiliary rear heater
Radio
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan / AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Antenna
fixed / power retractable
Cruise Control
cruise control
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Front Windows
manual / power
Rear Windows
fixed / manual vented
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
fixed
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Type
vented
Cargo Floor Trim
vinyl/rubber
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Rear Air Conditioning
rear HVAC
Rear Heater
auxiliary rear heater
Radio
AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan / AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Antenna
fixed / power retractable
Cruise Control
cruise control
Rear Child Safety Door Locks
rear child safety door locks
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gauge
engine temperature gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Trip Odometer
trip odometer
Front Windows
manual / power
Rear Windows
fixed / manual vented
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
fixed
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Type
vented
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger / driver front-impact
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger / driver front-impact
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger / driver front-impact
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger / driver front-impact
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags
driver and passenger / driver front-impact
Maximum Cargo Volume
267.3 cu.ft.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,300 lbs. / 8,600 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,580 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,380 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
4,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
68.8 "
Interior Cargo Volume
267.3 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
316.8 cu.ft.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,300 lbs. / 8,600 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,580 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,380 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
4,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
68.8 "
Interior Cargo Volume
316.8 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
267.3 cu.ft.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
9,500 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,300 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,084 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
7,500 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
68.8 "
Interior Cargo Volume
267.3 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
316.8 cu.ft.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
9,500 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,300 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,084 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
7,500 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
68.8 "
Interior Cargo Volume
316.8 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Volume
267.3 cu.ft.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,100 lbs. / 7,100 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,168 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,167 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
4,000 lbs.
Front Shoulder Room
68.8 "
Interior Cargo Volume
267.3 cu.ft.
Bumpers
argent / chrome / front black / front colored
Rear Bumper
black / colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
colored / chrome
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual, convex spotter passenger / dual power remote heated, convex spotter passenger
Trailering
class not available
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
argent / chrome / front black / front colored
Rear Bumper
black / colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
colored / chrome
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual, convex spotter passenger / dual power remote heated, convex spotter passenger
Trailering
class not available
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
argent / chrome / front black / front colored
Rear Bumper
black / colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
colored / chrome
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual, convex spotter passenger / dual power remote heated, convex spotter passenger
Trailering
class not available
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
argent / chrome / front black / front colored
Rear Bumper
black / colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
colored / chrome
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual, convex spotter passenger / dual power remote heated, convex spotter passenger
Trailering
class not available
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
colored / chrome
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual, convex spotter passenger / dual power remote heated, convex spotter passenger
Trailering
class not available
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
72/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
96/80,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
72/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
96/80,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
72/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
96/80,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
72/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
96/80,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
72/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Accessories Months/Miles
96/80,000