1997 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab pricing starts at $4,475 for the 1500 Extended Cab Short Bed, which had a starting MSRP of $20,917 when new. The range-topping 1997 1500 Extended Cab Long Bed starts at $4,526 today, originally priced from $21,417.
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Owners give this generation Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab (1990-1999) a 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 1682 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab
"Love my truck"
"I got my 94 stepside from a preacher couple houses down from me. It was a 1 owner truck and had all maintenance records since day 1. I've driven this truck all over Texas and is my daily driver. I make a 180 mile trip once a week in it. This thing is bulletproof."
"Not for sale"
"Solid reliable good looking truck. I bought it new and still love it. Kept up maintenance. (Oil change Tune ups replaced exhaust ext... Looks like it just came off the showroom floor. One of the best trucks I've ever owned. Better than the late models."
"Extremely reliable"
"This truck lasted 254,000 miles, set in a barn for 10 years ( which is what gunked up the transmission ) came out running strong. Did Need a transmission rebuilt after sitting for so long but most new cars these days don’t make it 10 years on the road. Mine lasted 30"
Overall 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab quality a 4.6 out of 5.
1997 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Reliability
The 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab receives an average consumer rating of 4.5 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 1500 Extended Cab Features
According to drivers of the 1997 1500 Extended Cab, here are some of its best features:
1997 1500 Extended Cab Short Bed - city 12 MPG - hwy 16 MPG
1997 1500 Extended Cab Long Bed - city 12 MPG - hwy 16 MPG
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1997 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab Safety Features
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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | + $79 | $3,705 | $2,489 | ||
2023 | + $136 | $3,841 | $2,486 | ||
2024 | $233 | $3,608 | $2,410 | ||
Now | $76 | $3,532 | $2,311 |
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Curb Weight | 4121 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.9 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.7 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 6 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 6.6 inches | ||
Overall Length | 217.5 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 65.4 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 7500 lbs. | ||
Turning Diameter | 39.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 141.5 inches | ||
Bed Length | 6.00 feet | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6600 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 2030 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 76.8 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors |
City | 12 mpg | ||
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Highway | 16 mpg | ||
Combined | 14 mpg |
Drivetrain | 4WD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Horsepower | 255 @ 4600 RPM | ||
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Torque | 330 @ 2800 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, 5.7 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
Used 1997 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab | Used 2002 GMC Sonoma Crew Cab | Used 1998 GMC 1500 Regular Cab | Used 2004 Ford F150 (Heritage) Regular Cab | ||
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Price | $4,475 | $4,632 | $4,401 | $4,274 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
Fuel Economy | City 12/Hwy 16/Comb 14 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | N/A | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 255 @ 4600 RPM | 190 @ 4400 RPM | 200 @ 4400 RPM | 202 @ 4800 RPM | |
Engine | V8, 5.7 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V6, 4.2 Liter | |
Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 2WD |