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1997 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban Utility

Learn more about this C1500 trim line at Automobile Magazine online. This car comes standard with a V8 engine, a Manual transmission, and a Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain. With a 5.7L capacity, this SUV gets roughly 13 miles per gallon in the city and 18 miles per gallon on the highway.
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1997 Chevrolet C1500
Resale Value:N/A
Engines: 5.7L V8; 6.5L V8; 5.3L V8
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual; 0 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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C1500 Suburban Utility Pricing

MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$3,397$2,203$438N/A$5,229$3,578$1,640
50,001 - 60,000$3,297$2,103$438N/A$5,129$3,478$1,640
60,001 - 70,000$3,197$2,003$438N/A$5,029$3,378$1,640
70,001 - 85,000$3,097$1,903$438N/A$4,929$3,278$1,640
85,001 - 100,000$2,997$1,803$438N/A$4,829$3,178$1,640
100,001 - 115,000$2,897$1,703$438N/A$4,729$3,078$1,640
115,001 - 130,000$2,457$1,603$438N/A$4,289$2,978$1,640
130,001 - 150,000$1,952$1,163$438N/A$3,784$2,538$1,640
150,001 - 170,000$1,337$658$438N/A$3,169$2,033$1,640
170,001 - 190,000$646$29N/AN/A$2,477$1,404$1,148
190,001 - 999,999N/AN/AN/AN/A$1,799$703$507

C1500 Suburban Utility Specs

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5,733 cc 5.7 liters 8 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 101.6 mm bore, 88.4 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 13.1
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 159 liter fuel tank
Heavy duty battery
Power: 190 kW , 255 HP @ 4,600 rpm; 330 ft lb @ 2,800 rpm

C1500 Suburban Utility Crash Ratings

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested