Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Chevrolet K2500 are quite excited about their purchase. The K2500 has held a position among the top of the K2500 line of truck for more than a generation. It is a significant truck, and the 1997 model is no different. The Chevrolet K2500 comes under the heading of standard cab pickup models that are exiciting.

1997 Chevrolet K2500 Silverado Specs

Chevrolet K2500 Engine Specs: The K2500 Silverado comes outfitted with a Vortec 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

The fuel system for the 1997 K2500 is a traditional Central SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.

The K2500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the K2500 Silverado are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 76.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,054 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,244. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.

The standard warranty period for the K2500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.

Fuel Efficiency

The K2500 Silverado received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1997 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet K2500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Silverado version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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