Not Your Father’s K1500 Suburban - The 1997 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Base
People who buy a Chevrolet K1500 Suburban are often happy with purchase. For over a decade, the K1500 Suburban has been one of the mainstays of the Chevrolet brand. This has always been a meaningful truck, and the 1997 model is no different. A sport utility for everyone in the household is what the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban delivers.
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Engine Specs
The restyled K1500 Suburban Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
Fuel is handled for the K1500 Suburban is a Central SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 25.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The K1500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the K1500 Suburban Base are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 76.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat 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 4-door Sport Utility.
A powertrain warranty is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban. This is standard for the price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1997 K1500 Suburban gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
We Think…
The 1997 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..