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Vehicles›Make›GMC›Model›Suburban

1997 GMC Suburban K1500

United States Gasoline 4WD SUVUpdated Aug 24, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1997
Make: GMC
Model

Suburban

Variant

K1500

Body Style

SUV

Generation

8th Generation Facelift

Doors

4

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

4WD

Transmission

Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: K1500 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 259 hp
Power (kW): 190 kW
Displacement: 5,735 cc

Dimensions

Length: 5,575 mm (219.5 in)
Width: 1,948 mm (76.7 in)
Height: 1,869 mm (73.6 in)
Wheelbase: 3,340 mm (131.5 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration

Bore: 101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Stroke: 88.39 mm (3.5 in)
Compression Ratio: 9.4 :1
Engine Configuration: V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic, 4-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Weight

Max Roof Load: 75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: SUV

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Heated: Optional

Windows

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Optional
Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue

Connectivity

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control: Optional

Other Features

Horn: Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Full-Size SUV
British Classification: Large 4x4
Australian Classification: Upper Large SUV
European Segment: J-Segment
Car.info Classification: Large SUV

GMC emblem

GMC284 vehicles

Heated Windows

Rear

Heat-Insulating Windows

Optional

Safety Glass

Yes

Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows

Front: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Roof Railing: Yes
Antenna: Whip
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Roof Railing

Roof Railing Type: Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Colour: Black

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes

Fog Lights

Rear: Halogen

Special Features

Headlight Washers: Optional

Radio

AM
FM
XM

Media Format

Cassette

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Anti-glare: Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket: Optional
Sunglass Compartment: Optional
Card Holder: Yes
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Light: Optional

Lights

Read Light: Front
Guide Light: Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors

Lights › Read Light

Rear: Optional

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Front
Rear
Ashtray: Front (Retractable)
Rear
Cigarette Lighter: Yes

Other Equipment › Carpets

Colour: Black

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Optional
Backrest Angle: Yes
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height

Tire Repair Kit

Optional

Compressor

Optional

Fire Extinguisher

Optional

Warning Triangle

Yes

First Aid Kit

Yes

Yes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats

Brake Systems

Power Brakes: Optional
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser: Optional
Central Locking: Yes

Central Locking

Remote: Optional

Airbags

Frontal Airbag: Driver: Optional
Passenger: -
Rear: -

SuburbanModel21 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Headlight Range Adjustment

Optional

Optional

Backrest Angle

Yes

Lumbar Support

Optional

Headrest, Height

Manual

Front Seats

Power Seat, Driver: Optional
Power Seat, Passenger: Optional
Heated Seats: Optional
Armrest: Optional

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Second Seat Row

Collapsible: Manual
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

Second Seat Row › Collapsible

Backrest Release: On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio: No Split

Second Seat Row › Headrests

Outer Seats: Yes

Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats

Height Adjustment: Optional

SUV

Variant

Suburban K1500 SUV Generations2 of 2

Year

Powertrain

K1500 Hydra-Matic

Horsepower

259 hp

Drivetrain

4WD

Fuel

Transmission

Automatic, 4-speed

Gasoline