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1997 GMC SAFARI SLX AWD

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    1997 GMC Safari

  • VIN 1GKEL19W8VB522840
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 GMC Safari with a 4.3L V6 OHV 12V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1997
    Make
    GMC
  • Series
    Safari
    Trim Level
    SLX AWD
  • Origin
    UNITED STATES
    Body Type
    EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
  • Body Code
    ZW9
  • Dimensions
  • Cargo Length
    61.70 in.
    Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
    7.4
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    77.5
    Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
    189.8
  • Wheelbase (in)
    111.0
    Cargo Volume
    104.40 cu.ft.
  • Depth
    47.20 in.
    Width at Wheelwell
    51.60 in.
  • Turning Diameter
    40.50 in.
    Ground Clearance, Front (in)
    6.8
  • Track Rear
    65.10 in.
    Track Front
    65.10 in.
  • Ground Clearance
    6.80 in.
    Height, Overall (in)
    76.0
  • Front Headroom
    39.20 in.
    Rear Headroom
    37.90 in.
  • Front Legroom
    41.60 in.
    Rear Legroom
    36.50 in.
  • Wheelbase
    111.00 in.
    Rear Shoulder Room
    67.10 in.
  • Front Hip Room
    65.00 in.
    Rear Hip Room
    50.90 in.
  • Length
    189.80 in.
    Width
    77.50 in.
  • Height
    76.00 in.
    Front Shoulder Room
    64.00 in.
  • Drivetrain
  • 4WD/AWD
    Standard
    Engine Type
    4.3L V6 OHV 12V
  • Transmission
    4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
    Driveline
    AWD
  • Braking
  • Rear Brake Type
    Drum
    Front Brake Type
    Disc
  • ABS Brakes
    Standard
    Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
  • Suspension
  • Steering Type
    Recirc
    Rear Spring Type
    Leaf
  • Front Spring Type
    Torsion Bar
    Front Suspension
    Independent
  • Rear Suspension
    Live
  • Seating
  • Leather Seat
    Optional
    Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
    Optional
  • Standard Seating
    5
    Optional Seating
    8
  • Weight
  • Standard Towing
    2000 lbs
    Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
    9500
  • Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
    1889
    Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
    2563
  • Maximum Towing
    5000 lbs
    Maximum GVWR
    6100 lbs
  • Maximum Payload
    1649 lbs
    Standard GVWR
    6100 lbs
  • Standard Payload
    1649 lbs
  • Safety
  • Power Door Locks
    Optional
    Child Safety Door Locks
    Standard
  • Passenger Airbag
    Standard
    Driver Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Rear Window Defogger
    Optional
    Cruise Control
    Optional
  • Power Windows
    Optional
    Tilt Steering
    Optional
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Rear Wheel Size (in)
    15.0 x 6.0
    Tires
    215/75R15
  • Front Tire Size
    P215/75R15
    Rear Tire Size
    P215/75R15
  • Alloy Wheels
    Optional
    Front Wheel Size (in)
    15.0 x 6.0
  • Pricing
  • MSRP
    $21,902 USD
    Dealer Invoice
    $19,821 USD
  • Engine
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    190 @ 4400
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    15
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    19
    SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    250 @ 2800
  • Displacement
    4.3L/262
  • Fuel
  • MPG (city)
    15 miles/gallon
    MPG (hwy)
    19 miles/gallon
  • Fuel Tank
    25.00 gallon
    Fuel System
    SFI

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