Documents supplied to dealers for vehicle ordering.
Options, specifications, RPO codes.
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Excellent source of what was available from GM for 1997 model year.
What’s in the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup dealer information book
This PDF collects 1997 Chevrolet dealer material for the full-size C/K trucks. It starts with the “Chevy Truck Dealer Order Guide” C/K Pickup and Crew-Cab folder, followed by 1997 New Product Highlights pages and Order Guide sections (revised 8-19-96 and 12-16-96). The order guide covers the C/K 1500, 2500 and 3500 Pickups, the 3500 Crew Cab, and the 2500 and 3500 Chassis-Cabs. After that come the C/K Pickup and Chassis-Cab chapters of the 1997 Light-Duty Truck Technical Guide and the Truck-Camper Loading booklet (revised March 1996). New for 1997, according to the book, are a passenger-side air bag on models under 8600 lb GVWR, the New Venture 4500 manual transmission (MW3), Electronic Variable Orifice (E.V.O.) speed-sensitive power steering, a tighter turning radius for gasoline K1500 models, and a natural gas C2500 (KL6).
Models and trim levels
- Series: C/K 1500, 2500 and 3500 (C = 2WD, K = 4WD), in Regular Cab, Extended Cab and 3500 Crew Cab. Chassis-Cab (ZW9) models come in 2500 and 3500 form, including a C3500 HD.
- Boxes: Sportside (E62) and Fleetside (E63). Example model numbers are CC10703 (1500 Regular Cab short box), CC10903 (long box), CC10753/CC10953 (1500 Extended Cab), CC20903 (2500 Regular Cab) and CC30943 (3500 Crew Cab).
- WT1500 (X81 Work Truck): Fleetside Regular Cab, short or long box.
- KL6 natural gas vehicle: C2500 Fleetside only, 8600 lb GVW (C6P), with the Vortec 5700 V8, 4L80-E automatic and 3.73 axle.
- Optional third door (E24) on C/K10753 Extended Cab models, located on the passenger side and requiring YE9.
- Trim levels: Cheyenne (standard) and Silverado (YE9, uplevel). Custom leather seating surfaces are available on Silverado only.
Engines
| Engine | RPO | Horsepower | Torque | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortec 4300 V6 | L35 | 200 hp @ 4400 rpm | 255 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | 6600 lb GVW or under; SFI |
| Vortec 5000 V8 | L30 | 230 hp @ 4600 rpm | 285 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | Up to 7200 lb GVW; SFI |
| Vortec 5700 V8 | L31 | 255 hp @ 4600 rpm | 330 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | All applications; SFI |
| Vortec 7400 V8 HD | L29 | 290 hp @ 4000 rpm | 410 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | At or above 8500 lb GVW; SFI |
| 6.5L V8 Turbo Diesel | L56 | 180 hp @ 3400 rpm | 360 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 8500 lb GVW or under; indirect injection |
| 6.5L V8 Turbo Diesel HD | L65 | 190 hp @ 3400 rpm | 385 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Above 8500 lb GVW; indirect injection |
Transmissions and axles
- MG5: 5-speed manual with overdrive, 8500 lb GVW or under with L35 or L30.
- M50: 5-speed manual with overdrive, 8500 lb GVW or under with L31 only.
- MW3: New Venture 4500 heavy-duty 5-speed with deep low (5.61 first) and overdrive, above 8500 lb GVW, with power take-off provision.
- M30: 4L60-E electronically controlled 4-speed automatic, 8500 lb GVW or under.
- MT1: 4L80-E heavy-duty 4-speed automatic, above 8500 lb GVW and with turbo diesel.
- Rear axles (American Axle): 3.08 (GU4), 3.42 (GU6), 3.73 (GT4), 4.10 (GT5), 4.56 (HC4), from a 3750 lb semi-floating axle to a 6084-7500 lb full-floating axle.
- G80: rear locking differential. NP1: electronic-shift transfer case (1500 and 2500 only).
Notable options and RPO codes
- Z71 Off-Road Chassis Package (K1500 only), which includes the NZZ skid plate and requires YE9.
- BYP Sport Package (C/K10703 with E62 Sportside only).
- FG5 Bilstein 46mm gas shocks; F60 heavy-duty front springs (4×4 only).
- Z82 Trailering Special Equipment, with weight-distributing hitch platform.
- VYU Snow Plow Prep Package (Regular Cab 4×4).
- R9A Convenience, R9B Bright Appearance and R9C Commercial marketing packages.
- YG6 Air Conditioning Not Desired, which dealers must order when air conditioning is not ordered or not standard.
- KL5 alternative-fuel provision (LPG and CNG conversion-ready); YF7 Recreational Sales Package (information only).
Inside the PDF
| Section | PDF page |
|---|---|
| Cover | 1 |
| Article page (mostly obscured in scan) | 3 |
| Dealer Order Guide folder: positioning, trims/wheels, colors, P.D.S.E.I., forecast mix | 5-9 |
| Order Guide: C/K 1500 Pickup (highlights p11) | 11-29 |
| Order Guide: C/K 2500 Pickup (highlights p31) | 31-47 |
| Order Guide: C/K 3500 Pickup (highlights p49) | 49-64 |
| Order Guide: C/K 3500 Crew Cab (highlights p65) | 65-74 |
| C/K Chassis-Cab highlights and folder | 75-80 |
| Order Guide: C/K 2500 Chassis-Cab | 81-88 |
| Order Guide: C/K 3500 Chassis-Cab | 89-97 |
| Tech Guide: C/K Pickup (in reverse order: dimensions, options, trim levels, powertrains p105, model selection, intro p110) | 99-110 |
| Tech Guide: C/K Chassis-Cab (in reverse order) | 111-118 |
| Service manual pages (A/C performance chart, trailer wiring diagram) | 119, 121 |
| Truck-Camper Loading booklet | 123-133 |
| Back cover | 134 |
Note: The Technical Guide pages are scanned in reverse order. The PDF also contains several blank and “Notes” pages. PDF page 41 has handwritten notes. The “WEIGHTS section” referenced by the model selection pages is not in this scan.
