1997 C/K What's New
Overview & Releases
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Vehicle Profile
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Safety Features
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Feature Availability
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Interior Features
Exterior Features
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Technology
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Genuine Customer Care
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History
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Specifications
1997 C/K Pickup What's New
INTERIOR
Right front-passenger air bag (on vehicles under 8,600 lbs. GVWR).
Improved cooling/HVAC.
EXTERIOR
Three new exterior colors (Medium Royal Blue Metallic, Medium Blue-Green Metallic and Dark Carmine Red Metallic).
PERFORMANCE
Vortec 5700 V8 alternative fuel engine option (interim availability).
Improved 4L60-E automatic transmission (M30).
Improved 4L80-E automatic transmission (MT1).
Improved New Venture Gear 4500 heavy-duty 5-speed manual transmission (MW3).
Electronic Variable Orifice (EVO) power steering.
Improved 4WD turning diameter (4WD K1500 only).
Quieter, more efficient engine cooling fan.
