1997 GMC SIERRA 4WD

4.3L (Manual) 5.0L
(Auto.)
5.0L (Manual)
5.7L
6.5L Diesel
C-1500 (2WD)
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio
4.3L (Auto.) 3 .OS
3.42
3.73
3.08
3.42
3.73
3 .OS
3.42
3.08
3.42 3.08
3.42
3.73
3.08
3.42
Max. Trailer Wt.
4,000 lbs. (1 800 kg)
5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg)
5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg)
2,000 lbs. (908 kg)
2,500 lbs.
(1 135 kg)
3,000 lbs.
(1 362 kg)
4,500 lbs. (2 043 kg)
5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg)
2,000 lbs. (908 kg)
3,000 lbs.
(1 362 kg)
5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg)
6,000
lbs. (2 724 kg)
7,000 lbs. (3 178
kg)
6,000 lbs. (2 724 kg)
7,000 lbs. (3 178 kg)
K-1500 (4WD)
Engine (Trans.)
4.3L (Auto.)
4.3L (Manual)
5.0L (Auto.)
5.0L (Manual)
5.7L
6.5L Diesel
Axle Ratio
3.73
3.73
3.42
3.73
3.42
3.73
3.42
3.73
3.42
3.73
Max. Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg)
2,500
lbs. (1 135 kg)
5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg)
6,000 lbs. (2 724 kg)
2,500 lbs.
(1 135 kg)
3,500
lbs. (1 589 kg)
5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg)
6,500 lbs. (2 95 1 kg)
6,000 lbs. (2 724 kg)
7,000
lbs. (3 178 kg)
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C-2500 (2WD) K-2500 (4WD)
5 .OL (Manual)
5.7L
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
5.0L (Auto.) 3.42 5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg)
3.42 3,000 lbs.
(1 362 kg)
3.42 6,000 lbs. (2 724 kg)
4.10
8,000 lbs. (3 632 kg)
6.5L Diesel 3.42 6,500 lbs. (2 951 kg)
(Auto.) 3.73
7,500 lbs. (3 405 kg)
4.10 8,500 lbs. (3 859 kg)
7.4L (Auto.) 3.73 9,000 lbs.* (4 086 kg)
4.10
1 I ,OOO lbs.** (4 994 kg)
3.73 6,500
lbs.
(2 95 1 kg)
3.73
4,000 lbs. (1 800 kg)
3.73 7,000 lbs.
(3 178 kg)
*Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch
rating is limited to 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg).
**Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch
rating is limited to 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg). 6.5L Diesel
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
5.7L
3.73 6,000 lbs. (2 724 kg)
4.10 7,500 lbs. (3 405 kg)
3.42 6,000 lbs. (2 724 kg)
4.10 8,000 lbs. (3 632 kg)
7.4L (Auto.) 3.73
8,500 lbs.* (3 859 kg)
4.10 10,500 lbs.** (4 767 kg)
*Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch
rating is limited to
8,500 lbs. (3 859 kg).
**Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch
rating is limited to 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg).
3.73
6,500 lbs.
(2 951 kg)
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C-3500 (2WD) K-3500 (4WD)
6.5L Diesel
7.4L
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
5.7L 4.10 7,500 lbs. (3 405 kg)
4.10
8,000 lbs. (3 632 kg)
4.56
9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg)
4.10 10,500 lbs.* (4 767 kg)
4.56 12,500 lbs.*
(5 675 kg)
*Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch
rating is limited to
10,000 Ibs. (4 540 kg).
Engine(Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
5.7L 4.10 7,000 lbs. (3 178 kg)
6.5L Diesel 4.10 7,500 lbs. (3 405 kg)
7.4L 4.10 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg)
4.56 12,000 lbs.* (5 448 kg)
*Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch
rating is limited to
10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg).
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C-3500 Crew Cab (2WD)
6.5L Diesel
7.4L
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
5.7L 4.10 7,000 lbs. (3 178 kg)
4.56 8,500 lbs.
(3 859 kg)
4.10 8,000 lbs.
(3 632 kg)
4.10 10,500 lbs.* (4 767 kg)
4.56 12,500 lbs.*
(5 675 kg)
*Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch
rating is limited to
10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg).
K-3500 Crew Cab (4WD)
6.5L Diesel
7.4L
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
5.7L 4.10 6,500 lbs. (2 951 kg)
4.56
8,000 lbs. (3 632 kg)
4.10 7,500 lbs.
(3 405 kg)
4.10 10,000 lbs.* (4 540 kg)
4.56 12,000 Ibs.*
(5 448 kg)
*Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch
rating is limited to 10,000 lbs. (4
540 kg).
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3
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D
07
U13
OiQ
03 04
FusdCircuit Breaker Usage
1 Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL,
Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps
Transfer Case
Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove
Box Lamp, DomeReading Lamps,
Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors
FuseEircuit Breaker
4
10
11
12
13
14
Usage
Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay,
Lamp Switch, Keyless Entry, Low
Coolant Module, Illuminated Entry
Module, DRAC (Diesel Engine)
Not Used
Cruise Control
Auxiliary Power Outlet
Air Bag System
License Lamp, Parking Lamps,
Taillamps,
Roof Marker Lamps,
Tailgate Lamps, Front Sidemarkers,
Fog Lamp Relay, Door Switch
Illumination, Fender Lamps,
Headlamp Switch Illumination
Air Bag System
Wiper Motor, Washer Pump
A/C, A/C Blower, High
Blower Relay
Power Amp, Cigarette Lighter, Door
Lock Relay, Power Lumbar Seat
4WD Indicator, Cluster, Comfort
Controls, Instrument Switches,
Radio Illumination, Chime Module
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FuseKircuit Breaker
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
A
B
Usage
DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay
Front and Rear Turn Signals,
Back-up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid
Radio (Ignition)
LCWALNCM, ABS, Cruise Control
Radio (Battery)
PRNDL, Automatic Transmission, Speedometer, Check Gages
Warning Light
Variable Effort Steering
Not Used
Not Used
Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp,
TP2 Relay (Gasoline Engine)
Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power
Seat, Keyless Entry Module
Power Windows
Underhood Fusemelay Center
The underhood fusehelay center is located in the rear
of the engine compartment near the brake fluid
reservoir. Move the retainer clips for the cover to
access the fuse block.
You can remove fuses with
a fuse extractor. The fuse
extractor
is mounted to the interior fuse block. To
remove fuses
if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the
end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and
pull straight out.
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