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  From 1962 through 1998, Chevrolet trucks were known as C/K models, in which "C" referred to the two-wheel drive Chevy trucks and "K" referred to the four-wheel drive trucks. These were among the best-selling General Motors vehicles, according to The Auto Channel website. The Silverado brand was first introduced in 1975. The 1997 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado model is one of many Chevy trucks built on the C/K platform.
  
  

Performance

• The 1997 Chevy C1500 Silverado is powered by a 4.3-liter V6 engine, which generates 255 ft.-lbs. of torque at 4,400 rpm. The engine has a 101.6 mm bore, 88.4 mm stroke and a 9.2 compression ratio. This truck features a cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder.
  
  

Exterior

• The 1997 Chevy C1500 Silverado has gloss/metallic paint and both front and rear chrome bumpers. Other exterior features include daytime running lights and both driver and passenger black door mirrors, which are externally adjustable. It also has halogen single headlights, an opening rear window and two-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers.
  
  

Interior

• The inside front of the 1997 Chevy Silverado includes an illuminated ashtray, digital clock, cup holders, both driver and passenger pocket bins, as well as a passenger vanity mirror. The back has a bench seat and pocket bins. The truck comfortably seats six and features vinyl upholstery, with height-adjustable head restraints on both the front and rear seats.
  
  

Safety

• For safety, the 1997 Chevy C1500 Silverado includes both driver and passenger front airbags. There are also both driver and passenger three-point reel height adjustable seat belts and a lap reel belt for the middle front seat.
  
  

Features

• The standard features of the 1997 Chevy C1500 Silverado include a Delco AM/FM stereo system with four built-in speakers, ABS wheels with a 3.08:1 axle ratio, two front ventilated discs and two back disc brakes. The truck also features wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent, including coil springs, as well as beam rear suspension.