New / Significantly Updated
- 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
- The long awaited fifth generation Corvette will make its first appearance at the North American International Auto Show. For now the only official news on the car is the all-new Gen III V8 for the Corvette. Gen III has aluminum heads, an aluminum block. The engine is good for 340 HP and 350 lb-ft of torque.
- 1997 Chevrolet Malibu
- General Motors is making a strong re-entrance into the midsize market segment with the Malibu and Oldsmobile Cutlass. The Malibu and Malibu LS make their appearances sporting a 4-wheel independent suspension and two available engines: a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder and the 3100 V6 (std. on LS).
- 1997 Chevrolet Venture
- The all-new trio of minivans: Venture, Silhouette, and Transport will be a serious challenge to the reigning Chrysler champions. The Venture comes in either a standard or extended-wheelbase model. The high-line LS extended wheelbase model includes dual sliding rear doors. Chevrolet distinguishes their version with an egg-shaped chrome grille.
Updated
- 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2d coupe
- An RS package is added for the Cavalier coupe.
Mostly Unchanged
- 1997 Chevrolet Astro
- 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
- 1997 Blazers receive a new lift-gate option that allows only the glass to be raised. A ZR2 package is available for 2-door Blazers. The package stiffens the suspension and adds larger off-road tires. An electric sunroof is now available on all models.
- 1997 Chevrolet Blazer 4d
- 1997 Chevrolet C/K
- Passenger side airbag added for 1997
- 1997 Chevrolet C/K Extended cab
- 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1997 Chevrolet Camaro convertible
- To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Camaro, a limited-edition trim package is being made available on Camaro Z28 for 1997. The package adds white paint, decals, orange stripes, and embroidered seats.
- 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 4d sedan
- 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier convertible
- 1997 Chevrolet Express passenger van
- 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
- The new LTZ package is added for 1997. An optional 215hp DOHC V-6 engine, wider tires and optional 4-wheel disc brakes give this car a fighting chance against the Grand Prix GTP and the Taurus SHO.
- 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- The Monte Carlo gains the Z34 package which consists of a new transmission and 3.4 Liter DOHC V-6 engine. An electric sunroof is now available as an option.
- 1997 Chevrolet S10
- 1997 Chevrolet S10 Extended cab
- 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
- Passenger side airbag added for 1997.
- 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Passenger side airbag added for 1997.
- 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 4d