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1997 Chevrolet GMT-400
All trims
$16,990Median asking price · 44 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,700–$24,999
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1997 Dodge Ram
VIN
1B7HC16Y5VS273055
ABOVE MARKET
· $13,351 above typical price
Seneca, SC
Listed at
$18,000
typical market $4,649 · 4 comps
This 1997 Dodge Ram is listed at $18,000 with 175,589 miles in Seneca, SC.
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Sold by rod-447364
Seneca, SC 29672
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VIN report
1997 Dodge Ram
VIN 1B7HC16Y5VS273055
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 2, 2026This vehicle · $18,000
Below market
$2,886
Middle of range
$4,649
Above market
$7,219
This vehicle: $18,000 — above the market range (typical price $4,649)
Asking $18,000 · typical market price $4,649 · based on 4 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 16, 2026 · $18,000
Sep 17, 2026 · $18,000
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1B7HC16Y5VS273055, spanning 1 day.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Seneca, SC 29672 | $18,000 | 175,589 mi | 2026-09-17 | 1 d ago |
| rod-447364 | Seneca, South Carolina 29678 | $18,000 | 175,589 mi | 2026-09-16 | 8 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Seneca, SC 29672 | $18,000 | 175,589 mi | 2026-09-16 | 5 d ago |
| Tarheel Auto Sales | Locust, NC 28097 | $10,300 | — | 2022-01-04 | 1731 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1B7HC16Y5VS273055Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
15
MPG
City
14
MPG
Highway
18
MPG
$3,100
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 15 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Dodge Ram likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$15,500
Insurance
$5,950
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$28,450
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Dodge Ram has 11 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 15 MPG.
11 recall campaigns on this model year
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGK2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 08E050000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E060000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 Dodge Ram from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1997 Dodge RAM over the last 6 months — the market softened $12,700 in that span.
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May
Jun
Jul
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Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $21,500 |
| May 2026 | $18,900 |
| June 2026 | $11,449 |
| July 2026 | $19,995 |
| August 2026 | $10,000 |
| September 2026 | $8,800 |
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As of October 2, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1995–1999) to the 1997 Dodge Ram in this catalog, the 1995 Ford F-150 has the lowest median asking price ($9,995, 32 listings with photos) and the 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 the highest ($16,990, 44 listings).
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1997 Dodge Ram
All trims · United States
$18,000Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $13,677 · 37 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $6,999–$20,578
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1995 Ford F-150
All trims
$9,995Median asking price · 32 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,000–$17,500
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Dodge Ram All trims | $13,677 | $6,999–$20,578 | 37 |
| 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 All trims | $16,990 | $7,700–$24,999 | 44 |
| 1995 GMC Sierra All trims | $11,995 | $6,901–$16,990 | 25 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado All trims | $10,999 | $8,893–$14,999 | 36 |
| 1995 Ford F-150 All trims | $9,995 | $5,000–$17,500 | 32 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 2, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–2002What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 125 | $8,777 | 100% | 163,081 mi |
| 2001 | 146 | $11,748 | 134% | 167,524 mi |
| 2000 | 45 | $8,500 | 97% | 171,742 mi |
| 1999 | 84 | $11,844 | 135% | 171,073 mi |
| 1998 | 41 | $14,205 | 162% | 158,461 mi |
| 1997 | 40 | $12,732 | 145% | 143,192 mi |
| 1996 | 34 | $9,428 | 107% | 171,496 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
