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1997 Chevrolet GMT-400
All trims
$14,595Median asking price · 40 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,500–$24,900
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1997 Dodge Ram
VIN
1B7HC16Y3BJ548511
Typical market price
$4,949
4 comparable listings
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Kansas City 66111
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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 September 17, 2026Below market
$2,886
Middle of range
$4,949
Above market
$7,399
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1B7HC16Y3BJ548511Engine
5.2L · V8
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
1997
Made by
FCA US LLC
- ✗ 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
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$29,300
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 August 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 August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1997 Dodge RAM over the last 6 months — the market softened $11,105 in that span.
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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 | $10,395 |
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As of September 17, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1997–1999) to the 1997 Dodge Ram in this catalog, the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado has the lowest median asking price ($11,149, 32 listings with photos) and the 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 the highest ($14,595, 40 listings).
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Your comparison starting point
1997 Dodge Ram
All trims · United States
$13,877Comparison catalog median · 32 listings with photos in the comparison sample
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Middle 50%: $6,745–$23,544
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$2,728 lower median
1999 Chevrolet Silverado
All trims
$11,149Median asking price · 32 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,995–$14,298
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Dodge Ram All trims | $13,877 | $6,745–$23,544 | 32 |
| 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 All trims | $14,595 | $7,500–$24,900 | 40 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado All trims | $11,149 | $8,995–$14,298 | 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: September 17, 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 | 107 | $8,489 | 100% | 167,062 mi |
| 2001 | 128 | $10,997 | 130% | 174,577 mi |
| 2000 | 44 | $8,998 | 106% | 176,526 mi |
| 1999 | 78 | $11,642 | 137% | 165,849 mi |
| 1998 | 36 | $13,832 | 163% | 167,108 mi |
| 1997 | 36 | $12,832 | 151% | 134,340 mi |
| 1996 | 36 | $10,099 | 119% | 174,120 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
