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1997 GMC Sierra 1500 auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 860 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 GMC Sierra 1500. Across 842 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $600. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 232 verified odometer readings sit above 213,358 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 1, 2019, the newest in Nov 6, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.

$600
Median final bid
$375–$1,100
Middle half
$1,595
Top 10% from
$6,000
Highest
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Sold
$300

1997 GMC Sierra 1500

IAAI 39229696 1GTEK19R9VE512650

Repossession · 315,844 mi · Odessa, MO, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys May 16, 2024
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Sold
$300

1997 GMC Sierra 1500

IAAI 39143678 1GTEC19MXVE531693

Mechanical · 166,924 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys May 1, 2024
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Sold
$300

1997 GMC Sierra 1500

Copart 43373144 2GTEC19R7V1549601

Vandalism · 223,077 mi · Las Vegas West, NV, US...

Salvage title · Keys Apr 22, 2024
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Sold
$325

1997 GMC Sierra 1500

Copart 48703704 2GTEK19R9V1524072

Front end · 238,558 mi · Madison South, WI, USA

Non-repairable · Keys Apr 16, 2024
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Sold
$625

1997 GMC Sierra 1500

Copart 48054174 1GTEC19R1VE506175

Minor dents & scratches · 193,368 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Clean title · Keys Apr 4, 2024
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Sold
$700

1997 GMC Sierra 1500

Copart 46969424 2GTEK19R5V1516437

Rear end · 252,546 mi · Spokane, WA, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys Mar 30, 2024
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Sold
$500

1997 GMC Sierra 1500

Copart 39335384 1GTEC19R4VE500032

Burn — engine · 999,999 mi · Mcallen, TX, USA

Non-repairable · Keys Mar 27, 2024

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$300 $530 $770 $1,000 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov $350

Final bid by damage type

Median final bid by primary damage, all model years, last 12 months.

Damage Sold Median final bid
Normal wear 21
$850
Front end 62
$638
Rear end 21
$600
Side 21
$550

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 126 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
88%
$550 1997
Mexico
11%
$813 1997
Canada
0.8%
$150 1997

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 66 sold median $525
IAAI 87 sold median $750

Last 12 months · updated November 10, 2026

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 was $600; half of the 153 sales went for $375 to $1,100.

Where do 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (88%), Mexico (11%), Canada (1%).

Is a 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $525, IAAI $750.

How much does a 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.

What pushes a 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 final bid to the bottom of the range?

Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any 1997 GMC Sierra 1500

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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