$1,000
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 42848279 2GTEK19R8V1524421
Front end · 133,356 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 20, 2019
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
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
$90
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 47120539 2GTEK19R3V1500639
Burn · 999,999 mi · Danville, VA, USA
Non-repairable
Sep 20, 2019
$975
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 47756589 2GTEK19R7V1515371
Normal wear · 198,712 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Keys
Sep 19, 2019
$1,000
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 33817539 2GTEK19R8V1520935
Front end · 276,104 mi · Shreveport, LA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 5, 2019
$125
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 44197349 1GTEC14R2VZ509618
Front end · 237,681 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...
Clean title · Keys
Sep 3, 2019
$400
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
IAAI 25738199 2GTEK19R1V1550892
All over · 170,286 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 30, 2019
$675
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 42200709 2GTEC19R5V1528715
Front end · 133,739 mi · North Charleston, SC,...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 28, 2019
$350
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 41508009 1GTEC14M2VZ530828
Rear end · 212,504 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 28, 2019
$550
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 43521569 1GTEK19RXVE519381
Rear end · 188,753 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 27, 2019
$150
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 44595109 2GTEK19RXV1543858
All over · 167,582 mi · Appleton, WI, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Aug 26, 2019
$350
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 39695309 1GTEC19MXVE504252
Rear end · 290,430 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 23, 2019
$275
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 37600449 1GTEC14RXVZ535125
Front end · 183,307 mi · Andrews, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 21, 2019
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 26487748 2GTEK19R0V1548714
Rear end · 357,735 mi · Hampton, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 20, 2019
$175
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 42963659 1GTEK19R7VE502960
Rear end · 231,423 mi · Ionia, MI, USA
Clean title
Aug 16, 2019
$525
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 42612929 1GTEC19R0VE535389
Normal wear · 264,748 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Keys
Aug 14, 2019
$1,200
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
IAAI 25657869 1GTEC19R1VE506175
Rear end · 166,715 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 14, 2019
$325
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
IAAI 25754938 2GTEK19R6V1564769
Mechanical · 161,680 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 12, 2019
$625
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 42668869 1GTEC14R9VZ528327
Minor dents & scratches · 254,010 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Keys
Aug 7, 2019
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 43606629 1GTEC14R9VZ520857
Normal wear · 318,763 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 6, 2019
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 30560719 1GTEC19RXVE506448
All over · 210,430 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 1, 2019
$550
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
IAAI 25293768 2GTEC19R0V1556681
Front end · 276,078 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 24, 2019
$225
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
IAAI 25286028 2GTEC19R8V1533990
Front end · 158,411 mi
Rebuilt title · Keys
Jul 24, 2019
$850
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 42746529 2GTEK19R7V1521087
Minor dents & scratches · 179,999 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Keys
Jul 24, 2019
$600
1997 GMC Sierra 1500
Copart 38509049 2GTEK19R9V1562157
Rollover · 224,086 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 24, 2019
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
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 |
|
| Front end | 62 |
|
| Rear end | 21 |
|
| Side | 21 |
|
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 |
|
$550 | 1997 |
| Mexico |
|
$813 | 1997 |
| Canada |
|
$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
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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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