1997 Chevrolet Corvette Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,782miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, 5% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,782 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was making a right turn and the tracton control and anti-lock brakes disengaged and as I accelerated the vehicle spun out of control and slid into the curb and did extensive damage.”
NHTSA complaint #758842, filed 2002-03“The handbrake hasn't worked since the car was new. I took it to the dealer at the first recommended service date (oil change). At the time, I reported the failure. The dealer said there was nothing wrong. I have had it to two dealers a total of five times over this non-functioning hand brake. Both dealers' service departments have replaced parts and both admit it's still broken, but they don't know what to do. The manufacturer weon't help, saying it's a design issue and not a manufacturing defect. I have complete notes on all conversations and could fax them to you. …”
NHTSA complaint #702982, filed 1999-02“When applying the brakes vehicle jerks. Rotors were turned, and brakes pads replaced at 11,000 miles. At 17,000 miles, rotors were turned again because of warping. At 30,000 miles, front rotors were replaced at owner's expense. At 35,000 miles, rotors warped again. This has been an ongoing problem for two years.”
NHTSA complaint #840336, filed 1999-06Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10036084Sep 1, 2010Chevrolet: abs/tcs light on and dtcs c1225/c0035 and/or c1226/c0040 due to aftermarket braided stainless steel brake lines.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 4 | 15% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 7% |
| 2011 | 5 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 3% |
| 2007 | 21 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 8% |
| 2005 | 62 | 12% |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 22 | 11% |
| 2000 | 32 | 12% |
| 1999 | 25 | 8% |
| 1998 | 36 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 13% |
| 1994 | 5 | 17% |
| 1993 | 4 | 18% |
| 1992 | 1 | 14% |
| 1991 | 5 | 21% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 20% |
| 1988 | 3 | 19% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 7 | 47% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
95 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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