1997 Chevrolet Corvette Electrical system Problems

“Battery leakage caused extensive damage to wiring harness and TCM componets.the battery post failed and acid was released thru battery holder to componets below.this item is a hazard since it total disable car electronics.and is of poor design putting computer and main wiring harness directly below battery case. After some research I find this has been many such instinces of this happening and the cost is not cheap at about $3000 to $4000.”

“10/14/97 recall- replace both seat belt retractors 10/14/97 speakers rattle while driving, parts replaced on 3/9/98. 3/9/98 was in service for 'service traction system, engine power is reduced' msg that was received on car's system. While driving 65 MPH down the expressway, the car lost significant engine power and the car's system very suddenly reduced when I was driving down the i355 expressway. I was almost rear-ended. The dealer did nothing to fix the problem. …”

“Consumer's vehicle shuts off at any given time. The first time consumer was at 0 speed waiting to enter intersection when shut down occurred; second time, was driving approx. 35 MPH on freeway when shut down occurred. Consumer contacted dealer and was told that manufacturer is aware of problem, and were not sending out notices to consumers.”

“On several occasions while driving instrument panel would register reduce engine power which caused vehicle not to accelerate, but go no more then 5 MPH. Vehicle back in dealer's shop at this time. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.”

“Vehicle has had continued no start conditon and vehicle not being able to go over 5 MPH several replacements and repairs. (battery,electrical control units(TCM,ebtcm,tac) replaced two times, for leak and failure,tp sensor replaced. Yh”