1997 Chevrolet Corvette Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 10%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,069miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, 10% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,069 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine light and the service traction light had come on while traveling. The repair work was made on the pulley, and the balancer. The top pulley looked as if someone began to work on it but didn't finish because the bolts were loose. The consumer had taken the vehicle to another shop and was told that there was a program error. The primary belt/tensioner belt had come off-the tensioner belt was replaced. The steering column locked up, the power steering belt was taken off. The low traction light had come on intermittently while accelerating and making turns. …”
NHTSA complaint #10009877, filed 2003-03, 23,000 miles“While driving the vehicle, for no particular reason, the car's check engine/reduced engine power/service traction system lights all come on at the same time. We have had the car serviced for the same problem 6 times, at 3 different dealers. Our major co”
NHTSA complaint #701739, filed 1998-12“Traction control system warning light will come on within a split second, the engine check light will come across the dashboard, reading engine reduction power, causing vehicle to slow down without no reason. Vehicle been in/out of dealer's shop more the five times and condition still occurring. Last incident almost caused consumer to have a dangerous accident.”
NHTSA complaint #824546, filed 1998-06“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.”
NHTSA complaint #897672, filed 2001-10“While driving on the highway engine check light came on, and immediately vehicle dropped to 20mph. It happened again on 10-may-2000. Contacted dealer, and was told that maybe the motor got wet. No repairs were made. Called the dealer and manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #862780, filed 2000-05Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10011733Jan 31, 2005700-900 rpm buzz moan rattle resonance noise on acceleration.
- 10012528Jun 1, 2004Exhaust intermediate pipe available for service.
- 10012600Apr 1, 2004Vehicle is difficult to fill with fuel or filling station pump shuts off before tank is full.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 12% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 20 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
95 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBrakes
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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