1997 Chevrolet Corvette Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, 1% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.
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.
“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“Fuel pump loud high pitch hum behind driver seat mentioned to service 3 times since new. Rear hatch pops open while in park very often,2 times while park security threat. Steering column has just started to lock up in park-3 times. Seat belts replaced at 700 miles or so due to not retracting...still lock up while trying to bend forward to view other drivers,ie; off ramps/yields/parking lots. Safety problem at high speeds. Paint flaking off mufflers since new- very unsightly for shows,yellowing door handles at locks on white car,water drips into rear hatch when opened. …”
NHTSA complaint #735886, filed 2000-11Related service bulletins
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating…
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 7% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1991 | 3 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
95 complaintsEngine cooling
15 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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