1997 Chevrolet Corvette Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, 1% of the 153 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 2000-11Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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