1997 Chevrolet Corvette Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,426miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, 3% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,426 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.
“Traction system check engine light comes on, no power steering,engine will not run acts like its out of gas . On 4 occasions the same system has occurred 1st occurrence 5/06 replaced shorted air pump assembly 2nd occurrence 1/07 replaced shorted air pump assembly under warranty 3rd occurrence 6/09 replaced bad tb sensor at tbi 4th occurrence 9/10 replacing accumulator module I work nights and freeway way driving approximately 45 minutes each way my question what could happen if this system would have occurred during rush hour. …”
NHTSA complaint #10353860, filed 2010-09, 89,000 miles“While driving traction control comes on at any speed, and then vehicle's speed drops to 40 MPH or below. ... Accelerator pedal sensor was replaced. However problem reoccurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10002502, filed 2003-01, 41,853 miles“When the car was 3 or 4 months old, I was entering the freeway on the on ramp. I accelerated, but didn't put my foot to the floor, and then every light on the dash came on and the car completely shut down. Stopped. I turned the key off and restarted the engine and it proceeded normally. I reported it to scott irvin Chevrolet soon afterward but they found nothing. The lastest incident happened a few days ago. I was driving on the freeway at 2:30am. I was going about 70 when the warning bells started to sound. …”
NHTSA complaint #700244, filed 1998-11“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
- 10037352Nov 1, 2010Gm: the diagnosis and procedure for when the abs and traction control light is on.
- 10020421Sep 28, 2006Revised fuel sender values for the chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 6 | 22% |
| 2022 | 4 | 19% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 15% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 11 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 | 20 | 4% |
| 2007 | 19 | 6% |
| 2006 | 17 | 5% |
| 2005 | 33 | 6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 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 complaintsBrakes
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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