1997 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V060000Feb 9, 2004126,624 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1997–2004

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ecl), when the ignition switch is turned to "lock," the ecl system prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is started, the ecl unlocks the steering system. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is started and the customer tries to drive, the fuel supply will be shut off so that the…

  Possible consequence: If this occurs, a crash could occur without warning.

  Remedy: On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the dealer will disable the steering column lock by removing the column lock plate. When the ignition key is removed, the transmission shifter will lock but the steering column will not lock. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the dealer will…

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• 00V111000Apr 17, 200071,569 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1997–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lap belt webbing can twist allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.

  Possible consequence: When the belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt may be unusable.

  Remedy: Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.

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• 97V104000Jun 28, 19974,369 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belts in these vehicles incorporate an energy management loop. This loop is inadequate to absorb the necessary forces that can be exerted on it. Therefore, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the energy management loop will not absorb enough energy, and injury to the seat occupant can occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies.

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• 97V105000Jun 23, 19973,792 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have a torn fuel tank sending unit/pump seal. This can cause fuel odor and/or leakage at the attachment location.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage from a torn seal can result in a fire if an ignition source is present.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right hand fuel tank assemblies (including fuel sending unit and pump).

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• 97V044000Mar 20, 19971,414 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1997

  Reported issue: The rear suspension tie rod assembly can fracture.

  Possible consequence: If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, loss of directional control can result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right-hand rear suspension tie rod links.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA02031Steering column lockupClosed · Nov 15, 2002
• PE02054Steering column lockupClosed · Jul 1, 2002
• EA00009Front lap belt malfunctionClosed · Mar 16, 2000
• PE99076Front lap belt malfunctionClosed · Dec 10, 1999

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