1997 Chevrolet Corvette Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%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 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, 3% 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“Vehicle has had continued no start conditon and vehicle not being able to go over 5 MPH several replacements and repairs. (battery,electrical control units(TCM,ebtcm,tac) replaced two times, for leak and failure,tp sensor replaced. Yh”
NHTSA complaint #550989, filed 2000-02Related service bulletins
- 10246884Dec 1, 2012Composite Transverse Spring Damage.
- 10019189Feb 17, 2006Water leak in the rear compartment area.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 10 | 29% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% |
| 2006 | 59 | 16% |
| 2005 | 53 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 16% |
| 1995 | 4 | 13% |
| 1994 | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology