1997 Chevrolet Corvette Suspension 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 suspension of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, 1% of the 153 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I was in an accident that totaled my 1997 Corvette. I was driving around a corner at 45 MPH when when I lost control and spun into oncoming traffic. The roads were wet and the car was struck on the rear passenger side. I read your report on the cracked a-arm or radius arm and was curios as to wheather my car could have been affected by that. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated. 3 people were critically injured in this accident, myself being one of them and I'm looking for answers. Sincerly, scott roggenbeck”
NHTSA complaint #700747, filed 1998-11Related recalls
- 97V044000Mar 20, 1997The rear suspension tie rod assembly can fracture.Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1997
Related service bulletins
- 10112657Dec 13, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have front and or rear composite springs cracked and/or broken. Technician…
- 10051239Dec 1, 2012Cadillac/chevrolet: for no apparent reason, the front and/or rear, composite springs would crack and/or become broken. Models 2004-2009 xlr; 1997-2013 corvette.
- 10019576Dec 1, 2005Information on run flat, zero pressure or extended mobility tires (emt) and unique servicing techniques.
- 10013549Apr 21, 2005Lower rear shock attaching bolt may break after torqued.
- 10017345Apr 1, 2005Revised front and rear upper and lower ball joint stud nut tightening specifications.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
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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