1997 Chevrolet Corvette Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%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 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, 2% of the 153 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 making a right turn and the tracton control and anti-lock brakes disengaged and as I accelerated the vehicle spun out of control and slid into the curb and did extensive damage.”
NHTSA complaint #758842, filed 2002-03“Traction control system warning light will come on within a split second, the engine check light will come across the dashboard, reading engine reduction power, causing vehicle to slow down without no reason. Vehicle been in/out of dealer's shop more the five times and condition still occurring. Last incident almost caused consumer to have a dangerous accident.”
NHTSA complaint #824546, filed 1998-06“The car's traction control system engages even when wheels are not slipping. It did this once in a great while at first, but now it does it every time I try to drive the car. When the tcs kicks in, the engine power is reduced so you can only drive about 15mph. It slows the car down abrubtly and never turns off until you turn off the car. The dash displays many error messages repeatedly such as service traction system reduced engine power service ABS system check engine . This is a super serious safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #748339, filed 2001-07Related service bulletins
- 10011219Aug 1, 2004Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 8 | 30% |
| 2022 | 5 | 24% |
| 2021 | 7 | 54% |
| 2020 | 6 | 18% |
| 2019 | 10 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 12% |
| 2015 | 18 | 28% |
| 2014 | 9 | 14% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 13% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 32 | 6% |
| 2007 | 51 | 15% |
| 2006 | 33 | 9% |
| 2005 | 70 | 13% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 13% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 4% |
| 1998 | 18 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 14% |
| 1995 | 3 | 9% |
| 1994 | 4 | 14% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
| 1981 | 3 | 50% |
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 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 30, 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