1997 Chevrolet Corvette Technical Service Bulletins

43 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10245989Oct 5, 2023Steering. This Preliminary Information communicates diagnostic information to dealership techs to assist them in diagnosing either a "Service Column Lock" or a "Pull Key, Wait 10 Seconds" message on the DIC.
• 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10208027Jan 14, 2022Fuel system, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
• 10171318Jan 31, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
• 10168979Nov 22, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add…
• 10166638Sep 18, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10165876Sep 5, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
• 10154641Feb 15, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10141381May 31, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
• 10157018Sep 20, 2017Fuel system, Equipment, Tires, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
• 10138060Mar 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10113443Feb 22, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
• 10082506Aug 26, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
• 10114947Dec 4, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
• 10114924Oct 23, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
• 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
• 10137901May 9, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
• 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
• 10112657Dec 13, 2012Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have front and or rear composite springs cracked and/or broken. Technician should use only use J33432-A & J42188 are being used during installation. Technician should be advised that engineering has found that two chemicals, Phosphoric acid and Hydrofluoric acid that will damage the spring.
• 10246884Dec 1, 2012Body and structure. Composite Transverse Spring Damage.
• 10051239Dec 1, 2012Suspension. Cadillac/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.
• 10037352Nov 1, 2010Other or unknown. Gm: the diagnosis and procedure for when the abs and traction control light is on.
• 10037131Oct 1, 2010Fuel system. Gm: the fuel gauge may show empty when there is still gas in the tank. Vehicles may also run out of gas with the fuel gauge at half-full.
• 10036084Sep 1, 2010Brakes. Chevrolet: abs/tcs light on and dtcs c1225/c0035 and/or c1226/c0040 due to aftermarket braided stainless steel brake lines.
• 10020421Sep 28, 2006Fuel system, Other or unknown. Revised fuel sender values for the chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr.
• 10019429Mar 15, 2006Electrical system. Power window and/or door lock inoperative.
• 10019194Feb 17, 2006Seats. Seat back recliner does not maintain the set position. Service vme.
• 10019189Feb 17, 2006Body and structure. Water leak in the rear compartment area.
• 10019745Feb 1, 2006Steering. Special policy adjustment-electronic column lock system. The column lock may fail to unlock the steering column when the vehicle is started.
• 10018625Jan 9, 2006Exterior lighting. Fog lamps inoperative.
• 10019576Dec 1, 2005Suspension. Information on run flat, zero pressure or extended mobility tires (emt) and unique servicing techniques.
• 10017694Nov 19, 2005Fuel system. Erratic fuel gauge operation and diagnostic trouble code p1431. Models unknown. Gmc.
• 10017276Nov 1, 2005Fuel system. Service vme - fuel gauge erratic or defaults to empty.
• 10017466Jul 1, 2005Steering. Revised steering column turn signal cancel cam and steering shaft upper bearing spring replacement (manual and telescoping) procedure.
• 10013549Apr 21, 2005Suspension. Lower rear shock attaching bolt may break after torqued.
• 10017345Apr 1, 2005Suspension. Revised front and rear upper and lower ball joint stud nut tightening specifications.
• 10011733Jan 31, 2005Engine cooling. 700-900 rpm buzz moan rattle resonance noise on acceleration.
• 10012082Nov 23, 2004Steering. Electronic column lock system. This bulletin cancels and replaces bulletin 04006a, issued july 2004.
• 10011219Aug 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment.
• 10012528Jun 1, 2004Engine cooling. Exhaust intermediate pipe available for service.
• 10012600Apr 1, 2004Engine cooling. Vehicle is difficult to fill with fuel or filling station pump shuts off before tank is full.
• 10012683Mar 1, 2004Seats. Seat back twisting.
• 10012991Feb 12, 2004Steering. A condition in which the vehicle can operate when the electronic steering column fails to unlock.

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