CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Chevrolet Corvette has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (103 reports).
1997 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Problem areas named in the 153 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 103 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Seats | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
What owners report
DRIVER SEAT ELECTRIC FASTENING MOUNTING WEAR IS TOO DEFECTIVE AND HAS TO BE REPLACES. IT MOVES IN AND OUT , SEAT IS MOVING BACK AND FORTH IN ALL POSITIONS. GM REFUSES TO RECALL THEIR PROBLEM.
FILLED GAS TANK..NEXT DAY GAS LEAKING WITH HEAVY GAS FUMES..MOVED CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND PARKED IN THE STREET..
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V060000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE GASKETS AROUND THE FUEL PUMP WERE LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
THE CHEVROLET CORVETTE WAS STARTED IN THE COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT MOVING IN REVERSE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED IN PLACE NARROWING AVOIDING PEDESTRIANS. THE VEHICLE COULD BE MOVED IN EITHER DIRECTION, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED AND SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSPORTED TO PRINCETON CHEVROLET [FORMERLY KNOWN AS SUPERIOR CHEVROLET] IN LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY FOR REPAIR. DURING PREVIOUS SERVICE, THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR RECALLS INCLUDING THE STEERING DEFECT WITH THE MANAGER STATING THAT ALL RECALLS WERE COMPLETE. THE JUNE 26, 2013 DEALER STEERING REPAIR INVOICE MAKES NO MENTION OF THE SERVICE RECALL, THE MANAGER EXPLAINING THE JUNE 25, 2013 INCIDENT WAS UNRELATED TO THE STEERI
1997 Chevrolet Corvette questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette: Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device; Seat Belts:Front; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette?
Based on 153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (103), Engine And Engine Cooling (15), Electrical System (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Chevrolet Corvette has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.