Complaints
196
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#148 complaints
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
#233 complaints
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Avg mileage:47,029 mi
#313 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 48 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 33 | — | — | 47,029 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 13 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 11 | — | — | 38,311 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | — | — | 62,526 mi | |
| SEATS | 7 | — | — | 33,590 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 41,853 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | — | 47,400 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 66,767 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 50,053 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 2 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 | — | — | 28,800 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | 28,800 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 37,138 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | 23,000 mi |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
48
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,029
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:COLUMN
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,311
STEERING
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,526
SEATS
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,590
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,853
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,400
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,767
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,053
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,000
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,800
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,800
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,138
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,000
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