1997 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, and owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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5 safety recalls for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Anti-theft device (steering)
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ecl), when the ignition switch is turned to "lock," the ecl system prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is started, the ecl unlocks the steering system. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is…
Remedy: On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the dealer will disable the steering column lock by removing the column lock plate. When the ignition key is removed, the transmission shifter will lock but the…
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Seat belts: front
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lap belt webbing can twist allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
Remedy: Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belts in these vehicles incorporate an energy management loop. This loop is inadequate to absorb the necessary forces that can be exerted on it. Therefore, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have a torn fuel tank sending unit/pump seal. This can cause fuel odor and/or leakage at the attachment location.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right hand fuel tank assemblies (including fuel sending unit and pump).
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Suspension: rear
The rear suspension tie rod assembly can fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right-hand rear suspension tie rod links.
153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,495 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 30 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Filled gas tank..next day gas leaking with heavy gas fumes..moved car out of garage and parked in the street..”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 27, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16 / 24–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Corvette model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Corvette model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
How do I know if my 1997 Chevrolet Corvette has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V111000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.