1997 Chevrolet Corvette engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine and service traction light illuminated. Answering duplicate letter, reference number 10009877 anamari 3-27-03 the balancer and the serpentine belt was replaced *ts. The power steering belt was replaced. *jb”
filed Apr 4, 2003
“The engine light and the service traction light had come on while traveling. The repair work was made on the pulley, and the balancer. The top pulley looked as if someone began to work on it but didn't finish because the bolts were loose. The consumer had taken the vehicle to another shop and was…”
filed Mar 25, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Corvette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Corvette | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 Corvette | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Corvette | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Corvette | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Corvette | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Corvette | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Corvette | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Corvette | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 Corvette | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 Corvette | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 Corvette | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 Corvette | 25 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.