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1997 Chevrolet Corvette engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 16 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 8% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Defective throttle control module caused engine to die/idle.also power control module and engine failed, causing vehicle to stall.

April 1998

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.

Reported at 86,000 miles, September 2014

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