1997 Chevrolet Corvette Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering: steering wheel/handle bar ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 153 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.
What owners report
“CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5MPH ON A FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 8020423 — filed 10/08/2002
“ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AFTER STARTING THE CAR. A COMPUTER READ OUT SAYS, SERVICE COLUMN LOCK, AND PRIOR TO THAT, THE…”NHTSA complaint 767699 — filed 09/25/2002
“STEERING COLUMN LOCKS AND WON'T UNLOCK UNLESS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER FOR SERVICE,VEHICLE WILL ONLY DRIVE ON A STRAIGHT LINE. REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS”NHTSA complaint 8018468 — filed 09/12/2002
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Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette have steering: steering wheel/handle bar problems?
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar is the most-reported problem area on the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette: 48 of 153 complaints on file (31.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?
153 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering: steering wheel/handle bar category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
