Vehicle Report

1997 Chevrolet Corvette

2dr Coupe

VIN 1G1YY22G1V5101648
Coupe Rear Wheel Drive America/United States
1997 Chevrolet Corvette front view
1997
Year
Chevrolet
Make
Corvette
Model
$0
MSRP

Safety Recalls

7 open campaigns
09E025000 2009-05-11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREME...

Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272...

09E012000 2009-04-07
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREME...

Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-...

04V060000 2004-02-09
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

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...

Fix: 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 TRAN...

00V111000 2000-04-17
SEAT BELTS:FRONT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LAP BELT WEBBING CAN TWIST ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL INSERTS TO THE BELT WEB GUIDE OF EACH LAP BELT RETRACTOR.

97V104000 1997-06-28
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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 VEHIC...

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.

97V105000 1997-06-23
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLIES (INCLUDING FUEL SENDING UNIT AND PUMP).

97V044000 1997-03-20
SUSPENSION:REAR

THE REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN FRACTURE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT-HAND REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD LINKS.

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
5.7L V8
Type
Gas
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Valves
()

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
340 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque
350 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
0–60 mph
3.31 s
Combined
0 mpg
Fuel tank
19.1 gal
Range (combined)
0 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
179 in
Width
73 in
Height
47 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Curb weight
3,218 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Seats
0
Doors
2

Factory Equipment

Safety
N N head airbags N side-mounted airbags S
1997 Chevrolet Corvette rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Black
Nassau Blue Metallic
Sebring Silver Metallic
Fairway Green Metallic
Torch Red
Light Carmine Red Metallic
Arctic White

Need this data in your app?

Plate → VIN, full decodes, recalls and images — all one API away.

Get an API key Read the docs

Specifications are decoded from the VIN and reflect factory configuration, which may differ from the vehicle's current condition or equipment. PlateToVIN is not a consumer reporting agency; this report may not be used for FCRA-regulated purposes such as employment, credit or insurance eligibility decisions.