1997 Chevrolet Corvette Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE · data through 07/12/2026

33Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device complaints

21.6%Of all 153 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering:column locking:anti-theft device ranks on this vehicle

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR48 · 31.4%

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE33 · 21.6%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE13 · 8.5%

STEERING:COLUMN11 · 7.2%

STEERING9 · 5.9%

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

“WHILE REVERSING THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKING DEVICE FAILED AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND WOULDN'T RELEASE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED UNKNOWN STEERING LOCK COMPONENT.”NHTSA complaint 10034240 — filed 08/20/2003

“WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE, THE STERRING LOCKED AND SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED; HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE…”NHTSA complaint 10034232 — filed 08/20/2003

“1997 CORVETTE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP PERIODICALLY. PREVIOUSLY HAD BEEN ABLE TO RELEASE IT. LAST WEEK IT OCCURRED WHIL CAR WAS MOVING. HAD TO HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 10030951 — filed 08/06/2003

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Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette have steering:column locking:anti-theft device problems?

Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette: 33 of 153 complaints on file (21.6%). 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 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering:column locking:anti-theft device category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.