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1997 Chevrolet

Corvette

Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,050EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
180 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
48 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,219 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
5
Owner complaints
153
Reported injuries
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING52%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8%
  • SEATS5%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
  • SEAT BELTS4%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 182 total.

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.