Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
While driving traction control comes on at any speed, and then vehicle's speed drops to 40 mph or below. . . . Accelerator pedal sensor was replaced. However problem reoccurred.
When the car was 3 or 4 months old, I was entering the freeway on the on ramp. I accelerated, but didn't put my foot to the floor, and then every light on the dash came on and the car completely shut down. Stopped. I turned the key off and restarted the engine and it proceeded normally. I reported it to scott irvin Chevrolet soon afterward but they found nothing. The lastest incident happened a few days ago. I was driving on the freeway at 2:30am. I was going about 70 when the warning bells started to sound. Then on the dash, the warning. . . Reduced power alternating with service traction system warning lights came on the dash. The yellow emissions light was also on. I had just had the car in the shop 3 weeks ago because that yellow emissions light was lit on the dash. Anyway, when all this started happening, I could feel the car lose power. I had no control. I was coming to a freeway interchange where there is a hair pin curve to connect to the next freeway. I had to slow, but coming out of the interchange to enter the new freeway, I could not get the car to do more than 20mph. I stepped on the gas but there was nothing. No power. I pulled over on the freeway and stopped the car fearing I would be hit from behind. I restarted my car, but still no power. I proceeded to the nearest off ramp at 20mph, and exited the freeway. Mind you, I am a woman, it was 2:30am and I had to stop on a deserted street. I waited for about 1 minute and restarted my car. It proceeded normally however the yellow emissions light remained lit on the dash. I again entered the freeway to get home and set the cruise control at 69. I got home and parked the car. I am going to take it in tomorrow for service. I purchased the car at martin Chevrolet but now terry york Chevrolet has been servicing it because it is close to my home. I have lost all trust in this car. It scares me to think that at anytime while I am driving, the car can malfunction where I have no control behind the wheel. Had it been.