Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. The number one most common problem is related to the steering wheel (43 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering anti-theft device (28 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems | |
| Power Steering Light On problems |
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 an accident. Dealer notified. Mr the consumer is concerned that the steering column could lock up again while driving at highway speeds. Ref. In ea02-031 Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device); however, the contact is now experiencing the same failure stated in the recall. Read details...
The Chevrolet Corvette was started in the courthouse parking lot moving in reverse with the steering wheel locked in place narrowing avoiding pedestrians. The vehicle could be moved in either direction, but the steering wheel could not be unlocked and subsequently transported to princeton Chevrolet Read details...