40 problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving and without any indication, the steering wheel locked up. Consumer towed vehicle to dealer.
The steering column has locked in place (preventing any steering of the wheel) on four separate occasions, and has resulted in my having to tow the vehicle to the dealership so they can "fix" it. I understand that the 1998-2000 model year Corvette's have all been recalled for this exact same issue. The only thing that differentiates the 1997 from the 1998 is the VIN number. The 1997 should also have been part of the same recall, as evidenced by the four failures on my vehicle. I would hate to think what would happen if the steering column locked in place while I was driving at a high rate of speed. Thanks for your review of this. Harry bizios. Ref. In ea02-031.
While driving and making a right turn steering wheel locks. Please give any further details. Ref. In ea02-031.
I understand you reviewed this problem for the 1999 model and Chevrolet has issued a recall for specific VIN numbers and years, but have excluded 1997. I have experienced this problem and expect it will continue until GMC does something about it. Ref. In ea02-031.
Steering wheel locks up, and cannot be unlocked unless taken into the dealer. Please give any further details.