Steering Column problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette

The vehicle is stationary. Proceed to start vehicle. Steering column locks up. Has occurred several times. I am the third owner of this vehicle. In researching information regarding past recalls apparently hedrick's dealership of fresno, CA completed work but in asking what they completed, I was informed that all past computer data was purged from their files so they cannot tell me what was completed. I then called gm to get information but after talking to three different people I was told they were not allowed to give me any information as to what was completed. I referenced a gm report entitled "04006c - product safety recall - February 8, 2006" in talking with the gm representatives and I was told the report didn't exist. The report was found at https://static. Nhtsa. Gov. This report replaced bulletin 04006b - November 23, 2004. In reading on NHTSA, several other owners experienced the same vehicle issues with steering column. Plus, with work being completed but still having same issues. Can you assist me in obtaining the recall work completion report on my vehicle? hedrick's indicated that I would have to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic review at the cost of $165. 00 and then go from there. In reading "04006c - product safety recall - February 8, 2006" it indicates, "dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this recall at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward. " plus, whatever work hedrick's completed the work wasn't sufficient as the issue of the steering column locking up continues.

I have owned my 1998 Corvette for two years. The pull key and wait 10 seconds and the service steering column lock errors are crippling me enjoyment of the car. I have installed an lmc5 module last year and the problems will not go away. The recall on the service column lock was performed on the car which removed the actual locking mechanism on the steering column. But the car will not move over two miles per hour with the error message and I have found no fixed that help me. What is gm doing about the horrible horrible problem on their most distinguished car model. . . . ? all instances happen when first stariting the car no matter how long it has sat. Battery is perfect. I very rarely dive the car, but when I do I have this horrible problem and it is getting worse.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started and switched into the drive position, it moved forward briefly and stalled as the column lock repair warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred and the vehicle failed to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle lost power. The column lock failure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the harness kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle received the recall repair for NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering) before the contact owned the vehicle and the repair did not fix the failure. The contact stated that the service column lock warning lamp illuminated randomly several times, the vehicle stalled multiple times as the failure was progressing and the contact was unable to drive over 2 mph each time the failure recurred in which the steering wheel was also locking. As the failure was progressing the steering wheel would not unlock. The vehicle was towed to a cerified mechanic who replaced the columm lock bypass. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed this earlier. Not sure if received. You issued a recall #04v060000 for steering column lock problem. My VIN does not show up, however gm issued bulletin 04006c listing my VIN as having the problem. Gm will not honor it because you have not issued a recall on my VIN. I had the problem and had it repaired. Why is my VIN not listed??.

The electronic column lock system locked up as I was pulling out of garage. This was a problem under NHTSA recall 04v06000 for 1997-2004 models. Gm says my VIN number not involved. After being towed in the dealer made the repairs (removed lock replaced harness as indicated in the recall) and charged me almost $600 because my VIN not listed. How many more vehicles need this done but not recalled?.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel would seize while driving various speeds. The dealer diagnosed that the steering column motor would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 47,500 and the current mileage was 49,000.

I have experienced for the 2nd time a problem with the steering column lock system. I had previously had my car towed (2008) after attempting to back out of a parking space and the steering wheel locked in place and I could not turn at all. The problem was suppose to be corrected after notifying the dealership of a service bulletin that spoke directly to this problem. The remedy was disabling the steering column lock by removing the lock plate. I have again experienced this problem! however, this time, the column no longer locks, since the column lock plate was removed, but when you try to accelerate the fuel cuts off. My son towed the car to a local dealership for me last week and informed them of the problem. They say they can correct it for $915. 00, stating they have to replace a motor in the steering column, and that it is not related to the previous problem at all. Sounds like pure bull to me! I have read that others have experienced this problem as many as 5 times, and have been told that it is not covered because of the year of the car. I have under 40k miles on this car, and have not put more than 10k on the vehicle since the problem was initially repaired. It is a defect that they need to correct at their cost and hopefully permanently this time. Please help!!!!.

My 1998 Chevrolet Corvette convertible has less than 40,000 miles on it. General motors issued a recall for a "steering column lock defect. " this recall is very wide spread over many model years of Corvettes. This is a serious safety and road hazard. I have just experienced the 5th incident in less than 40,000 miles and the 3rd time within 13,000 miles. When the steering column lock warning appears, it kills the motor. What if this happens while I am driving? it has been repaired under recall 4 times by our local dealership jerry chambers Chevrolet in bellingham, wa. On September 4, 2008 for the 5th time, the steering column locked and the motor died. Now the same dealership said the car is too old and gm will not stand behind the recall. They have offered to fix it at my cost without warranty or guarantee that this will finally fix the recall "steering column lock". I need to understand my consumer rights under the recall. In my opinion, this is a recall that has not been fixed even if the car has 40,000 miles on it and is 10 years old, it is a well known recall. Are there other agencies I should be contacting? do you have any understanding how a class action lawsuit is initiated? katie zowada.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that when attempting a turn, the steering wheel would seize without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering) but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the electronic column lock was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 43,025 and the current mileage was 46,000.

Gm recalled my 1998 Corvette for a steering colulm lock, I had recall performed on April 12, 2005 by team Chevrolet in scottsbluff ne. On April 23, 2005 my steering colum loked up while at Corvette function in bowing green ky. Some gm engineers were able to unlock it by unpluging the computer. I took the car back to team chevolet to have it rechecked, they found nothing wrong. Later that evening it locked up. Most of the time the colum would unlock if you pulled key and waited 10 seconds. There has been two times that that didnt work, once in bowling green ky and the last time in my garage. The car is now in my garage with the steering colum locked up. I spoke with team chvrolet and jacky johnson chevolet customer assistance (phone 1-313-667-7153) about this problem, both stated that the recall was performed and I would most likely be charged for a tow truck and the repair bill. My complaint is gm recalled this car for a steering colum lock which I have, I expect my steering colum to be fixed free of charge as noted in the recall letter. I expect gm to pay for a tow truck since I did all I could to resolve this problem. I went to the dealer twice and had several talks with jacky johnson with no satisfaction l.

Recall campaign: the consumer received a recall notice(04v060000) electronic column lock. No parts available. Service manager joe gibson.

I answered the recall on the steering column lock for my 1998 Corvette in November 2004. It has stranded me 6 times since and says "steering column lock" on the message board. I never know when it is going to do it so we have basically quit driving the car. In 400 miles since November it has failed 6 times and had to be towed in to the dealership. The 7th time when I went to pick it up, it failed again in the service department so I had to leave it again. Now I don't trust it to drive it and I can't sell it for fear of being sued. What do I do? gm says they are not responsible and I will have to just keep taking it back. They said any legal claims would have to be directed at the dealership.

When the vehicle was started a light flashed on the dashboard and the steering column locked. The driver tried to unlock it but was unable to. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the steering column lease fill in additional information.

While driving 15 mph,the steering column locked up. The driver was unable to steer or turn the steering wheel. 45 minutes later the consumer was able to unlock the column and drove the vehicle home. The driver contacted the dealer and the dealer informed the driver that this vehicle was not on recall at this time. The driver informed the dealer that this problem had occurred more than once. Please provide any additional information.

When the vehicle was started the vehicle and steering column locked up. The consumer tried to unlock it but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that a recall issued was not for this vehicle.

While backing out garage,the steering wheel locked up. The driver was unable to unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and the cause of the problem could not be determined. Incident occurred three times.

Steering column locked even though the car started. Vehicle has steering problems. Safety recall campaign id number : 04v060000. Vehicle towed to the shop for repair.

While driving the steering wheel locked up. Please provide any additional information.

Steering wheel lock up indications are being exhibited. Driver information center message "remove key and wait 10 seconds" has appeared a half dozen times over the past 3 months. Car is only driven once or twice per week. Knowledgeable people in this area advise me this is a precursor to failure of the steering column lock. Local dealer and gm customer service tell me my VIN # is not included in recall. My reading of recall campaign # 04v060000 indicates my 1997 thru 2000 with automatic transmissions are subject to this defect. Local dealer and gm customer service refuse to help with problem.

While driving the steering column locked which caused the steering wheel not to turn. The consumer was able to start the vehicle and drive it before realizing that the steering wheel could not be turned. The cause of the problem has not been determined.

My 1998 Corvette, manula transmission, was taken to george moore Chevrolet on June 23 for warranty window repair. Upon pick-up, the dealer was unable to release my car due to steering wheel column lock-up, during initial key-in and start-up. Kathleen demeter acknowledges this concern in her letter to jay ehle, dated Feb. 5,2003 (nvs-213, ea02-031). Every attempt to fix/address the problem resulted in no fix. Gm stats this problem was not under recall. I contend it must be for gm to have found the same error in earlier/later model years. It now is costing me $500. 00 to fix it. Can you assist me?.

1998 Corvette steering column locked up. This problem has happened to so many people that I think something should be done about it. I had to pay $700 dollars out of my pocket to get this problem fixed. If and when their is a lawsuit I hope to be involved. Thank you, russell roberts. Ref. In ea02-031.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 20 mph, the steering column locked up while making a right turn. She stopped vehicle, got out and had vehicle towed to the dealership. The dealer took out a plate that caused the steering wheel to lock to remedy the issue. Again in 2002, the same issue occurred in 2002 and most recently in 2008. The dealer in 2002 put an ecl relay harness to remedy the issue. The dealer also stated that they repaired the issue according to recall 04v060000. The failure mileage was 33,000 and current mileage was 50,000.

Steering column locked up after vehicle was engaged. Car is currently being checked by dealer. Ref. In ea02-031.

Vehicle failes to start dueto a default in the steering column.

Vehicle will not start do to a faulty steering column. Ref. In ea02-031.