general problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering) in 2019. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message "service - steering column lock" was displayed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who informed the contact that he needed to pay for a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would follow up with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 37,300.

Something is wrong where it will stall out when you start driving. Soon as I put the car in gear and start rolling forward it dies. And I’ve looked online and it’s quite common.

Still having a problem with the steering column locking on my 1999 Corvette after the first recall was performed. Chevrolet issued a second recall but I never received a notification. The dealer indicated both recalls were closed and I had to pay $600+ to fix the problem. I contacted gm customer care for assistance but pretty much got the same feedback that the recall was closed and that there was no financial assistance they would provide, 100% of the cost would be my responsibility. I don't understand how a safety recall can be closed until it is repaired? I'm not sure why consumers have to pay for a design issue that has the potential of causing an accident due to the potential of the steering column locking up while driving! I had no choice but to direct the dealer to perform the repairs so I can drive the car with confidents it won't lockup in the future. Not expecting anything to happen as it seems these types of reported issues fall in favor of businesses and no longer the consumers. Just wanted to post this complaint out of frustration!.

Steering column lock warning light on vehicle which was recalled in 2004 and gm says my vehicle was not involved with recall and will not repair vehicle.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. After the key was placed in the ignition, the vehicle cranked. However, the steering wheel was in a locked position and the gear shifter failed to shift into gear. A few hours later, the steering wheel unlocked without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. While attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel would not unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the failure. The contact mentioned that the steering locked up when attempting to start the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while attempting to start the car and put it in drive, the vehicle would stall with the check engine light illuminating on the vehicles instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000. Wh.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that when the key was removed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that when the key was inserted in the ignition, a warning light illuminated stating steering wheel locked. The contact stated that the warning indicator light instructed to remove the key and wait 10 seconds to retry. The contact followed the action however it failed to unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering) however, the repair failed to fix the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Ah.

While pullling my car out of the garage and in drive the steering wheel locked as if the key was removed and in the security mode. I stopped the car and tried to wiggle the key to remedy, it would not, I had to stop the car, return the transmission to park, turn the key off and remove, and when I reinstalled and started the car the steering wheel would unlock. I took the car to the dealer, whom informed me this was a safety recall, had been addressed about 3500 miles prior, and it would now need to be repeated and my cost is almost $1000. 00. It appears to me the recall correction was either not designed, installed, or has correctly resolved the recall problem. Imagine had this occured while traveling at highway speeds?? I contacted gm and reported, they chose to do nothing. Scott c. Austin.

Service active handling message on dic . It comes and gos . It usually shuts off after turning ignition off and restarting . I don't know if it is working or not. This safety concern . Gm should have service parts for electronic components or have some other company have the rights to make them . What are owners supposed to do? we need a law for this. This is not a throw a way car . This car has only 24000 miles.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would remain in the locked position rendering the vehicle undriveable. The contact indicated that on occasions the engine was turned off and restarted multiple times before the steering wheel would unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 45,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable because the lock plate failed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition lock actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: NHTSA 04v060000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43773.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the service steering warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer however, a technician was contacted who notified the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,000. Updated 11/21/lj.

Steering wheel position sensor is bad. When the driver information center initially displays the warning, "service active handling" & "service car soon", the car immediately engages the front left brake as the computer believes the car is sliding. These are fault codes c1286 & c1287. At speed, this causes the car to change to the left lane or cross the centerline into approaching traffic. There is no fix provided by gm. They have discontinued this part only for the 1999 & 2000 model year. It is available for all other model years.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering), however the failure recurred on two separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the anti theft device locks the steering wheel when the vehicle is parked. The failure also occurs when he attempts to remove the keys from the ignition; however, there is a potential that it could occur while the vehicle is in motion as well. The vehicle has been repaired twice, but the failure still persists. There is a recall for the failure, but no remedy. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Consumer has problem with the steering wheel. The vehicle is unsafe to drive. Dealer indicated there is not recall on this issue. The steering wheel retracted towards the dashboard intermittently while driving or sitting still. The consumer could not manually retract the steering wheel. The wheel had to retract itself which usually occurred when the vehicle was turned off. The problem was diagnosed as a seat module but the dealer refused to correct the problem.

I had a 1999 Corvette and the steering locked up. I took it in and they fixed, but it happened again and they would not fix it unless I paid for it. I bought it new.

The steering wheel lock unit engages intermittently. Often without notice. What happens if the vehicle is in motion? this was repaired once under warranty. But Chevrolet refuses to assist in repairing their repairs. This is a common problem with this year. Ref. In ea02-031.

While pulling out of driveway at 5 mph steering locked up. Consumer states steering wheel security lock engaged, dealer stated was a security system problem they have had previous occurances of same problem. Moved vehicle about 20 feet before noticed the steering was locked. Cat ref. In ea02-031.

Steering wheel locks up upon starting the vehicle and reversing. Dealership replaced a steering sensor, but the problem still exists.