Steering Anti-theft Device problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette - part 1

(missing dealer) tl the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. Shortly after the contact placed the key into the ignition and started the vehicle, the steering wheel locked and prevented the vehicle from being driven. The contact had to try different keys in order for the steering wheel to unlock. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was previously included in a recall for the steering column lock anti-theft device, which needed to be deactivated in order to prevent the failure from occurring. The failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that, due to the recall repair being performed once, they were not able to provide the repair again for free. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 30,500.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway, the steering column seized. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) . The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 20,750.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that steering column seized as soon as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto mechanic who informed the contact that the steering column lock plate would need to be replaced. In 2001, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number was 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The technician also stated that the previous recall repair was not performed properly. The vehicle was repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was started, the steering wheel would lock. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the steering wheel actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device) however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who stated to the contact that although the vehicle was repaired under the recall previously, any further repairs would be at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 47,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. While parked the steering wheel seized and the contact was unable to maneuver the steering wheel. The vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) and was repaired before the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the repairs would not be covered because the recall repairs had previously been performed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. The approximate failure mileage 38,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The steering wheel would lock immediately after the vehicle was turned on. The contact could not turn the steering wheel to the left or right. The vehicle was repaired approximately four to five years ago per NHTSA recall number 04v060000, steering column locking, anti-theft device. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the failure recurred and would cost her $600 to $800. The contact stated that the failure continued to occur at least three times within one week and the dealer would not repair it under the warranty. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 01/31/11 the dealer repaired the vehicle at no cost to the consumer. Updated 02/03/11.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated he previously had issues with the steering wheel independently locking while driving. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device). The contact stated that the failure recurred within five years. The vehicle was not further repaired nor diagnosed for the failure. The contact was concerned with the steering wheel locking while driving and the failure potentially causing a crash. The failure and current mileages were 130,068.

On 6/17/10, my wife attempted to drive our 2000 chevy Corvette mileage 46,494, when service security column came on and pull key wait for 10 seconds was displayed. Several attempts were made to comply with this so she could drive off, but each time she started in 1st gear the vehicle would shut off. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop where they have certified gm mechanics and they advised me of a safety recall that was put out reference this issue and my VIN fell within the series of vehicles recalled. I contacted a chevy dealership in annapolis, MD and gave them my VIN. They advised that all recalls had been completed on that vehicle, specifically recall#04v06000. They could not advise when it was performed and what dealership did the recall. I have read several different solutions that seem to have been done and currently in the process of some how finding out who did the recall on my vehicle.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The vehicle was included and repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). After the repair, the contact was driving approximately 5 mph when the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the recall repair would have to be performed a second time, but the contact would be responsible for the cost of repair. The repairs were performed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer covered the second repairs under warranty. The failure occurred a third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving less than 55 mph, the steering column failed. The vehicle was taken to the nearest dealer and they stated that the vehicle had been previously repaired incorrectly according to NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). Upon further investigation by the dealer, it was discovered that the initial recall remedy was surpassed and the pieces needed to complete the recall were missing. The dealer from where the vehicle was purchased informed the contact that he could return the vehicle for a full refund. The failure and current mileages were less than 53,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. When the contact turned the ignition switch, the electronic column lock systems caused the steering column to lock. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device), although the failures were identical. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. He is in the process of having the vehicle repaired and is awaiting a response from the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 31,600.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). Two years later, when the contact inserted the key into the ignition, he noticed that the steering warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. Afterwards, the vehicle became inoperative and was towed to a dealer. A technician stated that the failure referenced in the recall had resurfaced; however, the dealer refused to assume financial responsibility for the repair. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 62,500.

Steering column lock issue - had latest 2006 recall work performed by dealer. Did not solve problem, same error code reads on dash and car shuts itself off when try to move it more than 2 mph. Dealer says gm is not covering it. Want to charge me to replace same part they put in as a part of the recall!!! also, we had to pay for the flat bed tow for this same problem twice now! we have had recall work done 4 times on this same problem! now they say its not covered? how can they get away with this? they are dragging the Corvette name into the dirt!.

I have a 2000 Corvette that I purchased in oct 2003 and I have had to repair the steering column lock 4 times. This last incident I was 30 miles from home and paid $100 for a tow. Koons Chevrolet replaced the wiring harness again at no cost to myself-again.

2000 Chevrolet Corvette steering wheel would not turn. Upon inspection consumer was informed there was a recall for this problem. The recall (04v060000) was on the steering anti-theft device.

Steering column locks up on 2000 my Chevrolet Corvette. I had never experienced any issue until I had a dealer, (marty feldman Chevrolet; novi, mi), perform a recall initiative on June 20, 2005 for the problem at general motors' request. After the recall was performed, the steering column locked up while I was backing the vehicle out of my garage to prepare it for winter storage in October '05. Please note: the engine did not shut off when the steering column locked. I returned the vehicle to the dealer in April 2006 to investigate after which they informed me that they were able to duplicate the problem and re-performed the recall initiative. I picked up the vehicle upon completion, it worked fine for two weeks. I then experienced the service steering column lock warning on the vehicle monitoring system on 5/22/2006 while driving down the road, however, the steering column did not lock up. Upon leaving that destination once again, the steering locked up while exiting a parking lot and, once again, the engine did not shut off. I immediately returned the car to the dealer. The dealer informed me the problem was due to the battery being low because the vehicle was in storage from October '05 to April '06. The problem with that scenario is 1) the problem first occurred prior to the vehicle being stored in October, and, 2) I replaced the battery in August of 2005 with a new one. After having my vehicle for 9 days, the dealer informed me that there was nothing else they could do and to come get the car. When I picked it up I was advised that if the warning appears again to disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery to enable the system to reset. . . Totally ignoring the potential safety hazard of the steering wheel locking up and was charged for their services. I am now afraid to drive the car and consider it rendered useless until general motors can assure me that they are capable of fixing their problem.

Consumer steering column locked and was undriveable. There was a recall regarding the issue, however the recall had already been performed 90 days prior and the manufacturer refused to diagnose or repair the vehicle at their expense, even though the dealership service manager stated twice that the recall had been performed improperly by the first dealer. He stated further, that had the recall been performed properly, the steering would not have locked up on the vehicle. Cheverolet customer service denied the recall repair as well as the gm extended warranty even though the failure was identical.

The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette became undrivable with a locked steering column Saturday morning 9/10/05 in scarsdale, NY and was flat bedded under gm roadside assistance warranty to curry Chevrolet, the closest open Chevrolet dealer. The steering column lock issue is subject to a recall issued by gm/Chevrolet (#04006a). In addition to the recall, the car is also covered under an extended warranty by gm. The recall was performed by another dealer this summer (less than 90 days), and Chevrolet now refuses to diagnose or repair the car at its expense, even though the dealership service manager stated twice (2), including in a conference call to gm executive offices, that the recall had been performed improperly by the first dealer. He further stated that, had this recall been performed properly, the steering would not have locked up on the vehicle. This was confirmed by the local Chevrolet zone manager as well. Gm records all customer calls and the recorded call is on record. This was confirmed. Chevrolet customer service (request 1-361874832 cynthia capps 866-952-4368 x57879) has denied the recall repair, as has gm extended warranty, and the gm executive offices, even though the failure is identical, and exactly as listed in the recall bulletin. Gm executive offices and Chevrolet customer service have stated that the customer must pay for the recall repairs on his own, since the recall was "performed," even though it may have been performed improperly, as was confirmed by the second dealer. In summary, the car is covered under a gm warranty and the problem disabling the car is the subject of a NHTSA recall, yet Chevrolet refuses to properly repair the car (as confirmed by their own dealer) without expense to the customer.

2000 Corvette I received a gm recall notice to take the Corvette to a qualified dealer and have the recall work done. I had not had any trouble with the car up to that point. After the recall work on the steering column lock was done, I have had nothing but trouble. The digital information center will read, "service column lock", and although the car starts and runs, it will not go faster than 5 mph and the fuel pump shuts off. This defect has left me stranded four times. The first time it appeared, I took the car to tri-county Chevrolet, who indicated that mark heitz Chevrolet (who had done the re-call work) had not properly performed the recall. Within two weeks of tri-county's work, the car is again having the same steering column lock trouble. This is really strange, since the steering column isn't locked. This is aggravating; this car had a $ 47,514. Sticker price and can't be depended on. What's really maddening, I never had a bit of trouble out of the car until the recall work was done on it. The Corvette is now sitting on a trailer and on it's way to tri-county.

The consumer states that he had manufacturer's recall 040006 repairs performed on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. Since the recall there was a light on the disc, bringing up a code that said to remove key for 10 seconds, the other one service column lock. The owner had not had any problems prior to the recall being performed. This problem was intermittent. The owner had taken the car back to the dealership, the dealer wanted to be paid for the use of the computer on the owner's car. The owner thought that the relay switch that was installed was faulty. The owner contacted the manufacturer and filed a complaint with them. Gm said that they were aware that there is a problem, but there was no fix for it. Vehicle was shutting the fuel off when the disc displayed the remove key light for 10 seconds. After the light came on. Stopped and turned off the car, removed the key from the car and then restarted the car. The owner called the dealer again today. The dealer still wanted to charge for the correction on the car. Consumer maintained there should be no charge for recalls that were performed and did not work. Consumer stated that prior to recall the vehicle was more unsafe than before.

Steering wheel locked identical to Chevrolet recall campaign 04006. When to have it fixed and they forced me to pay $200 to replace lock actuator because that part was not listed on recall. The lock plate was covered. It is obvious that the lock actuator got damaged as a result of inability to un-lock the steering wheel as a result of the recall issue. Also Chevrolet said they had to replace the part because I had a manual transmission, if it was an automatic all of the parts would be removed and discarded. Therefore I should not of had to pay $200. Chevrolet case #1-325567474.

C5 Corvettes have a problem with the steering column lock malfunctioning and leaving owners stranded or locking the steering wheel while driving. I am one of several owners affected by these problems. I've had the steering column lock while making a slow turn in a residential area, fortunately not resulting in an accident, and was left stranded when the car refused to start because of a column lock malfunction. Gm issued a recall to fix the problem and I had the recall performed on my car. However, I continue to experience steering column malufunctions. Most recently this week, my car failed to start after displaying error messages on the same steering lock malfunction. Was able to get the car to the same dealership which performed the recall, but they were unable to find a problem after running the diagnostics. A second dealership encountered the same result. However, I continue to have intermittent problems.

Have 2000 Corvette w/ manual transmission subject to recall 04v060000. Had 04v060000 recall done at maroone Chevrolet in 8/04. Electronic steering column lock locked up 10/29/2004 while going about 5 miles an hour in reverse after having the recall performed that was supposed to remedy the problem. Car had a previous recall performed 3x in 2002 for the exact same problem which never remedied the safety issue because it kept happening. The steering wheel obviously can lock up while the vehicle is in motion rendering a hazardous condition which gm has failed to adequately address in either of their recall attempts. They need to be compelled to provide an adequate fix that actually solves the problem!.

I have a 2000 Corvette and the steering column locked-up while driving. The steering wheel will not turn, and the display asks to "service column lock". After 7 hours, I still haven't found a chevy dealer that says they can help. If that had happened a few minutes before when I was on the interstate, I could have been killed. This is a serious problem, and I've gotten nowhere on getting the car fixed.

The steering column recall is not satisfactory. If consumer has a manual transmission they will replace the column, and if the transmission is automatic ,they will remove the entire part, leaving consumer with no theft protection.

Consumer received recall 04 v 060 000 concerning electronic column lock. The steering column failed to unlock when the vehicle was started. Dealer was notified.

Steering column locked up and had to have car towed to dealership to have fixed. They told me that this a very common problem with the 2000 Corvettes. Don't know what it will take for gm to take care of the problem. I guess people will need to die first. I will never buy another Corvette!!!!!!!!!!.

Steering column locked with the car running. Called Chevrolet customer service and they stated that my car was not part of the recall and were not helpful in getting the car fixed despite the tremendous safety hazard.

04 v 060 000/electronic column lock: the steering column did not unlock when the vehicle was started. Dealer notified. Please provide any further information.

Nhtsa id 04v060000. My 2000 Corvette steering column locked up and would not release while in my driveway. This failure is supposed to initiate a fuel shutoff to prevent vehicle movement. However, I was able to move the vehicle and drive it up a tow truck ramp for transportation to a gm dealer. Fortunately, the front wheels were straight when the column locked up. The problem I have with this situation is that my VIN is not listed in the current recall campaign for this type of failure. I was required to pay for the repairs which involved the replacement of the column lock switch.

Recall 04v060000 concerning steering column lock locking. Mr. Darrell young was making this complaint for the above consumer. On three separate occasions when the vehicle was started steering column locked. By pulling the #25 fuse and waiting 10 minutes or more would unlock the steering column. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. The consumer believes the VIN should be included because the vehicle exhibits the same symptoms as the recall.

Upon starting vehicle steering wheel would not unlock. Dealership and manufacturer were notified.

The consumer complained of a steering locking problem. In October 2003, she took the vehicle to the dealer and had it repaired. However the problem recurred. The steering locked after the consumer put the key in the ignition and attempted to turn the vehicle on. She was not able to turn left/right. Currently, it just completely shut down. The consumer looked on the internet and saw that there was a technical service bulletin, but her vehicle was not included. Recall # 04v060000.

When starting the vehicle at anytime, the steering column locked without warning. A recall( o4v06000) was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.

I have a 2000 Corvette and it has 18,000 miles on it; automatic transmission. I had to have it towed to a dealership yesterday because of a steering column lock making my car not driveable. They were going to charge me $556. 00 to fit it. The tow truck driver informed me that last year he picked up 21 Corvettes in the south houston area where I live with the same problem and that it would happen to some of them more than once after being fixed. On the internet I found that 127,000 Corvettes from the year 1997 to 2004 had been recalled for this problem. The dealership and general motors said that because my Corvette was not made at the particular factories noted, that my Corvette would not be Corvette. After complaining, they said they would go 50/50 with the dealership so I had to pay half of $556. 00. I still don't feel I should have had to pay anything. It is obviously a problem in other factories. I plan to write gm a letter with my receipts, etc. To see what else I can do. Thank you.