20 problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette based on all problems reported for the 2000 Corvette.
While pulling out into traffic steering wheel locked up. Vehicle has not yet been checked by dealer. Ref. In ea02-031.
Steering column lock malfunction - was left stranded - had to call tow truck. Ref. In ea02-031.
While driving steering column broke. This was the second time that steering column broke within 90 days. The first time was on may 21,2001. Also, manufacturer had a recall which did not include all Corvettes. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer knew about steering column problem on these vehicles. Ref. In ea02-031.
Steering column locked, vehicle inoperable. Ref. In ea02-031.
Column locked up when I started vehicle. Despite many attempts to unlock the column, it failed to work. I had to get the car towed to a local dealership as I was at work away from home. This dealer was sewell Chevrolet in new orleans, which was fantastic with the service. The problem is that this is a very common problem with the c5's, and chevy will not issue a recall or be helpful in solving this matter. The lockup came at a great inconvenience to me, as I had to take a sick day from work and I almost missed supporting my sister in person at the miss louisiana pageant. While that may sound small, what if I get stranded in a "not so nice" part of town. Gm could be responsible for somebody having to deal with a really difficult situation. And for that reason I am writing you and Chevrolet. Please do all you can to help me and others resolve this ridiculous matter. Thanks.
Steering column locked and was unable to unlock it, even with key in ignition and engine running. Ref. In ea02-031.
Steering column locked while in motion (low speed) in a parking lot. Dic readout said "remove key wait 10 seconds". I did--no effect. Steering wheel would not unlock. . . Car has been towed to dealer for warranty service. Imagine if I'd been on the highway and this happened. Ihave since talked to other c5 Corvette owners and searched the internet for this problem--it has been ongoing for over 5 years yet no resolution or even acknowledgement from gm has been reported. Service techs report this as a "common" problem. Ref. In ea02-031.
Steering column locked as I was pulling awat from gas pumps. Could have been catastrophic if I had not been able to stop before hitting a pump. Dealership replaced part and said that they have seen this occur in two other Corvettes. Corvetteforum. Com reports that over 3000 Corvettes nationwide have the same problem. Ref. In ea02-031.
Steering column locked up on easter Sunday. This is an on going problem with the Corvette. Please look into this. Ref. In ea02-031.
Steering wheel / column locked up at 50 to 60 mph, forcing car off road into a flat spin, injuries to my back/ neck, and arms - wife sustained a blackened right eye. Ref. In ea02-031.
Upon starting vehicle, a message was displayed on the instrument panel, steering column locked up. Before vehicle was towed to the dealership, steering column unlocked. Dealership could not duplicate the problem. Owner was worried because this could happen while driving or while traveling in a dangerous area. This happened twice within one month. Ref. In ea02-031.
Started car, given code to turn off, remove key & wait 10 seconds. Did this then started car again & received code that the steering collum locked. Tried re-inserting key, tried moving wheel slightly from side to side and then disconnected the battery. Started car & wheel still locked, put car in reverse & moved 3 feet, car died, restarted car and all was well. Car has been driven approximately 250 subsequent to this incident. I have read about this problem happening to other 97-2000 Corvette owners. Local chevy dealer and gm do not appear to be overly concerned as the car is presently functional. I did notify gm's customer assistance center at 800-222-1020 and spoke to frank. Ref. In ea02-031.
Started car up and steering wheel remailed locked. Started to drive away from a parked state but steering wheel would not move. Dealer replaces locking mechanism. I'm hearing of several other Chevrolet Corvette (1997-2000) that are experiencing the same problem. One account was that he was traveling at 40mph when this happened. Many have had the fix I've had and it happened again. I'm concerned that this might happen again. . . Or while driving along at highway speeds. I'm even more concerned that you folks are not all over this one!! ref. In ea02-031.
Pe99066, steering column lock; when starting vehicle, steering wheel just locked up for no apparent reason. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. The problem has been corrected for the time being. Please provide any further information. Ref. In ea02-031.
This item has failed on estimated over 3000 Corvettes throughout the USA- please see internet site. . Read more...
The steering column locked up as I was proceeding to leave a parking lot. I have read several reports of the same problem and believe this to be a very serious problem. Others have reported the steering locking up while driving down the road and I am afraid there is potential for serious injury here! ref. In ea02-031.
Steering column locked up - response from tow truck, dealer repair, gm road service is "it happens all of th etime" I guess we need to wait for a few deaths before anyone does anything ref. In ea02-031.
My letter to Chevrolet: as you know, c5 Corvettes have a problem with the steering column lock malfunctioning and leaving owners stranded. This has even been reported to occur while the car is in motion. I know of several owners affected, and they have h.
Heard a loud noise from rear end whenever a turn was being made. Also, steering column intermittently locked up. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide further details.
While driving, steering column locked up causing an accident and injury, manufacturer notified. Ref. In ea02-031.