Steering Anti-theft Device problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette

2003 Chevrolet Corvette. Consumer writes in regards to the steering column lock recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. The dealer informed the consumer, the recall was performed on July 13, 2005. However, the consumer stated if the problem was fixed, he shouldn't have had to pay $619. 48 to have the wiring harness and relay replaced, due to the steering column locking up.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving 85 mph, the brakes would activate independently, causing the vehicle to veer to the right. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) but did not receive confirmation that the vehicle was included in the recall. The failure recurred five times within a thirty minute period. The dealer placed an air flow sensor into the vehicle to remedy the failure however, the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting further repairs to the vehicle. The current mileage was 104,000 and the failure mileage was 101,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering would lock sporadically. After receiving notification of NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000(steering:column locking:anti-theft device) and after having the recalled repair performed twice, the failure recurred a third time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that they corrected the issue for the recall and would not be able to perform any further repairs under the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 18,700.

The steering locked while driving the vehicle. This happened on September 18, 2005 while going 30 mph, there was recall, and had the recall repairs performed on June 10, 2005. Contacted gm, and left a message with the general manager. This happened before while backing the vehicle out. Contacted the dealer, and that was when the consumer found out there was a recall.

After recall was done on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette the steering wheel locked while in motion. The recall that was performed on 8/18/2004 was intended to prevent the steering wheel from locking up. There was no resulting accident or injury. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on 12/21/2004. The repair order showed that the programming did not take on recall repair. (recall number 04v060000, recall 04006).

Consumer vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in the NHTSA recall 04v06000 concerning steering column locking. Passenger vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ecl), when the ignition switch is turned to ?lock,? the ecl prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is started, the ecl unlocks the steering system. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is started and the customer tries to drive, the fuel supply will be shut off so that the vehicle cannot move when the vehicle cannot be steered. Manufacturer indicated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.