Seven problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette based on all problems reported for the 2006 Corvette.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph the service active handling system warning light illuminated. The contact stated the warning light illuminated on several occasion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed as a signal interruption within the steering column. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 10v172000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000. Ah.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the service active handling system warning light illuminated. Also, the contact mentioned when the steering wheel was moved forward the front driver side brake caliper engaged independently causing the vehicle to shift to the left and into another lane. The problem recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the plug in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 10v172000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 80 mph, the rear end of the vehicle suddenly began swaying from left to right abnormally. The contact was able to control the vehicle and continued driving however, the failure recurred. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 10v172000 (steering:column) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Kmj.
The contact owns a 2006 Corvette c6. While driving 65 mph the vehicle started to shake and it became difficult to control the steering wheel. The active control handling system light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians replaced a sensor in the steering column. The manufacturer stated that recall NHTSA campaign number 10v172000, steering column was related; however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v172000 (steering column) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs may 2010. The contact stated that he experienced a loss of power steering following the recall repairs. The manufacturer advised taking the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 01/11/2011 the consumer stated when the problem initially happened, the steering wheel began to pull violently and the rear anti-lock brakes activated, which caused the vehicle to become undrivable. Updated 03/30/11.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette with the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed the "service active handling system" warning light illuminated which was a result of NHTSA recall 10v172000, steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were been unable to resolve the failure since they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contacts vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure began to occur on a daily basis. The failure mileage was 33,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The service active handling warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the steering wheel position sensor. The failure recurred within 10,000 miles. The dealer installed an unknown clip in the steering wheel position sensor to maintain its stability. The contact also inquired about NHTSA campaign id number: 10v172000 (steering column) and the dealer advised the recall repair had previously been performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not serviced. The dealer was advised that the wire connector and not the sensor was defective. The contact believed the dealer to be misleading and contacted the manufacturer who would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.