Steering Anti-theft Device Problems of Chevrolet Corvette - part 1

Recall number 04v060000 recall date 02/09/2004 component steering:column locking:anti-theft device summary. Steering locked at exiting freeway. The fuel supply shut off so the vehicle cannot moved. The vehicle cannot be steered.

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Tl the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering column was malfunctioning. The locking pin for the anti-theft device for the steering column was not working and stopped the vehicle from moving. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 33,200.

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(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.

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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.

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The vehicle is a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. Upon driving the steering column locked preventing the car from being controlled at speed. After researching the issue and investigating the matter with Chevrolet customer service I found that this steering lock antitheft device was found to be dangerous as I described. The NHTSA forced gm to recall vehicles, mine in 2003, recall numberr 4006. Subsequently gm concluded that this recall was not effective and issued two more recalls however customers were never notified by mail. Recall number 4006c issued in Feb 08 2006 superceeds all previous recalls instructing dealers and service technicians to remove the locking mechanism. However gm fails to take responsibility to assure that this latter recall is provided to my vehicle. After numerous calls to customer service 866 790 5700 they will not authorize repair of my vehicle. After $1700 out of pocket expenses my car is still in a situation that the steering column can lock while being driven and gm fails to respond. I have been bounced around to 8 to 9 representatives in customer service from peru , texas and detroit all with no action. All owners of 1999 to 2004 Corvettes whose theft deterent system is still in operation, meaning the steerign column locks when the key is removed should be aware that the car may lock when driving and crash. This is from gm's own service recall number 4006c. These vehicle should not be driven.

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.

I started my 2002 chevy Corvette z06, but the steering column locked and would not unlock. A warning light indicated to "remove key and wait 10 seconds" I did this, but it did not allow the steering column to unlock. Per advice from the local chevy dealership, I disconnected/reconnected the battery, but again the steering lock would not unlock when the car was started. It currently cannot be driven and is stranded in my garage. I am the original owner and understand that recall: 04v060000 was issued for this type of problem. After contacting my local chevy dealership, they said because the car is ten (10) years old, they may not have to honor the towing and repairs at no cost. Because I have moved several times in the past three (3) years I have not received a recall notice. ## VIN passed ## Chevrolet Corvette z06 2002 ##.

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The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette coupe. The contact stated that the vehicle started but the steering wheel failed to unlock. The vehicle was serviced three years prior to the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 42,000.

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 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 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering column seized and he was unable to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer in 2004 where it was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:antitheft device). The manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, offered no further assistance. No additional repairs were performed. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.

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 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel lock activated and would not turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the steering. Lock module. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the failure was previously repaired under a customer satisfaction campaign (01044) in July 2002. The manufacturer refused any further assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 108,000. The consumer stated the steering locked up, but the vehicle was still drivable. The consumer stated a recall had been issued for the problem, but the dealer stated her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Gm then informed the consumer, the recall had already been performed on the vehicle. Updated 08/30/11.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated the steering locked while he attempted to start the vehicle and was unable to unlock the steering. The manufacturer took a report 71972823961 and they advised recall that NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 component: steering: column locking: anti-theft device was performed on the vehicle therefore they would not assist with the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired the failure and the current miles was 50,000. Li.

Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact had NHTSA recall campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device) performed on the vehicle and the repair failed after 30,000 miles. The contact stated the repair consisted of putting a k-harness in place to emulate the locking mechanism. This was supposed to emulate the steering mechanism so that the steering would not lock. The repair failed and the manufacturer will not repair the vehicle again. The failure mileage and current mileages were 88,000. Rl.

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Cpsc# i1170451a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. Consumer stated the steering wheel locked not allowing him to turn the wheels. Also stated this problem has happened on two other occasions. The consumer stated the vehicle was recalled and completed as directed by gm. The consumer contacted the dealer about the steering defect. However, the consumer was informed the recall had been corrected and there was nothing they could do. The consumer believed the steering defect is still in existence or was never adequately repaired.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering seized while driving 35 mph. The failure would recur sporadically and often when the vehicle was first started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasion where they replaced the steering relay and the actuator. The vehicle was scheduled to be towed to the dealer for repairs. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device). The vehicle was repaired under the recall but because of the recurrence of the failure each the contact was held liable for repair costs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that they repaired the vehicle previously under the recall campaign and they would not repair under the recall any further. The failure mileage was 6,731 and the current mileage was 15,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The contact shut the vehicle off and the failure continued upon restart. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the recall vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,301.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel would lock abnormally and without warning. The failure would occur mostly when in reverse or first starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was then contacted but advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) and that they were no longer liable for the failure. The vehicle would have to be repaired at the contacts expense. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 28,500.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact noticed that the steering wheel remained stuck and she was unable to move it. The vehicle was previously repaired under recall number: 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was already repaired under the previous recall and offered no additional assistance. No repairs were performed. The approximate failure mileage was 37,500.

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 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While the contact was driving approximately 50 mph making a wide right turn, the "service active handling system" warning indicator displayed on the instrument panel and immediately the rear right wheel locked. The rear of the vehicle began to fishtail to the left; however, the contact then turned the steering wheel towards the left in order to gain control of the vehicle. There was a recall associated with the NHTSA campaign id number (steering: column). The manufacturer was notified and they informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact experienced the identical failure as mentioned in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. While the contact was driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel locked without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the steering column and relay switch were replaced. The failure occurred after the previous recall repair under NHTSA 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The contact stated that the recall remedy was insufficient. The failure mileage was 19,786.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact started the ignition and when the gear was shifted into "drive" the steering column locked without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the wiring harness kit, and steering column lock were replaced at the owner's expense. The failure occurred after a previous repair under NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device). The failure mileage was 1,700.

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.

1999 Chevrolet Corvette. Consumer states during a maintenance visit the steering lock assembly light was on. He was informed that there was a recall for this issue by friends. The consumer was unaware the steering lock assembly had been replaced twice before he purchased the vehicle. Updated 05/26/jb.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. While reversing at approximately 1 mph, the steering wheel locked followed by the illumination of the power steering warning light. The vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled within seconds of restarting. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact was able to locate NHTSA recall campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device) however, the manufacturer advised his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 31,000. Updated 2/22/11 updated 05/23/jb.

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 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering column lock indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact called the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v060000 (steering column locking, anti-theft device). The current and failure mileages were approximately 64,000.

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 contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated when driving 30 mph, the steering wheel would sporadically lock and become tight. The contact called the dealer who stated that the steering column would likely need replacing. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device). When the contact inquired about the prior recall repair, both the dealer advised that any further repairs would be at the expense of the contact. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000 and the current mileage was approximately 53,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 2 mph in reverse, the "steering anti-theft" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Within minutes, the steering wheel locked; although, the steering system was locked the vehicle was operational. The contact shut the engine off and notified an the dealer and manufacturer of the failures; however, there were no resolutions. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v060000 (steering;column locking;anti-theft device) repair was performed and the recall remedy was insufficient. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 42,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated five years prior to NHTSA campaign recall number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) was performed the steering column would not unlock when the key was in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised her that they had to perform a diagnostic test in order to determine the cause of failure. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis for the past three years and at times she was able to unlock it. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that when the keyless ignition was turned off, the steering wheel would lock with the illumination of the steering warning indicator and would not permit the engine to be restarted. The failure was consistent. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer numerous times for the malfunction. The battery was replaced and the problem recurred. There was a recall related to the defect under NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The recall pertained to 1997-2004 model year vehicles. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

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