Steering Anti-theft Device Problems of Chevrolet Corvette - part 2

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the computer failure caused the service column lock to engage and the steering wheel failed. The dealer replaced due to a recall; however, the warning light continued to illuminate. The dealer advised the contact that he would be responsible for the repair cost; however, he declined. The failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 10/27/09 the consumer stated the recall was performed on Sep 21, 2001. At 42,227 miles, the computer flashed service column lock and again at 92,000 miles. The consumer was informed it would cost $740. Gm stated they would not assist as the recall was fixed back in 2001. Updated 10/29/09.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated the service column lock warning light would sporadically illuminate on the instrument panel followed by the vehicle stalling. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure would consistently recur. The dealer installed a resistor however the failure recurred within a few months. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and after two weeks, the contact was advised that the dealer was overwhelmed and had not yet inspected the vehicle. The contact inquired with the manufacturer in regards to NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: antitheft device) but was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000 and the current mileage was approximately 73,000.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The steering column locked up as the vehicle was being backed out of the driveway at 5 mph. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle. Through online research, he discovered NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device ). He called several different dealers and the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The vehicle is still in the contact's driveway and has not been repaired. He believes that the dealer should repair his vehicle according to the recall. The current and failure mileages were 27,786.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving at various speeds, the service column indicator would illuminate. The contact has not driven the vehicle since this occurrence. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The vehicle will be repaired at the contact's expense for $400. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.

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 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact attempted to unlock the steering column, but was unsuccessful. The contact could not drive the vehicle and it was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The manufacturer would not provide any financial reimbursement to the dealer; therefore, the vehicle had to be repaired according to the remedying instructions referenced in the recall at the cost of $700. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was repaired four years ago according to this same recall at the contact's expense. He called the manufacturer and is waiting for a response. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 42,220.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 40 mph on slick pavement, the traction control warning light illuminated for approximately three seconds and then dimmed at one point, the contact deactivated the traction control in order to control the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle lost complete power, and both the rear driver's side wheel and steering wheel locked up. The vehicle struck the median on the rear passenger corner panel and spun around several times. The contact had been experiencing issues with the valve stems losing pressure. He referenced NHTSA campaign id numbers 04v273000 (steering linkages) and 04v060000 (steering: column locking:anti-theft device). The contact has pictures available. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 55,000. Updated 10/14/08 updated 10/23/08.

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.

I experienced the steering column on my 1999 Corvette lock up while I was driving it. I was only in a restaurant parking lot and was able to stop and call for help. I called my local repair facility and they had informed me that I must have my car towed in for the necessary repairs. Upon arriving at the repair facility, they informed me that a recall had been issued to remedy this issue. They check my vehicle identification number and quickly realized that the recall had already been performed on my car. They had to replace the parts once again and I was charged almost $700 for the repair. I asked why I needed to pay for the recall and they said I was paying for it because the recall had already been performed. I researched the exact recall pertaining to this particular incident (04v0600000) and discovered something that should not have been able to happen if the recall was performed as intended. The vehicle was supposed to be reconfigured as to disable it from being driven while the steering column was locked up. On the models equipped with an automatic transmission, the lock was removed from the steering column and a lock was installed on the shifter so it could not be removed from the park position. This was also intended to keep the anti-theft feature. On models equipped with manual transmissions, the lock on the steering column could not be removed because this was the only anti-theft device. Instead the fuel to the engine was supposed to be interrupted if the steering column locked up. On my vehicle, I was able to drive my car into a parking spot at the restaurant. I was not able to steer the vehicle because of the steering column being locked up. I called the general motors reimbursement department and told them what happened and they said my claim was denied because the vehicle was out of warranty. From what I understand, mileage or warranty does not apply to safety recalls. Please advise.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times to have repairs performed under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking; anti-theft device) but to no avail. The manufacturer advised that they were unaware of how to remedy the issue. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. When starting up the vehicle, the steering column would lock up. It would occasionally be released if the key was removed and the vehicle was restarted. The steering lock was repaired twice according to NHTSA campaign id number 07v544000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device), but it currently needs to be repaired again. The current mileage was 80,500 and failure mileage was 79,988. Update 09/10/08 updated 09/15/08.

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The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device); however, the contact is now experiencing the same failure stated in the recall. When the contact attempted to back out of his driveway, the vehicle completely shut off. Also, a warning messaged appeared on the instrument panel, stating that the steering wheel was locked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the steering box motor needed to be replaced. The same failure has been repaired five times prior to the most recent incident. The current and failure mileages were 105,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. When the vehicle was started, the words "service steering column lock" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact notified an independent mechanic and was informed of the dangers of driving the vehicle. The mechanic stated that if the vehicle was driven, the steering column would lock and the fuel pump device would shut off. The vehicle has not been driven or repaired since the message appeared. The failure and current mileages were 20,700. Updated 07/08/08. Updated.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. Whenever the vehicle is started, the steering wheel locks. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) was referenced. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer, but the failure still persists. The current and failure mileages were 197,000.

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.

Service bulletin 05081 just performed on my Corvette to fix a steering column lock problem. After work performed I get a message to remove key and wait 10 sec. Tgm completed a service bulletin on my car that leaves me with a car that stalls immediately after starting. In the many years I owned the car I had only gotten the message once, which related to the steering column lock. Now since the service bulletin was done to fix the problem I get the message every other time I start the car. I feel as though the car is unsafe to drive I have already had one occasion where I did not see the info message. I proceeded to pull out of a parking space only to have the car stall and almost get hit by a truck. Fortunately the truck was able to stop before a collision occurred. The truck driver was not very patient and proceeded to give me a few choice words while I had to go through the famous 10 second drill 2 times before I could get the car to run. What I really expect is a service bulletin that fixes a problem not causes one I now have an unsafe car. My wife refuses to drive it for fear it will stall when moving from a parked position into traffic. This needs to be addressed immediately. The car has stalled 3 times in the last week! very unsafe.

Until just now 11-24-2007 did I realize my car had a recall that I never received any notification about for my 2001 Corvette. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v060000 for steering: column locking:anti-theft device. Is this something I should be concerned about?.

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Recall on column lock system on gm/chevy Corvette was performed on 2-14-05 & not done properly. The solution is to disable this anti-theft system as it can lock-up on you without warning while driving. On my Corvette this was performed but not disabled, my car locked up in my garage 11/07. . . Lucky me! so for well over 2 years I was driving a car that was supposed to be fixed putting my life as well as my family members in danger. Now gm wants me to eat the cost of repairs because of the time & miles since. I'm talking about $371. 00, not much really but it's the principle. They should be more worried that I'll sue for negligence!.

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!.

My steering locks up on my 2002 Chevrolet Corvette ! GMC refuses to reimburse me on the repairs.

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.

Gm states that the recall on my 1997 Corvette has previously been resolved, when I prior had no acknowledgment of the recall. After persistently giving them the recall number they finally admitted to the recall applying to my vehicle, but stated that the recall had been performed to specifications, when in fact all they did was reset the computer for a temporary fix. They said that the recall was closed and all cost incurred would be my out of pocket expense. I really feel that a recall for this severe of an occurrence should stay open until the problem is completely remedied. This is a very dangerous faulty part that the government should require an open recall on.

As with many other c-5 Corvette owners I have had an experience concerning my steering column to lock up and thus make it impossible to drive the car. I had received a bulletin about this issue a couple of years ago and even though I had not yet had the issue I took the car in and had the supposed required fix. However a few days ago while backing out of my drive way the column locked up and no matter what I did I could not get it to unlock. I called the dealer about the issue and had to have the car towed in upon their recommendation, due to the fact that even if I got it unlocked it could potentially lock up again even while I was driving down the road. It has become evident to me at this point after researching this issue online as well as referring back to my original bulletin that this is without a doubt a Chevrolet's manufacturing defect. However when I called Chevrolet they basically said tough cookies and really did not give a you know what. The dealers fix as they informed me comes straight from general motors is to just delete the locking mechanisms thus rendering part of the anti-theft system mute. I have talked with many Corvette specialists about this situation and it definitely is a problem, no matter what Chevrolet tries to say. And the fact that their fix is to bypass the system instead of fixing the parts involved pretty much tells you that they have a problem. Even with all this they are going to make me pay for this issue. I have contacted an attorney and am looking at all my options, however at this point I have no choice but to shell out the 450 to 650 bucks it is going to cost me to fix gm's screw up.

Steering column locked up for the 3rd time since I've had the car (5 mos). On two ocassions it eventually released on its own. The gm recall bulletin 04006c, electronic column lock, was refused by bobby murray Chevrolet in raleigh, nc, unless I agreed to pay $90/hr for diagnostics. They state I have already had a recall performed (an older recall, not 04006c according to the vis service date), so there's nothing they can do without payment. I contacted gm and they disagree with the dealership's assesment, and to this date have not responded to gm's inquiries. It appears to me to be all about the money and that they could care less about the safety issues involved. According to NHTSA and gm, the vehicle should not have been released back to me without the recall performed. At no cost!.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that there is a safety recall on his vehicle. He stated that on three different occasions, his steering column failed. During the first two instances, it automatically unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The most recent steering column failure was on may 7, 2007 in which the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The purchase date and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 63,401.

: the contact stated after the recall remedy repair #04v060000 regarding the steering; column locking; anti theft device was performed on the vehicle another problem appear. While driving any speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. This occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and restarted. The dealer was alerted.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was been previously serviced under NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer December 2012 due to steering failures and the steering column harness was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 22,500.

1) after placing the key into the ignition and starting the vehicle then placing the manual shifter into reverse to back away from the curb the steering column remained in the "lock" position. No series of removing and replacing the key and shaking of the steering wheel could cure the steering lock situation. 2) the vehicle cannot be driven therefore I had the vehicle towed to the dealer who performed the "steering lock recall" approximately 6 months prior at my expense. 3) the column lock mechanism was isolated as the fault and the dealer requests that I pay the repair fees. I have requested through the Chevrolet complaint department that I be reimbursed for all the repairs and towing.

Automobile was recalled for lock steering column in approx 2004 while under 36000 mile warranty steering locked and recall was done. In Nov 2006 steering column locked again. This time local Chevrolet dealer would not warranty the same locked steering column problem. Was told would not fix same problem twice under recall by manufacture.

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.

1998 Chevrolet Corvette customer states that the steering column suddenly locked up and was unable to steer the vehicle* the consumer was told the problem he experienced was a recall issue. The problem was corrected free of charge, however the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the towing charges. The claim for reimbursement was denied because the consumer didn't have the vehicle towed to a gm dealer.

Driving in a parking lot the steering column locked up. The recall for this problem had been completed but the problem was not fixed.

Started car, engaged auto trans and accelerated. Car moved approx 10 feet and stalled. Repeated several times. Car was towed to dealer. The repair was to re-install the parts removed on 3/16/06 as part of the electronic column lock system recall issued by Chevrolet.

: the contact stated when the ignition is started the column lock plate prevents fuel from entering the engine. A NHTSA recall, # 04v060000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the column lock plate however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.