Steering Column Problems of Chevrolet Corvette - part 1

The steering column lock is on and car shuts off when driving, car was in drive leaving driveway. Seems a recall was issued on these vehicles, my car being a 05 does not seem the VIN was captured for this issue.

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Steering column is locked, the wheel will not turn and the motor dies if the vehicle moves. Previous recall for other Corvettes same model year and from the same plant but recalls stop prior to the VIN number of this vehicle. Occurred after restarting the parked vehicle. Vehicle was parked in a lot at a shopping center.

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The vehicle is stationary. Proceed to start vehicle. Steering column locks up. Has occurred several times. I am the third owner of this vehicle. In researching information regarding past recalls apparently hedrick's dealership of fresno, CA completed work but in asking what they completed, I was informed that all past computer data was purged from their files so they cannot tell me what was completed. I then called gm to get information but after talking to three different people I was told they were not allowed to give me any information as to what was completed. I referenced a gm report entitled "04006c - product safety recall - February 8, 2006" in talking with the gm representatives and I was told the report didn't exist. The report was found at https://static. Nhtsa. Gov. This report replaced bulletin 04006b - November 23, 2004. In reading on NHTSA, several other owners experienced the same vehicle issues with steering column. Plus, with work being completed but still having same issues. Can you assist me in obtaining the recall work completion report on my vehicle? hedrick's indicated that I would have to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic review at the cost of $165. 00 and then go from there. In reading "04006c - product safety recall - February 8, 2006" it indicates, "dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this recall at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward. " plus, whatever work hedrick's completed the work wasn't sufficient as the issue of the steering column locking up continues.

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Tl the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel suddenly ceased and the driver was unable to turn the steering wheel in either direction. The steering column was later unlocked and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer hall Chevrolet located at 3412 western branch blvd, chesapeake, va 23321, who diagnosed the steering column lock plate was defective and needed to be replaced. The lock plate was replaced and the failure was remedied. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering) however, the failure occurred. The failure mileage was 56,000.

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After parking and trying to restart the engine the message "steering column maintainance needed" the engine started but when I put it in gear the engine stopped. After trying to start the car again and again the same result. I checked the owners manuel and found no such item. After sitting for about 20 minutes the cat did start and I got home.

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I have owned this 2001 Corvette since it was new it has less than 7000 miles on it. On Friday may 8th 2020 I had to have it towed to the dealer century Chevrolet in broomfield colorado. The service column lock is on at the dash and I cannot turn the steering wheel and if you try to drive it the vehicle will stall. I had recall 04006 preformed on the car on 10/25/2004 with 1912 miles on it and this was a reprograming of the pcm. I have since learned there has been 2-3 updates for this condition and there is a recall 04006c and special policy #05081 for a new wiring harness to be installed to correct this condition. I was never contacted by gm about this and feel I should not have to pay for a defect they know about! the vehicle was towed out of my garage /driveway we had to push it out of the garage onto a tow truck and it is currently at the dealership waiting to here what they are going to do. I don't think they are going to offer any help nor did they want to pickup the tow charges and add it to the bill. Regardless I have to fix the vehicle as it does me no good the way it is. With this said the original fix of the recall did not fix the vehicle and the now known fix should be done at no charge to the consumer/customer. This vehicle is in mint condition and has not been modified in any way and taken care of like new since owned. I am reaching out to you because the right thing needs to happen and gm should accept responsibility for there actions and knowingly that there is a defect. I am lucky I was not driving this vehicle as I was planning on driving the morning this happened as I could of killed myself or someone else.

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While driving in heavy traffic, the steering wheel popped out and dropped into my lap. Seems as if entire steering column fell, as well as spring loaded action of actual steering wheel. I was able to lift up and apply pressure forward onto steering wheel to regain control of steering, but had to hold wheel in place.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still on the outside of the garage, after turning the ignition on, when releasing the clutch the vehicle seized and the steering column lock warning message on the dashboard. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The vehicle was not drivable. The contact called local dealer maguire Chevrolet Cadillac of ithaca located at 35 cinema dr, ithaca, NY 14850, (607) 272-9292, where notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 6,890. Dp.

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The steering column of my car locked and I had to tow the car to the nearest dealership. I know there was a recall for this problem in 2004. The recall was never fixed on my car. The dealership claims that there a 0 open recalls on my car and wants to charge me $1500 for the repair. I am the first and only owner of the car and am very sure that the recall was not fixed because I've never taken the car to any dealership for any reason. I asked for records of the repair and was told that they don't have records. Please help!!!!!.

My 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has approximately 57,500 original miles on it. Recall # 04006 was completed on my vehicle by dealer code 20385 back in 2004. I did see they released recall #'s 04006b and 04006c as well. I started my car on 7/30/2019 and I was sitting in the garage when I saw the "steering column lock" message on the dasboard. The car was started and now the steering wheel is locked and can not be turned. I reached out to two local san diego Chevrolet dealerships; bob stall Chevrolet and jimmie johnson Chevrolet, corporate gm, corporate Chevrolet and the ntsb. They all told me the recall was completed and there is nothing they can do, they said I will have to repair the issue. This is unsatisfactory! I could have taken the car out for a drive and had the steering wheel lock up as im driving. Doing research online and reading the recall bulliten is it possible the repair was not done properly? I dont know, I did not own the car when the recall was performed. I was given a case # of 9-5398357823 when I called 1-800=630-2438. Please see the attached pictures.

My question is; I own a 2005 Corvette c6 and have been having problems with my steering column which is the tilt and telescoping. Such as not being able to start it. I am lucky that my brakes haven't locked up on me yet. During my research I found that you had began a safety recall on April 30, 2010, NHTSA 10v172000, regarding the tilt and telescoping steering wheel on my year and model of vehicle. I contacted my Chevrolet dealership yesterday about this and scheduling to have them put in the bypass to column lock. I mentioned the safety recall and he told me that there was only one recall on my vehicle, lights. Why isn't my car approved for the safety recall of 2010, when she meets all of the criteria?.

The car was in the Chevrolet dealers for rear brake lights the were not working. They called and said the steering wheel column locked and will have to be replaced originally the cost was $230 now it's over $1100.

I am the third owner of this car and it has 24,500 original miles. At 19,000 (4/19/2004) the steering column lock recall was performed. Then in 2006 it was announced that even those initial recall repairs were failing and it was suggested to have the locking pin removed altogether which never was done to my car. My car currently has a locked pin and the dealer says they will not do the repair or remove the pin for free unless I file a complaint with the nhta.

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. When the contact started the vehicle, the steering column seized and the check steering column warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as TSB number: 04006c. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call NHTSA. The manufacturer provided case number: 8-4532782724. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after restarting the engine a message displayed "service steering column" and the steering wheel had locked in position and could not be turned in either direction. The vehile was towed to the local dealer mcdermont Chevrolet located at 655 main st. East haven CT. Who diagnosed that the steering column locking mechanism had failed and needed to be replaced. The locking mechanism was replaced but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer who then diagnosed that the steering column actuator was faulty. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,996. Jft.

Backing up from a private parking place I almost crashed due to the steering column locked on me. I tried to free it but it wouldn't release. The car computer indicated I should remove key for 10 seconds and reinsert to free the locked steering wheel, no success. Had car towed to the chevy dealer for a fix. Dealer said their was a recall on this defect back in 2004. Dealer records indicate that I took the vehicle in for a recall but I don't remember what the recall was for. Nonetheless, I have no records explaining what was specifically done at that time on the recall. The dealer also has no specific records on that recall. I am the original owner. The dealer here in pahrump nv fixed the problem and said that the problem was a computer defect causing the anti theft plate to lock the steering plate. They remove the steering plate and install a harness kit and lock plate eliminator and charged me $199. 60 . I understand that recall don't expired, whether they haven't been performed or improperly repaired. I object to being charged for a defect that GMC interduce. This defect is dangerious. Clearly GMC did not think out the comparative risk of a computer failure causing the locking plate to disengage causing the car to be stolen; or causing the plate to lock while driving the car into a deadly event.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that when her son was driving 35 mph the steering seized with no warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (galles Chevrolet 2801 university blvd ne, albuquerque, mn 87107) who diagnosed the vehicle and informed that it the steering column broke and needed to be replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there were no recalls and the vehicle didn't have a warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. Jc.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 1 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the service column lock indicator illuminated and the "pull key ten seconds" message displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was showing the same symptoms as indicated in NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,300.

Service steering column locked.

Tried to start my Corvette which is stored in the garage and dash screen stated "service column lock" and vehicle will not start. After researching online I found this is a known issue for 2005 manual transmission Corvettes and lots of people are having the same problem. Called gm to see if my VIN would be covered since this is a known issue with a faulty part, and was told it was not. Gm should do the right thing for their customers and recall this known problem to fix or reimburse those who have already paid for this very inconvenient and dangerous issue.

Steering column locked and wont unlock even with engine running and in gear first car wouldnt stay running. Figured out it was the steering column lock. Disconnected battery and after hooking battery back up the engine would stay running but when you turn it off would get the message steering column lock service remove key and wait 5 minutes. I installed a lmc 5 from compliance parts which is a bypass but still cant get steering wheel unlocked. Had to have it towed home.

Takata recall - steering column lock issue.

Service column lock did not disengage when car started and was able to pull out of parking spot before realizing I could not steer my vehicle! luckily I did not hit anything.

I was backing out my driveway and my steering column locked and I could not control the car. I pulled up the emergency brake and stopped the car because I could not control the car. Myself and a neighbor was able to push the car back in the driveway. The computer gave the message . . Steering column lock message and then the car would not start anymore. . . Meaning it would crank but just immediately shut off. This is a recall safety problem with this car and chevorlet is aware recall number 4006 a, b, c and special provision policy 05081.

Steering column locked and will not unlock. Car cannot be driven and cuts off. Vehicle was parked in the driveway when trying to turn the key and unlock the steering wheel.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the service column lock warning indicator illuminated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering); however, the contact experienced a failure related to the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if a dealer could repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and upon attempting to start the vehicle, a warning message was displayed of �steering column locked". The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,162.

My wife was driving down a busy road and stopped at a traffic signal. After moving about 10' the car stalled and the malfunction indicator flashed "pull key and wait 10 seconds" then "service steering column lock". This happened several times blocking traffic and causing a safety hazard. She was able to get the vehicle home and it worked for a few days and the same thing happened to me while driving in traffic, the car stalled repeatedly from a dead stop upon moving about 10' and then after several restarts I was able to get the vehicle home and had it towed to a Chevrolet dealer. The dealer confirmed that gm had performed recalls 04006b and no. 04006c on this vehicle several years ago to address the column lock issue and that recall included reprogramming the pcm to shut off the fuel at 2mph - this vehicle will run indefinitely so long as it isn't put in gear and driven over 2mph. The Chevrolet dealer indicated that this safety issue isn't their concern and that gm expects it's customers to cover the cost - I phoned gm's recall department and told them the safety issue is recurring and they confirmed that they expect their customers to cover the cost of this safety defect. I also told gm that I intended to file a complaint with the NHTSA and bbb if they didn't properly address this safety issue and they encouraged me to file those complaints. Buyer beware.

In 2002 my Corvette was taken to a well known dealership for repair of the locked steering column (per a recall notice). The steering column has locked again. I only drive the car on occasion. When taken to the dealership in 20002, I had 14,901 miles at present, I have 17,000+ miles. Is it possible to have the locked steering column repaired again free of cost. I have a copy of the paper-work for the repair. It is a bit faded after all these years. You can, however, make out information on the recall with a corresponding recall no. Of 01044. The vehicle was stationary at the time of discovering that the steering column was locke once again.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the "vehicle service column locked" sensor illuminated, and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer provided the contact with case number: 8-2959654851. The contact stated that the failure occurred a year prior and the system was reset; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 71,183.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering column locked more than twice and the key had to be maneuvered back and forth to be removed each time the failure happened. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering), although the failure was identical. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Steering column lock is defective can lock while driving this is a know issue on 2005 Corvettes gm is refusing to fix it they are claiming my care was not part of the recall but is suffering the same issue as other vehicles that were recalled this is a known issue on my vehicle.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the engine shut off and a "service steering column" message displayed. The vehicle continued to stall. The contact also observed a second message that read "take the key out for 10 second and reinsert". After following the instructions, the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v06000 (steering), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 6,100.

The vehicle's electronic column locking system was having intermittent severe failure. When trying to steer the car after ignition and moving down the road the wheel would lock in certain positions and to prevent a crash I would have to stop the car and hope the locking system released. I found that this issue was covered by #04006c product safety recall. When I contacted the service department at nucar Chevrolet; they indicated that the recall was not still open. Thus I was forced to have my mechanic repair this before a serious crash occurred. I also called the Chevrolet product recall line and was told that my vehicle was not one of the affected VIN's. That is not the case if you review document id#1761087 or the attached documentation I have found. On 8/24/16 I paid $215. 46 plus my time and talent to research and bring this forward. I believe gm needs to reimburse me for this issue. Please advise how best to proceed. Thank you.

I have owned my 1998 Corvette for two years. The pull key and wait 10 seconds and the service steering column lock errors are crippling me enjoyment of the car. I have installed an lmc5 module last year and the problems will not go away. The recall on the service column lock was performed on the car which removed the actual locking mechanism on the steering column. But the car will not move over two miles per hour with the error message and I have found no fixed that help me. What is gm doing about the horrible horrible problem on their most distinguished car model. . . . ? all instances happen when first stariting the car no matter how long it has sat. Battery is perfect. I very rarely dive the car, but when I do I have this horrible problem and it is getting worse.