The steering column locked without warning. A recall has been issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. *jb the consumer started the vehicle and the computer read pull key wait 10 seconds. The computer then read service column lock. Recall# 04v060000.
1997 Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints
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The federal safety agency recall 04v-060000, electronic column lock. Vehicle equipped with an ecl column lock system, when the vehicle is started the steering column would not unlock. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed the consumer that because his vehicle had a manual transmission it was not covered under the scope of the recall. Please provide any further information.
When backing out of the drive way, the steering wheel locked up. The consumer had the vehicle, towed to the dealer for inspection. The consumer stated," that this is the second time the steering wheel had locked up".please provide any further details.
I own a 1997 corvette with a manual transmission that has had two instances of the electronic clolumn lock system failing. The first failure occurred in june of 2000 and gm replaced the module at no charge. The second failure occurred in august of 2003. I understand that gm has done a recall on 1997 corvette's for this problem (recall campaign #04v060). I wrote a letter to gm requesting information and reinbursement for my costs due to the failure of the ECM in august of 2003, but was told by the gm customer service center that my particular vehicle was not affected by the recall. I don't underdstand how there can be a recall for 1997 corvette's that excludes a vehicle car that has had two instances of the recalled part failing. The car only had 32,000 miles on it, the second time the part failed. From reading the recall notice, there is a procedure to prevent further lock ups of the steering column, but appratently my car is not covered. I would like you to look into lthis matter and force gm to include all 1997 manual transmission corvettes as part of the recall campaign.
While parking steering wheel locked up. Dealership was notified, but did resolve the problem.
Consumer had the same problem as mentioned in the federal safety agency recall 04v060000 concerning vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ecl). When the ignition switch was turned to lock the ecl prevented the turning off the steering system. When the vehicle was started the ecl unlocked the steering system. Dealer indicated sorry this vehicle was not recalled due to VIN.
Received recall 04v060000 concerning steering column locking mechanism. When the consumer starts the vehicle the steering wheel will not unlock. This vehicle is not included in the recall because it is an automatic transmission.
After starting the vehicle the steering locked up recall (#04v060000). The dealership was notified, but did not repair the vehicle because the VIN was not included in the recall. Please provide any additional information. *nm the consumer did have the repairs done, but had to pay out of pocket.
When driving at 5 MPH steering wheel felt loose and then locked up. *ak see odi voq #8005263
Steering column anti-theft device locked and would not unlock. This happened while backing out of the garage approximately 1 year ago. Vehicle would not start. As chevrolet did not have a recall then had to buy an after market device to get the vehicle into driveable condition.
Lock (2nd incident occurred 2 months later first incident (see voq 10044868): (about 3000 miles after 1st incident) driving car about 15 minutes at about 35-40 MPH. Turned right into restaurant parking. Went to turn right into parking space, but wheel would not turn at all. Had to park car in roadway of parking lot. Engine did not turn off. Turned off engine, restarted car, but wheel was still locked. Had car flat-bedded to dealer (bob hook chevrolet).dealer had car a few days and said it was repaired. (driver to send paperwork). Per phone call with cheryl tuosto (cat).
While driving to work on a 55 MPH road consumer got onto another road going about 35 MPH. Turned right into work parking lot and steering wheel locked up. After trying unsuccessfully to straighten out the wheels he applied pressure to the brakes and stopped the vehicle. Disc displayed a message. Did not hit anything, because nothing was in vehicle's path. Shut off and restarted vehicle to try to get wheels to unlock. Also tried to turn wheel back and forth, but it would not move. Towed vehicle to dealer. Dealer said he fixed the problem. Consumer sold vehicle so he did not know if problem has recurred.
While driving at 65 MPH vehicle went onto an exit ramp, slowed down to about 35 MPH, and it turned right. Then, went to straighten out vehicle and steering locked up. Ran vehicle off the road into emergengy lane; did not hit anything, but hurt shoulder, popped it, trying to turn steering. Could not get steering unlocked. Gmc sent investigator out to check out car, and they fixed everything. Replaced steering column e7680/ part 267460, column lock/10424050s wheel, and sc4x 267460 (count 2). Claim type e om. Replaced n4800 533wc0.60, module 1 at 9381389, sc4x 9381389. Customer to send invoice.
When attempting to park steering locked without warning.
Started car , shifted to reverse , started to back out of parking space and steering colum locked.
The vehicle was in park position and steering column locked up without prior warning. *ak *nlm this also happened about 2 years ago with about 20,000 miles on the car.
While reversing the steering column locking device failed and steering wheel locked up, and wouldn't release. Dealership replaced unknown steering lock component.
When attempting to start vehicle, the sterring locked and sensor light stayed on. Dealer stated there was a recall issued; however this vehicle was outside of the remedy scope.
1997 corvette steering wheel locks up periodically. Previously had been able to release it. Last week it occurred whil car was moving. Had to have car towed and repaired at dealership. Chevrolet customer service rep refused to acknowledge that there is a problem in 1997 model year, just later (supposedly a recall exists). She said that I "should keep my receipt" in case gm decides to recognize it as a problem. I'm out $550 and worried that their denying the problem in 1997s is going to cost lives. My business partner also has a '97 and has experienced the same problem.
On my 1997 corvette the column lock failed in the locked position. There is a recall on the 1998 and up. The 1997 is the same as the later models and should be covered by the recall.
The vehicle experienced problems with the steering column. The column locked approximately 24 times within 4 years dealer was notified. *nlm *cb *jb ref. In ea02-031
Dealer replace steering column about year ago at cost of $ 500.00. A year later the same problem recurred.
My 1997 c-5 corvette has a problem with the steering wheel locking up. The first time it happen when my wife had it at work, when she went to leave she started out but could not steer. The dashboard reader display said "column failure". When checking the owners manual we found "column failure" and it said to have vehicle towed to repair shop for service. The vehicle was repaired at my expense because general motors would not admit to a problem. There is an active recall for 1998-2002 c-5 corvettes for steering column lockup, but they said that mine was caused by a different part and they would not honor the recall. On tuesday 10 june the steering column locked up again this time while my wife was driving. She had just pulled into traffic and heard a click at which time the steering locked up. Fortunately she was able to stop without incident. The car had to sit part way in the road until a wrecker was dispatched to tow it in again. The service dealer has had the car since that time and we still don't know when or if it will be fixed. *jb ref. In ea02-031
On june 23rd I just returned from getting married in reno nevada I parked my car in the drive way came back to put the car in the garage my steering wheel column was locked I had to have it towed to the dealer I see this has happened to several other owners if this was to happen while driving it could cause loss of life of mine as well as others gm should recall this safety defect before someone looses their life. *nlm ref. In ea02-031
While traveling about 7 to 10 MPH and without prior warning steering column locked up. Dealer was aware of problem. Please fill additional information. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Steering column locked while driving at approximately 5 MPH in parking lot. This is the third time it has locked although the first two times the car was stationary. *jb ref. In ea02-031
Engine and service traction light illuminated. Answering duplicate letter, reference number 10009877 anamari 3-27-03 the balancer and the serpentine belt was replaced *ts. The power steering belt was replaced.
The engine light and the service traction light had come on while traveling. The repair work was made on the pulley, and the balancer. The top pulley looked as if someone began to work on it but didn't finish because the bolts were loose. The consumer had taken the vehicle to another shop and was told that there was a program error. The primary belt/tensioner belt had come off-the tensioner belt was replaced. The steering column locked up, the power steering belt was taken off. The low traction light had come on intermittently while accelerating and making turns. The keyless entry remotes were inoperative and were reprogrammed. The vehicle made a loud popping noise. Refer to odi#10002502 scc ref. In ea02-031
Last summer,while backing out of a parking spot, my column lock failed to release and nearly caused a collision w/2 other cars. I called the local chev. Dealer and they informed me that my corvette didn't fall within certain VIN numbers for that recall for that very same problem and that it shouldn't have that problem. Well, it does have this potentially dangerous problem, but gm wont fix their faulty design/parts and want to charge me $500 minimum to fix! So I had the car towed home, ate the $100 flat bed tow bill, and called other gm dealers-all deny the problem on my particular car. Can anybody help me? If I were backing onto a busy road, it could have been disastrous. My car is a 1997 c5 corvette VIN# [xxx] w/approx only 30,000 miles. Thanks,[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While backing out of my drive the steering column locked up and would not allow the wheel to turn. All I could do is pull straight forward into my garage and turn off the car. Ref. In ea02-031
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