Steering column locked while parked in garage. Cannot move vehicle.*ak ref. In ea02-031
1997 Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints
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Steering wheel will not turn. Please provide any further information.
Steering wheel has locked up, and driver can not turn steering wheel. *ak *yh ref. In ea02-031
Steering column completely locked resulting in vehicle being towed to dealer and having steering lock, cylinder, ignition, lock actuator replaced at the tune of $591.61. In august of 2001 same exact problem and part repaired. No assistance what so ever from the manufacturer. Ref. In ea02-031
After reading all the information available on the internet on the service column lock problems, there should definetly be a recall on this!*ak did not count in numbers due to owner not experiencing himself.
I understand you reviewed this problem for the 1999 model and chevrolet has issued a recall for specific VIN numbers and years, but have excluded 1997. I have experienced this problem and expect it will continue until gmc does something about it. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Steering column locked and won't unlock. *ak ref. In ea02-031
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The corvette's steering becomes inoperative randomly due to the column lock not releasing. The dealership agreed to replace the lock at my cost and stated the problem may still occur with the new lock? Ref. In ea02-031
My car was parked outside of a grocery store. When I returned to my car I started the engine and the dic panel read steering column locked, pull key and wait 10 seconds. I tried to get the car to unlock the steering column for 1 hr. I called for help and he also tried for approximately 2 hours. The car had to be towed to the dealership. Jerry hamm chevrolet would not cover the repair expenses even though I notified them of the 13 complaints that are currently listed on your website. The repairs cost me $418.00 plus $65.00 for towing. Chevrolet needs to be held accountable for this malfunctioning part. I am handling my dispte through arbitration and will take them to court if necessary.*ak ref. In ea02-031
Fuel pump loud high pitch hum behind driver seat mentioned to service 3 times since new. Rear hatch pops open while in park very often,2 times while park security threat. Steering column has just started to lock up in park-3 times. Seat belts replaced at 700 miles or so due to not retracting...still lock up while trying to bend forward to view other drivers,ie; off ramps/yields/parking lots. Safety problem at high speeds. Paint flaking off mufflers since new- very unsightly for shows,yellowing door handles at locks on white car,water drips into rear hatch when opened. Leather seat is wearing too soon on passenger side/wrinkles in leather. Abs failed, 2 times locked up. Keyless remote will not keep memory and the ashtray is too small and driver could have accident trying to find it behind the shift handle. !) eded by itself. *ak ref. In ea02-031
My steering wheel column locked when my car was parked. It had to be towed to the nearest dealer bay chevrolet to be fix. When it locked the computer or (dic) read service column locked. I was unable to move my car. The car started but I could not use my steering wheel to guide the car. Lucky for me I was parked at home. If I was on the road and this happen , I hate to even think about the loss of my life and the others on our highways. This problem came without warning. The dealer said that an actuator failed. Some reports on the net has indocated that this locked steering unit fail s even whilel driving the car. This is a danger and a hazard. Please to demanded that gm recall this safety defect before someone loss their life needlessly. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Steering wheel column lock fails and engages the wheel in a locked position. The car becomes undriveable and must be towed. My concern is if this were to happen while driving. I was parked. The dealership told me it was a very common problem. There is. *ak ref. In ea02-031
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The message "service column lock" came on and the steering column locked up (luckily not while driving). I understand that this is quite a common problem on c5 corvettes and would like to know what gm are going to do about it. Thank you. Ref. In ea02-031
My 97 coupe, 16k, had its steering column lock troubles while being valet parked during vacation in sc. Ref. In ea02-031
This is the third incident of this type on this car. The steering column locks up on the vehicle making the car inoperable. This is a well known defect on this car that could cause a serious accident if it were to occur while driving. My car is currently at the dealership for the second time within 6 weeks for the same problem. The dealer doesn't know what cuaes the problem, and consequently how to fix it. Gm barley acknowledges the problem even exists, saying they have been working on a fix for the problem. They don't seem to perceive it as a safety issue. I feel as though this common defect needs to be the subject of a recall by the manufacturer so that the owners of these cars can feel safe while driving them.*ak ref. In ea02-031
Common problem on corvette that service column lock light comes on and column may lock at speed. Dealer stated that it a common problem and there is no recall. They can only replace current parts. Car is unsafe !
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I have heard hundreds of these same problems on the corvette and nothing is being done about it. This could be a very serious problem if it were to lock up during driving operations. No safety defect listed in summary.
Steering wheel locks up, and cannot be unlocked unless taken into the dealer. Please give any further details.
Column lock could fail when car is moving. This is a safety hazard.*ak ref. In ea02-031
As I was trying to back out of a parking space at a ball game parking lot, I started getting a message to "remove key and wait 10 seconds" on the computer readout in the dash and the engine would die each time the car started to move. After doing this two or three times as I was trying to back up , the steering column locked, leaving my wife and I stranded. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer for repairs which put the vehicle out of service for six days. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Vehicle has had continued no start conditon and vehicle not being able to go over 5 MPH several replacements and repairs. (battery,electrical control units(TCM,ebtcm,tac) replaced two times, for leak and failure,tp sensor replaced. Yh
Consumer very concerned that brakes could fail due to cracked rotors, consumer has been through 4 sets of rotors in less than 13000 miles. Nlm
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