1998 Chevrolet Corvette electrical problems

Filed Dec 2, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 84,000 miles · CA

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 this report replaced bulletin 04006b - november 23, 2004. In reading on the federal safety agency, 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.

Filed Apr 1, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 90,000 miles · OR

Have had multiple issues with this car. Had a service column lock display. Took it in on a recall. They fixed it and 6 months later left me stranded again with same code. Charged me 1000 dollars to tell me the wheel lock broke. We all know that's not true. 2 weeks later have a service power train with numerous codes. Have to reset all codes to drive car. They come back with service traction control system and heater blows hot on one side and cold on other. Then next day it's the opposite. Unfortunately this is the only corvette that I have had problems with and according to the reviews. The c5 corvette has many drive train issues. This should be addressed and recalled if they want buyers to chevrolet vehicles.

Filed Jan 17, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 106,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. While at a complete stop, the accelerator pedal depressed independently and the traction control indicator illuminated. In addition, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and received medical attention for torn muscles in his neck, on the left side of the head three inches above the ear, one rib on the left side was fractured, and torn muscles in the lower back. The vehicle was towed home. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 41,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The column lock failure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the harness kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jan 11, 2016 · Electrical · 36,261 miles · NC

The dic showed "service steering wheel lock", remove key and wait 10 seconds. There was a recall on 97-2004 corvettes for this. My VIN does not show up but gm service bulletin louieinli #04006cc (electronic column lock) covers vehicle vins from w5100001 to w5131069. My steering wheel locked up coming out of my garage. I have less than 37,000 on it. Why was my VIN omitted from your recall?? It has cost be $600 for repairs.

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Electrical · 71,000 miles · NY

A recall was taken care of 7/17/14. I am having the same issue again. Steering column locks, and stalls. Car cannot be moved. The dealer and their support advisers cannot find a fix. Their solution is to remove the lock kit, bypass the safety mechanisms, charge me $450.00. A harness and lock kit are at fault. They will not cover the issue. I am left with the car without the safety feature. Car can be easily stolen, steering wheel turns without a key.

Filed Jun 4, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 110,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. Prior to the contact owning the vehicle, it was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The repair did not correct the failure. The service column lock warning lamp illuminated randomly and the vehicle stalled several times. The steering wheel locked and would not unlock. The contact was unable to drive over 2 MPH each time the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who replaced the column lock bypass. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 71,722 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly with the illumination of the posi traction and ABS warning indicators. The brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to slow down until the gear was shifted into the park position. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering harness and an unknown part related to the front engine was replaced. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to a different dealer where the master computer and alternator were both replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,722.

Filed Mar 24, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Approximately 3 years ago my 1998 c5 corvette coupe experienced fault codes and warning lights associated with a failure or failures within the electronic brake traction control module (ebtcm). I tried to replace the electronic module that mounts to the ABS pump a few times with used modules and the problem was never resolved. Last summer I put the corvette into the service center at the local chevy dealership and told them to fix the problem and clear the fault codes. When I picked up the car and started it the codes and warning light was still there. I enquired why and was told that gm no longer supports the ABS/traction control module for the older corvettes. I was told by the chevy "certified" technician that the car was safe to drive without ABS and traction control. I added that it was safe as long as I didn't drive in rain or snow.