1998 Chevrolet Corvette: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 13, 2018 · Engine · 48,253 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. After filling the vehicle with fuel, the contact started the engine, drove three feet, and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, restarted the vehicle, and drove three more feet before the engine cut off again. The steering column warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 48,253.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Steering · 41,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. While attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and the steering wheel lock light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that if the vehicle was started and the steering wheel locked, the engine would stall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 12/01/16*lj udated 12/05/16.

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Steering · 29,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started and switched into the drive position, it moved forward briefly and stalled as the column lock repair warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred and the vehicle failed to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.

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 Jul 3, 2012 · Steering · 52,929 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 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 the federal safety agency 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 failure mileage was 52,929 and the current mileage was 65,000. Updated 7/26/12

Filed Dec 27, 2006 · Steering · CA

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.

Filed Dec 12, 2006 · Steering · 135,000 miles · FL

Dt*: 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.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Steering · PA

While shifting gears, the steering column locked. The consumer was unable to unlock the steering column. The vehicle was towed to a garage and the mechanic determined that it was a security problem. *ak the vehicle would also shut off while in motion and went into security mode. *sc

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Steering · 44,300 miles · KY

After starting the vehicle and as it was accelerating the steering column locked. When this occurred vehicle stalled. The keys had to be removed from ignition, followed by aggressive shaking of steering wheel to unlock it. A recall was issued but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Steering · OH

When the driver attempted to put the vehicle into reverse it stalled. This incident repeated approximately five times at which time the consumer noticed a message on the driver information center stating something about a locked steering wheel. The consumer turned the vehicle off and waited about fifteen minutes, afterwhich the vehicle started and operated as normal *mr *scc *nlm ref. In ea02-031

Filed Nov 20, 2000 · Acceleration · NY

While driving at 30 MPH engine stalled. Took to dealer who indicated that solenoid: valve: switch: bracket: throttle had to be replaced at consumers expense., dealer replaced the throttle angle control module *ak