Gm recall #04006a steering column lock up. My 1998 c5 corvette is part of the recall - I had the column lock up while driving- towed it to the nearest dealer - they installed the so called recall kit - and it didn't fix the problem - they are now saying it is something else and I am liable for labor and parts. This is a factory defect/ flaw that should be fixed by gm! I feel gm does not know how to fix this problem as many "c5" corvette owners have had this happen even after the so call fix was added. Major safety issue as the car will still run and drive when the column locks up!
1998 Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints
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Dt: the contact owned a 1998 chevrolet corvette. He received the federal safety agency recall o4v060000 concerning electronic column lock. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and recall repair work was performed, but it did not fix the problem. The dealership and the manufacturer were notified, and they were trying to force contact into some other type of repair that was going to cost him a lot of money. Contact felt he should not have to pay for this because it was a safety defect.
Dt: the consumer received a recall 04v060600 approximately late last year and he received several more since then. The parts were on back order. When recall repairs were arranged, in april, they had to order parts, and the dealership was suppose to notify the consumer when the parts were in. Two weeks ago consumer checked on the parts and they were not in. He e-mailed chevrolet, and was contacted and told the parts were on back order. He then got a call stating the parts were in. The vehicle was taken to be repaired july 20, 2005. The steering column lock would not release, it started around march. The vehicle would start, but the consumer did not notice until the vehicle was started that the steering was locked. The dealership thought they had fixed it. He had the same problem when he got in the vehicle last night. He called the dealership and was told it was a different problem and it was not covered under the recall. They problem was exactly the same, although the dealership stated otherwise.
Gm recalled my 1998 corvette for a steering colulm lock, I had recall performed on april 12, 2005 by team chevrolet in scottsbluff ne. On april 23, 2005 my steering colum loked up while at corvette function in bowing green ky. Some gm engineers were able to unlock it by unpluging the computer. I took the car back to team chevolet to have it rechecked, they found nothing wrong. Later that evening it locked up. Most of the time the colum would unlock if you pulled key and waited 10 seconds. There has been two times that that didnt work, once in bowling green ky and the last time in my garage. The car is now in my garage with the steering colum locked up. I spoke with team chvrolet and jacky johnson chevolet customer assistance (phone 1‑313‑667‑7153) about this problem, both stated that the recall was performed and I would most likely be charged for a tow truck and the repair bill. My complaint is gm recalled this car for a steering colum lock which I have, I expect my steering colum to be fixed free of charge as noted in the recall letter. I expect gm to pay for a tow truck since I did all I could to resolve this problem. I went to the dealer twice and had several talks with jacky johnson with no satisfaction l
Steering column will not unlock after starting vehicle. Vehicle was backed out of the garage and wheel couuld not be turned. Key was turned off, ten second wait (following instructions on the info center) and wheel still could not be turned. With the key off the wheel was turned back and forth against the lock and then restarted. After several trys the column unlocked. This vehicle has had both phases of the recall implemented. After this failure it was taken to the dealer who informed me that everything that he could do has been done. He said a possible low battery may have caused the problem. The battery was replaced and the problem reoccured 2 days later. There is no predictabality of the defect. It could be the next start or a month from now. The only sure thing is that with no action it will happen again. This defect could cause a accident when pulling out of a parking space or garage due to inability to turn the wheel even at low speed.
Recall campaign: the consumer received a recall notice(04v060000) electronic column lock. No parts available. Service manager joe gibson.
Steering column locked even though the car started. *bf vehicle has steering problems. Safety recall campaign id number : 04v060000. Vehicle towed to the shop for repair.
When trying to start the vehicle steering column locked. Vehicle was towed. A recall letter was received. Column lock was replaced by the dealer at a cost to the consumer. Column was still defective.*ak recall number 04v060000
Early this year I got in my car and started it up and started to back up and the steering wheel locked up on me and the engine shut down.I had it toe in and repaired at a cost of over $500.00.I later found out about the recall on the inter-net contacted general motor's about getting some of my money back they refused.I will never buy another chevy if that is the way they treat people.
In short, I experienced the "steering column lock" error that is now recalled on certain chevy corvette. I had this repaired at my cost. My 1998 chevy corvette VIN [xxx] fell within gm's VIN on the technical service bulletin 01-02-35-008, but my repairs were not performed for free, as stated in the bulletin. I have contacted gm several times only to be told that I am not eligible for reimbursement. They claim that my vehicle was and is not part of any recall, bulletin, etc. I beg to differ. I have receipts for everything and copies of the bulletins, recalls, etc. But gm still refuses to acknowledge that my car should have been repaired for free. I have been fighting with them for over a year now and I have gotten nowhere! *la *sc *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Steering column lock activated while parking in parking lot. *ak the lock would not disengage even after repeated attempts at removing the key, moving the steering wheel, etc. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The consumer was informed that there was a recall (recall #04v060000)for this problem but his vehicle was not included.
The consumer proposed that recall repairs for the steering column lock failed due to the steering column no longer locking. *ak the consumer did not agree with recall# 04v060000. *sc
Chevrolet corvettes possibly having defective electronic steering column systems proposes to correct the defective. Recall# 04v060000. *ak *sc
Problem with electronic column lock on 1998 corvette. *mr the consumer suggested that, if there was a problem with the ecl system, then it would need to be fixed, not removed due to the fact that it was a feature sold with the vehicle. *sc
While driving steering column locked, causing the steering to become inoperative. Recall 04v060000 was issued. Consumer's vehicle was experiencing the same problem as stated in the recall.
The consumer had the same problem as the federal safety agency campaign #04v060000:on certain passenger vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ecl), when the ignition switch is turned to lock, the ecl prevents turning of the steering system. *jb the service dealer replaced the steering lock actuator which was inoperative and was an intermittent problem. *sc
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
The failure described in the electronic column lock recall 04v060000 occurred on 3 separate occasions. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak the steering column locked up. *sc
Steering column locked up while vehicle running and won't unlock. Vehicle is a 1998 chevrolet corvette convertible 6-speed. Unable to steer vehicle. Vehicle steering column is still locked and udriveable.
While driving steering wheel locked up on it own. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer pulled over. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the steering sensor needed to be replaced.
Recall 04 v 060 000 concerning electronic column lock. Consumer stated steering column failed to unlock when the vehicle was started. Vehicle was towed and repaired at the dealer. Manufacturer informed the consumer that this vehicle wa snot covered under the recall due to VIN.
The consumer stated when the he started the vehicle, the steering wheel locked. The consumer submitted a complaint about this problem once before. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told the vehicle identification number was not apart of the recall. Provide further details.
When turning the steering wheel towards the left, it locked, which caused the consumer to drift off the road. The consumer shut the vehicle off, restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocked. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to be inspected. *ak the consumer contacted the dealership on several occasions and was told there was a recall on corvette's, however his vehicle was not included.
The federal safety agency recall 04v060000 concerning electronic column lock. Vehicle experienced a problem with the steering column locking up when the vehicle started. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified.
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.
While driving at any speed steering column locked. As a result, consumer was unable to turn left or right. Recall o4v06000 was issued. However, this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.
Chevrolet has refused to acknowledge the federal safety agency recall, (#04v060000), on my 1998 covette. They say it only covers the 1997 model year despite my quoting your recall notice which covers 1997-2004. The specific item and failures listed in this recall occurred in august 2002. I started the vehicle and while backing out of my garage I tried to turn the steering wheel and found it to be locked! The vehicle had to be towed to a dealer where repairs totaled well over $650.00, (using "genuine gm parts" which disable the column lock.
When the consumer pulled into a parking space at 2mp, the steering column locked in place without warning. The dealership replaced the relay and wiring harness. *nm the column locked while in drive under power. There was no engine shutdown. *sc
Recall 04v060000 concerning steering column locking. However, this vehicle is not oncluded in the recall due to VIN.
Recall no.#04v060000, steering column/anti theft device: when the vehicle was put in reverse and backing out of a parking space, the steering wheel locked up. This problem has occurred twice with this vehicle. The dealer repaired the problem at cost to the consumer. *nm
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