The steering lock remained locked while the vehicle was on. The mfr has recalled this defect, however the VIN# for this vehicle was not included. *nm
1998 Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints
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When the vehicle was started a light flashed on the dashboard and the steering column locked. The driver tried to unlock it but was unable to. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the steering column lease fill in additional information. *nm
When the vehicle was started the vehicle and steering column locked up. The consumer tried to unlock it but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that a recall issued was not for this vehicle. *ak
Steering wheel lock up indications are being exhibited. Driver information center message "remove key and wait 10 seconds" has appeared a half dozen times over the past 3 months. Car is only driven once or twice per week. Knowledgeable people in this area advise me this is a precursor to failure of the steering column lock. Local dealer and gm customer service tell me my VIN # is not included in recall. My reading of recall campaign # 04v060000 indicates my 1997 thru 2000 with automatic transmissions are subject to this defect. Local dealer and gm customer service refuse to help with problem.
1998 corvette mt VIN:[xxx]. While driving car I experienced steering column lockup as described in the federal safety agency campaign id: 04v060000 was told by local dealer I am not covered under the recall. It was suggested I pay the $650 repair and submit bill to gm. Calls to gm state I am also not part of recall even though the problem matches gm recall 04006. Gm info provided was very vague and evasive. Would not show me recall notice 04006 even though I have found copies on internet. Very frustrated can not drive car nor can I get gm to fix it without paying.*ak updated 07/25/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Consumer complained about a steering column problem. The steering column locked. This year 's vehicle was being recalled. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
While pulling out of the driveway steering column locked up. Consumer tried to unlock it but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the vehicle was operating normally. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred on numerous occasions, and had not been resolved.
While driving 15 MPH,the steering column locked up. The driver was unable to steer or turn the steering wheel. 45 minutes later the consumer was able to unlock the column and drove the vehicle home. The driver contacted the dealer and the dealer informed the driver that this vehicle was not on recall at this time. The driver informed the dealer that this problem had occurred more than once. Please provide any additional information.
Steering column lock failure. (3rd event) today, my steering column lock failed for the third time in lake city florida. I called the chevrolett dealer in that town and was unable to get assistance with this problem. I was told tow the car in although it was unlikely that the venicle would be reviewed on the next day. This is a major defect that continually causes me problems in the most unfavorable areas for service. I informed a service writer a bill heard chavrolett about a recall on my car for this problem at least three months ago and was told that there was no recall on my car for this matter. This is a potentially dangerous and very inconvient problems that warrants immediate repair.
Consumer indicated that dealership performed electronic column lock recall 04v060000 repaired 3 times, but the steering wheel continued to lock up while driving. *ak
While starting up the vehicle steering wheel locked up. Consumer was unable to unlock the steering wheel. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and dealer was unable to resolve the problem.
Upon starting car, the steering column remained locked, so that I could only drive in a circle. Car had to be towed and a dealership installed a "steering kit" to repair the defect at a cost of approximately $300.00. Chevrolet advises that my vehicle's identification number is not included under the recent recall for this defect. (the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v06000)(gm recall no. 04006)
While backing out garage,the steering wheel locked up. The driver was unable to unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and the cause of the problem could not be determined.*mr incident occurred three times.
While driving the steering wheel locked up. Please provide any additional information.
While driving the steering column locked which caused the steering wheel not to turn. The consumer was able to start the vehicle and drive it before realizing that the steering wheel could not be turned. The cause of the problem has not been determined.
Steering column locked & was unable to unlock it after numerous attempts at turning the wheel to the right while turning the ignition key (which is supposedly "the trick"). Had to have car towed to 2 different shops (1st one was an independent chevy service center that couldn't find the problem). Was very shocked to see that this has occurred to hundreds of other corvette owners. I was never issued a recall notice on this. Why in the world not? Now I have to pay for repairs. I knew I should have bought that jag instead.
Vehicle type: 1998 corvette. Failure of electronic steering column to unlock during initial key in/vehicle start. Fortunately, if the rest of the systems work, the engine will shut down after the vehicle moves a short distance. I purchased this corvette in june 2003 (I have owned older corvettes) not knowing there is this defect with not only the 1998 corvette but also with the 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2001 corvettes. Beginning with the 2002 model year, this feature was removed. General motors has known about this situation for some time. They issued a "customer satisfaction bulletin" during sept. 2001. This bulletin covered about the last third corvettes manufactured during 1998 (serial #s 23355-31069), all of 1999 corvettes (serial #s 000001-33283) and the first half corvettes manufactured during 2000 (serials #s 000001-16233). They also have a repair kit available to correct the problem (gm part # 88952427 or 88952428 or 88952428 depending on transmission and export). This indicates to me that they know the car has a defect and are willing to pass fixing the defect on to the vehicle owner. Unfortunately, the serial # of my 1998 corvette is 11791. The incident occurred, ironically, just after touring the corvette factory in bowling green, ky. It cost me $250.00 and two nights in a local motel to get my car operational. The car is still not fixed properly. After disassembling the steering column, the steering locking system was reset and disabled. The car's computer shows an error code every time the car is started. The federal safety agencys web site shows there is an investigation open on this very problem with no conclusion. This defect may exist in other gm cars with the electronic steering lock assemblies. I do know they don't use it after 2002.
While pulling out of a parking space steering wheel locked up. When this occurred ignition failed to operate which caused the engine to die. There was a consumers satisfaction campaign on this issue.*ak after this occurred, consumer could start the vehicle and drive it but the steering column would be locked. Vehicle would move but no steering. *ph
While driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel locked up. Dealer notified. *ak when the consumer backed out of the driveway, with the steering wheel turned, it locked up completely while fully engaged. *ph
Steering wheel locked up leaving user stranded. Gm states this VIN# is not included in recall for same known problem.
Steering column lock w/ dic code of 2588.
Steering wheel will not unlock after entry of key. Computer reads " service column lock" * jb
Steering wheel locked up,
On 8-6-03 I was pulling out of a parking lot and my steering wheel locked-up. I ended up having my corvette towed home. On 8-7-03 after speaking to some service tech's at a couple of garages found out that my problem is a part that has had a recall issued and supposedly already replaced on my car. The recall # is 01044. The part was supposedly replaced on 1-17-02 when my car had approx. 43k mi. On it. I purchased the car 5-03 from an individual and had no idea that anything had ever been worked on. Local dealership won't honor recall anymore so I then contacted gm. Spoke to kevin may @800‑222‑1020 on 8-8 and 8-11-03 about honoring the recall again because the evidently didn't correct the problem and gm won't honor again. This is outrageous to me! There is obviously a problem with this part and I feel they should stand behind their products and work. Why should I have to pay several hundred dollars for a problem they should fix? What if I had been driving down the interstate or been in heavy traffic? I can't afford to spend several hundred dollars every 7k mi. Or so because gm won't take care of their customers and I shouldn't have to!!! This is wrong for them to do and I hope someone can help. *ak
Steering column lock failed. Chevrolet did a patial recall on this item but did not include all 1998 cars.
Steering column will not unlock.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its electronic lock steering malfunction as stated in the tsb 1d10002157.
Steering column lock keeps locking causing the vehicle to not respond . This has happened on three time in 3 months. Vehicle has to be towed to shop to reset and repair. The last time this happened 7/21/2003 the recall work had already been done.
Steering column lock on 1998 chevrolet corvette while parked. Once the key was turned on in the ignition, the message displayed on the dash said service column lock and the steering wheel was locked. Repeated attempts still yielded the same results. The vehicle was not driveable and required towing to the dealer. The dealer indicated that this was a popular defect with this year make and model but that a recall had not been issued yet.it is my understanding that odi and the federal safety agency have received at least 344 similar reports of this defect over the last 2 years (see investigation #ea02-031). I also understand that the same problem became a defect in the 2000 chev. Corvette (see recall #co 1044). Can someone in your office with the proper authority please instigate a recall on this defect so that others will not have to suffer the inconvenience and expense ($600 total out of pocket) that I had to endure. Fortunately I was unable to drive the vehicle when this event occurred. I would hate to think of the safety issue surrounding a moving vehicle having the steering column lock. I understand that it is not uncommon for the steering column to lock on subsequent repairs. I urge you to please initiate a recall. I would also be appreciatiative if gm would step up to the plate and reimburse me, and others before me, for the costs on repairing this defect. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention and consideration on this matter.
While driving steering wheel becomes locked. There is no warning.
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