Upon starting the vehicle steering wheel locked up. Cause unknown.
1998 Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints
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My 1998 corvette, manula transmission, was taken to george moore chevrolet on june 23 for warranty window repair. Upon pick-up, the dealer was unable to release my car due to steering wheel column lock-up, during initial key-in and start-up. Kathleen demeter acknowledges this concern in her letter to jay ehle, dated feb.5,2003 (nvs-213, ea02-031). Every attempt to fix/address the problem resulted in no fix. Gm stats this problem was not under recall. I contend it must be for gm to have found the same error in earlier/later model years. It now is costing me $500.00 to fix it. Can you assist me?
Steering column locked up after vehicle was engaged. Car is currently being checked by dealer. *ak ref. In ea02-031
1998 corvette steering column locked up. This problem has happened to so many people that I think something should be done about it. I had to pay $700 dollars out of my pocket to get this problem fixed. If and when their is a lawsuit I hope to be involved. Thank you, [xxx]. *nlm ref. In ea02-031 *cjs information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle failes to start dueto a default in the steering column.
Vehicle will not start do to a faulty steering column. *ak ref. In ea02-031
1998 corvette c-5. Steering wheel locked. Told our VIN # was not in the recall campaign range. How can this be when all c5's have the same problem??*ak ref. In ea02-031 *cjs thank goodness this happened while stopped. I can't imagine what would have happened if we had been moving.
While driving, the steering wheel locked up. *jb did not count in ea02-031 (duplicate of odi# 10022859)
While driving, the steering column suddenly locked. Consumer could not go forward (barrier) forcing him to back up. *tt ref. In ea02-031
Steering column lock malfunctioned and locked up. *tt ref. In ea02-031
Steering column locks upon start up. This is second occurrence . This makes all movement except in the direction that the front wheel were locked. If the front wheels are not locked in the directly forward position, placing the car on a flat bed is next to impossible. A recall has been issued but my car is not within "the break point range" so I was not entitled to reduced cost repair and was not entitled to the available installation of the appropriate fix. *jb ref. In ea02-031
Steering column motor on my 1998 chevrolet corvette defective for the second time in one year causing the steering column to lock and be inoperable. *jb ref. In ea02-031
After stopping at a stop sign, the consumer was unable to steer the vehicle. ***jb ref. In ea02-031
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
The steering wheel locked on the vehicle.
The steering wheel locked on the vehicle. *jb ref. In ea02-031
Steering column locked on 1998 corvette - did not lock while vehicle was moving - remained locked after starting vehicle from parked position ref. In ea02-031
Steering colum lock up and shifter lock up ref. In ea02-031
Steering column lock up. Ph ref. In ea02-031
Consumer had problems with the steering. Also stated that while driving was involved into a collision which he thinks it was caused do to steering problems. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this called. Ts
Steering column locked up 1998 corvette. Car started and was able to move, but there was no steering as the column locked up. Ts ref. In ea02-031
Steering column lockup. With the key in the ingnition and the engine running, the steering column lock fails to release. Thus making the vehicle inpossible to drive. Ref. In ea02-031
Steering column locked up and could not be unlocked. Car was in parking lot at the time. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770778 ref. In ea02-031
Vehicle was experiencing the same defect stated in recall #92 v 160 000 for the steering hose unit, however vehicle was not included due to the VIN. Mr the vehicle could be driven while the steering wheel was in the locked position. *jg *jb ref. In ea02-031
While driving consumer noticed that engine check light had come on. After taking vehicle in for a diagnosis, consumer was told that a steering wheel position sensor was needed. Steering sensor uncorrelated malfunctioned/sensor shorted-per invoice. Consumer felt that this was a defect becuase vehicle had low mileage, and knew of others with similar problems. Manufacturer was aware and was willing to split the bill 50/50, but consumer felt if dealer didn't cover all charges then further action will be taken. Cost of total repairs was $1256.36. *scc...
Not able to move steering wheel. Mr ref. In ea02-031
While backing vehicle up and turning, the steering column locked. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership which then told him that the failure was due to a steering actuator. Please describe details
While driving at any speed and with no warning steering wheel will lock up, and consumer will lose control of vehicle. It could have caused consumer to have an accident. Dealer notified. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Consumer states that the steering column will lock up and cause the steering wheel not to turn, and is very concerned about what damage a locked steering could cause himself and others in a physical /property damage. Consumer also feel he should be compensated with reimbursement for the reoccuring problem. *scc ref. In ea02-031
Car reported "steering column locked" (which it was). This car has an electronic lock, not physically connected to the ignition key. Lock engaged and would not disengage after starting car. Had to tow car to dealer. Tow truck driver cited another example with same car model in which lock engaged while vehicle was in motion on street., and narrowly missed an accident. This is a dangerous situation, and is apparently quite common in this model corvette. Nlm ref. In ea02-031
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