1999 Chevrolet Corvette: engine failure

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · Steering · 22,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the steering column seized while driving 25 MPH. During the failure, the steering wheel lock warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was remedied according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 02/05/16*lj updated 05/02/18

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Steering · 98,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that when the key was removed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Steering · 33,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering), however the failure recurred on two separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2013 · Steering · 67,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the service steering warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer however, a technician was contacted who notified the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,000. Updated 11/21/13

Filed Jun 12, 2013 · Steering · 119,555 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into reverse, the steering assist seized and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the failure was caused by a faulty column harness. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id 04v060000 (steering) and the vehicle was repaired under the recall, but the failure recurred three times. The failure mileage was 119,555. The current mileage was 131,010.

Filed Aug 3, 2012 · Steering · 6,731 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the steering seized while driving 35 MPH. The failure would recur sporadically and often when the vehicle was first started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasion where they replaced the steering relay and the actuator. The vehicle was scheduled to be towed to the dealer for repairs. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device). The vehicle was repaired under the recall but because of the recurrence of the failure each the contact was held liable for repair costs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that they repaired the vehicle previously under the recall campaign and they would not repair under the recall any further. The failure mileage was 6,731 and the current mileage was 15,000.