Service column lock did not disengage when car started and was able to pull out of parking spot before realizing I could not steer my vehicle! Luckily I did not hit anything.
1999 Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. After restarting the vehicle, the steering column failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. While attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel would not unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the failure. The contact mentioned that the steering locked up when attempting to start the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 06/29/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired, free of charge. Updated 08/03/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that there was a warning light that illuminated for the steering column locking. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and indicated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering) because the statute to have the repair performed was expired. The contact was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired as the failure was recently progressing. The vehicle was either to be taken to an independent mechanic or an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 05/24/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that stated that while attempting to drive the vehicle, the service column lock warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering), however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,846.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that when the key was inserted in the ignition, the steering wheel lock warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the warning indicator light instructed to remove the key and wait ten0 seconds to retry. The contact followed the instructions, but it failed to unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering); however, the repair failed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
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.
I recently discovered I have a service column lock on my car and have discovered its a recall problem.the federal safety agency campagn number is 04v060000 and the federal safety agency action number is ea02031 and gm recall number is 04006. Momentumchevrolet located in san jose are denying this recall and don't want to fix it when it clearly is a recall. So my question is are they allowed to not fix it when its a recall?
The corvette shut down and displayed steering column lock. Based on prior gm corvette recalls the recall to fix this problem (steering column lock) where they state "a crash could occur without warning" did not cover all corvettes made during this time period. Gm service operations dcs851 effective through 2003. I did not get far with gm or the dealership on addressing the column lock issue. Since gm states it could result in a crash it surprised me that they don't have any interest in looking into whether the recall should be expanded to include other corvettes during the time period they had over 126,000 affected. If it was necessary back than what is different now?
While pulling my car out of the garage and in drive the steering wheel locked as if the key was removed and in the security mode. I stopped the car and tried to wiggle the key to remedy, it would not, I had to stop the car, return the transmission to park, turn the key off and remove, and when I reinstalled and started the car the steering wheel would unlock. I took the car to the dealer, whom informed me this was a safety recall, had been addressed about 3500 miles prior, and it would now need to be repeated and my cost is almost $1000.00. It appears to me the recall correction was either not designed, installed, or has correctly resolved the recall problem. Imagine had this occurred while traveling at highway speeds?? I contacted gm and reported, they chose to do nothing. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Cpsc: i1530233a. 1999 chevrolet corvette. Consumer stated while driving out his garage the steering wheel locked. *ln the consumer was informed by the dealer, the electronic steering lock and harness needed to be replaced. The consumer stated the problem was addressed twice.
Service active handling message on dic . It comes and gos . It usually shuts off after turning ignition off and restarting . I don't know if it is working or not. This safety concern . Gm should have service parts for electronic components or have some other company have the rights to make them . What are owners supposed to do? We need a law for this. This is not a throw a way car . This car has only 24000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would remain in the locked position rendering the vehicle undriveable. The contact indicated that on occasions the engine was turned off and restarted multiple times before the steering wheel would unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 45,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable because the lock plate failed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition lock actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: the federal safety agency 04v060000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43773.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that upon starting the ignition, the electronic column lock warning indicator illuminated without the steering column locking. The vehicle was repaired under a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v060000 (steering) however, the contact was held responsible for the remedy repair expense even though the VIN was included in the recall. After the repair was performed, the fuel supply began to shut off and the vehicle failed to accelerate when driving at low speeds. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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.
My steering wheel locked up when pulling out of a parking space. I took it to the dealer for the factory recall. They said that the factory recall procedure had already been done on the car once. They said that because it has been more than 12 months since the first repair was done they will not cover the expense of fixing the problem. I now have the choice of driving a car that has a steering column that may lock up while driving or having to fork over close to $1000 to have them fix something that should have been done right the first time.
Steering wheel position sensor is bad. When the driver information center initially displays the warning, "service active handling" & "service car soon", the car immediately engages the front left brake as the computer believes the car is sliding. These are fault codes c1286 & c1287. At speed, this causes the car to change to the left lane or cross the centerline into approaching traffic. There is no fix provided by gm. They have discontinued this part only for the 1999 & 2000 model year. It is available for all other model years.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated five years prior to the federal safety agency campaign recall number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) was performed the steering column would not unlock when the key was in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised her that they had to perform a diagnostic test in order to determine the cause of failure. The failure occurred on an intermittent basis for the past three years and at times she was able to unlock it. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel lock activated and would not turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the steering. Lock module. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the failure was previously repaired under a customer satisfaction campaign (01044) in july 2002. The manufacturer refused any further assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 108,000. The consumer stated the steering locked up, but the vehicle was still drivable. The consumer stated a recall had been issued for the problem, but the dealer stated her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Gm then informed the consumer, the recall had already been performed on the vehicle. Updated 08/30/11 updated 10/18/11*lj upadted 12/02/11
I want to report a recurring problem with chevy corvettes 97-04 model years. The steering column lock on these cars malfunctions and renders your car immobilized. My 1999 model with 46000 miles has been through 2 recalls in 2001 and 2004 and locked up again this past saturday. I had the car towed to a gm dealer and according to chevy I have to pay for the repairs. What is the use of a recall if it doesn't solve the problem. It is also a safety issue. Can you imagine driving at interstate highway speeds and your steering wheel locks up and you have no control? This problem happens to all corvettes in these years but it is more prevalent with manual transmissions. Chevrolet needs to fix at their expense this serious defect before someone gets killed if they haven't already. This is a major inconvenience, expense and safety issue for corvette owners. Chevrolet should have corrected this problem 2 recalls ago.
Cpsc# i1170451a 1999 chevrolet corvette. Consumer stated the steering wheel locked not allowing him to turn the wheels. Also stated this problem has happened on two other occasions. *ln the consumer stated the vehicle was recalled and completed as directed by gm. The consumer contacted the dealer about the steering defect. However, the consumer was informed the recall had been corrected and there was nothing they could do. The consumer believed the steering defect is still in existence or was never adequately repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that when driving approximatley 5 MPH, the vehicle would suddenly stall approximately every five feet. The vehicle traveled. The service steering column warning light would illuminate following every instance of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. Updated 4/4/11 *cn updated 04/06/11
1999 chevrolet corvette. Consumer states during a maintenance visit the steering lock assembly light was on. He was informed that there was a recall for this issue by friends. *kb the consumer was unaware the steering lock assembly had been replaced twice before he purchased the vehicle. Updated 05/26/11
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated when driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel would sporadically lock and become tight. The contact called the dealer who stated that the steering column would likely need replacing. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device). When the contact inquired about the prior recall repair, both the dealer advised that any further repairs would be at the expense of the contact. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000 and the current mileage was approximately 53,000.
I was leaving my home for work. A warning light on the dash stated "steering column lock failure". The engine cut off and the column locked. Thankfully this happened at 20-25mph. The car had to be towed to the dealer where they determined that the steering column lock actuator had shorted. This actuator, according to gm records, had previously been replaced under a safety recall. They charged me over $500 to replace the actuator this time. At speed a steering column lock actuator failure could be deadly.
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