Consumer received recall 04v060000 concerning steering column locking. Consumer was still having the same problem with the steering column locking up after recall repairs were done. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Classic chevrolet, 817‑421‑7287.
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The federal safety agency recall no. 04v-060000, electronic column lock. Steering column would not unlock when the vehicle is started. Vehicle was taken to the dealer but was unable to locate the problem. Please provide any further information.
Consumer has problem with the steering wheel. The vehicle is unsafe to drive. Dealer indicated there is not recall on this issue. *nm the steering wheel retracted towards the dashboard intermittently while driving or sitting still. The consumer could not manually retract the steering wheel. The wheel had to retract itself which usually occurred when the vehicle was turned off. The problem was diagnosed as a seat module but the dealer refused to correct the problem.
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same defect as mentioned in the federal safety agency recalls 04v060000 ,the steering column locked. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
While placing the key inside, the vehicle will start; however, the steering column won't unlock. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed consumer that the problem cannot be duplicate.
Consumer experienced the same problem as stated on the federal safety agency recall no. 04v060000. Dealer indicated the vehicle is not under the scope of the recall.
Without warning steering wheel and brakes locked up. Consumer down shifted, and was able to pull off the road. Consumer con had vehicle towed to the dealership, and dealership was unable to duplicate the problem.
While consumer was attempting to start vehicle steering column would not unlock. Consumer spent almost an hour but could not get the key into the ignition to unlock the steering column. Consumer stated her husband looked this problem up on the internet and found that there was a recall. Called dealer, who informed her that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.
While backing out of the garage steering column locked. Consumer attempted to unlock the steering column, but it was of no avail. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that lock assembly needed replacement.
On 7-3-02 and 6-27-03 my corvette steering locked up. Towed to dealer and fixed. Dealer could not gaurantee it would stay fixed. Now, after repairs or service the dealer will not test drive my corvette on the roaid only around dealer lot. I risk my life every time I drive the vette. Waiting for steering to lock up.I know other corvette owners who have had same problem. I understand that the federal safety agency has received thousands of complaints regarding the steering wheel locking up. I understand this has something to do with the anti-theft system. Gm is aware of this problem and re-designed the anti-theft system in the 2002 or 2003 models. Please advise on steps to take with gm to clear this matter up.
Upon returning to my vehicle, the steering column was locked, and the driver information center displayed a message saying "service steering lock". I initially brough my vehicle to tom jumper chevrolet in roswell, georgia. The service advisor claimed it was a defective battery and offered to change my battery for the meager sum of $357.00. Having no confidence whatsoever that his diagnosis was proper, I removed my vehicle from his premises and transferred it to nalley, chevrolet in atlanta. It turned out that the steering column lock actuator had failed, and had also blown fuses in the cic computer. The repair cost was $450.78. Given the steering column lock actuator is the subject of the federal safety agency action number ea02031, I do not feel it was appropriate for gm to charge me for the repair given the widespread nature of the problem.
Steering wheel locks up upon starting the vehicle and reversing. Dealership replaced a steering sensor, but the problem still exists.*ak
While starting, the steering wheel column would not unlock. The vehicle was repaired under recall for same problem, which has recurred.
The steering wheel would lock after leaving the vehicle idling for a period of three to five minutes. When placing the key in the ignition, the warning indicator suggested taking the key out and try again in ten seconds. The dealer made some repairs to the steering column, but the problem still occurred. *ak other problems are as followed: the right window leaked water where the top meets the windshield(badly), the rear differential area leaked fluid when sat overnight, there was a rattling noise underneath the vehicle due to the transmission cooler liners being misadjusted, there was a rattle in the engine when accelerated up a hill or when taking off, the driver door leaked when it rained and scrapes when rolled down, there was a grinding in the rear end when backed up or when it's cold, the right door glass rattled while the vehicle was in motion, and the wipers were inoperative. The convertible top was replaced. *scc the fog lamp was replaced and the spoiler was loose.
The steering column has locked up twice in my 1999 chevrolet corvette. I understand this is a common problem and I believe chevrolet should pay to have this problem resolved.
My 1999 chevy corvette has had the steering column lock up twice for no reason. Once my husband was stranded late at night after a work meeting and took hours to get home. Now it is stuck in my garage because a tow truck can't get to it. I understand that gm knows about this problem for years and did nothing to fix it.
Steering column continuously locked up at anytime while driving without warning. Consumer indicated that there was a recall for this issue on earlier model year, could not locate it in artemis.
Steering column is locked up after having the recall performed.
After the recall for steering column was performed, the remedy failed.*ak *ph *jb add'l information rec'd from consumer on 9/23/2003 - I was at a local post office on sunday and I had to wait 2.5 hrs for a tow truck. Then george chevy in bellflower , ca told me it was not covered anymore and this was a dead item. I had to take it to a mechanic to fix it. I installed off-the-shelf (ots) by-pass kit so as to not be driving around and have it lock up. See repository for information on ots by-pass kit and other details. Cat
The steering column has locked on three separate occasions and I have had to have the car towed all three times. I was told by the first two dealerships that it had been repaired and I was not charged for the work. This time, however, I have been charged $297.41 and do not know whether it has been fixed this time either. I resent having to pay for towing and repairs so many times and would like a resolution to the problem and a refund of my money.
When turning right steering column suddenly locked up and consumer lost control.
While reversing steering column lock device failed, causing the steering wheel to lock up. Dealership replaced the failed part, but the problem reoccurred while turning at 10 MPH. This resulted in driver losing control and crashing onto sidewalk.
Consumer states while driving steering column locked up. Dealer notified.
1999 chevrolet corvette, steering column lock motor replaced on recall in 2002, lock motor failed in 2003 rendering column permanently locked. Vehicle towed and repaired at owner's expense. Concern is that design defect exists and that failure on the road will result in accident/injury.
I have a 1999 corvette w/targa top. Bought from a dealership 6mos ago and this evening while trying to back out at a restraunt the steering column locked up. Called roadside assistance followed all instructions including unhooking the battery to no avail. Steering still didnt budge.
Steering column lock up. On 7/17/03 I went to start my 1999 corvette and the steering column would not unlock, after several attempts it unlock. This is a very serious safety concern because if it doesn't unlock fully it may engage while the car is moving. Chevy knows this is a problem ,they replaced it once all ready, if it was a safety concern then it should be a safety concern now by looking at the federal safety agency web site you have gotten a lot of complaints about this ,it's not an ashtray or the radio this is a major control part of the vehicle gm should be accountable for this before someone gets injured or killed.
The vehicles steering column locked up without warning. The part was replaced, but the problem recurred. *nlm gm had no concern to resolve the problem. The consumer was told by many gm representatives, the steering column problem was an issue and would happen again. The temperature control had gotten stuck on 69 degrees, the found the sensor had shorted. *scc
Consumer states vehicle service column lock has failed, causing the steering column to lock up. Dealer notified.
Steering column locking up requiring that the car be towed into the dealership to be fixed. This is a know issue and has happened twice in the past three years.
My son was driving on the interstate and the steering wheel locked and he crossed the median and was hit by another car and was killed, his passenger was injured critically and remembers that an instant before the crash and the crossing of the median that the car steering was locked.
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