While starting vehicle steering column engine check light illuminated shortly after steering column locked up and would not unlock, cause unknown. *ak ref. In ea02-031
1999 Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints
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Upon starting car steering wheel locked and "service column lock" message displayed. *ak ref. In ea02-031
While traveling and without any indication steering wheel column locked up . *ak ref. In ea02-031
Steering column motor locks up, it goes out every 5000-8,000 miles. Pulling into driveway steering locked, vehicle cut off, and consumer had to press down very hard on brake to stop. Consumer has contacted gmc, but gmc hasn't responded enough to show concern. Pleae VIN# to form. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Steering locking up, is a real scary problem that appears to be wide spread. I am grateful that it only was a quick lock up. The traffic on the interstate was pretty congested and could have resulted in many injuries. *ak ref. In ea02-031
This is the third time that this problem has occurred with my corvette. No afety defect listed.
As I was leaving a parking lot, the steering column locked up with no warning. If I had been on the freeway when this happened I think this could have been fatal. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Was driving vehicle when steering wheel suddenly locked up. Had no prior warning. Problem was intermittent. Contacted the manufacturer & informed consumert to take to dealership. Vehicle towed to dealer & placed on diagnostic machine. No codes would appear due to being erased. Problem not related to speed. Its an automatic transmission & been to the dealer several times for steering wheel lock up. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Vehicle was involved in a collision, insuranace investigator believed cause was due to loss of control because of steering column failure/ or electrical failure. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Steering column lock failures are epidemic, can happen while car is moving. Ref. In ea02-031
On attempting to drive car the vehicle started but the steering wheel did not unlock leaving me stranded. Ref. In ea02-031
Steering locked, headlights stuck open, short circuited and melted rearview mirror, dead battery in a brand new car reasons undetermined by dealer just replaced 2 batteries, smoke coming from vents smell of burning wires, key fob inoperable, multiple computer warnings for no apparent reason, tire pressure warnings, fuel gauge warnings, check engine warnings, driver seat motor groans loudly like its straining to move, steering wheel has a grinding/squealing noise when turned hard left or right, computer memory inoperable, seatbelts get stuck in or retract back, rearview mirror gets so hot you can't touch it, drivers seat won't move forward at times unless manually placed there then it will move back while I am driving making it impossible for my feet to touch the pedals. This car has major electrical problems and I would like gm to take responsiblitiy for the defects and refund my money. I don't believe these problems are fixable. The car is flawed and needs to be recalled. What are we waiting for someone to die in the process. It will happen if something isn't done promptly. You can't expect to pay this kind of money or any monies for something that is not safe to put on the road with all these problems. Especially steering and electrical problems that could possibly start a fire. If you can't drive it depenbably and safely what good is this absolutely beautiful car to its owners. Ref. In ea02-031
Upon starting vehicle steering wheel locked up and would not move. Vehicle was towed to the dealership where a motor in the steering column was replaced. Dealership was not certain if replacing motor was a permanent solution. Manufacturer was aware of this problem. *ak ref. In ea02-031
On hot days, would start car, and vehicle's steering column would not unlock. Tried to move vehicle and engine would stall. Failure to unlock occurred approx. 5 times. Consumer purchased an aftermarket bypass kit and has had no column lock problems since. (telephone follow up by odi 07/30/03) ref. In ea02-031
While driving steering wheel completely locked up. Motor that controls the steering column locked/had to be replaced. Dealer has been contacted.
The steering wheel lock control module failed, causing the steering wheel to remain locked and the car to stall when shifted into gear. This caused my wife and I to be stranded in a remote area while out-of-state.
Vehicle experiencing problem with steering column locking up. 1st incident repairs caused engine to stall. Currently, problem reoccurred intermittently. Dealer contacted for appointment. *ak PCM failed. *yh ref. In ea02-031
Steering wheel locked while car was running (not moving). *ak ref. In ea02-031
I got in the car and when I turned the key it said "remove key, wait ten seconds". I did this and when I put the key back in and started it up the next message said "steering column lock". The steering column is now locked and when I start the car it will not release. Through other people on corvette web pages I have found that this is a common problem with c5 corvettes. It's a weekend and I can't use the car because the wheel is locked. Not exactly why I bought the car!!*ak ref. In ea02-031
I unlocked the car with the key fob, entered the car, shut the door, and then inserted the key. I turned the key to the on position, but did not start it. This vehicle is equipped with a memory package which adjusts your seat, telescoping steering column, side mirrors, and A/C so I allowed everything to adjust to my settings. I then noticed that the dic had the message "pull key and wait 10 seconds...". I pulled the key and waited for about 30 seconds to a minute and then reinserted the key and started the car. The dic then displayed "service column lock". I tried to move the steering wheel to turn the wheels and it was locked.*ak ref. In ea02-031
Steering column lock failed for the second time in the locked position, rendering the car inoperable and leaving me stranded. *ak ref. In ea02-031
The problem is also known as "column lock." gm acknowledges this defect (I received an email from them today), but refuses to issue a recall and replace the faulty part with one that does not have a manufacturing defect.
Steering wheel lock engaged and could not be de-activated with key. *ak ref. In ea02-031
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Steering column locked without warning. This situation has occured four times. Dealer is contacted with steering locking system and computer system replaced or updated. Recently, I have received reports that this situation had occured while car is moving. I'm concerned that the next malfunction could result in injury. Ref. In ea02-031
Column lock assembly fails, preventing vehicle from being driven.
Pe 99066; consumer was backing out about 20 feet consumer realized steering wheel had locked in a fixed position. Consumer unhooked battery to unlock the steering. Now the steering wheel will not lock after vehicle is turned off. Consumer feels the possible cause might be with the computer.*ak ref. In ea02-031
Steering column lock would not disengage. Required tow & dealer service. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Steering column lock engages, and does not release. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Pe99066, intermittley while driving, the steering wheel locks up, causing a loss of steering control and a crash. Chevrolet said in order to unlock the steering wheel had to remove the key and wait 20 seconds. Dealer replaced parts in the steering system, but problem is reoccurring. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.*ak ref. In ea02-031
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