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1999 Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints
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Column lock failed to actuate, resulted in car shutting down. Cannot move car without car shutting down
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Steering wheel locked up while vehicle was moving in reverse at approximately 5 MPH. This is a well documented problem that has plagued the c5 corvette for years. There have been reports of the steering locking up while the vehicle is proceeding at speed down the highway. I am deeply concerned that this problem could result in serious injury or death to me and possibly others. Please act responsibly and force the recall of this vehicle before somone is killed. *ak ref. In ea02-031
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Column lock failed in locked position, rendering car undriveable for a period of two hours, at which time the problem corrected itself. This problem is seemingly random, and without warning. I am hesitant to take the car on long trips, in fear that the column will lock and leave me stranded. Can this happen while the car is moving???
Vehicle experiencing problem with steering column locking up intermittently. Vehicle has been in / out of dealer shop, and dealer replaced the column electric motor on five occasions. However, problem is still occurring. Feel free to provide further details.
Steering column locked at 10 MPH then stalled when clutch released. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Vehicle will not operate when steering column lock fails. If locking mechanism which is controlled by a computer were to actuate during driving, serious injury or death could result ref. In ea02-031
Steering wheel locks up after key has been turned. Ongoing problem for me - dealership says "nothing is wrong." however, I have discovered through my own investigations that many others with 1997 - 2000 corvettes are experiencing the same frustration. Luckily the car was in the driveway every time this happened so at least I was not stranded. Gm needs to address this problem immediately!*ak ref. In ea02-031
The dealer in a town of 30,000 has fixed 5 with the same problem so far this year, some were moving when the steering lock up occurred. The complaint dept. In this web site is full of 1999 owners with the same problem. The dealers are replacing the column lock with one just like the one that locked up. I see a real problem with it locling up at 70 MPH in rush hour traffic on the interstate. *ak ref. In ea02-031
The steering column has locked and would not unlock twice: first at 7200 miles, and again at 37000 miles. Delaer repaired both times; the concern is if it happens again while driving. *ak ref. In ea02-031
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Steering column has failed to unlock on 4 occasions. No accidents or incidents, but could be very dangerous if a person starts $50000 car and proceeds to merge into traffic only to find the steering wheel is locked. Gm has not been able to diagnose problem with two visits to dealer. Need gov't intervention to get gm in gear. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Pe99-066, when backing out of a parking space steering wheel locked up, causing loss of control. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer knew of the problem, and stated that they have replaced several lock pins. *ak ref. In ea02-031
Steering column locked rendering vehicle inoperable. Happened in garage right after I started the car. It's been removed and replaced by a local chevy dealer, mac haik chevrolet 281‑497‑6600. *ak ref. In ea02-031
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While trying to start vehicle steering locked , making it difficult for consumer to start vehicle. Also, indicator light flashed. Dealer has been contacted *ak ref. In ea02-031
Steering column locks up due to faulty steering wheel locking mechanism. Problem still exists after several attempts by the dealer to repair. Consumer now askeing that chevrolet repurchase the vehicle. *ak *ml ref. In ea02-031
Steering wheel and column are defective. Yh ref. In ea02-031
Stering column did move, but drivers information center (dic) on dash reported steering column locked/failed. Fixed by dealer, but not first complaint I have heard of. I am concerned that this may occur when the vehicle is moving. *ak ref. In ea02-031
The steering wheel column locked up, causing a collision which resulted in injury. The vehicle was repaired severaltimes for steering locking up prior to the collision. Also, dealer has replaced the ignition and the steering lock actuator. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak *yc ref. In ea02-031
(1) intermittent passive keyless entry/alarm system malfunctions in "passive" mode: doors lock and alarm sets in 5 seconds if key removed from ignition and doors still closed; if unlock button pressed and enter vehicle, doors lock and alarm sets. (2) fuel gauge inaccurate: when tank is completely full, intermittently reads 2/3 full after starting vehicle. After driving for 2 minutes or so, fuel gauge jumps to the full mark. (3) steering column locked while car in gear but not moving (after backing out of garage, while at dealer for other repairs). Ref. In ea02-031
I have heard from my corvete club about other corvettes that have had this problem while driving!!! It has caused accidents, and I am worried about it recurring.
While driving out of a parking lot at a speed of 5-10 MPH and trying to make a right turn, steering wheel locked up, and was unable to be turned. Vehicle was later towed to the dealer. *ak ref. In ea02-031
While pulling out of a parking lot at a speed of 5-10 MPH consumer began to make a right turn and steering wheel locked up
Champion chevrolet in austin, tx and les stanford chevrolet in detroit, mi both said they repair this issue all the time. My concern is what if it had broken in the locked position while I was driving? I think gm needs to do a recall and replace the steering column lock actuator with a more robust unit. *aky ref. In ea02-031
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The steering column locked while I was driving this car through a parking lot (luckily). I was unable to steer altogether and simply had to leave the car where it was. The dealership I took it to in raleigh, nc (bobby murray), where the car currently is, had 3 other corvettes with the same problem on that day. The service manager told me this dangerous problem had been occurring fairly often but chevrolet had not recalled the cars. Do you have any suggestions? Please help. Ref. In ea02-031
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