2000 Chevrolet Corvette problems

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Steering · MO

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the steering column of my 2000 Chevrolet Corvette, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission. The vehicle displays “SERVICE COLUMN LOCK.” The engine will start, but the steering wheel remains physically locked and the vehicle cannot be safely driven. This vehicle was previously subject to GM Safety Recall N040006 concerning the electronic steering column lock. GM’s records show that Recall N040006 was completed on XXX, with the description: “Install Harness Kit, Reprogram and Perform Functional Test.” I contacted a Chevrolet dealer to determine what work was actually performed under the recall. The dealer stated that they could not identify the specific work that was performed. They confirmed that there are no current open recalls or Special Coverage associated with the VIN and stated that they could not perform any further repair under the recall. I subsequently contacted General Motors Customer Assistance. GM advised me that the Special Policy previously associated with this steering-column issue is not tied to my VIN. My concern is that the vehicle is experiencing the same fundamental safety issue involving a steering column that remains locked, despite the vehicle showing a completed steering-column recall from 2005. I am concerned that an earlier version of the recall remedy may have been performed and that the underlying steering-column-lock condition may not have been permanently corrected. I am asking the federal safety agency to review this complaint and the history of this safety issue to determine whether the condition represents a continuing safety defect and whether the prior recall remedy adequately addressed the problem on this vehicle. The vehicle is currently not being driven because the steering wheel remains locked. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 16, 2024 · Steering · 21,000 miles · FL

The contact owned a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized, with the steering column warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and became aware that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

Filed Apr 28, 2024 · Fuel system · GA

Fuel leaks from car when filled more than 5/8 full.

Filed Sep 15, 2023 · Steering · NJ

The Electronic Column Lock System (ECLS) failed. Car was recalled for this problem twice (2004 and 2006) My car was only included in 2004 recall, not the 2006 recall My car currently has 15,524 miles for an average of 675miles per year At time of 2004 recall my car had approx 2700 miles At time of 2006 recall my car had approx 4050 miles The failure of the ECLS is a prevalent problem in the 2000 Corvette I never had a problem until June 2023 I was told by Chevrolet that this could happen again I am under the understanding from my research the ECLS could fail while driving I want My car properly repaired to avoid a possible future catastrophe and to be reimbursed for towing and repairs

Filed Apr 17, 2023 · Steering · 58,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while reversing, the steering wheel became firm. The contact turned off the vehicle and moved the steering wheel side to side at the same time while restarting the vehicle, and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V060000 (Steering) and referred the contact the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted a case was filed, and the manufacturer also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2023 · Steering · 55,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the steering column lock bypass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2021 · Steering · 100,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would seize as the vehicle would stall and an error message would illuminate on the instrument panel to remove the key. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where they informed him that they could not service his vehicle. The contact then took the vehicle to Cumming Chevrolet (Mile of Cars, 2301 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950) where they informed him of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V060000 (Steering) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact then ordered the part to have the vehicle repaired; however, the dealer refused to service the vehicle since the part was an aftermarket part. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2021 · Brakes, Steering · 125,000 miles · FL

The ebcm traction control module , ABS control modules and the steering wheel position sensor for the c5 corvettes made from 1997 thru 2000 are no longer manufactured by general motors or licensed to an after market manufacturer for production as an after market replacement. When these modules go bad there is a risk for accidents or death while driving as the ABS system that works in conjunction with these modules will lock up one or more of the brakes causing the driver to swerve into other lanes. This happened to me when my steering wheel position sensor failed. We corvette owners are forced to drive with the traction control off because we cannot find new replacement ebcm modules, ABS modules of steering wheel position sensors . Our only recourse is to buy a used unit from a totaled 1997 thru 2000 corvette at high prices and the are also defective at times according to corvette fprum members. General motors continues to license after market manufacturers to make replacement ebcm modules, afbs modules and steering wheel position sensors for corvettes manufactured in 2001 thru 2004 so why can't the license an after market auto part manufacturer to make these sensors for 1997 thru 2000 corvettes? Can the us government force gm to make these parts for the 1997 thru 2000 corvette due to fact that these parts are vital for the 1997 thru 2000 corvette to be safe on the road??

Filed Feb 28, 2021 · Engine, Steering · 114,000 miles · NM

Steering column is locked, the wheel will not turn and the motor dies if the vehicle moves. Previous recall for other corvettes same model year and from the same plant but recalls stop prior to the VIN number of this vehicle. Occurred after restarting the parked vehicle. Vehicle was parked in a lot at a shopping center.

Filed Feb 1, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 102,000 miles · WA

I experienced loss of control by skidding and almost leaving the road toward a dropoff while applying the brake since the ABS, active handling, traction control systems have been malfunctioning at 35mph on a mountain road applying the brake as I was going around a sharp curve I believe the cause of this malfunction of the ABS/ah system is a faulty ebcm which is known by countless members of the corvette owners community as a safety issue that should have been recalled a long time ago. If I would have known about this issue without an active recall I would not have bought the car. Several times this has happened in varied situations and I cannot rely on these safety features to save my life if something occurs that would send me out of control into another vehicle or over a steep cliff like in the close call I mentioned earlier in this text. Gm does not value my life as much as I do and this recall would have bankrupted them shortly after 2000. I'm sure there are hundreds of thousands of wrecked corvettes and loss of life due to this failure to recall them so they should be able to afford it 20 years later