Consumer had the same problem as the federal safety agency campaign #04v060000 vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ecl), when the ignition switch was turned to lock, the ecl prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is started, the ecl unlocks the steering system. Dealership indicated there is not recall and did know what the consumer was talking about.
2000 Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints
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Parked vehicle, returned, inserted key, and steering column locked. Could not turn steering wheel. In the process of having vehicle towed to dealer.
Upon starting the vehicle a service column lock message was displayed upon the dashboard when the keys was turned in the ignition. When this occurred steering wheel locked up. Recall 04v006000 was issued for the electronic column lock, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
While starting the vehicle the steering wheel locked up. The driver was not able to unlocked the steering wheel. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the lock mechanism. Please provide any additional information.
Steering wheel locked up. Took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer told consumer not to drive.
While driving 60 MPH warning indicator steering wheel lock came on, and the steering wheel locked, and would not turn. Recently, the vehicle was started, and the warning indicator illuminated again. Consumer turned the steering wheel and heard a grinding noise. Recall 04v060000 concerning electronic column lock was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak (consumer indicated in follow-up phone call with cheryl tuosto on 3/9/04 that incident occurring at 60 MPH happened to previous owner, david pritchard (see ea02-031 - gm complaint case # 06735883 and odi notes) and not himself. Lawrence only experienced failure of the column to unlock and only drove car about a foot before he noticed "service column lock" message and shut off the car. Cat
After paying for a technician to temporarily fix my locking steering column so I could get my corvette home, I obtained recall information over the internet that said the problem I had was to be fixed with a recall kit. After contacting mauher chevrolet in st. Petersburg, fl., I was told that the recall had already been satisfied for my vehicle. The kit includes a plate and a relay bypass that disables the locking mechanism in the steering column. Obviously, their info. Is wrong because the wheel locks and sometimes stays locked when it's not supposed to. They say there is nothing they can do for me. I am not comfortable driving my vehicle in fear of it malfunctioning while I'm driving and the dealer will not perform the work as they should. My VIN number is [xxx], 2000 corvette. Please help. *jb updated 07/27/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Steering column lock on my 2000 chevrolet corvette coupe. I bought the car in august 2003 from a local dealer. On tuesday 11/25/03 my car's steering wheel would not unlock after I inserted the key into the ignition. The car started but the steering wheel could not be moved in either direction. Since I could not steer the car I had it towed about 5 miles to henderson chevrolet. They said I had two choices. 1) for $498 I could have the problem repaired but the replaced parts could fail causing the problem to occur again, or 2) for $595 the dealer would install a mechanism that would render the steering column lock inoperable. I opted for option 2. On wednesday 11/26/03, after I picked up my car from henderson chevrolet, I called customer service at gm and explained my problem. Gm said they would contact gm's service manager for my area and call me back. On tuesday 12/2/03 gm called me. I told gm I had to pay $595 to get my car "repaired." the lady at gm said she would call gm's area service manager again and then contact me on friday 12/5/03. I have my doubts, but even if gm agrees to reimburse me for the $595 repair bill plus the $32 rental car cost, the point is that there's a defect in the car and gm seems unable/unwilling to fix it properly. Your web site shows a tsb for this problem and I think there was a limited recall done by gm. Henderson chevrolet put my car's VIN in their computer but they said my car did not meet the recall criteria to be repaired at no charge. It makes no sense to have to pay any money, let alone $595, to disable my car's theft deterrent system. I would like gm/chevrolet to fix my car, at no charge, so that the steering column lock works properly without having to worry about a future failure that makes steering impossible. Gm and their dealers are well aware of this problem and have been for quite some time, but the problem still exists. They must be too busy profiting from customers who have to pay to disable a security feature.
While pulling into a parking lot steering wheel locked up. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealership for analysis.*ak consumer wasn't driving at the time of failure.
I own a gm chevrolet corvette convertible 2000. The steering column is locked due to a defective steering lock. Gm has put our a service/recall for select corvettes manufactured between 1998 and 2000. Service bulletin 01044 and service operations dcs 771 I called gm but they say my car is not included in this recall because my VIN number was not included even though my corvette is a 2000 model and I am suffering from the same problem as other owners have encountered. Please let me know what I can do or if gm can be forced to include my car in the recall as well. Thanks tony tsai, md 718‑261‑9068
After starting vehicle steering column lock will not disengage.
2000 corvette 6 spd steering wheel locked.
Steering column lock w/ a dic code of 2592.
Steering column lock actuator failed. Was told no recall, but this happens alot on this car and the part was updated for the newer cars so this wouldn't happen anymore. Had to have steering lock actuator assembly replaced.
I own a 2000 corvette with 15,000 miles and have twice within one day had my steering wheel not unlock upon starting the car. Went to a corvette shop for help was told its a common problem with corvettes and that I should pull the steering wheel clockwise while inserting the key into the ignition, it worked. My question is there a permanent fix for this problem, I understand that it is a common problem concerning corvettes.
The consumer noticed after the vehicle was started that the steering wheel would not turn left or right. After the engine ran for a few seconds it would stall.
Consumer states steering column locked while driving. As a result vehicle was involved in a crash. Dealer notified. *ak while driving the vehicle steering wheel locked up. As a result the vehicle crossed the median and hit a jeep head on. The jeep caught fire and the consumer's corvette was totaled. The air bags didn't deploy causing consumer to sustain injuries to the head and a sprained ankle for 3 weeks. Consumer lost consciousness for approx. 20 minutes. *ph *nlm duplicate voq. See odi# 10031977 for other details. Cat
The steering wheel locked up after starting the vehicle. *ak this had only occurred at start up. The consumer was concerned about this occurring while in motion. *scc
Vehicle fails to unlock on its start up, campaign 01044a, already performed.
While driving 5 MPH the steering wheel without any warning locked up. Dealer notified. *ak the radio quit, directional switch, power doors/switch, and the door unlatched while the vehicle was in motion and while parked. *scc
After turning key engine steering wheel would not unlock. Dealer has been contacted.*ak occurred 3x owner has had over the counter by-pass kit installed. Cat
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the steering wheel locking up. Also, there is a recall where the consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN even though his vehicle is doing the samething.*ak consumer was backing out of garage and had moved about 6-8 ft when he tried to turn the steering wheel and could not. Cosnumer pulled car back into garage and shut off car. Restarted car about 10 times to try to get the steering wheel unlocked, but it would not unlock. Since vehicle was not covered by csc 1044a, customer had tsb repair performed on vehicle, but had to pay for it himself.
While driving at 70 MPH steering wheel locked up causing vehicle to cross the median and hit an oncoming vehicle. Both cars were totaled. Consumer suggest a recall on chevy corvette. *mr *cb see odi# 10029388 for add'l details.
While driving steering wheel locks up. Dealership replaced the locking pin ,but problem recurred.
Steering wheel column locked when starting car. Dic message said to remove key for 10 seconds then try again. Samething happened when key reinserted. The car started and moved forward or backwards, but the steering wheel could not be moved.
Service column lock dic message. Unable to drive. Towed to dealer for repairs.owner was told vehicle not covered by recall because VIN outside breakpoint.
I own a 2000 chevy corvette mn6. At 26000 miles I got a column lock error where the column lock does not disengage when the key is turned to start. I've seen many similiar complaints on the corvette forum and am adding my name to the list of customers that have had this problem. According to chevy my car is not in the VIN group that would have gotten a free fix if I had the problem prior to 1-7-03. This obviously should never happen.
Consumer noticed after starting vehicle steering wheel was still locked, and consumer was unable to make any turns.
Consumer states that there is a recall or a manufacturer's notification for the steering column locking up. Consumer's vehicle not included due to VIN; although, has experienced the same defect.
Consumer states "the steering column locks up, light has illuminated. Consumer feels steering could lock up at anytime. *ak ref. In ea02-031
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