2001 Chevrolet Corvette: engine failure

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Steering · 40,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet corvette. When the contact started the vehicle, the steering column seized and the check steering column warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as tsb number: 04006c. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency. The manufacturer provided case number: 8-4532782724. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2018 · Steering · 42,996 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet corvette. While restarting the engine, a "service steering column" message appeared and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (dave mcdermott chevrolet, 655 main st, east haven, ct) where it was diagnosed that the steering column locking mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column actuator was faulty. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,996.

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 134,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet corvette. While the vehicle was in reverse, the steering wheel seized and the engine stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called a dealer (john l sullivan chevrolet 350 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661 (916) 782-1243), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that no recall was associated with the VIN and did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Steering · 29,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Filed May 29, 2015 · Steering · 3,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized after starting the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times and was towed to the contact's residence after each occurrence. The steering wheel would eventually reset over a period of twenty four hours or greater. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering); however, the failure persisted after the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Electrical, Seats · 70,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while reversing at low speeds moving, the steering wheel seized and the engine stalled causing the contact to crash into a trailer. The front passenger suffered injuries to the right arm. The driver's seat moved out of position and caused the contact to hit the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to a specialized mechanic, who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the ignition switch. Additionally, the driver's seat rail mounting was fractured to due to defective metal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 40,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the key was able to be removed from the ignition. The dealer stated that the lock plate and motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2013 · Steering · 42,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later taken to the dealer where the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering) but to no avail. The failure persisted and the vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 42,000. Updated 6/21/13 *cn updated 07/18/2013

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 28,000 miles · MI

This 2001 corvette was taken to the dealer on sep t12th, 2003 for engine failure. Pistons, rods, bearings & related parts were replaced. Vehicle was returned to me 4 weeks later. As of 10/22/03 vehicle has been returned to the dealer twice for related engine problems & is in their shop at this time with no estimated completion time. I have not been offered any substitute transportation. Gm customer assistance will do nothing and has refused to extend the warranty or provide compensation for lost use of this $52,000 vehicle.

Filed May 14, 2003 · Engine · 7,500 miles · AL

Oil consumption is above normal for a new engine. I have experienced the consumption of more that one quart per 1000 miles. Dealer initially stated that this was normal for a new engine and would improve after a good break-in period. Problem remains. Research has shown that there is an acknowledged problem with excessive oil consumption. Catalytic converter and exhaust pipes show significant black oily residue. Concerned about potential fire from catalytic converter. Also concerned about environmental effects. Chevrolet needs to take positive action to resolve issue.