2001 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems

Filed Oct 10, 2026 · Steering · GA

My Corvette was inspected as part of the initial steering lock recall and I was told it was okay, no action was needed. Subsequently, my steering column lock has frozen and the vehicle cannot be moved under its own power. Does the original recall still apply? From what I have seen on the Corvette Forum, this is an ongoing, recurring issue with C5 Corvettes.

Filed Jun 17, 2022 · Steering · GA

My steering column lock has failed on my C5 Corvette. I understand that there was a previous recall for this, but I have been the owner of this car since 2001 and was never notified by mail of the recall by GM. When I contact GM, they indicate that the recall is expired and there is nothing that they can do. HELP!!!

Filed Feb 14, 2022 · Fuel system, Steering · TX

Chevy / GM recalled over 100,000 Corvettes built between 1997 and 2004 for a steering column lock issue, that renders the car un drivable. The fuel supply cuts off at 2 miles per hour. Many of the dealers did a faulty job fixing the problem, causing it to recur. My 2001 Corvette (with less than 17,000 miles) repeatedly experiences this problem. GM says they will not warrant this known defective design, due to the recall expiring. According to an internet search on “Corvette Steering Column Lock”, there no telling how many unhappy Corvette owners this has created. Need your help getting this $50,000 car back on the road.

Filed Oct 22, 2021 · Steering · SC

Have 2001 manual 6 speed corvette. Column locks up. Have no way to start car or steer. Worried car will lock up steering column while driving. Gm says there's no recall on this. Seems to be a problem on c5 Corvettes.

Filed Dec 28, 2020 · Steering · 7,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel ceased with the service steering column warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to I.g. Burton lewes automall (17861 coastal hwy, lewes, de 19958) where it was diagnosed and the mechanic determined that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three additional times however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2020 · Steering · 88,000 miles · SC

I pulled out into traffic and almost got killed! The console lock screen came on, and my car stopped as well! The wheel was not locked. The car that was so very understanding, suggest I get a ford. Gm truly needs to recall every car they have to be recalled for their loyal customers lives. I will be contacting a lawyer as well! I had just come to a stop, and proceeded with the turn, with plenty of distance had this foolishness not have happened. Now I see this in just about everywhere on this computer! Fix this idiots at general motors!!!

Filed May 10, 2020 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 6,996 miles · CO

I have owned this 2001 corvette since it was new it has less than 7000 miles on it.on friday may 8th 2020 I had to have it towed to the dealer century chevrolet in broomfield colorado.the service column lock is on at the dash and I cannot turn the steering wheel and if you try to drive it the vehicle will stall.I had recall 04006 performed on the car on 10/25/2004 with 1912 miles on it and this was a reprogramming of the PCM.I have since learned there has been 2-3 updates for this condition and there is a recall 04006c and special policy #05081 for a new wiring harness to be installed to correct this condition.I was never contacted by gm about this and feel I should not have to pay for a defect they know about! The vehicle was towed out of my garage /driveway we had to push it out of the garage onto a tow truck and it is currently at the dealership waiting to here what they are going to do. I don't think they are going to offer any help nor did they want to pickup the tow charges and add it to the bill. Regardless I have to fix the vehicle as it does me no good the way it is.with this said the original fix of the recall did not fix the vehicle and the now known fix should be done at no charge to the consumer/customer.this vehicle is in mint condition and has not been modified in any way and taken care of like new since owned. I am reaching out to you because the right thing needs to happen and gm should accept responsibility for there actions and knowingly that there is a defect. I am lucky I was not driving this vehicle as I was planning on driving the morning this happened as I could of killed myself or someone else.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 61,000 miles · GA

Recall number 04v060000 recall date 02/09/2004 component steering:column locking:anti-theft device summary. Steering locked at exiting freeway. The fuel supply shut off so the vehicle cannot moved. The vehicle cannot be steered.

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.