2002 Chevrolet Corvette: engine failure

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Steering · 22,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). After the repair, the steering wheel seized without warning and a warning message appeared, indicating to remove the key after ten seconds. The recall repair was performed by pape chevrolet geo (370 oakwood rd, huntington station, ny, (631) 427-0900), but was no longer in business. The vehicle was taken to robert chevrolet (236 s broadway, hicksville, ny 11801, (888) 619-7642) where it was determined that the remedy failed to provide a permanent solution. The dealer replaced the steering column lock and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer indicated that the recall repair 15 years ago should have provided a permanent remedy. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: ea02031 (steering); however, the vehicle exhibited the same failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Steering · 28,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Steering · 30,472 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while driving approximately 17 MPH, the steering wheel seized as the service steering column, pull key, and wait 10 seconds warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lock plate needed to be taken out of the steering column for an electronic bypass harness to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,472.

Filed Jun 26, 2014 · Steering · 58,900 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette z06. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed the steering column needed to be reprogrammed. No repairs were made to the vehicle and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 58,900.

Filed May 17, 2013 · Steering · 24,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that she received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering) and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be serviced. The contact stated that six months after having the vehicle serviced under the recall, the steering wheel seized when shifting into drive. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where there were unknown repairs made to the vehicle. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.

Filed May 18, 2012 · Steering · 72,301 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The contact shut the vehicle off and the failure continued upon restart. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the recall vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,301.

Filed Sep 28, 2011 · Steering · 70,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the steering column seized and he was unable to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer in 2004 where it was repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:antitheft device). The manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, offered no further assistance. No additional repairs were performed. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.