The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the steering wheel locked-up, and the vehicle continued to drive in a circle. The steering column warning light was illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V060000 (Steering), and the dealer determined that the electronic steering column lock replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The contact was referred to the dealer for financial assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 51,491.
2002 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems
59 complaints (38% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 33,167. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 59
- of this car's complaints
- 38%
- typical mileage
- 33,167
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Column locking: anti-theft device25
- Column6
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Chevrolet Corvette steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette steering
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Related recalls
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ecl), when the ignition switch is turned to "lock," the ecl system prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is started, the ecl unlocks the steering system. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is started and the customer tries to drive, the fuel supply will be shut off so that the vehicle cannot move when the vehicle cannot be steered. If voltage at the powertrain control module is low or interrupted, however, the fuel shut off may not occur and the vehicle can be accelerated while the steering system is locked. Also when the control system shows that the ecl is unlocked and the vehicle is being driven, the lock pin location can vary. Depending on the location of the lock plate relative to the switch transition point, there could then be contact between the lock plate and pin causing the steering to lock while driving .
- Risk
- If this occurs, a crash could occur without warning.
- Remedy
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the dealer will disable the steering column lock by removing the column lock plate. When the ignition key is removed, the transmission shifter will lock but the steering column will not lock. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the dealer will reprogram the powertrain control module, perform a dimensional check of the column lock and, if necessary, replace the lock plate. The steering column on these vehicles will continue to lock when the key is removed. Owner notification to owners of 1997 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions began on april 26, 2004. Owners of 1998 through 2004 vehicles (except 1997-1998 manual transmission vehicles) will be notified beginning on august 2, 2004. The remaining owners (1997-1998 manual transmission vehicles) will be notified later in 2004, when parts are available. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Recall number 04V060000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Steering column lockup
In 2001, general motors (gm) issued customer service campaigns 1044 and 1044a to address a condition where the steering column would fail to unlock during the initial key-in and start-up in certain my 1998-2000 corvette vehicles.however, odi continued to receive complaints concerning steering column lockup on corvette vehicles.as a result, pe02-054 was opened and later upgraded to ea02-031 for my 1997-2001 subject vehicles.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in vehicles serviced through the campaigns, as well as, failures in my 1997-2003 subject vehicles not included in the campaigns.(note: the manufacturer failure data above is limited to my 1997-2003 vehicles through 10/17/2003.)on february 6, 2004, gm notified the federal safety agency of a safety defect in my 1997-2004 corvette vehcles equipped with manual transmissions and my 1997-2000 corvette vehicles with automatic transmissions.the notification stated that if the voltage at the powertrain control module (PCM), which was designed to shut down the fuel supply when the steering column failed to unlock and the customer tried to drive the vehicle, is low or interrupted, the fuel shut off may not occur.as a result, the customer could drive the vehicle while the steering column was locked causing the driver to lose steering control and possibly crash without warning.gm will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the PCM reprogrammed for manual transmission vehicles and the electric column lock disabled for automatic transmission vehicles.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the remedy in the manual transmission vehicles and take further action if warranted.
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What 2002 Chevrolet Corvette owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Steering wheel is locked after parking it after work. The recall on all other vehicles my year that has been fixed by the factory has a wire ran to the PCM are computer not sure what they are calling it. But the fix will not let the steering wheel lock. And I have watched a lot of youtube videos on this in all of the factory fixed recalls the steering wheel doesn't lock. From what I see it tells me that the fix is complete. It is a 2002 with only 68000 miles. Any help please?
I bought car off internet not sure if any recalls have been done traction controls service ABS stability controls lights will not go off told that parts are discontinued you may reach me at [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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.
I have received several notices from auto nation chevrolet doral florida to bring my car in for recall gm 04006. When I took my car to them for the recall, I was told "the parts required for the recall are no longer made". I just received another notice from them. They should either make the parts or come to another resolution . I meanwhile can't drive the car because the steering wheel locks up. Help!!!
Backing up from a private parking place I almost crashed due to the steering column locked on me. I tried to free it but it wouldn't release. The car computer indicated I should remove key for 10 seconds and reinsert to free the locked steering wheel, no success. Had car towed to the chevy dealer for a fix. Dealer said their was a recall on this defect back in 2004. Dealer records indicate that I took the vehicle in for a recall but I don't remember what the recall was for. Nonetheless, I have no records explaining what was specifically done at that time on the recall. The dealer also has no specific records on that recall. I am the original owner. The dealer here in pahrump nv fixed the problem and said that the problem was a computer defect causing the anti theft plate to lock the steering plate. They remove the steering plate and install a harness kit and lock plate eliminator and charged me $199.60 . I understand that recall don't expired, whether they haven't been performed or improperly repaired. I object to being charged for a defect that gmc interduce. This defect is dangerious. Clearly gmc did not think out the comparative risk of a computer failure causing the locking plate to disengage causing the car to be stolen; or causing the plate to lock while driving the car into a deadly event.
I took my car in for a steering colum lock recall, the car was running fine before I took it in. Once I got the car back to my house, two days later the steering wheel locked while in gear and has not unlocked to this day. I called the dealership (which was penske chevrolet) and spoke to john who told me "well we already did the recall so it must've been a part or something else". I was furious and explained that I'm not going to pay for some part for the same thing that should've been fixed. I could see if maybe they found some part unrelatable that needed to be replaced, but not the exact same thing that was for the recall!! What if the wheel locked up on me with my son in the car on the freeway or something? I don't know if the dealership is just trying to get money out of customers like this or what, but the car only has 6 miles on it since I took it home from the dealership that day. So within that six miles it has been locked and hasn't unlocked. I just simply want my car to be safe to drive. Any help you guys could give me I would greatly appreciate it. I don't know what else to do. Thank you.
Warning light occurred once I tried what was said, remove key & wait 10 seconds, did this numerous times to no avail. Tried to move car once it hit 1 mile per car stalls. Upon reading manual says if doesn't unlock gas flow is shut off & stalls. Checked the VIN # against the recall list & my car not listed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the service column lock warning indicator illuminated. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering); however, the contact experienced a failure related to the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if a dealer could repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 07/18/17*lj the consumer said the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. Updated 08/15/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. When the contact shifted from park to drive, the steering wheel failed to unlock. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was repaired previously per the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,500.
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette steering
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette have steering problems?
Owners have filed 59 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette, 38% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 33,167 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V060000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Corvette have bad steering?
The Chevrolet Corvette model years with the most steering complaints are 1998 (215 complaints), 1999 (194 complaints) and 2000 (169 complaints).
Other 2002 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Wheels 35Fuel system 19Electrical 17Brakes 12Driver assistance 8Engine 7Lights 7Visibility 4Body 3Suspension 3Transmission 3Seats 2Acceleration 1Locks 1Seat belts 1Tires 1
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