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.
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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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the service column lock and service active handling warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the service column lock and service active handling failed. The vehicle was repaired prior to the contact owning the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
July 19th 2014 I purchased a 2002 chevrolet corvette z06 from autonation ford in littleton colorado.july 26th after returning home I parked the car in my garage. When I came out to move the car later that afternoon the steering column would not unlock. There was a message on the driver information center that said "service column lock". I immediately called autonation chevrolet, since the vehicle is chevrolet, to see if I could get some advice on how to resolve the issue. The service manager checked with a technician and I was told that the car would need service. Autonation chevrolet referred me to autonation buick gmc. The car was towed to autonation buick gmc on the morning of july 27th 2014. After determining that their dealership was incapable of doing the repair autonation buick gmc had the car towed to ed bozarth chevrolet park meadows for repair. I researched the issue & found out that the "service column lock" issue was a recall issue in 2004 for corvettes. The "service column lock issue also effects the fuel system and limits the car to 2 MPH. First notification of the recall went out to owners on august 2nd 2004. I contacted gm on aug. 1st 2014, 1 day short of the 10 year limit on recall work. Ed bozarth informed me that the repair would not be covered under the recall. I then contacted gm corporate to inquire about the recall. Gm corporate informed me that the recall work had been done on my corvette in 2006. Since the same "service column lock" issue arose, the recall work failed. I asked gm corporate if they would cover the failed recall repair and I was told that they wouldn't. I would ask that since gm's recall work did not solve the "service column lock" issue that they cover the approximately $1500 repair that I had to pay for to get my car back in a drivable state.
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.
The "active handling" annunciator warning occurs sporadically during driving at 60 - 65 MPH. When this condition occurs, the car swerves right or left and yaws causing some loss of control. The control loss varies per each occurrence, some being more violent than others. I have had a gm trained technician troubleshoot the car with a scan tool and the result was a "steering wheel position sensor" (swps) failure indication on the scan tool. With the engine running and the scan tool connected, the indication of steering wheel angle was zero irrespective of actual steering wheel position. Regardless of actual steering wheel position the indicator showed zero. I have researched your website and have found various service bulletins reflecting this problem. This is a clear safety hazard with respect to this car. It is also clear that the fault is either an engineering or manufacturing defect as there is nothing that a driver could do or input to cause this fault. I am also aware of gm's current publicity regarding their covering up of safety conditions in their vehicles with respect to ignition systems and would like this problem to be addressed and repaired and not covered up. Repeat, this is a definite safely hazard and gm should repair this defect. It is also clear that gm has been put on notice of this safety hazard.
Column doesn't unlock sometime message service column lock or vehicle will shut off.
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.
I started my 2002 chevy corvette z06, but the steering column locked and would not unlock. A warning light indicated to "remove key and wait 10 seconds" I did this, but it did not allow the steering column to unlock. Per advice from the local chevy dealership, I disconnected/reconnected the battery, but again the steering lock would not unlock when the car was started. It currently cannot be driven and is stranded in my garage. I am the original owner and understand that recall: 04v060000 was issued for this type of problem. After contacting my local chevy dealership, they said because the car is ten (10) years old, they may not have to honor the towing and repairs at no cost. Because I have moved several times in the past three (3) years I have not received a recall notice.
The display reads "service column lock" and the steering wheel locks. With multiple resets by unhooking battery negative cable finally the column lock released. Gm issued several recalls regarding this but at this point they refuse to back that up with the documented repair on this vehicle. I have contacted the local dealer coad chevrolet in cape girardeau, mo. We will find out how committed to customer satisfaction they are. Gm does not seem to be very concerned about the safety issue that this poses to a driver.
2004 chevrolet corvette convertible. Consumer writes in regards to recall concerning steering wheel position sensor *tgw the consumer stated she experienced the same steering column failure as outlined in the recall. However, the recall was for the 2005-2006 models only. Recall# 10v172000 *jb the consumer stated if she turned off the active handling switch on the console, the service indicator would go out. Updated 06/26/12
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.
Problem with:bob steele chevrolet 2800 west highway 520 cocoa, fl 32926 what:2002 corvette [xxx] factory recall:id #51397, steering column locking time line: 15 dec 09called for appointment service rep said bring car in max 45 min wait. 15 dec 09 1pmcar delivered to dealer for factory recall work 15 dec 09 3:36car ready, complained to service advisor that: carpet laid back cpu not reinstalled dash all features dead 17 dec 09 car towed to dealer for repair of steering column locked 17 dec 09dealer installed part # 8865311 this part is not needed if by pass was installed 15 dec 09 01/31/12took car to rosner chevrolet for steering column service light on. 01/31/12dealer repair person found part #19244027 by pass harness laying in wires not installed 02/02/12dealer installed bypass harness in car all features of car now works car run the best in years 2 feb 12contacted chevrolet customer relations request [xxx] 6 feb 12sent via fax all documents 8 feb12told by rep via phone, that my claim was to old not gong to do anything about problem asked to speak to district person and was told that could not happen. Case is closed conclusionsteel never installed the bypass, if so the steering lock actuator would not be need on 17 dec 09 due to by pass installed on 15 dec 09.this was a problem that could have cause a crash without any warning per gm recall#51397 plus steel charged gm for work never done, and me for parts and labor not needed. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The steering column lock appeared on the dash screen, telling me to pull key and wait 10 seconds... It doesn't allow me to drive the vehicle at all... Apparently it has been fixed but, I am not satisfied with the result of my car shutting down on me when I need it at most.. I hope this issue is taken into consideration to get resolved... [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 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the steering locked abnormally while attempting to start the vehicle. The contact was unable to unlock the steering wheel and the manufacturer was contacted. The contact was advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device) and they were unable to provide any further assistance with the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact was entering a parking space when the steering wheel locked abnormally. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that the steering motor and relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was then contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 75,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact noticed that the steering wheel remained stuck and she was unable to move it. The vehicle was previously repaired under recall number: 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was already repaired under the previous recall and offered no additional assistance. No repairs were performed. The approximate failure mileage was 37,500.
Steering on my 2002 corvette locked up several times while I was driving yesterday. Moran chevrolet put in a new battery and reset the codes (said something like "service steering column") and says not to worry about it. I am worrying about it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated the service column lock warning light would sporadically illuminate on the instrument panel followed by the vehicle stalling. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure would consistently recur. The dealer installed a resistor however the failure recurred within a few months. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and after two weeks, the contact was advised that the dealer was overwhelmed and had not yet inspected the vehicle. The contact inquired with the manufacturer in regards to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: antitheft device) but was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000 and the current mileage was approximately 73,000.
On june 10, 2010, my 2002 corvette, 'manual" transmissions," was at brandon auto in roanoke va., where they were replacing the original tires with 4 news tires. The car has just over 29,100 miles. Brandon stated that when they attempted to drive the car out of the garage, a warning light appeared stating, "service steering column." the car would shut off, and could not be driving. It was towed by aaa to pinkerton chevrolet in salem, va. Pinkerton was the gm dealership that in oct of 2006 corrected the "steering column locking device" under the federal safety agency action number: ea02031and gm recall no. 04006. On june 16th pinkerton diagnosed and replaced the steering column lock, and I was billed $624.80. When I questioned them about the above recall/defect of the steering column lock, the pinkerton service manager stated that the car was no longer under warranty. I picked the car up on the 16th after paying them in full. That same day I called gm's customer service and filed a complaint, #71-839793121. On june18th I was informed by gm customer service that "gm" was not responsible for any additional problems with the steering column recall/defects. When I asked for a supervisor, they put me on "hold" for over 30 minutes and then "hung up" on me. Had I been driving the car when the steering column defect occurred, it could have cause a crash resulting in possible serious injuries and property damage. I would appreciate "the federal safety agency odi" investigation of this serious vehicle defect. Also, gm should be responsible: a). For notifying all corvettes owners of this continuing problem with the steering column lock; b). Recalling all vehicles and effecting corrective repairs at "no cost" to the owners; c). And ensure the corvette owners that gm's corrective action 'is a permanent fix to the problem."
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The service active handling system light illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. Whenever the light illuminated the vehicle began pulling to the right and the brakes responded as if she were driving on ice. She had the option to cancel the service active handling system or turn the vehicle off and restart it so that the vehicle would function normally. Occasionally all of the warning lights on the instrument panel would illuminate which caused the active handling light to malfunction. The failure was identical to recall 10v172000, steering column which was specific to the 2005 chevrolet corvette. In august 2009, a customer service engineer stated that it must be an anomaly or a bad sensor that caused the failure to occur. The dealer had not diagnosed the failure; however, during a routine oil change in june 2010, she was advised that the service active light had illuminated. The contact can provide a copy of her invoice. The contact was also concerned that canceling the service active handling option was a safety risk. The failure mileage was 55,000. The current mileage was 62,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I have a 2002 corvette. The steering wheel lock does not unlock. There was a recall in 2004 but my car was not repaired. Today it is not covered by that recall and is dangerous to drive.
Steering column lock safety recall has not been resolved after 6 attempts! This morning the service column lock error occurred while on the highway at 65 MPH!!!! The engine was disabled and was not able to be restarted! The car was towed to my house where it now sits dead for the 7th time! Chevrolet and general motors have decided not to continue to fix this problem any more because now they are claiming I am out of warranty and the vehicle has now a branded title from light flood damage. The vehicle has supposedly passed ct dmv inspection and was sold to us with a branded title from a local licensed dealership in my area.
2002 chevy corvette with dashboard lights illuminating. Consumer states that the suspension and brake lights illuminated. She also states that the steering column locked engaged and she could not disengage it. *kb the consumer stated all three problems she experienced were related.
My steering locks up on my 2002 chevrolet corvette ! Gmc refuses to reimburse me on the repairs.
Steering column lock-up on 2 corvettes ( 97 & 02 ) locked up 3 times on the 2002 corvette & 1 time on 1997. Both mirrors broke on 97 & had to be replaced. Fuel gauge would go from half to empty & later back to half on 2002 & passenger door would not unlock w / remote & sometimes passenger window would not go down when convertible was put down . Read-out on heater / temp. Gauge & radio display would fade in and out.
Dt*: the contact stated recall letter # 04060000 was received. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering wheel could not be removed to perform the required repair. To perform the remedy repair, the dealer manager determined the steering wheel would have to be broken and the cost of new steering wheel would not be covered under the recall. The dealer contacted the manufacturer who agreed with the dealer's decision. The manufacturer was pending for resolution and provided a reference ref# 1-423750902. The vehicle remained at the dealer for more than a week and the contact continues to wait for the manufacturer's resolution. Updated 09/15/06.
Driving in a parking lot the steering column locked up. The recall for this problem had been completed but the problem was not fixed.
Dt*: the contact stated the steering column intermittently locked while attempting sharp turns at speeds of 35 MPH or less. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #04v060000 concerning the steering. Although the recall repair was performed accordingly, afterwards the problem returned. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and is awaiting inspection of the ongoing steering problem.
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