Dt: no problems leading up to the failure, and then while backing car out of garage, steering column locked, removed key, waited 10 seconds as shown on dashboard and the vehicle started. Went for a few feet and the fuel line shut car off. Had to push car into the garage and then had it towed to the dealer the next day. They replaced the locking parts, rack/ sector/ lock bolt that locked the steering column, which had been recalled 04v06000 in 2004. The dealer wanted to charge a deductible because the recall had already been done, but gm authorized the repair with no deductible charged. *ak
2002 Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints
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Steering wheel interlock problems (again after recall).
Steering column lockup on 2002 corvette with manual transmission. Scenario is as follows: when starting the vehicle the steering column does not release the steering wheel. The steering wheel remains locked in position. This can be extremely hazardous if it occurs at stop sign or stop light after the driver has accidentally killed the vehicle and needs to restart. When it occurs the only course of action is to call a tow service and get the vehicle off the road. Gm states that the vehicle is fine. The event does not log an error code so when they plug their computer into the car they find no problems. Its seems over time the steering column will release when restarted. I had waited 30 minutes on one occasion and the column released. For today's incident, after four hours the column would not release. Many corvette owners have opted to disable the steering column lock "feature" with an aftermarket device. I will be doing the same shortly.
Regarding a 2002 c5 corvette. Steering randomly locks up. The car can only be towed then fixed by a dealer. This can even happen while the car is in motion. Any corvette only from the year 97 to present can be affected. Gm knows this is a problem and will happen to almost every vette owner. This is extremely unsafe and gm is not to doing there job to fix this problem even after 8 year from the original date to which this first occurred. This is unacceptable.
Went to drive car and dic informed me that the service column was locked. Had to have the car towed to dealership. Dealership replaced part #26089807 (column lock actuator assembly) to the cost of $425. According to them (newsome automotive, florence s.c.) this part # was not one in the april 04 recal. I find that hard to believe.
While pulling inside of the garage and without warning the steering wheel locked up. The consumer tried to unlock, but was unsuccessful. Please fill in additional information. Please fill in additional information. *jb
I had the same column-lock issue that has been widely reported on the c5 corvette. I received my recall notice for my 2002 manual-transmission vette and had the recall performed. I had had no previous problem with the steering column locking. The dealer told me that they checked the column-lock mechanism and then reprogrammed the computer. However, several weeks later, my steering column locked upon startup.
While backing out of the driveway the steering column became very stiff. Before the vehicle could reach the street the steering column locked up. The wheels could not be turned in any direction. After letting the vehicle set for a while the steering column worked as if nothing ever happened. This problem has occurred twice with this ehicle.
Steering column will not unlock.try to move car and fuel shuts off. Problem well documented. Dealer claims VIN# not on recall list however is under warrenty. As this happens randomly the dealer will do nothing unless it is locked when brought in.
This vehicle has been to the dealership numerous times for the following problems. The steering column system locked up 3 times. The dealership service the traction master, and active handling system several times. This failure has resulted in an accident. There's a recall for the electronic column lock 04v06000 but the VIN number isn't included. Charged system once. The car is currently setting in my garage with all four of the above listed problems.
While driving at any speed, the steering column locked. Recall 04v060000) was issued. Dealer refused to honor the recall, stating that the year of the vehicle was not included.
The steering wheel locked up when turning towards the right, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The owner took the vehicle to the dealership to be inspected. *la *sc
While driving at 40 MPH electronic steering wheel locked up the system. Consumer was able to pull the vehicle out of road. Manufacturer's engineering department and dealer's technician didn't find anything wrong with the vehicle.
While driving driver was unable to steer because the steering column locked. This caused the vehicle to hit a curb, and the front left wheel detached from the vehicle. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer, but problem was not resolved.
The steering column on my 2002 chevrolet corvette z06 would not unlock.
Steering column lockup on 2002 chevrolet corvette, a model year not covered under current tsb/recall campaign.
The steering wheel locking mechanism did not disengage when the key was placed in ignition. *jb *tt ref. In ea02-031
The steering column locked up, the front headlights did not elevate and the driver's seat back broke. *dt *jb ref. In ea02-031
The vehicle was inside of the garage he was backing out of the garage attempt to pull back inside . The steering column lock. Please provided additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts ref. In ea02-031
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