2005 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems

Filed Jan 3, 2024 · Steering · PA

steering wheel lock car cannot start and this can happen while driving and could cause a accident chevy knows of problem and has been recalled but has not solved the problem knowed as steering wheel lock

Filed Jan 3, 2023 · Steering · CA

2005 Corvette coupe, manual trans, Z51. Intermittent problem: Electronic steering column will not unlock when attempting to start or will not lock on shutdown. Vehicle inoperable, sometimes in potentially hazardous situations e.g., late night in parking lot, and compromised anti-theft feature. Possibly relevant: When parked but steering failed to lock, continuous battery draw is 4 amps, which might contribute to the "dead battery syndrome" that 2005 M6 Corvettes are known for. Hard to separate the two issues since either way the starter will not engage. Problem has existed since new (2005) but has gotten progressively worse. GM nonresponsive to multiple owner complaints. Aftermarket "Column Lock Bypass" work-arounds have been sold for this problem, but they are potentially dangerous since they simply spoof the BCM into thinking that the lock is fully released when it is simply unpowered and can easily move into a partially locked position with vibration and time. This is what I recently observed that motivated this safety complaint. GM finally issued a recall in 2018 (13 years after MY) for this problem, but for some reason did not include manual transmission cars in the recall, possible because production was small compared with automatics. But from internet forums, it is clear that this problem affects all 2005 M6 Corvettes.

Filed Jan 13, 2022 · Steering · 27,400 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle felt as if the passenger’s side front brakes had seized. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V172000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 27,400.

Filed Apr 10, 2021 · Steering · 32,000 miles · CA

The steering column lock is on and car shuts off when driving, car was in drive leaving driveway. Seems a recall was issued on these vehicles, my car being a 05 does not seem the VIN was captured for this issue.

Filed Jun 17, 2020 · Steering · 160,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the service access handling warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v172000 (steering). The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle drifted to the right after the brakes independently activated without warning. Bob mccosh chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (1 business loop 70 w, columbia, mo 65203, (573) 442-6156) were contacted but was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 160,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · FL

The federal safety agency campaing number 10v172000. My car is presenting this problem, it is completely unsafe to drive and I am afraid to have an accident to weight that there is evidence of the gm dealers problem do not want to attend under its responsibility

Filed Oct 13, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 150,000 miles · KY

Car stopped at stop sign turning right into traffic,steering became shakier and brakes started locking up and traction control service light came on. Top speed was 20mph

Filed May 14, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 52,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and could not be turned in either direction and the engine could not be immediately restarted. After the vehicle was finally restarted, the message 'steering locked' had displayed. The vehicle was towed the local dealer grabiak chevrolet (8282 rt. 22 new alexandria, pa.) the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Apr 28, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 110,000 miles · CA

Making a u-turn or any extreme position of steering wheel rotation causes ABS and service traction control lights to engage and forces a seizure if the brakes, locking them and preventing any kind of movement. The only solution to unlocking brakes through my experience is to shut off and restart the vehicle.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 63,030 miles · AZ

I was driving my vehicle at approximately 68 MPH in a straight line on the highway. The road conditions were dry and cold. I was driving straight and did not hit any bumps in the road when suddenly I felt the steering pulling my car about 1/4 turn to the left and about a 1/2 turn to the right and brakes were applied, not by me. I then heard a chiming noise and saw an error code on my dash saying "service active handling system". I gained control of my vehicle and exited the highway. I read on many forums that other c6 owners, especially years '05-'06 have had this issue and that the defect may lie in the steering wheel position sensor connector. My vehicle is equipped with a telescoping steering wheel where this issue seems to arise.