I purchased this car from a dealer in Sarasota Florida. Driving it home from the dealer, I was driving approximately 70 mph on [XXX] near Sarasota. The vehicle suddenly braked and pulled to the left simultaneously. I have taken it to a repair shop that specializes in Corvettes, and trying to ID the problem. In doing research, evidently it is related to the active handling system. There is a recall the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V172000 Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 40,028 and a service bulletin 10118. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2006 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems
44 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 33,321. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 44
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 33,321
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Column3
- Steering wheel/handle bar1
- Hydraulic power assist system1
- Column locking: anti-theft device1
At what mileage
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Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette steering
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Related recalls
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 chevrolet corvette passenger cars manufactured between march 2004 and january 2006 equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column (rpo n37). In rare cases, repeated movement of the steering column may cause a signal interruption within the column. If this occurs, the message, "service active handling system" will appear in the driver information center, and one or more of the brakes may apply, possibly causing the vehicle to pull to the right or left.
- Risk
- If the driver does not respond to the change in vehicle movement, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Gm will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 10V172000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727, or hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.
Recall number 05V455000 · Recall details
What 2006 Chevrolet Corvette owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
my service active handling and traction control light will come on randomly and disappear, when it does come on usually my car will brake on one side of the car and skip and skid over to one side. when it happens I have zero control of the braking and steering and it has taken my car into another lane completely. it is terrifying and I've had the whole brake system replaced, along with ecm, ebcm, rack and pinion all suspension and steering components, wiring harness and just about everything I could think of that may cause it. I have a tilting telescope steering wheel and I've heard that they can cause this
On numerous occasions the past two years the active handling system in the vehicle will take control for no reason and brake on one side causing the car to swerve out of its lane and other times applies the brakes on its own. Very dangerous.
This complaint is about submitted complaint 11350345 which I never received a response from the federal safety agency about. Why did I not receive a response? Kevin
2006 corvette, VIN is [xxx] approximately 10 times while driving anywhere from 5 MPH to 75 MPH the steering wheel jerks the vehicle the left.......almost causing an accident many times by pulling me into the median. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the right as the service active handling warning message illuminated. The contact was able to drive home without incident after the vehicle was inspected. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v172000 (steering) which the contact linked with the failure. The contact spoke to both the manufacturer and peltier chevrolet (2700 w. Sw loop 323, tyler, tx 75701) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
When I move the sterring wheel completely to the left the car have and interruption and pull to the left or right and the service active handling system message appears
Recently when I made a turn in front of on coming traffic the corvette steering did not return to center I almost hit he vehicle at the stop sign !!!!!! I also notice the ABS light on
The power steering high pressure line leaks in multiple places through a short canvas reinforced rubber segment on my 2006 corvette, not through any crimped fittings, o-rings, etc. The higher the RPM, the faster it leaks. It sprays on the engine and exhaust. The source of the leak was difficult to find shortly after purchase (used), being the hose itself is hard to see, the leak was smaller then, and it had a corrugated plastic tubing wrapped around it for abrasion protection, diverting the leaks. Now it's leaking badly. The hose is bent in a curve, and the leaks are all along the outer perimeter (stretched) side of the hose. I discovered the replacement steel line has been redesigned to a longer unit with two straight rubber sections that must be rerouted, which told me the original had a design flaw that LED to failures. I checked to see if there was a recall for this, and there is, but oddly my VIN seems to 'not be included'. Recall #05v455000 is dated 10/5/2005, and the date my car was built is 09/05 according to the door decal. The recall states: 'consequence: if this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.' the dealership insists my VIN is not effected, but yet I clearly have this problem now on a hose that is nothing like the newly-designed ones. I think gm must include my VIN and all additional ones with this old style hose installed, I think it 'slipped through the cracks'. It's spraying fluid on hot exhaust beneath, and it loses lots of fluid quickly which can lead to steering/brake failure. I can't drive the car in the state it's in.
Steering wheel locked while driving
Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette steering
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette have steering problems?
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 33,321 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette steering?
Yes, 2 recalls: 10V172000, 05V455000. 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 2006 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Lights 62Body 59Fuel system 50Electrical 44Driver assistance 43Transmission 33Brakes 28Engine 28Airbags 14Seats 3Suspension 3Wheels 3Tires 2Visibility 2Seat belts 1
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