2006 Chevrolet Corvette: loss of power steering

Filed Aug 17, 2019 · Steering · 85,000 miles · MN

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.

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Engine · 36,000 miles · TN

I was concerned about excessive valve train noise and after reading several accounts of improperly machined heads by gm's supplier linamar, and that numerous vehicles have had valves drop, resulting in engine failure. As a result, after having been rebuffed by chevrolet, I took my car with 36,000 miles on it to a corvette specialty shop to have my valve guide clearance tested. I had several exhaust valve guides outside the maximum service specifications, indicating that a catastrophic engine failure was imminent. The car was repaired with proper re-machining of the heads to make the valve guides concentric, new intake and exhaust valve guides installed, as well as new seals, valves, springs, etc. 88% of the corvette forum members who have had their cylinder heads tested for excessive valve guide wear, were out of service specifications. Source: http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-registry.html gm needs to issue a recall on this issue, there have been numerous engine failures as a result of a dropped valve into a cylinder which can cause loss of steering, braking capability, and which can result accidents and fires. Gm is very aware of this issue, but refuses to do anything about this huge safety risk to drivers, passengers, and nearby vehicles if the engine fails while the vehicle is underway on public roadways.

Filed Jul 6, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 33,321 miles · PA

The harmonic damper on 2006 corvette with ls2 engine failed resulting in power steering drive belt coming off pulley causing loss of power steering. The high effort required to steer vehicle almost resulted in crash. This harmonic damper issue is documented in numerous internet forums and is believed to be a widespread issue that should be recalled and corrected by the manufacturer.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Steering · 8,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v172000 (steering column) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs may 2010. The contact stated that he experienced a loss of power steering following the recall repairs. The manufacturer advised taking the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 01/11/2011*lj the consumer stated when the problem initially happened, the steering wheel began to pull violently and the rear anti-lock brakes activated, which caused the vehicle to become undrivable. Updated 03/30/11

Filed May 15, 2006 · Steering · 707 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at various speeds the service active handling light illuminated. This occurred five times the vehicle intermittently lost power steering, and it veered to right on one incident. The vehicle gave no prior warning, and could drive well until the safety light illuminated giving a false sense of security. The vehicle is part of a bbb lemon law claim. Updated 06/07/2006. *ak