Problems with 2000 Chevrolet Corvette STEERING

The steering column of my car locked and i had to tow the car to the nearest dealership. i know there was a recall for this problem in 2004. the recall was never fixed on my car. the dealership claims that there a 0 open recalls on my car and wants to charge me $1500 for the repair. i am the first and only owner of the car and am very sure that the recall was not fixed because i've never taken the car to any dealership for any reason. i asked for records of the repair and was told that they don't have records. please help!!!!!

My 2000 chevrolet corvette has approximately 57,500 original miles on it. recall #04006 was completed on my vehicle by dealer code 20385 back in 2004. i did see they released recall's #04006b and 04006c as well. i started my car on 7/30/2019 and i was sitting in the garage when i saw the "steering column lock" message on the dashboard. the car was started and now the steering wheel is locked and can not be turned. i reached out to two local san diego chevrolet dealerships; bob stall chevrolet and jimmie johnson chevrolet, corporate gm, corporate chevrolet and the ntsb. they all told me the recall was completed and there is nothing they can do, they said i will have to repair the issue. this is unsatisfactory! i could have taken the car out for a drive and had the steering wheel lock up as im driving. doing research online and reading the recall bulletin is it possible the repair was not done properly? i don't know, i did not own the car when the recall was performed. i was given a case # of [xxx] when i called 1-800-630-2438. please see the attached pictures. contact has not been able to drive the car for 10 months. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt *ln*jb *ln*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. months after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 04v060000 (steering), the steering wheel seized, the vehicle stalled, and an error message indicated to remove the key. the vehicle was able to restart and was towed to parks chevrolet (103 robert smalls pkwy, beaufort, sc 29906, (843) 525-4100) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel security system was defective. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was towed to fred caldwell chevrolet (974 bethel st, clover, sc 29710, (803) 810-0089) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel security system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage and vin were not provided.

Steering column locked and wont unlock even with engine running and in gear first car wouldnt stay running. figured out it was the steering column lock. disconnected battery and after hooking battery back up the engine would stay running but when you turn it off would get the message steering column lock service remove key and wait 5 minutes. i installed a lmc 5 from compliance parts which is a bypass but still cant get steering wheel unlocked. had to have it towed home.

Takata recall - steering column lock issue

Steering column locked and will not unlock. car cannot be driven and cuts off. vehicle was parked in the driveway when trying to turn the key and unlock the steering wheel.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. shortly after the contact placed the key into the ignition and started the vehicle, the steering wheel locked and prevented the vehicle from being driven. the contact had to try different keys in order for the steering wheel to unlock. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact took the vehicle to the brenegens arnold chevrolet dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was previously included in a recall for the steering column lock anti-theft device, which needed to be deactivated in order to prevent the failure from occurring. the failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired again. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that, due to the recall repair being performed once, they were not able to provide the repair again for free. the recall details were not provided. the approximate failure mileage was 30,500.

In 2002 my corvette was taken to a well known dealership for repair of the locked steering column (per a recall notice). the steering column has locked again. i only drive the car on occasion. when taken to the dealership in 20002, i had 14,901 miles at present, i have 17,000+ miles. is it possible to have the locked steering column repaired again free of cost. i have a copy of the paper-work for the repair. it is a bit faded after all these years. you can, however, make out information on the recall with a corresponding recall no. of 01044. the vehicle was stationary at the time of discovering that the steering column was locke once again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the steering column locked more than twice and the key had to be maneuvered back and forth to be removed each time the failure happened. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v060000 (steering), although the failure was identical. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. while driving various low speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic column system failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the vehicle and the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering harness kit and column lock would need to be replaced. in 2004, the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. while starting the ignition, the steering wheel seized and a warning light illuminated. in addition, the steering unlocked. the failure recurred on a separate occasion; however, the steering failed to unlock. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel motor would need to be replaced. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under a recall for a steering failure that replaced the relay harness and electronic column lock. the vehicle was then serviced under another recall for steering failure and the vehicle was reprogrammed. when the contact started the vehicle, the display read "remove key and wait ten seconds". the contact restarted the vehicle and the display then read "service steering column locked". the steering wheel seized and failed to move. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was repaired. the nhtsa campaign numbers and failure mileage were unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. when the ignition was in the on position, the steering column locked and the steering wheel failed to move. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 82,536.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the service column lock, pull key wait ten second warning message displayed on the message board. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was not diagnosed or paired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). the failure mileage was 59,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle from a parking space, the steering column lock warning light illuminated. the contact was only able to move the vehicle back and forth less than 15 to 20 feet. the front wheels were spinning and the steering wheel seized to the left. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel harness, the relay needed to be replaced. in addition, a harness plate kit and a small lock needed to be installed. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v060000 (steering) and nhtsa action number: ea02031 (steering). the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 79,524.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the steering column lock failed. the failure prevented the contact from steering the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for nhtsa campaign number: 04v060000 (steering) and had the steering column lock replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel seized as the service steering column lock light illuminated. as a result, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 04v060000 (steering).the manufacturer has not been made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 41,000. the vin was not available.

I read in the newspaper today that the government is taking action against general motors for the ignition key problem. i experienced a similar problem with my corvette. the engine will shut off while in gear and in motion, disabling power steering, brakes and the ability to move the car out of the way. a message "service steering column lock" appears. the car has been recalled for this problem and has been repaired several times. this has been done long after the warranty expired at no cost to me. last year the problem occurred again in melbourne near the vette doctor corvette repair shop. the dealer i bought the car from, fischer in titusville was not a chevrolet dealer anymore. the car was repaired for about $800 and i contacted gm and was told to make a claim at the bob steele dealership in cocoa. the claim was rejected. gm had continued to fix the problem and one time when i was in sarasota i was reimbursed for rental car expenses to get home, this was when the car was seven years old. i would like to get help with my expenses.

These c5 corvettes had a gm recall for the steering column locking up on it. i had the recall done. my car still has a steering column issue with it. the service steering column warning lights still come on intermittently and when they do, the car disables itself and will not go over 2 mph and shuts the fuel pump off. i installed another temp fix called an lmc5 for it. i still get the pull key wait 10 seconds warning lights and service steering column. gm did a temp fix and never fixed it. when driving the car it will shut itself off because of the steering column warning. the 97-2004 need many recalls not just this one. i am filling out another incident report on it after this one. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the repairs for recall nhtsa campaign id number 04v060000 (steering) were performed. however, the dealer only reprogrammed the software and failed to replaced the steering wheel lock motor. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem who informed the contact that he would be responsible for the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 35,200. updated 11/14/14*cn updated 8/11/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the service column lock warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was taken to the dealer.the technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure reccured. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,500 and the current mileage was 69,000. the vin was not available.

Was getting in vehicle too drive n steering wheel locked up after engine was cranked n running. vehicle has a recall from nhtsa 04v060000 dealership said recall has been fixed before, n they have too charge me 600 dollars to fix problem again. just wanting too let someone know gm is still having issues with steering wheel locking up when vehicle will crank up n run n you cant steer vehicle, may cause death or injury if it keeps up not fixing problem. *tr

Computer message: service active handling. per gm need part #26058286 steering position sensor which is discontinued for 1999/2000 corvettes. they still make this part for all other model years including for 1997-98 corvettes. this could cause the traction control system to apply the brakes and/or perform other functions, when it shouldn't, causing erratic unsafe driving conditions. i am afraid to drive it and cannot sell it as is. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the steering shaft failed to unlock preventing the steering wheel from moving. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician diagnosed that the steering wheel lock was replaced. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 04v060000 (steering); however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Unable to unlock steering column after starting engine despite repeated attempts. intermittently recurring problem. "service steering column lock" fault message appears in vehicle instrument panel display. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway, the steering column seized. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) . the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 20,750. updated 11/19/12 *bf updated 11/20/2012 *js

Driving down rt 2 in ct with cruise set on 65 when a "active handling" failure code just popped up on the instrument panel (very first time ever) and then the back right brake was activated skewing the car immediately to the right. i recovered the car and slowly drove it home with the code still displayed. i brought the car to the corvette center and they told me that the steering wheel sensor failed and suggested i do not drive the car. they also told me that general motors does not make a replacement sensor nor do any aftermarket companies! they also told me that with the steering wheel sensor failure the vehicles brakes, either all or individually, could be applied any time i drive the car by the car's computer thus creating a various dangerous condition. i telephoned general motors chevrolet division and the representative i spoke with apologized about the vehicles behavior and then confirmed there "was a problem" but couldn't help me as there are no replacement parts available to repair the vehicle. it is totally ridiculous to design a vehicle that incorporates an internal component that is absolutely crucial to the safety of the vehicle, occupants, and all those around it and not supply a replacement part thus rendering the vehicle "grounded" forever. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that steering column seized as soon as the vehicle was started. the vehicle was towed to an independent auto mechanic who informed the contact that the steering column lock plate would need to be replaced. in 2001, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number was 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). the technician also stated that the previous recall repair was not performed properly. the vehicle was repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that whenever the vehicle was started, the steering wheel would lock. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the steering wheel actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device) however the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the issue who stated to the contact that although the vehicle was repaired under the recall previously, any further repairs would be at the contact's expense. the failure mileage was 47,000.

Tl* the contact owns 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering column: locking anti theft device) in march 2005. the contact stated that most recently, the steering failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the lock link needed to be completely removed. the dealer also stated that there was a second recall issued by the manufacturer that stated that the lock link needed to be removed but the contact's vehicle was not included in the recall. the current mileage was 44,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.

This car was recalled by gm under recall bulletin # 04006 (4/19/2004). weber chevy installed a harness kit on 10/28/04 although the bulletin said "automatics only". this car is a manual 6 speed. in february 2006 gm issued a new product safety recall (gm recall bulletin # 04006c) on the steering column lock system for 1997-2000 corvettes with manual transmissions. this bulletin stated that it cancels and replaces bulletin 04006b for manual transmission vehicles. this new recall states that dealers should remove the column lock plate because "a crash could occur without warning". my local gm dealer refused to do this recall because he said that the car was already repaired under the first recall # 04006 (a) and that gm would not pay for it. please assist me in having the car repaired properly by gm under the current recall which clearly states that the original repair was not adequate for vehicle safety. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. while parked the steering wheel seized and the contact was unable to maneuver the steering wheel. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) and was repaired before the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the repairs would not be covered because the recall repairs had previously been performed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. the approximate failure mileage 38,000. ..updated 09/29/11 *bf the consumer stated the steering column problem had to be repaired twice. updated 10/11/11

Called chevrolet about campaign nhtsa id # 04v060000, action # ea02031 involving steering column locks up due to malfunction in anti theft device. chevrolet indicated they performed recall already by reprogram of module controlling that problem and would take no further action even though the exact same problem is occurring. i indicated that a simple additional reprogramming of the said module would more than likely solve the problem and they indicated it had been done and would not be able to help. *tr

I purchased a 2000 chevy corvette, vin # [xxx], with less than 12,000 miles on it on 31 may 2011. on july 19, i entered and started the car and as i was backing out of my garage into my driveway, the steering wheel locked. i stopped to avoid hitting my truck, parked in the driveway and pulled forward into the garage and shut-down. later that day i became aware of a safety recall affecting the car, the first, v0743, dealt with the electronic column lock (ecl) and that had been complied with. i also became aware of nhtsa campaign 04v060000 and the mandate to remove the lock plate mechanism from the car to prevent the situation that happened to me. today, 20 july, i became aware that gms response to this issue was to issue a safety bulletin, not a recall, in feb 2006 that expired in feb 2008. currently i have a gm car that is unsafe to drive, a known material safety problem from the factory and known solution, and gm unwilling to fix the vehicle (at their cost) because it didn't happen to me between feb 2006 and feb 2008. a gm case file has been opened, rep # 71-698-549-092 but all indications are leading me to believe that i?lol be responsible for the towing of my vehicle and all repairs. i did not know safety recalls and campaigns were only valid for 2 years. any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *kb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the steering wheel would lock immediately after the vehicle was turned on. the contact could not turn the steering wheel to the left or right. the vehicle was repaired approximately four to five years ago per nhtsa recall number 04v060000, steering column locking, anti-theft device. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the failure recurred and would cost her $600 to $800. the contact stated that the failure continued to occur at least three times within one week and the dealer would not repair it under the warranty. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 60,000. updated 01/31/11 *bf the dealer repaired the vehicle at no cost to the consumer. updated 02/03/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated he previously had issues with the steering wheel independently locking while driving. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v060000 (steering: column locking: anti-theft device). the contact stated that the failure recurred within five years. the vehicle was not further repaired nor diagnosed for the failure. the contact was concerned with the steering wheel locking while driving and the failure potentially causing a crash. the failure and current mileages were 130,068.

I understand nhtsa is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles with serious safety defects in the design. i have also been told that the "column lock recall" on many years of the chevy corvette is a government mandated recall that there is no expiration of gm responsibility to fix the problem with this recall. i own a 2000 chevy corvette which i bought second handed in 2006 from a chevy dealer in my area. there had been a recall on this car for the column lock before i purchased it and i was unaware of it or i would not have purchased it because of the seriousness of this issue which the car shuts down completely regardless whether you are at 0 mph or 60 mph. i feel i was sold this vehicle as a way to just pass this issue on to someone else. my first encounter with this issued started three years ago which was three years after i bought it. we took it to the dealer not knowing about the before recall and had it repaired at a charge of $1,700. after i found out about the recall i questioned the dealer and they said it was not their responsibility. within a years time same issue recurred so this time i reached out to gm and they stood behind it and told the dealership to fix it at no charge. i just went through this same issue again for the third year in a row this time costing us $1,300. if there is no expiration to general motors responsibility to fix the recall problem why is it coming out of my wallet. furthermore this is a serious safety defect and i cannot understand how a manufacturer can continue to produce these cars year after year with this same issue. someone needs to see that something is done before someone is killed if they haven't been already. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

On 7/5/2010 when starting my 2000 chevrolet corvette the steering column would not unlock.i tried several ways to get it unlocked including unhooking the battery as my chevrolet dealer service person had suggested. nothing worked so i had to have the vehicle towed to my local chevrolet dealer. they replaced the steering column actuator and gave me a bill for $874.23. i contacted chevrolet and had several conversations with tony and received a case #([xxx]). tony said he was passing my case up to someone else. that rather rude person called and said that my vehicle had the recall repair completed in 2004. also due to the year and mileage of my car that they were not assuming any responsibility for the problem. i informed this "person" that the vehicle had 19000 + mile on it and that if they performed a repair for the recall it must have been an ineffective bandaid because i was having the same issue that the recall was issued for. i was offered some bogus certificate for consideration if i purchased another chevrolet in the future. i said that i wanted to be reimbursed for the reaper and she told me no. i feel that chevrolet is avoiding their responsibility for an obvious defect and i am still concerned that this condition may reoccur while i am operating my vehicle. please help. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

On 6/17/10, my wife attempted to drive our 2000 chevy corvette mileage 46,494, when service security column came on and pull key wait for 10 seconds was displayed. several attempts were made to comply with this so she could drive off, but each time she started in 1st gear the vehicle would shut off. vehicle was towed to a repair shop where they have certified gm mechanics and they advised me of a safety recall that was put out reference this issue and my vin fell within the series of vehicles recalled. i contacted a chevy dealership in annapolis, md and gave them my vin. they advised that all recalls had been completed on that vehicle, specifically recall#04v06000. they could not advise when it was performed and what dealership did the recall. i have read several different solutions that seem to have been done and currently in the process of some how finding out who did the recall on my vehicle. *tr

Went to drive my 200 corvette coupe home and there was no power to the vehicle. during the towing operation the tow truck driver could not move the steering wheel despite the key being in the ignition and in the on position. many attempts were made to try to free the steering wheel without success. car had to be dragged onto the tow truck with the front wheels off to the side 20 degrees. this vehicle was recalled in 2004 for the same type of problem and the dealer indicated that the recalled issue was successfully addressed in 2004. the dealer claimed the steering column cam, lock and retainer were all defective and needed replacement. had the car been moving and the steering locked up it would have been a catastrophic failure. *tr

1) steering column lock issue 2) fuel cut off ** was driving with my 12 year old daughter . stopped for gas 65 miles from home and at 11pm. after getting gas i went to start car would not turn over / start. after several tries it finally started but information center above steering column said "service steering column lock" and would not allow me to drive more than 2 mph before shutting off fuel and killing the motor from running. had corvette towed to my office. finally got home at 2:30 am. called chevy dealer, was told that it had a recall that pertained to the problem , recall done in 2007 and that even though it was the same problem the chevy dealer would not fix it again even though i told them the recall had not been completed because the steering lock plate was still installed and the recall specifically stated the dealer was to remove the steering lock plate. said nothing they could do and estimated it to be $900 to $1200 to fix. said to call recall center which said "tuff luck" car still not running. i don't know why they said the recall fixed the problem just to have the same problem and say " i " have to pay to fix this time even though it is the same problem as before the recall ? are they kidding me ? help !!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the vehicle was included and repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). after the repair, the contact was driving approximately 5 mph when the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the technician stated that the recall repair would have to be performed a second time, but the contact would be responsible for the cost of repair. the repairs were performed, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer covered the second repairs under warranty. the failure occurred a third time. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. while driving less than 55 mph, the steering column failed. the vehicle was taken to the nearest dealer and they stated that the vehicle had been previously repaired incorrectly according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). upon further investigation by the dealer, it was discovered that the initial recall remedy was surpassed and the pieces needed to complete the recall were missing. the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased informed the contact that he could return the vehicle for a full refund. the failure and current mileages were less than 53,000.

I own a 2000 corvette. i stopped to fuel up the vehicle. when i got back in and started the vehicle i received a warning on my dash to service the steering column lock. this of course locked the steering wheel so it could not be turned at all. i had to have it towed to a dealer. i researched this problem and found there have been several recalls on this issue. the dealer claims the item shows it has been repaired in 2004. however the fix in 2004 did not actual repair the problem so in 2006 another recall was issued for this same complaint on the vette. i have only had the vehicle for two years so the repair was supposedly done before i purchased it. if the recall had been repaired properly i would not be having this problem again. the dealer and chevy are telling me that since this repair has already been done the recall no longer exists for my vehicle. yet the problem still exists. this is a safety issue the chevy is more than aware of. if this would have occurred while driving i or someone i hit could have been seriously injured. how can they close a recall that has never been repaired properly. *tr

2000 chevrolet corvette the steering column lock feature is malfunctioning. the car will start but immediately dies if moved. the message displayed reads :service steering column lock. this same problem arose approx. 10 days ago, but re-set. approx. 2 years ago, following the same problems, gm performed a re-call, and installed some kind of 'fix'. it's doing exactly what it was recalled for. the fix doesn't work, at least for long. i love the car, but with this problem, it is unreliable and dangerous. gm should be made to permanently fix this problem. my research indicates that this problem was wide-spread over a number of years with the corvette. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. when the contact turned the ignition switch, the electronic column lock systems caused the steering column to lock. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device), although the failures were identical. the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. he is in the process of having the vehicle repaired and is awaiting a response from the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 31,600.

There was a recall on the steering lock column on my 2000 chevy corvette. i purchased my car in 2003 and the car had 10,000 miles. i still had the warranty on it. in 2005 my steering column locked up and would not start. i had it towed in to kelley chevorlet. they told me there was a recall on the lock system. they replaced the harness and loke plate and actuator. few months down the road it happened again. i had it towed again they fixed it again and did the same thing. it happened again and they replaced the same parts again...the last time it was there. but this time they took the lock plate out completely, they said that gm told them to do it to fix the recall..now its july 08 and again it had to be towed in and they replaced the same parts again and now they want me too pay 1100.00...so they had it there 4 times in the past 4 years... i purchased this ar with a lok system in it nd i don't understand what gives them the right to rig it bye taken the whole loks system out. i paid 32,000 for my car when i purchased it. i don't understand how they get away with charging me 1100.00 dollars that they changed the recall part 4 times. i put this on my credit card because they would not give me my car until i paid for it, this was a recall problem to begin with and they never fixed it properly, so why do i have to pay for it now. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel locked unexpectedly in a parking lot. through research, the contact discovered a recall for an identical failure. the manufacturer stated that the recall was previously repaired by its previous owner and they would not repair it for free. the vehicle is currently still in the parking lot. the recall number was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 55,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). two years later, when the contact inserted the key into the ignition, he noticed that the steering warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. afterwards, the vehicle became inoperative and was towed to a dealer. a technician stated that the failure referenced in the recall had resurfaced; however, the dealer refused to assume financial responsibility for the repair. the contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure and current mileages were 62,500.