This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the anti theft device locks the steering wheel when the vehicle is parked. The failure also occurs when he attempts to remove the keys from the ignition; however, there is a potential that it could occur while the vehicle is in motion as well. The vehicle has been repaired twice, but the failure still persists. There is a recall for the failure, but no remedy. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I have a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette that has had problems with the steering column from day one and has never been properly fixed. Now, the dealership says it's my responsibility to fix it.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. Whenever the vehicle is started, the steering wheel locks. NHTSA campaign id number 04V060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) was referenced. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer, but the failure still persists. The current and failure mileages were 197,000.
Consumer has problem with the steering wheel. The vehicle is unsafe to drive. Dealer indicated there is not recall on this issue. The steering wheel retracted towards the dashboard intermittently while driving or sitting still. The consumer could not manually retract the steering wheel. The wheel had to retract itself which usually occurred when the vehicle was turned off. The problem was diagnosed as a seat module but the dealer refused to correct the problem.
After the recall for steering column was performed, the remedy failed. Add'L information rec'd from consumer on 9/23/2003 - I was at a local post office on Sunday and I had to wait 2.5 hrs for a tow truck. Then george Chevy in bellflower, ca told me it was not covered anymore and this was a dead item. I had to take it to a mechanic to fix it. I installed off-the-shelf (ots) by-pass kit so as to not be driving around and have it lock up. See repository for information on ots by-pass kit and other details. Cat
The steering wheel lock unit engages intermittently. Often without notice. What happens if the vehicle is in motion? this was repaired once under warranty. But Chevrolet refuses to assist in repairing their repairs. This is a common problem with this year. Ref. In EA02-031
While driving at 70 mph, the vehicles steering wheel locked up. Consumer had to forcefully break steering wheel loose and drove to the nearest Chevrolet dealership. Ref. In EA02-031
Steering keeps locking up and cannot release steering wheel lock. Bad actuator and relay, replace actuator and column lock relay again due to poss faulty recall part. Recall on steering, had no problem until after the recall was done. Column lock light comes on, cause short, replace column lock. Roof latch rubber cover fell off, cause broken, reorder rubber latch. Replace hazard warning switch, remove dash pad and replace hazard switch. Ref. In EA02-031
While pulling out of driveway at 5 mph steering locked up. Consumer states steering wheel security lock engaged, dealer stated was a security system problem they have had previous occurances of same problem. Moved vehicle about 20 feet before noticed the steering was locked. Cat ref. In EA02-031
The steering wheel column locked up, causing a collision which resulted in injury. The vehicle was repaired severaltimes for steering locking up prior to the collision. Also, dealer has replaced the ignition and the steering lock actuator. Manufacturer has been notified. Ref. In EA02-031
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