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Upon starting the vehicle a service column lock message was displayed upon the dashboard when the keys was turned in the ignition. When this occurred steering wheel locked up. Recall 04V006000 was issued for the electronic column lock, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
While driving 60 mph warning indicator steering wheel lock came on, and the steering wheel locked, and would not turn. Recently, the vehicle was started, and the warning indicator illuminated again. Consumer turned the steering wheel and heard a grinding noise. Recall 04V060000 concerning electronic column lock was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. (consumer indicated in follow-up phone call with cheryl tuosto on 3/9/04 that incident occurring at 60 mph happened to previous owner, david pritchard (see EA02-031 - GM complaint case # 06735883 and ODI notes) and not himself. Lawrence only experienced failure of the column to unlock and only drove car about a foot before he noticed "service column lock" message and shut off the car. Cat
After paying for a technician to temporarily fix my locking steering column so I could get my Corvette home, I obtained recall information over the internet that said the problem I had was to be fixed with a recall kit. After contacting mauher Chevrolet in St. Petersburg, fl., I was told that the recall had already been satisfied for my vehicle. The kit includes a plate and a relay bypass that disables the locking mechanism in the steering column. Obviously, their info. Is wrong because the wheel locks and sometimes stays locked when it's not supposed to. They say there is nothing they can do for me. I am not comfortable driving my vehicle in fear of it malfunctioning while I'm driving and the dealer will not perform the work as they should. My VIN number is [xxx], 2000 Corvette. Please help. Updated 07/27/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While pulling into a parking lot steering wheel locked up. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealership for analysis. Consumer wasn't driving at the time of failure.
- York, PA, USA
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I own a GM Chevrolet Corvette convertible 2000. The steering column is locked due to a defective steering lock. GM has put our a service/recall for select Corvettes manufactured between 1998 and 2000. Service bulletin 01044 and service operations dcs 771 I called GM but they say my car is not included in this recall because my VIN number was not included even though my Corvette is a 2000 model and I am suffering from the same problem as other owners have encountered. Please let me know what I can do or if GM can be forced to include my car in the recall as well. Thanks tony tsai, md 718-261-9068
Steering column lock actuator failed. Was told no recall, but this happens alot on this car and the part was updated for the newer cars so this wouldn't happen anymore. Had to have steering lock actuator assembly replaced.
I own a 2000 Corvette with 15,000 miles and have twice within one day had my steering wheel not unlock upon starting the car. Went to a Corvette shop for help was told its a common problem with Corvettes and that I should pull the steering wheel clockwise while inserting the key into the ignition, it worked. My question is there a permanent fix for this problem, I understand that it is a common problem concerning Corvettes.
While driving at 70 mph steering wheel locked up causing vehicle to cross the median and hit an oncoming vehicle. Both cars were totaled. Consumer suggest a recall on Chevy Corvette. See ODI# 10029388 for add'L details.
After turning key engine steering wheel would not unlock. Dealer has been contacted. Occurred 3X owner has had over the counter by-pass kit installed. Cat
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the steering wheel locking up. Also, there is a recall where the consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN even though his vehicle is doing the samething. Consumer was backing out of garage and had moved about 6-8 ft when he tried to turn the steering wheel and could not. Cosnumer pulled car back into garage and shut off car. Restarted car about 10 times to try to get the steering wheel unlocked, but it would not unlock. Since vehicle was not covered by csc 1044A, customer had tsb repair performed on vehicle, but had to pay for it himself.
Steering wheel column locked when starting car. Dic message said to remove key for 10 seconds then try again. Samething happened when key reinserted. The car started and moved forward or backwards, but the steering wheel could not be moved.
Service column lock dic message. Unable to drive. Towed to dealer for repairs.owner was told vehicle not covered by recall because VIN outside breakpoint.
I own a 2000 Chevy Corvette MN6. At 26000 miles I got a column lock error where the column lock does not disengage when the key is turned to start. I've seen many similiar complaints on the Corvette forum and am adding my name to the list of customers that have had this problem. According to Chevy my car is not in the VIN group that would have gotten a free fix if I had the problem prior to 1-7-03. This obviously should never happen.
While driving 5 mph the steering wheel without any warning locked up. Dealer notified. The radio quit, directional switch, power doors/switch, and the door unlatched while the vehicle was in motion and while parked.
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- Arlington, TX, USA