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Rarely, during low speeds (under 15 mph), while driving straight, the left rear wheel will lock up, inducing a harsh left turn, unstable maneuvering, and causing the motor to attempt to stall. Steering is extremely unstable and violent and operator has to fight against the car wanting to turn left by applying extreme right to the steering wheel. The only remedy is to engage and disengage the clutch several times until the left rear wheel unlocks. Symptoms have not occurred during normal traffic speeds (above 15 mph). Auto handling/traction control and ABS lights are activated during this event. Vehicle is in factory condition. Only exception is alternate brand of tire (nitto invos) - but maintaining factory specifications (front: 275/35zr18; rear: 325/30zr19). Have not reported to manufacturer yet (it is too random and rare to reproduce on a predictable occurrence). Environmental conditions: Normal (sunny, dry paved surface).
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving at 25 mph, the service active handling system warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the signal interruption within the steering column needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the service handling system warning light illuminated. The failure occurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the service active handling system warning light illuminated. Also, the contact mentioned when the steering wheel was moved forward the front driver side brake caliper engaged independently causing the vehicle to shift to the left and into another lane. The problem recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the plug in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
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.
- Perkasie, PA, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the brakes engaged independently as the front passenger's side tire seized. The failure caused the vehicle to sway abnormally from left to right. The contact mentioned that the service active handling system warning message was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.
The contact own a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, he was in the process of making a turn when it started to make a loud noise. The contact mentioned that the service active handling system warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA recall campaign number: 10V172000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 16,000.
A recall on 2005/2006 Corvettes for the 'service active handling system" exists. My car is not listed on that recall. My car has had this problem for over a year and I have noticed a difference. The light for "service" of the active handling system is now on all of the time.
Re: current investigation number EA09-002. Multiple incidents of "service active handling" message about once a month. Took to dealer in 2012, replaced steering angle sensor - Chevy supposedly paid part, charged me $400. Problem is starting to occur again. This vehicle was made in March 2006 and was outside the recall VIN range. Luckily no handling issues.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while traveling 50 mph the service active handling system light illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and veered to the left through traffic before hitting a wall. The driver of the vehicle sustained minor cuts and bruises. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 103,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 35 mph, the service active handling system light illuminated on the instrument panel. The light continued to illuminate until the vehicle was shut off. Upon restart, the light was no longer illuminated. The failure occurred again, and the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13,600 and the current mileage was 13,700.
The contact owns a 2006 Corvette C6. While driving 65 mph the vehicle started to shake and it became difficult to control the steering wheel. The active control handling system light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians replaced a sensor in the steering column. The manufacturer stated that recall NHTSA campaign number 10V172000, steering column was related; however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
2006 Corvette coupe- front left tire locked up @ 35 mph. The recall clip had already been installed before I purchased the car. The tech at the local GM dealer called GM.and was told to replace the steering wheel position sensor.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The service active handling warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the steering wheel position sensor. The failure recurred within 10,000 miles. The dealer installed an unknown clip in the steering wheel position sensor to maintain its stability. The contact also inquired about NHTSA campaign id number: 10V172000 (steering column) and the dealer advised the recall repair had previously been performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not serviced. The dealer was advised that the wire connector and not the sensor was defective. The contact believed the dealer to be misleading and contacted the manufacturer who would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.
There is 2 recalls on my 06 Z06 which was built in 11/05. ! is the roof coming off and the other is the steering wheel poisoning sensor. I was is contact with the NHTSA campaign id number : 10V172000 on this. GM and my dealer keeps telling me my car is out of warrenty. This isn't warranty and my car has both problems and the dealer has been told for 2 yrs about these problems.
EA09-002 my car suddenly pulls to the right or left and brakes really hard sometimes during normal driving, and a service active handling light comes on. Very dangerous!! after restarting everything seems fine until out of the blue it happens again.
I have a 2006 Corvette, the service active handling message came on while driving. I carried it to my dealer and they installed a clip in the steering column and charged $130.
: the contact stated there was a vibration in the steering while driving 20mph or while in reversing. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the vibration. The manufacturer was alerted.
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- Menifee, CA, USA