The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering wheel would lock abnormally and without warning. The failure would occur mostly when in reverse or first starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was then contacted but advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04V060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device) and that they were no longer liable for the failure. The vehicle would have to be repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 28,500.

- Highland Park, IL, USA

I have experienced for the 2nd time a problem with the steering column lock system. I had previously had my car towed (2008) after attempting to back out of a parking space and the steering wheel locked in place and I could not turn at all. The problem was suppose to be corrected after notifying the dealership of a service bulletin that spoke directly to this problem. The remedy was disabling the steering column lock by removing the lock plate. I have again experienced this problem! however, this time, the column no longer locks, since the column lock plate was removed, but when you try to accelerate the fuel cuts off. My son towed the car to a local dealership for me last week and informed them of the problem. They say they can correct it for $915, stating they have to replace a motor in the steering column, and that it is not related to the previous problem at all. Sounds like pure bull to me! I have read that others have experienced this problem as many as 5 times, and have been told that it is not covered because of the year of the car. I have under 40K miles on this car, and have not put more than 10K on the vehicle since the problem was initially repaired. It is a defect that they need to correct at their cost and hopefully permanently this time. Please help!!!!

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

When starting my 1998 Corvette (indy edition) car after it was parked, the steering column lock was engaged and I could not turn the steering wheel. No matter what I tried or how long I waited (12 hours) the steering column lock remained locked.

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

My 1998 Chevrolet Corvette convertible has less than 40,000 miles on it. General Motors issued a recall for a "steering column lock defect." This recall is very wide spread over many model years of Corvettes. This is a serious safety and road hazard. I have just experienced the 5th incident in less than 40,000 miles and the 3rd time within 13,000 miles. When the steering column lock warning appears, it kills the motor. What if this happens while I am driving" it has been repaired under recall 4 times by our local dealership jerry chambers Chevrolet in bellingham, wa. On September 4, 2008 for the 5th time, the steering column locked and the motor died. Now the same dealership said the car is too old and GM will not stand behind the recall. They have offered to fix it at my cost without warranty or guarantee that this will finally fix the recall "steering column lock". I need to understand my consumer rights under the recall. In my opinion, this is a recall that has not been fixed even if the car has 40,000 miles on it and is 10 years old, it is a well known recall. Are there other agencies I should be contacting? do you have any understanding how a class action lawsuit is initiated" katie zowada

- Ferndale, WA, USA

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 20 mph, the steering column locked up while making a right turn. She stopped vehicle, got out and had vehicle towed to the dealership. The dealer took out a plate that caused the steering wheel to lock to remedy the issue. Again in 2002, the same issue occurred in 2002 and most recently in 2008. The dealer in 2002 put an ecl relay harness to remedy the issue. The dealer also stated that they repaired the issue according to recall 04V060000. The failure mileage was 33,000 and current mileage was 50,000.

- Perryopolis, PA, USA

While driving the steering column locked which caused the steering wheel not to turn. The consumer was able to start the vehicle and drive it before realizing that the steering wheel could not be turned. The cause of the problem has not been determined.

- Decatur, IL, USA

Vehicle experienced the same defect with its electronic lock steering malfunction as stated in the tsb 1D10002157.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel locked up. Dealer notified. When the consumer backed out of the driveway, with the steering wheel turned, it locked up completely while fully engaged.

- Three Rivers, CA, USA

My 1998 Corvette, manula transmission, was taken to george moore Chevrolet on June 23 for warranty window repair. Upon pick-up, the dealer was unable to release my car due to steering wheel column lock-up, during initial key-in and start-up. Kathleen demeter acknowledges this concern in her letter to jay ehle, dated Feb.5,2003 (nvs-213, EA02-031). Every attempt to fix/address the problem resulted in no fix. GM stats this problem was not under recall. I contend it must be for GM to have found the same error in earlier/later model years. It now is costing me $500 to fix it. Can you assist me?

- Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA

While driving, the steering wheel locked up. Did not count in EA02-031 (duplicate of ODI# 10022859)

- Savannah, GA, USA

After stopping at a stop sign, the consumer was unable to steer the vehicle. ** ref. In EA02-031

- Long Beach, CA, USA

Consumer had problems with the steering. Also stated that while driving was involved into a collision which he thinks it was caused do to steering problems. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this called.

- Mendham, NJ, USA

While driving consumer noticed that engine check light had come on. After taking vehicle in for a diagnosis, consumer was told that a steering wheel position sensor was needed. Steering sensor uncorrelated malfunctioned/sensor shorted-per invoice. Consumer felt that this was a defect becuase vehicle had low mileage, and knew of others with similar problems. Manufacturer was aware and was willing to split the bill 50/50, but consumer felt if dealer didn't cover all charges then further action will be taken. Cost of total repairs was $1256.36....

- Jupiter, FL, USA

When starting vehicle steering would lock up for no reason. Problem would happen after vehicle had been driven for a while and turned off. Ref. In EA02-031

- Puntagorda, FL, USA

Steering lock module shorted out causing steering wheel to lock. Mjs (did not count in numbers for EA02-031; duplicate of ODI# 852313.)

- Miami, FL, USA

Steering sensor failed. Nm ref. In EA02-031

- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA