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.
Steering column is locked, the wheel will not turn and the motor dies if the vehicle moves. Previous recall for other Corvettes same model year and from the same plant but recalls stop prior to the VIN number of this vehicle. Occurred after restarting the parked vehicle. Vehicle was parked in a lot at a shopping center.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact started the engine and the message "pull key and wait ten seconds" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact followed the instructions and restarted the vehicle. The instrument panel displayed the message "service column lock". the contact shifted into reverse and applied the accelerator pedal as the engine stalled. The contact was able to restart the engine, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving through a busy intersection at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the engine but later experienced the same failure while driving at a slow speed and making a left turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the bpmv needed to be replaced along with other unknown failures. The manufacturer stated that the part needed for the repair was discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 09/17/14 updated 02/3/2015
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The mechanic stated the electronic control module needed to be replaced however, the part was discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000. The VIN was not available.
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- Tijeras, NM, USA