The steering column lock appeared on the dash screen, telling me to pull key and wait 10 seconds... it doesn't allow me to drive the vehicle at all... apparently it has been fixed but, I am not satisfied with the result of my car shutting down on me when I need it at most.. I hope this issue is taken into consideration to get resolved... [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Baldwin Park, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering column seized and he was unable to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer in 2004 where it was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 04V060000 (steering:column locking:antitheft device). The manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, offered no further assistance. No additional repairs were performed. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.

- Imperial, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering locked abnormally while attempting to start the vehicle. The contact was unable to unlock the steering wheel and the manufacturer was contacted. The contact was advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04V060000 (steering: Column locking: Anti-theft device) and they were unable to provide any further assistance with the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 50,000.

- Sadinaw , TX, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact was entering a parking space when the steering wheel locked abnormally. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that the steering motor and relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was then contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 75,000.

- Culpepper, VA, USA

Steering on my 2002 Corvette locked up several times while I was driving yesterday. Moran Chevrolet put in a new battery and reset the codes (said something like "service steering column") and says not to worry about it. I am worrying about it.

- Clinton Twp, MI, USA

On June 10, 2010, my 2002 Corvette, 'manual" transmissions, " was at brandon auto in roanoke va., where they were replacing the original tires with 4 news tires. The car has just over 29,100 miles. Brandon stated that when they attempted to drive the car out of the garage, a warning light appeared stating, "service steering column." The car would shut off, and could not be driving. It was towed by aaa to pinkerton Chevrolet in salem, va. Pinkerton was the GM dealership that in Oct of 2006 corrected the "steering column locking device" under the NHTSA action number: Ea02031and GM recall no. 04006. On June 16th pinkerton diagnosed and replaced the steering column lock, and I was billed $624.80. When I questioned them about the above recall/defect of the steering column lock, the pinkerton service manager stated that the car was no longer under warranty. I picked the car up on the 16th after paying them in full. That same day I called GM's customer service and filed a complaint, #71-839793121. On june18th I was informed by GM customer service that "GM" was not responsible for any additional problems with the steering column recall/defects. When I asked for a supervisor, they put me on "hold" for over 30 minutes and then "hung up" on me. Had I been driving the car when the steering column defect occurred, it could have cause a crash resulting in possible serious injuries and property damage. I would appreciate "NHTSA ODI" investigation of this serious vehicle defect. Also, GM should be responsible: A). for notifying all Corvettes owners of this continuing problem with the steering column lock; B). Recalling all vehicles and effecting corrective repairs at "no cost" to the owners; C). And ensure the Corvette owners that GM's corrective action 'is a permanent fix to the problem."

- Roanoke, VA, USA

I have a 2002 Corvette. The steering wheel lock does not unlock. There was a recall in 2004 but my car was not repaired. Today it is not covered by that recall and is dangerous to drive.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

No problems leading up to the failure, and then while backing car out of garage, steering column locked, removed key, waited 10 seconds as shown on dashboard and the vehicle started. Went for a few feet and the fuel line shut car off. Had to push car into the garage and then had it towed to the dealer the next day. They replaced the locking parts, rack/ sector/ lock bolt that locked the steering column, which had been recalled 04V06000 in 2004. The dealer wanted to charge a deductible because the recall had already been done, but GM authorized the repair with no deductible charged.

- Smithsburg, MD, USA