service column lock problem, leaving us stranded Hundreds and hundreds of 2005 C6 manual transmission owners are finding their column locks failing after 8-12 years, leaving them stranded in the middle of scary areas or at a far-away gas station or parking lot, unable to start the car. This is from a VERY cheaply made nylon gear that drives the column lock pin. When hot, or with age, it binds, and doesn't unlock the steering column. The computer senses this, and the car won't start...requiring a tow to a Chevrolet dealer. NOT GOOD.

The previous model C5 Corvette was notorious for service column lock problems, and recalled. But no.... the engineers continued this in the C6 model, which had the same cheaply made column lock mechanism, and LOTS of early failures, leaving loyal Corvette owners stranded and annoyed and unwilling to feel confident to drive their cars anymore.

There is a bypass made, but it requires one to install it BEFORE the column lock fails, and in the long run, the bypass may fry the lock module, which is an expensive part behind the dash.

CHEVROLET... please allow COURTESY REPAIRS on the Service Column Lock issue for your loyal Corvette owners and enthusiasts! Live up to your part by admitting poor engineering and fix this problem once and for all!

Sincerely,

Dr. RIngs, MD Corvette Forum member