I was the owner of a 1999 C-5 Corvette sport coup with 12,924 miles and in mint condition. On Nov.17,04 at 7:50pm, I was pulling away from a stop sign. As I made a right hand turn around a corner I accelerated the car in a normal manner. All of a sudden the engine went to the full throttle position and the rear of the car jumped to the left. I tried to correct and then the car jumped to the right and I hit a palm tree. During this rapid acceleration event I lifted my foot from the accelerator with no effect to the engine RPM. The distance from the stop sign where I made the right hand turn to the palm tree was about 150-200 feet. The car was totaled by my insurance company. A passenger and myself are ok but we have some seat belt bruising. I feel that the seat belt and air bags saved our lives. I would like the nstb to look into these types of crashes and advise me of the results. I am sure there are other similar incidents that are not reported.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

Vehicle experiencing problem with steering column locking up. 1st incident repairs caused engine to stall. Currently, problem reoccurred intermittently. Dealer contacted for appointment. PCM failed. Ref. In EA02-031

- Kinnelon, NJ, USA

PE 99066; consumer was backing out about 20 feet consumer realized steering wheel had locked in a fixed position. Consumer unhooked battery to unlock the steering. Now the steering wheel will not lock after vehicle is turned off. Consumer feels the possible cause might be with the computer. Ref. In EA02-031

- Bondurant, IA, USA

This "luxury" vehicle that I purchased with only 48 miles on it brand new in October of 1998 first broke down on December 17, 1998. Since December 19, 1998 my vehicle has been off the road 42 days and in the service department with 15 repair orders all on the computer/electrical system of the vehicle. The dealership now tells me that there is nothing more they can do for me I have to deal with the Chevrolet corporation and was advised to retain legal counsel. My situation meets two-fold the North Carolina lemon law requirements. The gas needle moves down to past the empty mark and the computer sounds its warning signal, the computer read low fuel, limited handling, also the computer reads my right rear tire as being flat and sounds its alarm while driving. This vehicle sends false signals. One day after only having had purchased it for 6 months it wouldn't even start in a shopping lot. This vehicle is unsafe and I do not feel safe driving it on the interstate, especially as a female.

- Charlotte, NC, USA