I want to report a recurring problem with Chevy Corvettes 97-04 model years. The steering column lock on these cars malfunctions and renders your car immobilized. My 1999 model with 46000 miles has been through 2 recalls in 2001 and 2004 and locked up again this past Saturday. I had the car towed to a GM dealer and according to Chevy I have to pay for the repairs. What is the use of a recall if it doesn't solve the problem. It is also a safety issue. Can you imagine driving at interstate highway speeds and your steering wheel locks up and you have no control? this problem happens to all Corvettes in these years but it is more prevalent with manual transmissions. Chevrolet needs to fix at their expense this serious defect before someone gets killed if they haven't already. This is a major inconvenience, expense and safety issue for Corvette owners. Chevrolet should have corrected this problem 2 recalls ago.

- Paducah, KY, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that when driving approximatley 5 mph, the vehicle would suddenly stall approximately every five feet. The vehicle traveled. The service steering column warning light would illuminate following every instance of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. Updated 4/4/11 updated 04/06/11

- Mckeesport, PA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. While pulling out of the driveway, the steering locked to the left. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the steering column lock failed. The vehicle was repaired. A year and a half later, the contact was attempting to pull off, but was unable to steer the vehicle. He then noticed that a light was illuminated, which stated "steering column lock failure". the contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. He filed a report with the manufacturer, but was not offered any compensation for the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 43,000. Updated 08/14/09. Updated 08/14/09.

- Pagosa Springs, CO, USA

Before a GM dealer sells a used GM car, shouldn't they have to run the VIN to see if any recalls are outstanding on that vehicle?? bought my vette from micheal Chevrolet, called another dealer to find out the steering wheel lock recall was never done! I am a vehicle rep. For Ford, and am responsible for 500 company lease vehicles. I would be in a huge amount of trouble if I sent a used vehicle back to our B lot or out to auction without all recalls being completed!

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

While starting, the steering wheel column would not unlock. The vehicle was repaired under recall for same problem, which has recurred.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

The vehicles steering column locked up without warning. The part was replaced, but the problem recurred. GM had no concern to resolve the problem. The consumer was told by many GM representatives, the steering column problem was an issue and would happen again. The temperature control had gotten stuck on 69 degrees, the found the sensor had shorted.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

I have a 1999 Corvette that at 13,000 miles. The steering column locked up. It has 40,000 miles now and it has locked up again almost causing us to have an accident. Ref. In EA02-031

- Wagoner, OK, USA

While driving my 1999 Chevrolet Corvette I turned off the highway & into the parking lot of a store upon doing so my steering wheel locked up. I never received any warnings in my dic about steering problems I also had this replacement part per a recall notice less than a year ago & at that time found out it had been replaced prior to that. The dealership towed the car in & informed us that they had fixed it again! this is an extremely dangerous vehicle! the notes I read on your site even 1997 through 2002 models with this problem none of the reports were while driving they were when people got into their car & started it that the wheel didn't unlock. I have as I said before never received a message in the dic prior to any of the lock up problem. I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle & in the 18 months I have had it it has been replaced 2 times this last time could have been fatal to both myself and my daughter! just 10 seconds earlier being on the highway with speeds of 60 mph we could have been killed! at what cost will it take for General Motors to correct this wrong" my daughter says she will not get back into the car again! I myself am scared for my life to take the chance that this will occur again! so, I refuse to drive the car anymore. These are not cheap cars to buy! I have owed several other Corvettes & had a few minor problems here & there, but not anything that could be a life threatening or life taking problem especially after the fixes being done by the dealership! another thing I would like to ask of you, if you have an automatic transmission on this car, is it not supposed to be locked when the steering wheel is" I did all the so-called things, of key removal & wait, etc & it did not unlock the steering, but you could put it in any gear to move it. Just straight forward & backward do to no steering. I can't seem to get a real answer to this question. Ref. In EA02-031

- Georgetown, TX, USA

I have a 1999 Corvette coupe. I was driving on folsom blvd. (at watt avenue) in sacramento, ca during rush-hour traffic (4:50 P.M.). I pulled out into traffic and my car went completely dead. Luckily, no one rear-ended me. I was able to re-start my car but the steering wheel would not turn and a "steering column" locked message on my computer read out instructed me to wait 10 seconds then remove the key. So I complied. I then again started my car, but the "steering column" locked message came on and my steering column was, indeed, locked. Luckily, my steering wheel was aimed in a straight line and I could drive forward out of the busy intersection where I stopped in front of a gas station. I called folsom Chevrolet's service dept. And they advised I would need to have my vehicle towed into their shop. This problem could have easily ended up in a terrible accident had I not been in stop-and-go traffice. Can you imagine what would've happened if I was on the freeway doing 65-70 mph? ref. In EA02-031

- Sacramento, CA, USA

The steering wheel column locked up, causing a collision which resulted in injury. The vehicle was repaired severaltimes for steering locking up prior to the collision. Also, dealer has replaced the ignition and the steering lock actuator. Manufacturer has been notified. Ref. In EA02-031

- Leheigh Achers, FL, USA