I read in the newspaper today that the government is taking action against General Motors for the ignition key problem. I experienced a similar problem with my Corvette. The engine will shut off while in gear and in motion, disabling power steering, brakes and the ability to move the car out of the way. A message "service steering column lock" appears. The car has been recalled for this problem and has been repaired several times. This has been done long after the warranty expired at no cost to me. Last year the problem occurred again in melbourne near the vette doctor Corvette repair shop. The dealer I bought the car from, fischer in titusville was not a Chevrolet dealer anymore. The car was repaired for about $800 and I contacted GM and was told to make a claim at the bob steele dealership in cocoa. The claim was rejected. GM had continued to fix the problem and one time when I was in sarasota I was reimbursed for rental car expenses to get home, this was when the car was seven years old. I would like to get help with my expenses.

- Cocoa Beach, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle from a parking space, the steering column lock warning light illuminated. The contact was only able to move the vehicle back and forth less than 15 to 20 feet. The front wheels were spinning and the steering wheel seized to the left. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel harness, the relay needed to be replaced. In addition, a harness plate kit and a small lock needed to be installed. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04V060000 (steering) and NHTSA action number: EA02031 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,524.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. While starting the ignition, the steering wheel seized and a warning light illuminated. In addition, the steering unlocked. The failure recurred on a separate occasion; however, the steering failed to unlock. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel motor would need to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04V060000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under a recall for a steering failure that replaced the relay harness and electronic column lock. The vehicle was then serviced under another recall for steering failure and the vehicle was reprogrammed. When the contact started the vehicle, the display read "remove key and wait ten seconds". the contact restarted the vehicle and the display then read "service steering column locked". the steering wheel seized and failed to move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The NHTSA campaign numbers and failure mileage were unavailable.

- Pennsylvania, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The dealer diagnosed that the ecl system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was at the dealer for approximately one month awaiting the repair part. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 04V060000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

- Rocky Point, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the service column lock, pull key wait ten second warning message displayed on the message board. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or paired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04V060000 (steering). The failure mileage was 59,000.

- Issaquah , WA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the steering column lock failed. The failure prevented the contact from steering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for NHTSA campaign number: 04V060000 (steering) and had the steering column lock replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Powder Springs , GA, USA

These C5 Corvettes had a GM recall for the steering column locking up on it. I had the recall done. My car still has a steering column issue with it. The service steering column warning lights still come on intermittently and when they do, the car disables itself and will not go over 2 mph and shuts the fuel pump off. I installed another temp fix called an lmc5 for it. I still get the pull key wait 10 seconds warning lights and service steering column. GM did a temp fix and never fixed it. When driving the car it will shut itself off because of the steering column warning. The 97-2004 need many recalls not just this one. I am filling out another incident report on it after this one.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the steering shaft failed to unlock preventing the steering wheel from moving. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the steering wheel lock was replaced. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 04V060000 (steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

- Morro Bay, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the steering wheel seized as the service steering column lock light illuminated. As a result, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 04V060000 (steering).the manufacturer has not been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000. The VIN was not available.

- Pahrump, NV, USA

The contact owns 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the repairs for recall NHTSA campaign id number 04V060000 (steering) were performed. However, the dealer only reprogrammed the software and failed to replaced the steering wheel lock motor. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem who informed the contact that he would be responsible for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,200. Updated 11/14/14 updated 8/11/2015

- Rome, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the service column lock warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.the technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reccured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,500 and the current mileage was 69,000. The VIN was not available.

- Kittery, ME, USA

Was getting in vehicle too drive N steering wheel locked up after engine was cranked N running. Vehicle has a recall from NHTSA 04V060000 dealership said recall has been fixed before, N they have too charge me 600 dollars to fix problem again. Just wanting too let someone know GM is still having issues with steering wheel locking up when vehicle will crank up N run N you cant steer vehicle, may cause death or injury if it keeps up not fixing problem.

- Biscoe, NC, USA

Computer message: Service active handling. Per GM need part #26058286 steering position sensor which is discontinued for 1999/2000 Corvettes. They still make this part for all other model years including for 1997-98 Corvettes. This could cause the traction control system to apply the brakes and/or perform other functions, when it shouldn't, causing erratic unsafe driving conditions. I am afraid to drive it and cannot sell it as is.

- Dexter, OR, USA

Driving down rt 2 in ct with cruise set on 65 when a "active handling" failure code just popped up on the instrument panel (very first time ever) and then the back right brake was activated skewing the car immediately to the right. I recovered the car and slowly drove it home with the code still displayed. I brought the car to the Corvette center and they told me that the steering wheel sensor failed and suggested I do not drive the car. They also told me that General Motors does not make a replacement sensor nor do any aftermarket companies! they also told me that with the steering wheel sensor failure the vehicles brakes, either all or individually, could be applied any time I drive the car by the car's computer thus creating a various dangerous condition. I telephoned General Motors Chevrolet division and the representative I spoke with apologized about the vehicles behavior and then confirmed there "was a problem" but couldn't help me as there are no replacement parts available to repair the vehicle. It is totally ridiculous to design a vehicle that incorporates an internal component that is absolutely crucial to the safety of the vehicle, occupants, and all those around it and not supply a replacement part thus rendering the vehicle "grounded" forever.

- Bristol, CT, USA

Unable to unlock steering column after starting engine despite repeated attempts. Intermittently recurring problem. "service steering column lock" fault message appears in vehicle instrument panel display.

- Whitehouse, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway, the steering column seized. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04V060000 (steering:column locking:anti-theft device). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 20,750. Updated 11/19/12 updated 11/20/2012

- Carneys Point, NJ, USA

The contact owns 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04V060000 (steering column: Locking anti theft device) in March 2005. The contact stated that most recently, the steering failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the lock link needed to be completely removed. The dealer also stated that there was a second recall issued by the manufacturer that stated that the lock link needed to be removed but the contact's vehicle was not included in the recall. The current mileage was 44,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

I understand NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles with serious safety defects in the design. I have also been told that the "column lock recall" on many years of the Chevy Corvette is a government mandated recall that there is no expiration of GM responsibility to fix the problem with this recall. I own a 2000 Chevy Corvette which I bought second handed in 2006 from a Chevy dealer in my area. There had been a recall on this car for the column lock before I purchased it and I was unaware of it or I would not have purchased it because of the seriousness of this issue which the car shuts down completely regardless whether you are at 0 mph or 60 mph. I feel I was sold this vehicle as a way to just pass this issue on to someone else. My first encounter with this issued started three years ago which was three years after I bought it. We took it to the dealer not knowing about the before recall and had it repaired at a charge of $1,700. After I found out about the recall I questioned the dealer and they said it was not their responsibility. Within a years time same issue recurred so this time I reached out to GM and they stood behind it and told the dealership to fix it at no charge. I just went through this same issue again for the third year in a row this time costing us $1,300. If there is no expiration to General Motors responsibility to fix the recall problem why is it coming out of my wallet. Furthermore this is a serious safety defect and I cannot understand how a manufacturer can continue to produce these cars year after year with this same issue. Someone needs to see that something is done before someone is killed if they haven't been already. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Poolesville, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was started, the steering wheel would lock. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the steering wheel actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 04V060000 (steering: Column locking: Anti-theft device) however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who stated to the contact that although the vehicle was repaired under the recall previously, any further repairs would be at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 47,000.

- Sloatsburg, NY, USA