Have 2000 Corvette w/ manual transmission subject to recall 04V060000. Had 04V060000 recall done at maroone Chevrolet in 8/04. Electronic steering column lock locked up 10/29/2004 while going about 5 miles an hour in reverse after having the recall performed that was supposed to remedy the problem. Car had a previous recall performed 3X in 2002 for the exact same problem which never remedied the safety issue because it kept happening. The steering wheel obviously can lock up while the vehicle is in motion rendering a hazardous condition which GM has failed to adequately address in either of their recall attempts. They need to be compelled to provide an adequate fix that actually solves the problem!

- Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

04 V 060 000/electronic column lock: Vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions because of a problem with the steering column locking up while starting the vehicle. Please provide dealer information.

- Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

The consumer felt that the remedy for the automatic transmission electronic column lock 04V060000 recall is making it easier for the vehicle to be stolen. When the column lock plate is removed only the transmission shifter is locked. The shifter can be easily unlocked, and without the assistance of the steering lock, the vehicle wasn't secured from theft. The vehicle would like a new remedy found to correct this failure without deactivating the electronic column lock system.

- Middletown, NY, USA

I have a 2000 Corvette and the steering column locked-up while driving. The steering wheel will not turn, and the display asks to "service column lock". after 7 hours, I still haven't found a Chevy dealer that says they can help. If that had happened a few minutes before when I was on the interstate, I could have been killed. This is a serious problem, and I've gotten nowhere on getting the car fixed.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

The steering column recall is not satisfactory. If consumer has a manual transmission they will replace the column, and if the transmission is automatic, they will remove the entire part, leaving consumer with no theft protection.

- North Canton, OH, USA

Steering column locked with the car running. Called Chevrolet customer service and they stated that my car was not part of the recall and were not helpful in getting the car fixed despite the tremendous safety hazard.

- Texarkana, TX, USA

Consumer received recall 04 V 060 000 concerning electronic column lock.the steering column failed to unlock when the vehicle was started. Dealer was notified.

- Edwards, CO, USA

04 V 060 000/electronic column lock: The steering column did not unlock when the vehicle was started. Dealer notified.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

When starting the vehicle at anytime, the steering column locked without warning. A recall( O4V06000) was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.

- Terra Ceia, FL, USA

Steering column locked up and had to have car towed to dealership to have fixed. They told me that this a very common problem with the 2000 Corvettes. Don't know what it will take for GM to take care of the problem. I guess people will need to die first. I will never buy another Corvette!!!!!!!!!!

- Springfield, MO, USA

Re: NHTSA id 04V060000. My 2000 Corvette steering column locked up and would not release while in my driveway. This failure is supposed to initiate a fuel shutoff to prevent vehicle movement. However, I was able to move the vehicle and drive it up a tow truck ramp for transportation to a GM dealer. Fortunately, the front wheels were straight when the column locked up. The problem I have with this situation is that my VIN is not listed in the current recall campaign for this type of failure. I was required to pay for the repairs which involved the replacement of the column lock switch.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

Recall 04V060000 concerning steering column lock locking. Mr. Darrell young was making this complaint for the above consumer. On three separate occasions when the vehicle was started steering column locked. By pulling the #25 fuse and waiting 10 minutes or more would unlock the steering column. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. The consumer believes the VIN should be included because the vehicle exhibits the same symptoms as the recall.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

Upon starting vehicle steering wheel would not unlock. Dealership and manufacturer were notified.

- East Islip, NY, USA

The consumer complained of a steering locking problem. In October 2003, she took the vehicle to the dealer and had it repaired. However the problem recurred. The steering locked after the consumer put the key in the ignition and attempted to turn the vehicle on. She was not able to turn left/right. Currently, it just completely shut down. The consumer looked on the internet and saw that there was a technical service bulletin, but her vehicle was not included. Recall # 04V060000.

- Port Arthur, TX, USA

I have a 2000 Corvette and it has 18,000 miles on it; automatic transmission. I had to have it towed to a dealership yesterday because of a steering column lock making my car not driveable. They were going to charge me $556 to fit it. The tow truck driver informed me that last year he picked up 21 Corvettes in the South houston area where I live with the same problem and that it would happen to some of them more than once after being fixed. On the internet I found that 127,000 Corvettes from the year 1997 to 2004 had been recalled for this problem. The dealership and General Motors said that because my Corvette was not made at the particular factories noted, that my Corvette would not be Corvette. After complaining, they said they would go 50/50 with the dealership so I had to pay half of $556. I still don't feel I should have had to pay anything. It is obviously a problem in other factories. I plan to write GM a letter with my receipts, etc. To see what else I can do. Thank you.

- Houston, TX, USA

While starting up the vehicle steering column locked up. Consumer tried to unlock steering column, but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced a steering column mechanism due to a worn out part.

- Arlington Heights, IL, USA

While reversing out of the driveway steering wheel locked up. Consumer immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Recall O4V060000 was issued for the electronic column lock. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- South Holland, IL, USA

Consumer had the same problem as NHTSA campaign #04V060000 vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ecl), when the ignition switch was turned to lock, the ecl prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is started, the ecl unlocks the steering system. Dealership indicated there is not recall and did know what the consumer was talking about.

- East Bridgewater, MA, USA

Parked vehicle, returned, inserted key, and steering column locked. Could not turn steering wheel. In the process of having vehicle towed to dealer.

- San Jose, CA, USA

After starting the vehicle, steering wheel would lock up. The consumer would try numerous times to unlock the steering wheel. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The consumer was told by the dealer that he was 54 days late to have the recall work done.

- Odessa, TX, USA