10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 46,464 miles
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On numerous occasions the past two years the active handling system in the vehicle will take control for no reason and brake on one side causing the car to swerve out of its lane and other times applies the brakes on its own. Very dangerous.
- Converse, TX, USA
This complaint is about submitted complaint 11350345 which I never received a response from NHTSA about. Why did I not receive a response? kevin
- Ballwin, MO, USA
2006 Corvette, VIN is [xxx] approximately 10 times while driving anywhere from 5 mph to 75 mph the steering wheel jerks the vehicle the left.......almost causing an accident many times by pulling me into the median. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Ballwin, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked to the right as the service active handling warning message illuminated. The contact was able to drive home without incident after the vehicle was inspected. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000 (steering) which the contact linked with the failure. The contact spoke to both the manufacturer and peltier Chevrolet (2700 w. sw loop 323, tyler, tx 75701) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
- Tyler, TX, USA
When I move the sterring wheel completely to the left the car have and interruption and pull to the left or right and the service active handling system message appears
- Murfreesboro, TN, USA
Recently when I made a turn in front of on coming traffic the Corvette steering did not return to center I almost hit he vehicle at the stop sign !!!!!! I also notice the ABS light
- Carson City, NV, USA
The power steering high pressure line leaks in multiple places through a short canvas reinforced rubber segment on my 2006 Corvette, not through any crimped fittings, O-rings, etc. The higher the RPM, the faster it leaks. It sprays on the engine and exhaust. The source of the leak was difficult to find shortly after purchase (used), being the hose itself is hard to see, the leak was smaller then, and it had a corrugated plastic tubing wrapped around it for abrasion protection, diverting the leaks. Now it's leaking badly. The hose is bent in a curve, and the leaks are all along the outer perimeter (stretched) side of the hose. I discovered the replacement steel line has been redesigned to a longer unit with two straight rubber sections that must be rerouted, which told me the original had a design flaw that led to failures. I checked to see if there was a recall for this, and there is, but oddly my VIN seems to 'not be included'. recall #05V455000 is dated 10/5/2005, and the date my car was built is 09/05 according to the door decal. The recall states: 'consequence: If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.' The dealership insists my VIN is not effected, but yet I clearly have this problem now on a hose that is nothing like the newly-designed ones. I think GM must include my VIN and all additional ones with this old style hose installed, I think it 'slipped through the cracks'. it's spraying fluid on hot exhaust beneath, and it loses lots of fluid quickly which can lead to steering/brake failure. I can't drive the car in the state it's in.
- Proctor, MN, USA
Steering wheel locked while driving
- Kernersville, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 35 mph, the active handling system engaged and the front end of the vehicle shook. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified and stated that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 65,000.
- Eagle Pass, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 30 mph, the active handling system engaged and the front end of the vehicle began to shake. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the brakes engaged independently. The vehicle was taken to michaels Toyota of fresno, California (50 West bullards ave, (559) 431-7576 93704), but the source of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact indicated that NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000 (steering) was a possible explanation for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
- Clovis, CA, USA
Began to notice a sensed vehicle self steering sensation on 7/12/17. The vehicle feels like the rear wheels are sliding around with no traction or as if the rear wheels are steering themselves. It is occurring at all speeds, even while driving up an inclined driveway.
- Melissa, TX, USA
[xxx] 2006 Corvettes have recall for service active handling apply brakes or one side of brake... the car I own and drive has this problem happened more than once..why would my car not be on a recall too. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Albany, NY, USA
In 2010, there was a recall on my vehicle for "steering wheel position sensor." The issue was the "service active handling" warning notice was intermittently appearing in the driver information center. The remedy was to install a plastic clip. This remedy did not fix the issue and I was told I needed a new "steering wheel position sensor" and that it was not covered by the recall and it would be at my expense. I did not have the repair done at that time because I rarely drive the car, and the problem was intermittent. The dealership advised me to have a front end alignment and that seemed to fix the problem for awhile. The "service active handling" warning has returned, and I'm scheduled to have the sensor replaced for about $800. This seems to be a widely known problem in the 2005-2006 Corvettes, and the plastic clip did not fix the issue. I'm extremely concerned as there have been many bad accidents due to the active handling system engaging at random times and causing crashes. Why didn't GM acknowledge that the plastic clip did not remedy the issue and why am I having to pay for a repair that is wide spread and that the recall repair is known to not have worked.
- Fort Washington, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle braked independently and "service active handling system error" illuminated on the message board. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for it to operate properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was aware that the previous owner repaired the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000(steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While reversing the vehicle at approximately 5 mph, the service ride control warning indicator illuminated. The contact also observed that the steering wheel pulled in the opposite direction occasionally. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
- San Jose, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. When the engine was started, a "service active handling" message appeared on the instrument panel. The error message was cleared by the contact. While driving at any speed, the brakes activated independently. The vehicle was pulled over. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000 (steering). The failure mileage was unknown.
- Roseburg, OR, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 70 mph, the service active handling system warning message displayed. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000 (steering). The failure mileage was 110,000.
- Missouri City, TX, USA
Driving on the freeway at approx. 65 mph., the steering wheel on my car " took control of itself and jerked to the left: On the dash pod it stated " service active handling system". I pulled the car over as soon as I could do so safely and shut the car off. After restarting it the warning went away and the steering returned to normal.
- North Las Vegas, NV, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle veered to the left and the right before coming to a halt. In addition, while in park, the gear shifter failed to shift out of park and "service active handling system" displayed across the message board. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,461.
- Speonk, NY, USA
- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA