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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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I think that makes 6, anyone else.
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Are you saying there are six different column recalls? i am confused...
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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I believe he means he has received 6 recall notices
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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Got mine yesterday. Haven't kept track of the number, but 6 sounds pretty close for me.

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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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If they send me two more, I heard I win a trip to BowlingGreen KY.
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Now is this the 6th seperate problem involving the clumn lock, or the same exact redcall that you keep getting notices for?

reason I ask is b/c I know the previous owner had the column lock fixed under warranty. he was one of the unlucky ones to have to have it flatbedded b/c of this problem, but he got it fixed a while ago and I assumed all was good. So I need to know if there are further problems with the column lock. I just bought 4yrs of additional GMPP coverage so if so, than I will take it in to make sure all is fixed.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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Now is this the 6th seperate problem involving the clumn lock, or the same exact redcall that you keep getting notices for?

reason I ask is b/c I know the previous owner had the column lock fixed under warranty. he was one of the unlucky ones to have to have it flatbedded b/c of this problem, but he got it fixed a while ago and I assumed all was good. So I need to know if there are further problems with the column lock. I just bought 4yrs of additional GMPP coverage so if so, than I will take it in to make sure all is fixed.
The recall is totally worthless, only a re-program of the computer to keep you under 2 MPH if failure of the column lock occurs. Even when you have the actuator replaced, the "fix" is only temporary. It will fail again. The problem is that the actuator is a flawed design. GM will not spend the money to re-design the part. Even though they installed a new one, it will eventually fail. I have heard of people having multiple failures. The only permanent cure is a column lock bypass. I put mine in about 6 months ago.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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I've had at least that many on my '04 Z. I installed the CLB right after I got the car, and even took the time to write to GM to request I be removed from their recall list, but they just keep coming. They now immediately get torn up and filed upon receipt.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 01:45 AM
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I also got another one. GM has to keep sending them out for liability reasons.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 06:46 AM
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I never received a recall for my 04z. should I have got one or were the later model 04's corrected?
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 06:56 AM
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Got one in the mail 2 days ago.... added it to the circular file
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 07:11 AM
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Maybe GM is starting to get the feeling that there are alot of LS1edit, EFIlive, and HPTuners tuned programs in ZO6's out there that owners don't want erased lol! I've received quite a few notices and do not plan to have the recall done ever
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 07:51 AM
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Yeah, I think I got 6 or 7 of these things.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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The original owner never received a recall, It's now bypassed so I don't think I have to worry.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Just get the column lock bypass from Corvettes of Houston for $50 and never look back.......and burn those notices from the General.

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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 03:56 AM
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Lol, and I thought I was the only one collecting these things!
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