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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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Is anyone aware of serious injury as a result of steering column lock?
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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I have never heard of the steering locking while driving. Just the annoying "pull key, wait 10 secs" Anyone else?
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Just the C5 owner who went nutso and thrashed a bunch of people at the GM service department due to the ineffective recall attempts!
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Just the C5 owner who went nutso and thrashed a bunch of people at the GM service department due to the ineffective recall attempts!
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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ya, some guys have had heart attacks dealing with the recalls.
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A guy at work had his lock up as he was pulling out of the parking lot. No injuries, since he was not going fast, and was able to stop. He had it towed to the dealer and traded it in for a newer one.
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Repetitive strain injury from shaking the steering wheel to unlock it

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Just the C5 owner who went nutso and thrashed a bunch of people at the GM service department due to the ineffective recall attempts!
I'm better. I'm back on my meds now..............
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