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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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hi guys i need your info on what GM 's update on steering lock problems i had my o1 Zo6 towed to the dealer had it fixed and payed $700 , i hope they will reimbursed me
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Good luck on that.

GM recalls or failcalls as I call it on this issue do not work, I have witnessed them first hand. Install the $50 CLB from Corvette's of Houston and be done with the so called GM fix.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Here is a recent thread with links to other threads:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2163883
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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i had the same problema week ago...had it towed to the dealer and they wouldnt fix it under recall so i installed the CLB from COH and couldnt be happier. problem solved
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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you are out $700....
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