MikeNMaxZO6

I thought the column lock problem wasn't on the ZO6 models, but I guess they are. I started my car tonite and the DIC read steering column lock, wait 10 seconds and pull out the key. The steering wheel was actually locked while the engine was running! I wated about 3 minutes and the car was fine.

Has anyone experienced this problem?

slong

I have not yet with 3700 miles, put I'm sure it is coming. Seems like most get this sooner or later.

CAPN17

The only cars that do not get this problem are the ones with the CLB. Go figure!!!

LuS1fer

I've ordered my CLB. I'm getting the impression that Corvettes have some quality issues and a certain number of glitches built in. I noticed a very small pool of fluid under my diff yesterday and thought "Seen a thread about that too".

Here's me always poking fun at TVR's for being unreliable so best not leave myself wide open.

C6~Missle

There is no fix for the CLB. GM had 7 years to come up with a fix that worked and have failed.
The CLB is the way to go.

Quite Samurai

I disagree with the only fix being the CLB.....there is always class action. Same with the leaking dif. Mine went into the shop for the second time yesterday.

LuS1fer

Is there a fix for the diff. A diff seal bypass perchance? LOL

jwight

Actually there is a fix for the column lock. Recall is underway, more info at:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ls/results.cfm

According to Chevy, the recall is being done in "stages" starting with the '97 cars and working up to the '04 cars eventually. No idea how long that will take or what we're supposed to do if we have the problem in the interim (although to be fair, we've owned 3 manual transmission C5s and have never had the column lock problem.)

rbartick

From what I heard the recall on the M6 cars is a PCM reprogram that shuts off the fuel pump if the column locks. That will not help much if you are cruising down the highway at 60 MPH.

The A4 cars get the column lock totally disabled because the shifter lock can still be used for security. No shifter lock on the M6 so the column lock remains for security reasons.

jojog

Laugh if you want but Red Line fluid caused my seals to swell a bit and the leak is stopped - 12,000 mile without a drop lost.

LuS1fer

Do Corvettes require the GM LSD additive? I know the F-Bodies do.

TheDVS1

No way I'm putting LSD into my Z. She's staying "straight"!

C6~Missle

The last thing I want to do is visit the dealer several times to fix the same problem. There is no fix other then the blocking plate used on the automatics that disable the CL.
I would rather bypass the system so I won't be stranded or have to visit the dealer and have someone damage the car while trying to replace the Cl with another faulty part.
I paid $55 for the CLB.. well worth it just for the peace of mind.
mike

nuke61

The reason they did that, according to Chevy, is that there are no documented cases of cars that were started , column lock went to UNlock, and then later locked while driving. According the them, the only failure has been that the column lock doesn't unlock and it still lets you start the motor and drive off with the steering wheel locked in position. So, what they addressed is that failure that lets you drive after starting and the wheel did not unlock. It does not address the situation of the wheel staying locked when it should unlock.

jojog

If you use the GM fluid, you have to use the additive. Red Line is premixed.

AFVETTE

If you haven't installed a column lock by-pass it's only a metter of time before you get stranded. Spend the $55 and install a by-pass.

I hate reading these threads when the problem is well known, GM has NO FIX and the solution is cheap and easy.

Do yourself a favor, install a by-pass.

Tom

LuS1fer

Why install a by-pass when you can install a motorway?

I'll bet that doesn't translate from English to American.... :bb

CAPN17

If you believe the General has a fix for the column lock, then you believe in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.