Thoughts on column lock problems.
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Thoughts on column lock problems.
After turning into a parking spot yesterday, I left the wheel turned slightly. Upon starting the car back up I noticed the lock actuator making a somewhat strained sound.
If the lock works anything like the old 69 up GM columns, there is a notched plate that a rod goes into to lock the column. On my 69 Camaro, if the wheels are turned, and the column locks it takes a greater effort to turn the key.
Maybe this is why these actuators are getting FUBARed?
Thoughts?
If the lock works anything like the old 69 up GM columns, there is a notched plate that a rod goes into to lock the column. On my 69 Camaro, if the wheels are turned, and the column locks it takes a greater effort to turn the key.
Maybe this is why these actuators are getting FUBARed?
Thoughts?
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Re: Thoughts on column lock problems. (Heretic)
I've owned my 98 since Dec of 97' and I've heard every type of column
lock story out there and I haven't seen any definitive data that really
specifies one particular event that causes column-lock.
Whether it be hot or cold, parked on a hill, wheels turned to one side.
If it's your day, you're done. :crazy:
lock story out there and I haven't seen any definitive data that really
specifies one particular event that causes column-lock.
Whether it be hot or cold, parked on a hill, wheels turned to one side.
If it's your day, you're done. :crazy:
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Re: Thoughts on column lock problems. (Heretic)
Heretic,
When the column lock module failed on my 1999 C5 coupe, the wheels were straight and the car was on level pavement. It was parked in the sun for about three hours and the outside temperature was about 90 degrees.
When I called Chevrolet Roadside Assistance and told them my new car was disabled and needed to be towed to a dealer, I was asked for the VIN. The operator then asked if it was a Corvette. When I replied that it was, she asked if the steering column was locked-up (before I told her what was wrong).
This is a major engineering defect, one that Chevrolet ignored for a very long time. It has affected numerous owners and caused considerable anxiety, expense and inconvenience for Corvette owners.
My car broke down while my wife and I were out-of-state, on vacation (with a car full of luggage). Chevrolet insists that this is not a safety defect - wait until you are stranded in a strange city with a car full of luggage and no one around to help (and no lodging).
I will always hate Chevrolet and the "C5 Team" for this blunder.
When the column lock module failed on my 1999 C5 coupe, the wheels were straight and the car was on level pavement. It was parked in the sun for about three hours and the outside temperature was about 90 degrees.
When I called Chevrolet Roadside Assistance and told them my new car was disabled and needed to be towed to a dealer, I was asked for the VIN. The operator then asked if it was a Corvette. When I replied that it was, she asked if the steering column was locked-up (before I told her what was wrong).
This is a major engineering defect, one that Chevrolet ignored for a very long time. It has affected numerous owners and caused considerable anxiety, expense and inconvenience for Corvette owners.
My car broke down while my wife and I were out-of-state, on vacation (with a car full of luggage). Chevrolet insists that this is not a safety defect - wait until you are stranded in a strange city with a car full of luggage and no one around to help (and no lodging).
I will always hate Chevrolet and the "C5 Team" for this blunder.
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Re: Thoughts on column lock problems. (1999 White C5 Coupe)
Heretic,
When the column lock module failed on my 1999 C5 coupe, the wheels were straight and the car was on level pavement. It was parked in the sun for about three hours and the outside temperature was about 90 degrees.
When I called Chevrolet Roadside Assistance and told them my new car was disabled and needed to be towed to a dealer, I was asked for the VIN. The operator then asked if it was a Corvette. When I replied that it was, she asked if the steering column was locked-up (before I told her what was wrong).
This is a major engineering defect, one that Chevrolet ignored for a very long time. It has affected numerous owners and caused considerable anxiety, expense and inconvenience for Corvette owners.
My car broke down while my wife and I were out-of-state, on vacation (with a car full of luggage). Chevrolet insists that this is not a safety defect - wait until you are stranded in a strange city with a car full of luggage and no one around to help (and no lodging).
I will always hate Chevrolet and the "C5 Team" for this blunder.
When the column lock module failed on my 1999 C5 coupe, the wheels were straight and the car was on level pavement. It was parked in the sun for about three hours and the outside temperature was about 90 degrees.
When I called Chevrolet Roadside Assistance and told them my new car was disabled and needed to be towed to a dealer, I was asked for the VIN. The operator then asked if it was a Corvette. When I replied that it was, she asked if the steering column was locked-up (before I told her what was wrong).
This is a major engineering defect, one that Chevrolet ignored for a very long time. It has affected numerous owners and caused considerable anxiety, expense and inconvenience for Corvette owners.
My car broke down while my wife and I were out-of-state, on vacation (with a car full of luggage). Chevrolet insists that this is not a safety defect - wait until you are stranded in a strange city with a car full of luggage and no one around to help (and no lodging).
I will always hate Chevrolet and the "C5 Team" for this blunder.
I'm sure it sucked when that happened on a road trip.
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Re: Thoughts on column lock problems. (Heretic)
It happened to my car while on vocation too. GM weaseled their way out of even paying for a rental.
I should really feel like a moron for buying another vette.
[Modified by PeterK, 12:05 PM 7/30/2003]
I should really feel like a moron for buying another vette.
[Modified by PeterK, 12:05 PM 7/30/2003]
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Re: Thoughts on column lock problems. (Heretic)
Heretic,
No offense taken - just my two cents worth.
After my car was fixed under the new car warranty, I later had the "satisfaction campaign" done to the car. Chevrolet would not provide a replacement/rental car while it was being fixed. The "fix" also disables/removes the steering column lock feature that I paid for with the new car price (also a theft deterent feature).
Chevrolet dropped the ball on this one - just don't get me started on the fuel gauge problem.....
Good luck - enjoy the forum.
No offense taken - just my two cents worth.
After my car was fixed under the new car warranty, I later had the "satisfaction campaign" done to the car. Chevrolet would not provide a replacement/rental car while it was being fixed. The "fix" also disables/removes the steering column lock feature that I paid for with the new car price (also a theft deterent feature).
Chevrolet dropped the ball on this one - just don't get me started on the fuel gauge problem.....
Good luck - enjoy the forum.
