The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V172000·Announced 2010-04-26

GM Recalls 2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvettes for Steering Column Signal Interruption

General Motors is recalling 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvettes because a steering column defect may cause signal interruption and unintended brake application, potentially leading to a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering column that can cause unintended brake application and vehicle pulling, with the source explicitly stating that a crash could occur if the driver does not respond.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette passenger cars manufactured between March 2004 and January 2006. The recall affects vehicles equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column (RPO N37). Approximately 40,028 vehicles are affected.

In rare cases, repeated movement of the steering column may cause a signal interruption within the column. If this occurs, the message "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" will appear in the driver information center, and one or more of the brakes may apply. This may cause the vehicle to pull to the right or left. If the driver does not respond to the change in vehicle movement, a crash could occur.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on April 30, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or visit the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
40,028

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CORVETTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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