NHTSA Recall 10V172000: Column (steering)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40,028 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V172000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | April 26, 2010 |
| Owner notification | April 30, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
GM is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 chevrolet corvette passenger cars manufactured between march 2004 and january 2006 equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column (rpo n37). 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, possibly causing the vehicle to pull to the right or left.
Safety risk
If the driver does not respond to the change in vehicle movement, a crash could occur.
Remedy
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 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes
GM's recall campaign number is n100118.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V172000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.