Chevrolet Recall 10V-172: Steering – column

Affected: 2005–2006 Chevrolet Corvette. Filed with NHTSA on April 26, 2010, covering about 40,028 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

If the driver does not respond to the change in vehicle movement, a crash could occur.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign10V-172 (10V172000)
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentSteering › Column
Report dateApril 26, 2010
Owners notifiedApril 30, 2010
Vehicles affected40,028
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the steering

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 10V-172 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 40,028 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.