Vehicle recall 10V172000 · April 26, 2010

2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette

In rare cases, repeated movement of the steering column may cause a signal interruption within the column.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 10V172000
Reported to NHTSA: April 26, 2010
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: April 30, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 40,028
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Steering › Column

Recall 10V172000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Chevrolet Corvette (2005-2006): 2006, 2005

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