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I just got a recall notice for my '05 C6. It is for the power telescopic steering wheel. Has anyone else got this?
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I just received one in the mail also.
Fortunately.... too late.
I had my 2005 C6 in the shop too many times for this exact problem.
Message comes on while driving and brakes begin to grab.
most of the time got it back, could not duplicate proble. However, some times they did replace wheels sensors, brake sensors, steering sensors, (twice), harnesses, etc.
I took it into 4 different dealers in my area.
They even worked with the "Engineering brain trust" in Detroit who had assigned a Case number to this issue.
They still could not figure it out. 

Once it was out of warranty, and they kept guessing, it was costing me $300 to $400 replacing sensors every time I was in.

Finally after telling me they were 80% SURE the "G sensor" in the dash was bad, (and that did not fit it either), I traded it in and bought a 2009 ZO6.
I couldn't be happier!
That's my kind of recall! 

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Here is the official notice:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 2005-2006 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: APR 26, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V172000 NHTSA Action Number: EA09002 Component: STEERING:COLUMN Potential Number of Units Affected: 40028 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 .
I have an 05, and have experienced that problem. I took it to the dealer twice, and of course couldn't replicate it. I have not received a recall. But I called the GM automated # and gave them my VIN, and according to them I have no recalls oustanding. Not too sure how to proceed from here. Any help would be appreciated.
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Hey Guys, I own a 2005 and I just got back from the dealer, had the recall done. 20 mins & all done. The fix entails installing a clip into a connector under the dash. I guess with the movement of the telescoping column the connector can become loose resulting in the "Service Handling System" message on the DIC. I never experienced the loss of control but I did get the message in the DIC a couple of times. It working great right now.
PColarossi 2010-06-08 09:21:55
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I got the recall and had my local delear to take care it the problem.
It worked so far and I have not had a problem so far.

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