LS3 M6 Tach not working

[John68and10]

Have had my Camaro for 10 weeks now and 1600 miles (have been out of town a lot...). I LOVE IT!!

A couple weeks ago I was leaving work (this is my daily driver) and the tach didn't come up. I turned the car off and restarted and the tach still stayed down (it didn't do the self check or anything - it just laid there), I drove about 1/8 mile and it came to life - I checked these forums and found nothing simialr.

So today same thing - I leave work and the tachs dead - restart the car a few times - no luck - drive all the way home and nothing.

I'll add it to the list of things for my dealer to take care of (add GMPP Catbacks and find the damn spoiler nut that fell off before I lock-tighted them).

I'll give it a couple more days to see if it comes back.

Anyone else have this issue?

[DarrenJ]

Originally Posted by John68and10

Have had my Camaro for 10 weeks now and 1600 miles (have been out of town a lot...). I LOVE IT!!

A couple weeks ago I was leaving work (this is my daily driver) and the tach didn't come up. I turned the car off and restarted and the tach still stayed down (it didn't do the self check or anything - it just laid there), I drove about 1/8 mile and it came to life - I checked these forums and found nothing simialr.

So today same thing - I leave work and the tachs dead - restart the car a few times - no luck - drive all the way home and nothing.

I'll add it to the list of things for my dealer to take care of (add GMPP Catbacks and find the damn spoiler nut that fell off before I lock-tighted them).

I'll give it a couple more days to see if it comes back.

Anyone else have this issue?

Not an issue with mine.

[gtjacket]

Not yet, keeping fingers crossed. I am also hoping if my car has a bad tranny, that it gives out b4 3 years/36,000 miles. I would have no problem with a recall to fix this supposed problem.

[Super83Z]

Originally Posted by gtjacket

Not yet, keeping fingers crossed. I am also hoping if my car has a bad tranny, that it gives out b4 3 years/36,000 miles. I would have no problem with a recall to fix this supposed problem.

The power train warranty is 5 years/100K miles.

[OUTATIME]

Man, I feel like I stalk these forums more than anyone else and I don't even have a car on order, lol. There is an issue with the early instrument clusters - the needles are pushed too tight on it or something. Fbodfather confirmed it himself in one of the threads. Unfortunately, you have to search, but whatever, it'll be covered under warranty apparently.

Edit: Here ya go: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...rument+cluster

[Legend]

Originally Posted by OUTATIME

Man, I feel like I stalk these forums more than anyone else and I don't even have a car on order, lol. There is an issue with the early instrument clusters - the needles are pushed too tight on it or something. Fbodfather confirmed it himself in one of the threads. Unfortunately, you have to search, but whatever, it'll be covered under warranty apparently.

Edit: Here ya go: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...rument+cluster

Yep...here is the service notice from GM...

SERVICE INFORMATION NOTICE

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Service Information
2010 Chevrolet Camaro | Camaro Service Manual | View All Bulletins | Document ID: 2291505
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#09-08-49-011: Instrument Panel Cluster Needle(s) Stick Intermittently (Replace Instrument Panel Cluster) - (Jun 15, 2009)


Subject: Instrument Panel Cluster Needle(s) Stick Intermittently (Replace Instrument Panel Cluster)


Models: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro




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Condition
Some customers may comment that one of the instrument cluster needles becomes stuck at a specific value. This may be an intermittent condition based on the interior temperature of the vehicle. Clusters that are vulnerable to this condition will have the pointer stick at elevated interior temperatures or when the cluster has been operating for a period of time.

Cause
This condition may be caused by cluster needles that were installed too deep on the gage.

Correction
Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in SI. Reprogram the instrument panel cluster using the Multiple Diagnostic Interface (MDI) and Service Programming System (SPS) with the latest TIS2WEB calibrations after replacement. Refer to Instrument Cluster Reprogramming in SI.

Parts Information
Important: DO NOT obtain parts from GMSPO. Contact a GM authorized Electronic Service Center (ESC) for replacement.

To identify the correct part number, use the Global Diagnostic System (GDS) application or remove the unit for inspection.

Warranty Information
For vehicle repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time

N4180
Instrument Cluster Replacement
Use Published Labor Operation Time

N4199
Instrument Cluster Reprogramming with SPS

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

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[John68and10]

Thanks for the feedback. I see it may be heat related and both times this has happened was when the car was sitting in 100 degree sun all afternoon...

Sure enough - got in it this morning and its fine.

Next time it happens I'm driving straight to the dealer.

I'm just concerend about damage from replacing the cluster, I do know my dealer has done this before so maybe they got it down now,

[John68and10]

Follow up - took it in and they swapped out the cluster no questions asked. Everything is fine and I LOVE THIS CAR.