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Rocks RS · 07-21-2011, 07:30 AM

I just turned over 64,000 miles the other day. I have had the problem about 3 times in the last month. After sitting in the parking lot while I am at work on sunny days, my analog speedometer does not work. It will normally work the next morning or later that evening once I have let the car cool off and restart it. However, it did not work yesterday after work and it still was not working this morning.

I have no warrenty, but wonder if this would be covered under defect?

I am also a little upset becasue I had some paint just peel right off the front bumper the other day while washing it and have had paint peel off twice around the back of my spoiler.

DietCoke · 07-21-2011, 08:03 AM

Probably a gearbox issue. There is a tiny screw/round gearbox assembly on the backside of the needle, on the actual circuit board in the cluster. The earlier cars had issues with them. If you're inclined, you could disassemble your cluster and attempt to repair it. Often, the screw just comes out of its track, since it's just press fit by the actual gearbox cover (shitty design). Otherwise, a replacement cluster is relatively inexpensive. They're around $200, but you will have to pay to have it done at your dealer because the cluster is a controlled inventory item, they have to return your old cluster.

Good luck

IROCanSS · 07-21-2011, 08:08 AM

I've heard of this before. Try the dealer first.

motorhead · 07-21-2011, 08:11 AM

Some of the earlier 2010's had a problem like this. Check with your dealer. There might be TSB on it.

n116ebo · 07-21-2011, 08:14 AM

My wife's cluster went out on her avalanche after no warranty and the dealership just charged me labor for install, no charge for new cluster. I felt good about the price.

Rocks RS · 07-21-2011, 08:17 AM

Thanks to everyone for the help.

HzMajesty · 07-21-2011, 08:23 AM

min still doesnt work... well.. only when it wants to... then it dies all over again...

good thing we have a digital speedo

Rocks RS · 07-21-2011, 09:01 AM

I agree with that, HzMajesty.

I find it odd though, that everything else is just fine.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-22-2011, 04:47 PM

Rocks RS, have you ever spoken with our Customer Assistance to see if there would be anything we could do for you? Thank you for your time.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

07-21-2011, 07:30 AM	#1
Rocks RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cortland Ohio Posts: 779 View My Garage	HELP - Speedometer quit working @ 64,000 miles I just turned over 64,000 miles the other day. I have had the problem about 3 times in the last month. After sitting in the parking lot while I am at work on sunny days, my analog speedometer does not work. It will normally work the next morning or later that evening once I have let the car cool off and restart it. However, it did not work yesterday after work and it still was not working this morning. I have no warrenty, but wonder if this would be covered under defect? I am also a little upset becasue I had some paint just peel right off the front bumper the other day while washing it and have had paint peel off twice around the back of my spoiler. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - Black w/IO interior & M6 Sporting MRT V1, Hurst short throw, and Injen long tube and loving it!!! Also, over 125,000 miles and going.

07-21-2011, 08:03 AM	#2
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	Probably a gearbox issue. There is a tiny screw/round gearbox assembly on the backside of the needle, on the actual circuit board in the cluster. The earlier cars had issues with them. If you're inclined, you could disassemble your cluster and attempt to repair it. Often, the screw just comes out of its track, since it's just press fit by the actual gearbox cover (shitty design). Otherwise, a replacement cluster is relatively inexpensive. They're around $200, but you will have to pay to have it done at your dealer because the cluster is a controlled inventory item, they have to return your old cluster. Good luck __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

07-21-2011, 08:17 AM	#6
Rocks RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cortland Ohio Posts: 779 View My Garage	Thanks to everyone for the help. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - Black w/IO interior & M6 Sporting MRT V1, Hurst short throw, and Injen long tube and loving it!!! Also, over 125,000 miles and going.

07-21-2011, 08:23 AM	#7
HzMajesty Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Blk/Blk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BAH Posts: 339 View My Garage	min still doesnt work... well.. only when it wants to... then it dies all over again... good thing we have a digital speedo __________________ SHOCKWAVE - 2SS/RS/M6 - Blk/Blk JRE Tuned - ARH LT 1-7/8 w/Cats - JRE Rear 4.11 - Borla "S" Cat-Back - CAI by CAI - H&R drop - HURST Shifter - BMR Tunnel Brace; 4 Point Brace; Adjustable Toe Rod; Rear Trailing Arms - Sphon Control Arms - MTI Racing w/Fire Sleeves - Stealth Ambers - GTS Tails - Phantom Grille - Concept LED Sidemarkers - Blacked out logos - Hotchkis Bars & End links - BMR Front Driveshaft Loop (install soon) - BMR Subframe connectors (install soon) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3813191#

07-21-2011, 09:01 AM	#8
Rocks RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cortland Ohio Posts: 779 View My Garage	I agree with that, HzMajesty. I find it odd though, that everything else is just fine. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - Black w/IO interior & M6 Sporting MRT V1, Hurst short throw, and Injen long tube and loving it!!! Also, over 125,000 miles and going.

07-21-2011, 08:08 AM	#3
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	I've heard of this before. Try the dealer first.

07-21-2011, 08:11 AM	#4
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	Some of the earlier 2010's had a problem like this. Check with your dealer. There might be TSB on it.

07-21-2011, 08:14 AM	#5
n116ebo n116 Drives: 2010 2SS YELLOW TRANSFORMER AUTO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAN ANGELO TX Posts: 632 View My Garage	My wife's cluster went out on her avalanche after no warranty and the dealership just charged me labor for install, no charge for new cluster. I felt good about the price.

07-22-2011, 04:47 PM	#9
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	Rocks RS, have you ever spoken with our Customer Assistance to see if there would be anything we could do for you? Thank you for your time. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

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