Drifting to the left

[dw12290]

Just got my 2013 Camaro 2ls a few weeks ago. It was brand new with 6 miles on it. So far the only issue I have is described below.

If I hold the steering wheel where both the steering wheel and the chevy logo appear to be centered I drift a little to the left. I took it to the dealer who said the car was not out of alignment and the tire pressure was fine. It's not really something that's a big deal but I thought if I held the steering wheel completely centered while driving on a flat straight road at 45 mph or 60 mph I should not be drifting to the left or to the right.

Am I just being picky, is this common. or is it cause for concern?

Thanks

[turboguy327]

Most cars will drift with the crown of the road. The road is higher in the center for water runoff and such. And it would be better for the car to go right than left. It shouldn't be a severe drift though. Should be pretty gradual. Take it to another dealer and see what they say. Have them drive it.

[Obzen]

Originally Posted by dw12290

Just got my 2013 Camaro 2ls a few weeks ago. It was brand new with 6 miles on it. So far the only issue I have is described below.

If I hold the steering wheel where both the steering wheel and the chevy logo appear to be centered I drift a little to the left. I took it to the dealer who said the car was not out of alignment and the tire pressure was fine. It's not really something that's a big deal but I thought if I held the steering wheel completely centered while driving on a flat straight road at 45 mph or 60 mph I should not be drifting to the left or to the right.

Am I just being picky, is this common. or is it cause for concern?

Thanks

If you get going straight and let go of the wheel does the car drift?

If not, your wheel may not have been put on dead straight. Meaning that you're alignment is fine but the steering wheels needs to be taken off and re-centered.

Technically, yes you should be going straight when the logo is straight.

[dw12290]

Originally Posted by turboguy327

Most cars will drift with the crown of the road. The road is higher in the center for water runoff and such. And it would be better for the car to go right than left. It shouldn't be a severe drift though. Should be pretty gradual. Take it to another dealer and see what they say. Have them drive it.

Yea it is a gradual drift to the left. Will go by another dealer this weekend.

Thanks

[dw12290]

Originally Posted by Obzen

If you get going straight and let go of the wheel does the car drift? I did not think of trying that but will give it a shot on my way home this evening.

If not, your wheel may not have been put on dead straight. Meaning that you're alignment is fine but the steering wheels needs to be taken off and re-centered.

I'm going to be getting rims in a week or two and I can ask the shop to make sure the wheels are centered correctly.


Technically, yes you should be going straight when the logo is straight.

Thanks!

[Obzen]

Originally Posted by dw12290

Thanks!

I mean the steering wheel may not be perfectly center. I'm sure your wheels are good.

Just make sure you're careful. Don't get into an accident testing your alignment.

[dw12290]

Originally Posted by Obzen

I mean the steering wheel may not be perfectly center. I'm sure your wheels are good.

Just make sure you're careful. Don't get into an accident testing your alignment.

Thanks for the clarification and when testing things safety always comes first

[snaphappy]

Rotate the tires.

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Please keep us posted on your dealership visit. We are here to help if you need further assistance. Also, congrats on your new vehicle!

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

Originally Posted by dw12290

Yea it is a gradual drift to the left. Will go by another dealer this weekend.

Thanks

[JohnnyBfromPeoria]

Originally Posted by Obzen

If not, your wheel may not have been put on dead straight. Meaning that you're alignment is fine but the steering wheels needs to be taken off and re-centered.

That is NOT how a steering wheel is centered. It's done with equal adjustment of the left and right tie rod ends.

John B.

[JohnnyBfromPeoria]

Originally Posted by snaphappy

Rotate the tires.

Try this first. Good call, Snap.

John B.

[dw12290]

Originally Posted by JohnnyBfromPeoria

Try this first. Good call, Snap.

John B.

Will get tires rotated this weekend to see if that fixes the issue.

Thanks

[dw12290]

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Please keep us posted on your dealership visit. We are here to help if you need further assistance. Also, congrats on your new vehicle!

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

Thanks Jessica. Going to dealership this weekend to talk to them and also have them rotate the tires. Will post back the results afterwards.

[Obzen]

Originally Posted by JohnnyBfromPeoria

That is NOT how a steering wheel is centered. It's done with equal adjustment of the left and right tie rod ends.

John B.

I mean if the dealer says everything is perfect then that's their only recourse to make it "center".

In reality dealers are worthless. Take it to a competent alignment shop and they will fix it.

And yes. You are correct.