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WIPLASH · 11-22-2015, 11:30 AM

I bought a 2015 2SS in April. Sold it and bought a 2015 1LE this month. Went with a buddy to buy a 2015 1LE for himself yesterday. All three steering wheels have the same thing in common:
They're not aligned. In other words, they all steer due straight when slightly turned to the right. Very slightly. If the steering wheel is centered true straight, lined up with the stalk base, it drifts slightly to the left. The cars don't pull and both mine were less than 15 miles when I bought them. Dealer said it was due to the way the cars are tied down on the delivery truck and it will correct itself. My 1st 2SS had 15k miles on it and never corrected itself. I've heard there is a steering wheel alignment to center the steering wheel to true. Is this right?
Forgive the verbosity, I just wanted to make sure the issue was clearly conveyed.
Thanks!

5thGenerationSS · 11-22-2015, 11:36 AM

i havent noticed it, but every time i get in my car im gonna be over analyzing lol.

fastlane2010 · 11-22-2015, 11:45 AM

It means you need an alignment because the sterling wheel only goes on one way

KR4545 · 11-22-2015, 11:46 AM

Does the road they were test driven on have any pitch to it?

WIPLASH · 11-22-2015, 11:54 AM

None of the 3 cars pull or seem out of alignment and the previous 15 2SS had no unusual tire degradation which would indicate an alignment issue. When letting go of the steering wheels while driving, they drive straight. It's only when you center the steering wheel (line up the flat area above the airbag with the stalk base) that it drifts to the left.
All 3 vehicles are new. All three have the issue on any road.

1Coopgt · 11-22-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KR4545

Does the road they were test driven on have any pitch to it?

Most roads in the US are crowned for water drainage . If the car pulled to the left because of the crown they would be driving on the wrong side of the road .

Op I would get your wheels re-aligned . Mine goes and is aimed straight .

Scalded Dog · 11-22-2015, 12:01 PM

Mine is centered, straight, and does not drift in either direction (except in the event of road crown, or course), and has been that way since I got it four years ago.

It sounds like the dealer is just trying to talk you out of performing warranty work on your car. A non- centered steering wheel would make me so nuts that I'd start ramming curbs just to see if I could accidentally fix it (okay, I'd just go get an alignment done--- which includes steering wheel centering).

The story about how they are transported being the cause of mis- centering sounds like a random story made up on the spot. It does not add up.

rozarioorlan · 11-22-2015, 12:32 PM

i have the same problem on my '13 LS. i got it used and for the first year had the 18" stock tires/rims with no problems. i upgraded to 20" rims and new tires and the steering wheel tilted towards the right, like everything you said! if you hold the wheel straight and drive it, it pulls to the left and if i just drive without touching the wheel it pulls to the right so it's just always crooked. had tons of alignments and everything checked out and still no fix

paul84043 · 11-22-2015, 01:16 PM

My 2015 1LE wheel leans slightly to the right.

WIPLASH · 11-22-2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by paul84043

My 2015 1LE wheel leans slightly to the right.

3 of the (only) ones I've driven do the same thing. I was hoping this was something that could be fixed with a steering wheel calibration or something. I'm an OCD guy, but even so, I try to keep my eyes on the road.

Stecky · 11-22-2015, 01:34 PM

Make sure Ties pressure are the same also

nyrfan · 11-22-2015, 01:35 PM

Typical!!!

Avalnch · 11-22-2015, 02:19 PM

Drive on a flat parking lot and see if that slight misalignment is still there.

spadz93 · 11-22-2015, 02:35 PM

Mine veers a bit, but i know that i need an alignment lol, also could be because of the road being crowned a bit like 1Coopgt mentioned. Doesn't hurt to get your car aligned, helps your tire wear in the long run as well

11-22-2015, 11:30 AM	#1
WIPLASH WIPLASH Drives: '15 SW/2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 296	Is your steering wheel like this? I bought a 2015 2SS in April. Sold it and bought a 2015 1LE this month. Went with a buddy to buy a 2015 1LE for himself yesterday. All three steering wheels have the same thing in common: They're not aligned. In other words, they all steer due straight when slightly turned to the right. Very slightly. If the steering wheel is centered true straight, lined up with the stalk base, it drifts slightly to the left. The cars don't pull and both mine were less than 15 miles when I bought them. Dealer said it was due to the way the cars are tied down on the delivery truck and it will correct itself. My 1st 2SS had 15k miles on it and never corrected itself. I've heard there is a steering wheel alignment to center the steering wheel to true. Is this right? Forgive the verbosity, I just wanted to make sure the issue was clearly conveyed. Thanks! __________________ 1" BMR \| CAI \| SW LTH \| BTR Stage 3 camshaft \| Stage 2 LSA Supercharger \| LSX376 B8 624whp/562tq Last edited by WIPLASH; 11-22-2015 at 03:16 PM.

11-22-2015, 11:36 AM	#2
5thGenerationSS Drives: TT '14 SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central ohio Posts: 91 View My Garage	i havent noticed it, but every time i get in my car im gonna be over analyzing lol. __________________ All of it.

11-22-2015, 11:45 AM	#3
fastlane2010 Drives: 2010 camaro with fast lane stage 2 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: hagerstown Posts: 705	It means you need an alignment because the sterling wheel only goes on one way __________________ 12.4 in 1/4 at 117mph first time custom 2tone paint fastlane stage 2 hydroformed carbon fiber cowl and cluster kooks headers and 3" xpipe with pypes axle back

11-22-2015, 11:46 AM	#4
KR4545 Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC area Posts: 304	Does the road they were test driven on have any pitch to it? __________________

11-22-2015, 11:54 AM	#5
WIPLASH WIPLASH Drives: '15 SW/2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 296	None of the 3 cars pull or seem out of alignment and the previous 15 2SS had no unusual tire degradation which would indicate an alignment issue. When letting go of the steering wheels while driving, they drive straight. It's only when you center the steering wheel (line up the flat area above the airbag with the stalk base) that it drifts to the left. All 3 vehicles are new. All three have the issue on any road. __________________ 1" BMR \| CAI \| SW LTH \| BTR Stage 3 camshaft \| Stage 2 LSA Supercharger \| LSX376 B8 624whp/562tq Last edited by WIPLASH; 11-22-2015 at 03:18 PM.

11-22-2015, 12:01 PM	#7
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Mine is centered, straight, and does not drift in either direction (except in the event of road crown, or course), and has been that way since I got it four years ago. It sounds like the dealer is just trying to talk you out of performing warranty work on your car. A non- centered steering wheel would make me so nuts that I'd start ramming curbs just to see if I could accidentally fix it (okay, I'd just go get an alignment done--- which includes steering wheel centering). The story about how they are transported being the cause of mis- centering sounds like a random story made up on the spot. It does not add up.

11-22-2015, 12:32 PM	#8
rozarioorlan Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 277	i have the same problem on my '13 LS. i got it used and for the first year had the 18" stock tires/rims with no problems. i upgraded to 20" rims and new tires and the steering wheel tilted towards the right, like everything you said! if you hold the wheel straight and drive it, it pulls to the left and if i just drive without touching the wheel it pulls to the right so it's just always crooked. had tons of alignments and everything checked out and still no fix __________________ 2013 2LS - K&N CAI, Overkill Ported 80mm Throttle Body, Overkill E85 Kit and Overkill Tune, Jacfab Ported Intake Manifold and Spacer, Stealth 3.0 TC, ARH Catted Downpipes, Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe, Resonator Delete, Jones Full Boar Racing Mufflers, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Seperator

11-22-2015, 01:16 PM	#9
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	My 2015 1LE wheel leans slightly to the right.

11-22-2015, 01:34 PM	#11
Stecky Drives: 0000 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: none Posts: 264	Make sure Ties pressure are the same also

11-22-2015, 01:35 PM	#12
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Typical!!! __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

11-22-2015, 02:19 PM	#13
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	Drive on a flat parking lot and see if that slight misalignment is still there. __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

11-22-2015, 02:35 PM	#14
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Mine veers a bit, but i know that i need an alignment lol, also could be because of the road being crowned a bit like 1Coopgt mentioned. Doesn't hurt to get your car aligned, helps your tire wear in the long run as well __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq