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trcsr · 01-07-2014, 04:17 PM

I had a problem where the TPMS was intermittent for several months, then the RKE stopped working. I went to the dealer 4 times before I got it fixed. They replaced the module that interfaces the TPMS and the RKE, then the BCM. The problems still existed. Their calls to GM service were not effective. Finally they searched somewhere on GM and found a step by step troubleshooting procedure for these two problems. They came up with a connector under the dash that was the problem. They could wiggle it and the problems would come and go. They wouldn't tell me what the site was where the information was found, so I can't give you a reference for that. HTH.

As a related note, they told me at first that the problem was being caused by the addition of the CurbAlert unit and that aftermarket additions to the electrical system voided the warranty, but they would fix it as a PR service!

Good luck. I know first hand how frustrating a persistent problem is when the dealer can't fix it. I hope your dealer is closer than mine; each trip for me was 35 miles to and 35 miles from. They finally decided to keep it until they got the problem fixed. I took it in on a Wed. and got it back the next Wed.

2012LS3VERT · 01-07-2014, 07:30 PM

I hope it gets all worked out too. I love the car in general. No problems other than the TPMS. It is just frustrating that they seem to try to find any possible reason that it isn't something wrong with the car, it must be something that I did. When I got back from Afghanistan, I bought the car as a stress release, and it works better than anything else, except when the TPMS rears its ugly head.

guapo · 01-07-2014, 08:03 PM

I had the same issueand they replaced the BCM and both key fobs. I ended removing my aftermarket harness that allowed the DLRs to be on all the time and removed the aftermarket bulbs and have not had any further issues. Best of luck... I want to reinstall the bulbs to see if the issues come back but its been to cold.

2012LS3VERT · 01-07-2014, 08:42 PM

I'm glad yours is sorted out. I removed my harness and DRLs and still had issues. Only thing left that was mentioned in this thread was issues with the keyless entry.

GM_guy · 01-07-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012LS3VERT

I hope it gets all worked out too. I love the car in general. No problems other than the TPMS. It is just frustrating that they seem to try to find any possible reason that it isn't something wrong with the car, it must be something that I did. When I got back from Afghanistan, I bought the car as a stress release, and it works better than anything else, except when the TPMS rears its ugly head.

I'm with you on that too, the wife and I both love the Camaro. Funny thing is, I wanting to replace my 05 Silverado but I ain't doing anything until this is resolved.

Edzo · 01-07-2014, 09:24 PM

Mine comes on and goes off intermittently also. I have the gauges and gen5diy harness installed but I think it happened before I put them in. If they were the issue, wouldn't the idiot lights always be on? Why would the harness cause an intermittent problem? Let us know what the GM guy finds.

2012LS3VERT · 01-07-2014, 10:41 PM

that's the thing, it did it with and without the harness, with/without the LED DRLs also.

2012LS3VERT · 01-08-2014, 05:45 PM

They ordered a new RKE module and tire sensor today. We'll see how that goes. A field engineer looked at it.

camguynj · 01-08-2014, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trcsr

I had a problem where the TPMS was intermittent for several months, then the RKE stopped working. I went to the dealer 4 times before I got it fixed. They replaced the module that interfaces the TPMS and the RKE, then the BCM. The problems still existed. Their calls to GM service were not effective. Finally they searched somewhere on GM and found a step by step troubleshooting procedure for these two problems. They came up with a connector under the dash that was the problem. They could wiggle it and the problems would come and go. They wouldn't tell me what the site was where the information was found, so I can't give you a reference for that. HTH.

As a related note, they told me at first that the problem was being caused by the addition of the CurbAlert unit and that aftermarket additions to the electrical system voided the warranty, but they would fix it as a PR service!

Good luck. I know first hand how frustrating a persistent problem is when the dealer can't fix it. I hope your dealer is closer than mine; each trip for me was 35 miles to and 35 miles from. They finally decided to keep it until they got the problem fixed. I took it in on a Wed. and got it back the next Wed.

So what got replaced? It should be on your reciept.

GM_guy · 01-15-2014, 07:16 PM

So my in my last communication with GM customer service (12/16/13), I explained that I have no intention of removing my window tint until GM provides me with a TSB that explains what brand(s) of tint interfere with the RF signal to the TPMS. I also requested they tell me what material(s) in the tint is causing the issue.

Today almost exactly a month later, I receive a three page TSB (2596323)from the dealership about TPMS malfunctions. After reading through it the only thing it says about tint is in this one line:

"Occasionally sensor transmission are not received by the BCM due to vehicle level RF interference from items such as but not limited to aftermarket ignition systems, DVD players, CB radios, or metallic type tinting."

So after a month this is all they can come up with? They are wanting me to remove my tint (which bye-the-way is non metallic per 3M and the installer) at a cost of $150 to remove and $100+ to reinstall when that turns out not to be it. GM has so far, refused to pay for either.

2012LS3VERT · 01-15-2014, 08:04 PM

I'd get a new receipt from the tint shop stating that it's nonmetallic. I've already done that so that if they say something I'd have it already. I'm still waiting for my new RKE module and left rear sensor.

trcsr · 01-17-2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

So what got replaced? It should be on your reciept.

Nothing got replaced other than the TPMS/RKE control module and the BCM. The fianl fix was accomplished by reseating the connector mentioned above and fastening it better. So far, so good.

camguynj · 01-17-2014, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trcsr

Nothing got replaced other than the TPMS/RKE control module and the BCM. The fianl fix was accomplished by reseating the connector mentioned above and fastening it better. So far, so good.

Good news. Thanks for the followup.

revclock · 01-19-2014, 10:33 AM

I just upgraded my 2013 LS1 with the same aluminum alloy wheels which are standard equipment for 2014. They look great--a big improvement from the black steel wheels. Had the installation done at BJs wholesale club since one of my original equipment tires was replaced there. So, the guy didn't charge me anything for mounting and balancing, saving me a few hundred at the dealership. The only problem is he left the sensors in the steel wheels and the TPMS had been taken out of these take off wheels which were otherwise brand new. Reading about everyone's TPMS issues leads me to conclude that I'll drive without them for now. While it is true that my LED light tells me my tires have zero air everytime I turn the car on, I simply then turn the cancel/reset knob on the left to bring up the odometer/speedometer. I'll eventually take these out and save them for when I need new tires.

01-07-2014, 08:03 PM	#17
guapo Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2017 50th Camaro LT2/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cview Posts: 1,009	I had the same issueand they replaced the BCM and both key fobs. I ended removing my aftermarket harness that allowed the DLRs to be on all the time and removed the aftermarket bulbs and have not had any further issues. Best of luck... I want to reinstall the bulbs to see if the issues come back but its been to cold. __________________ 2017 LT2/RS, 50th addition. Airaid CAI, Solo Performance Axle back, sunroof, Smoked Led Markers

01-19-2014, 10:33 AM	#28
revclock Drives: 2013 Camaro LS1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Roselle Park Posts: 3	doing without TPMS for now I just upgraded my 2013 LS1 with the same aluminum alloy wheels which are standard equipment for 2014. They look great--a big improvement from the black steel wheels. Had the installation done at BJs wholesale club since one of my original equipment tires was replaced there. So, the guy didn't charge me anything for mounting and balancing, saving me a few hundred at the dealership. The only problem is he left the sensors in the steel wheels and the TPMS had been taken out of these take off wheels which were otherwise brand new. Reading about everyone's TPMS issues leads me to conclude that I'll drive without them for now. While it is true that my LED light tells me my tires have zero air everytime I turn the car on, I simply then turn the cancel/reset knob on the left to bring up the odometer/speedometer. I'll eventually take these out and save them for when I need new tires.

01-07-2014, 04:17 PM	#15
trcsr Drives: 2018 2LT/RS Conv Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 317	I had a problem where the TPMS was intermittent for several months, then the RKE stopped working. I went to the dealer 4 times before I got it fixed. They replaced the module that interfaces the TPMS and the RKE, then the BCM. The problems still existed. Their calls to GM service were not effective. Finally they searched somewhere on GM and found a step by step troubleshooting procedure for these two problems. They came up with a connector under the dash that was the problem. They could wiggle it and the problems would come and go. They wouldn't tell me what the site was where the information was found, so I can't give you a reference for that. HTH. As a related note, they told me at first that the problem was being caused by the addition of the CurbAlert unit and that aftermarket additions to the electrical system voided the warranty, but they would fix it as a PR service! Good luck. I know first hand how frustrating a persistent problem is when the dealer can't fix it. I hope your dealer is closer than mine; each trip for me was 35 miles to and 35 miles from. They finally decided to keep it until they got the problem fixed. I took it in on a Wed. and got it back the next Wed.

01-07-2014, 07:30 PM	#16
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	I hope it gets all worked out too. I love the car in general. No problems other than the TPMS. It is just frustrating that they seem to try to find any possible reason that it isn't something wrong with the car, it must be something that I did. When I got back from Afghanistan, I bought the car as a stress release, and it works better than anything else, except when the TPMS rears its ugly head.

01-07-2014, 08:42 PM	#18
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	I'm glad yours is sorted out. I removed my harness and DRLs and still had issues. Only thing left that was mentioned in this thread was issues with the keyless entry.

01-07-2014, 09:24 PM	#20
Edzo Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 63 Impala Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 355	Mine comes on and goes off intermittently also. I have the gauges and gen5diy harness installed but I think it happened before I put them in. If they were the issue, wouldn't the idiot lights always be on? Why would the harness cause an intermittent problem? Let us know what the GM guy finds.

01-07-2014, 10:41 PM	#21
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	that's the thing, it did it with and without the harness, with/without the LED DRLs also.

01-08-2014, 05:45 PM	#22
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	They ordered a new RKE module and tire sensor today. We'll see how that goes. A field engineer looked at it.

01-15-2014, 07:16 PM	#24
GM_guy Drives: 16 2LT Camaro, 15 Sierra CC 04 Yuk Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Texas Posts: 60	So my in my last communication with GM customer service (12/16/13), I explained that I have no intention of removing my window tint until GM provides me with a TSB that explains what brand(s) of tint interfere with the RF signal to the TPMS. I also requested they tell me what material(s) in the tint is causing the issue. Today almost exactly a month later, I receive a three page TSB (2596323)from the dealership about TPMS malfunctions. After reading through it the only thing it says about tint is in this one line: "Occasionally sensor transmission are not received by the BCM due to vehicle level RF interference from items such as but not limited to aftermarket ignition systems, DVD players, CB radios, or metallic type tinting." So after a month this is all they can come up with? They are wanting me to remove my tint (which bye-the-way is non metallic per 3M and the installer) at a cost of $150 to remove and $100+ to reinstall when that turns out not to be it. GM has so far, refused to pay for either.

01-15-2014, 08:04 PM	#25
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	I'd get a new receipt from the tint shop stating that it's nonmetallic. I've already done that so that if they say something I'd have it already. I'm still waiting for my new RKE module and left rear sensor.