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blazerk5 · 01-05-2013, 08:13 PM

If you look down through your steering wheel, is your column level or not?
Mine is tilted to the right quite a bit in relation to the dash.

Tim

RollaMo · 01-05-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazerk5

If you look down through your steering wheel, is your column level or not?
Mine is tilted to the right quite a bit in relation to the dash.

Tim

The column tilts up and down, but not side to side.
It should not be tilted to the right.

If it is really tilted to the right, and not just an illusion I would take it in and have it checked out.

Caspers2SSRS · 01-05-2013, 08:45 PM

Its quite obvious if looking straight forward that the dash on all 5th's 1st appears off center, inturn the steering wheel seems to be, but its not.............the benzel is the culprit. It is not equal width from the center towards the left and center towards the right.

blazerk5 · 01-06-2013, 08:26 AM

I Have noticed the off center clusters also. That is a question for another day. Mine is the whole column, including where the ignition is located, is off level tilted down to the right. Very distracting for me when driving.

Also the instrument clusters are set at a strange angle compared to the dash. I do wonder why they designed it that way. Seems that I am driving down the road a little sideways in the seat.

Tim

FAIRNOT LZ1 · 01-06-2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazerk5

I Have noticed the off center clusters also. That is a question for another day. Mine is the whole column, including where the ignition is located, is off level tilted down to the right. Very distracting for me when driving.

Also the instrument clusters are set at a strange angle compared to the dash. I do wonder why they designed it that way. Seems that I am driving down the road a little sideways in the seat.

Tim

Get it looked at!! SOON!

blazerk5 · 01-06-2013, 09:16 AM

Its not a safety issue. More of a cosmetic one. You will see the crooked gap more when the steering wheel is pulled out and tilted down a little.

Tim

blazerk5 · 01-06-2013, 08:44 PM

The picture shows the uneven gap where the yellow lines are. This is just a random picture off of the net.

Is there a way to fix this?

Tim

SimpleGreen · 01-06-2013, 08:48 PM

Mine is that way too. Probably just a minor design flaw.

blazerk5 · 01-07-2013, 04:57 PM

Thank you for checking yours out. I wish that I could make it even.

Tim

TN 2010 SS · 01-07-2013, 09:47 PM

Checked my SS- Steering column lines up perfectly with the dash above it. Get it checked.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-10-2013, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazerk5

If you look down through your steering wheel, is your column level or not?
Mine is tilted to the right quite a bit in relation to the dash.

Tim

Have you made contact with a dealership to see if this is something to be concerned about?

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

blazerk5 · 01-10-2013, 10:35 AM

Not yet Brandon. I have seen this in many pictures so far. Not much in the steering area is straight and level it seems.

Tim

Sblann · 01-10-2013, 10:56 AM

dont worry the dealer will tell you either its an acceptable blemish or they compared it to other vechicles and its within the norm (ya thats what I was told and acceptable blemish) and they will do nothing for you to fix it. My dual mode exhaust is off by at least and inch or more from one side to the other and its acceptable to them.

nyrfan · 01-10-2013, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazerk5

The picture shows the uneven gap where the yellow lines are. This is just a random picture off of the net.

Is there a way to fix this?

Tim

I'm pretty anal, but for this I say no biggie!

01-05-2013, 08:13 PM	#1
blazerk5 Drives: 2013 1LT RS Victory Red M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RI Posts: 83	Steering column If you look down through your steering wheel, is your column level or not? Mine is tilted to the right quite a bit in relation to the dash. Tim

01-06-2013, 08:44 PM	#7
blazerk5 Drives: 2013 1LT RS Victory Red M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RI Posts: 83	The picture shows the uneven gap where the yellow lines are. This is just a random picture off of the net. Is there a way to fix this? Tim Attached Images

01-06-2013, 08:48 PM	#8
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Mine is that way too. Probably just a minor design flaw. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

01-05-2013, 08:45 PM	#3
Caspers2SSRS Caspers2SSRS Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere north of a midlife crisis. Posts: 2,865	Its quite obvious if looking straight forward that the dash on all 5th's 1st appears off center, inturn the steering wheel seems to be, but its not.............the benzel is the culprit. It is not equal width from the center towards the left and center towards the right.

01-06-2013, 08:26 AM	#4
blazerk5 Drives: 2013 1LT RS Victory Red M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RI Posts: 83	I Have noticed the off center clusters also. That is a question for another day. Mine is the whole column, including where the ignition is located, is off level tilted down to the right. Very distracting for me when driving. Also the instrument clusters are set at a strange angle compared to the dash. I do wonder why they designed it that way. Seems that I am driving down the road a little sideways in the seat. Tim

01-06-2013, 09:16 AM	#6
blazerk5 Drives: 2013 1LT RS Victory Red M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RI Posts: 83	Its not a safety issue. More of a cosmetic one. You will see the crooked gap more when the steering wheel is pulled out and tilted down a little. Tim

01-07-2013, 04:57 PM	#9
blazerk5 Drives: 2013 1LT RS Victory Red M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RI Posts: 83	Thank you for checking yours out. I wish that I could make it even. Tim

01-07-2013, 09:47 PM	#10
TN 2010 SS Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 86	Checked my SS- Steering column lines up perfectly with the dash above it. Get it checked.

01-10-2013, 10:35 AM	#12
blazerk5 Drives: 2013 1LT RS Victory Red M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RI Posts: 83	Not yet Brandon. I have seen this in many pictures so far. Not much in the steering area is straight and level it seems. Tim

01-10-2013, 10:56 AM	#13
Sblann Drives: 2013 camaro ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Pa Posts: 111 View My Garage	dont worry the dealer will tell you either its an acceptable blemish or they compared it to other vechicles and its within the norm (ya thats what I was told and acceptable blemish) and they will do nothing for you to fix it. My dual mode exhaust is off by at least and inch or more from one side to the other and its acceptable to them.