Struggling With An Always Crank Intermittent Start Issue - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2013ZL1FUN · 04-13-2023, 06:22 PM

I have had this issue on and off for years with this car. I am original owner, 16K miles now. I have tried many things to solve this issue, such as using injector cleaner, adding additional grounds, new battery. Recently I saw an internet video about 5th Gen Camaros having steering column wiring issues. So what I did was readjust my steering column by adjusting it inward about a quarter of an inch. So far my Camaro starts up every time. It always would crank, but either it would just not start or just fire for a second and then die. But not now. Has anyone else had this issue and solution?

2013ZL1FUN · 04-17-2023, 01:33 PM

I can't believe that after 4 days and 132 views that not a single person has commented on my post about this issue. How about you auto repair techs, anyone ever see this in your routine practice of auto repair? Or does it just seem like a coincidence that my action of steering column adjustment coincide with the starting issue going away? It is true that this issue has came and went over my 9 years of ownership. I guess only time will tell!

serows1 · 04-17-2023, 06:10 PM

I've worked as a service writer at 2 chevy dealership service departments for over 25 years and bought my 2013 Camaro 2SS brand new and have not heard of Camaro's having steering column harness issues. That doesn't mean that it didn't or hasn't happened but I'm unaware of any ongoing issues. Hopefully your adjustment continues to work and helps anyone else that may have a similar issue.

Paul

04-13-2023, 06:22 PM	#1
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	Struggling With An Always Crank Intermittent Start Issue I have had this issue on and off for years with this car. I am original owner, 16K miles now. I have tried many things to solve this issue, such as using injector cleaner, adding additional grounds, new battery. Recently I saw an internet video about 5th Gen Camaros having steering column wiring issues. So what I did was readjust my steering column by adjusting it inward about a quarter of an inch. So far my Camaro starts up every time. It always would crank, but either it would just not start or just fire for a second and then die. But not now. Has anyone else had this issue and solution? __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

04-17-2023, 01:33 PM	#2
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	I can't believe that after 4 days and 132 views that not a single person has commented on my post about this issue. How about you auto repair techs, anyone ever see this in your routine practice of auto repair? Or does it just seem like a coincidence that my action of steering column adjustment coincide with the starting issue going away? It is true that this issue has came and went over my 9 years of ownership. I guess only time will tell! __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

04-17-2023, 06:10 PM	#3
serows1 Drives: Blue Ray 2SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Elyria Posts: 262	I've worked as a service writer at 2 chevy dealership service departments for over 25 years and bought my 2013 Camaro 2SS brand new and have not heard of Camaro's having steering column harness issues. That doesn't mean that it didn't or hasn't happened but I'm unaware of any ongoing issues. Hopefully your adjustment continues to work and helps anyone else that may have a similar issue. Paul