...it's a known problem. Take it back to the dealership for correction.

 

Saw it on mine but only happens once but only up to 30 scared the **** out of me but I guess its happend to everyone

 

Is there a tsb or anything ? Took my car in for the steering shaft recall which they previous told me it wasn't under recall about 3 months ago got a postcard saying I needed to get it checked. When I did get it checked for recall I told them about the speedometer he looked at me said that's weird and told me it'd take 10 mins to look at the recall and sent me on my way I'm really disapointed with Chevy service departments right now . Once again they blew off another concern of mine

 

I had mine in for the same problem. Dealer really couldn't find what the problem was. The contacted TAC and they had no files related. The were instructed to recalibrate the body control module and they swapped the ignition main relay. I have had it do it again once or twice and only briefly so it is not that bad. If it gets worse I will mention it again.

 

Funny - that was the same problem the 2004 GTO Clusters had (also a Holden product)

 

Need to look at the vss sensor

 

...check: PI-0276A - Chaffed Wheel Speed Sensor Harness.

 

The pi0276a is for the wheel speed sensor.need to look at vehicle speed Sensor. on a mt it is at the front of the transmission

 

Same or different?

I do not have this problem when driving/stopped but both my tach and speedometer go all the way up as soon as the car starts, while all of the warning indicator lights are on. Only lasts a second and NO, my foot is not on the gas. The car does not rev, only the needles move. Is this normal?:question:

 

Spiking when starting is normal and is not a problem. The car is doing a self test(like the dash lights coming on then going out when started). Since everything is electronic including(tach and spedo) they run thru a series of tests. Spiking when at a light is not normal. Happened to me one maybe 2 times but not regularly. So I don't worry about it. Problem with VSS?

I do not have this problem when driving/stopped but both my tach and speedometer go all the way up as soon as the car starts, while all of the warning indicator lights are on. Only lasts a second and NO, my foot is not on the gas. The car does not rev, only the needles move. Is this normal?:question:

 

...that "initial" 'full-scale sweep' is normal operation.

 

OK, thank you.

 

Just a +1 that ive experienced the random, ohh noes my car is going 120 and im standing still thing.

I need to take mine in for the recall still i'll have them look at it and let you know what my dealer says

 

Reply to lady In Blue:
That is normal. The computer is doing self diagnosis. If you notice on the digital display it says "checking".

 

How did you get them to do anything? My dealer is saying they can't do anything because they didn't find any codes or witness it.

 

That's what I like about the dealers. They can only fix something if there is a code. Don't they train mechanics any more?

 

I know I tried giving them some suggestions as to what to look at (didn't go over too well) and got the run around "well we can't go looking for a problem because GM won't cover the replacement if we don't have the code or the tech didn't witness it."

 

I've been having the same issue with my '11 Cruze. It's happened just under a dozen times since I purchased the car in Feb of this year. All my guages max out, the interior lights come on and my stereo blasts up to full volume. All lasts about 1-2 seconds and only when my clutch is engaged.
Scares the s**t out of me everytime with the sudden volume increase, lol.
Thinking it's time to take it back to the dealer. My question is... how many other people are having this issue and does anyone know for SURE if GM is aware of this? Just want to have some info in case I receive any push-back from the service department.

 

Have had it 3 times in 11500 miles.

 

I bought my Cruze in March, I've had this problem since day one... They've replaced the instrument cluster and vehicle speed sensor, still having the same problem. The dealership managed to replicate the problem, so they know there is a problem but want me to continue driving it. I've refused... they have the car and I'm currently driving a rental car, going on 2 weeks... I've been in contact with GM Canada the whole time, this is ridiculous that I'm having electrical problems on a new car!! It's obviously a problem with manual transmissions... Any other suggestions??

 

Just a follow up... I've had the instrument cluster, vehicle speed sensor, ECM and TRANSMISSION replaced... Its still happening! Its in the hands of GM Canada's engineers now... I haven't driven it in 2 months!!!

Waiting patiently

 

Am I correct in that this problem is limited to '11 Cruzen only?

Jim

 

Well my post was an epic fail!

 

I think your a a little late FatKidsCruze. Yes it is normal for the gauges to do a full sweep on initial start up, but it is not normal for the speedo to spike when the car is rolling or inching at a stop. This also causes the radio to jump in volume as well. Mine has done it a few times and the dealer looked at it with no result. At least it is on record and judging by the number of other complaints, hopefully they will find a solution.

 

Happened to mine once. Sitting at a light and the analog went up to @60 MPH. Just dismissed it never happened again(that I have noticed).

 

Just happened to me today... only to 30MPH and it is only the first time it has happened.... 2010 mt eco 6K miles

 

Anyone heard any further on this?! Ive taken to 3 dealers all deny of hearing about this and it is not a known problem and they cant replace something thats not broken!?

 

This is the line I got. They blamed it on my aftermarket audio system.

It hasn't done this since I got the trifecta tune, but it's hard to tell.

 

seems like the clutch pedal being depressed is causing a voltage spike/ground loss issue, or is somehow confusing the bcm or pcm.

 

well im just trying to get over the antifreeze smell in my car and here we go with a new problem. I parked my car and when i pulled the e brake up warning chimes started dinging like crazy and the display said release emergency brake!!! I happened to look at the speedometer and it was at 25 mph and dropping. I have come to expect a new issue every 1-2 weeks now.

 

cruzeman,
I would like to apologize for the issues that you have experienced with your Cruze. I would suggest that you take your vehicle back into your dealership and have them look into this for you. I understand that this is frustrating for you. Please keep me updated on the outcome of your visit to your service center. If you have any additional questions please feel free to message me.
Thank you,
Stacy Chevrolet Customer Service

 

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