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LarzII · 06-29-2011, 10:10 AM

I have a 2010 2SS.

Suddenly last night, my reverse lockout stopped working. I was trying to shift into 5th and was unable to go into the gear, grinded, and then realize that I was actually attempting to shift into reverse at that point. This has never happened before, no warning signs, nothing. I only have 15,000 miles on the car and don't abuse it.

I did some research and found that it could be a computer glitch, so I disconnected the negative battery terminal for about 10 mins, and still nothing.

The car is still under warranty, but if there is a quick fix I can do myself rather than having my car stuck in the shop potentially for days, then that would be a big lifesaver.

Thanks.

nancygrl · 06-29-2011, 11:15 AM

Well....If it's the same as I had on my 97 Z28, the reverse lockout would be a solenoid. It's a quick fix, or at least it should be if its the same. I had to replace it in the Z, took longer to get the car up/down than it did to replace it. Since it's still under warranty, bring it in shouldn't take too long to fix.

MillerTime · 06-29-2011, 11:18 AM

Have you tried seeing if it was a one time thing by gently shifting towards Revers while doing say 10 MPH or so? If it's still not blocking properly then take it in.

RichCamaro10 · 05-18-2016, 06:27 PM

I know this is old but any resolution on this? I'm having the same issue...

RichSS2006 · 05-18-2016, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RichCamaro10

I know this is old but any resolution on this? I'm having the same issue...

Rich, I had this happen to me last summer. I got under it and checked the wiring connected to the trans. Wiggled everything around and made sure it was all connected. Let it down off the jack and it worked. Must have been a loose wire/connector. Haven't had it happen again. Hope yours is that simple. Good Luck. Rich

RichCamaro10 · 08-27-2016, 03:25 PM

I finally got around to replacing the Reverse Lock-out solenoid on my car and when I got the old one off, there was transmission fluid coming out of the connecter on the back. I'm guessing that this had something to do with it it working intermittently.....

06-29-2011, 10:10 AM	#1
LarzII Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10	Help please! Reverse lockout failing. I have a 2010 2SS. Suddenly last night, my reverse lockout stopped working. I was trying to shift into 5th and was unable to go into the gear, grinded, and then realize that I was actually attempting to shift into reverse at that point. This has never happened before, no warning signs, nothing. I only have 15,000 miles on the car and don't abuse it. I did some research and found that it could be a computer glitch, so I disconnected the negative battery terminal for about 10 mins, and still nothing. The car is still under warranty, but if there is a quick fix I can do myself rather than having my car stuck in the shop potentially for days, then that would be a big lifesaver. Thanks.

06-29-2011, 11:18 AM	#3
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	Have you tried seeing if it was a one time thing by gently shifting towards Revers while doing say 10 MPH or so? If it's still not blocking properly then take it in. __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

05-18-2016, 06:27 PM	#4
RichCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 109 View My Garage	I know this is old but any resolution on this? I'm having the same issue... __________________ 2010 Black Camaro 2SS

08-27-2016, 03:25 PM	#6
RichCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 109 View My Garage	I finally got around to replacing the Reverse Lock-out solenoid on my car and when I got the old one off, there was transmission fluid coming out of the connecter on the back. I'm guessing that this had something to do with it it working intermittently..... __________________ 2010 Black Camaro 2SS

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06-29-2011, 11:15 AM	#2
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Well....If it's the same as I had on my 97 Z28, the reverse lockout would be a solenoid. It's a quick fix, or at least it should be if its the same. I had to replace it in the Z, took longer to get the car up/down than it did to replace it. Since it's still under warranty, bring it in shouldn't take too long to fix.