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Car.freaks · 06-23-2016, 06:27 PM

Holysmokes Batman,

I just got off the highway and was going about 35 on a back street when the rear wheels just lockup for no reason and I see tire smoke. Thank goodness I reacted fast and shifted it in to manual mode and the tranny released so i could keep driving. Nobody was on my ass so I didnt get hit but I skidded and went into the other lane a bit. Glad nobody was coming the other way. Wow I definitely had to check my shorts on this event. Sure gets your heart racing when you car decides to stop for no reason. Engine malfunction OBDII light is on steady now. Making an appt at the dealership tomorrow. Anybody else have an auto tranny lockup like this? Drove it in manual sport mode and got me home OK and shifted normal. Something seems off in the regular D mode.

sdynak · 06-23-2016, 06:32 PM

Wow.. quick thinking.. never had it but just wanted to say glad you and the Camaro are ok except for the tranny issue..

Welker2 · 06-23-2016, 06:43 PM

Wow, that would be a little nerve racking ... glad you kept your cool & everything under control. Glad no one was hurt and your car (other then the tranny) was undamaged.

Car.freaks · 06-23-2016, 06:53 PM

Thanks guys. I'm thankful nothing happened to anybody else or the car. I'll update the post once I bring her into the dealership and find out what's going on. I've had a lot of cars and never had this happen before.

jrhagen · 06-23-2016, 07:34 PM

I guess you should have gone L, G or B instead of T.

mickss · 06-23-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

I guess you should have gone L, G or B instead of T.

Dizzy82 · 06-23-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

I guess you should have gone L, G or B instead of T.

Da' Fuq?

JLSuperfly · 06-23-2016, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

Da' Fuq?

Lesbians
Gay
Bisexual
Transexual

What does his post got to do with LGBT?

Magnificent · 06-23-2016, 09:06 PM

Sorry to hear you nearly soiled yourself. I put my car in the shop on Monday for different reasons, but if I had it to do over I would call around and take it to a dealership that has a loaner to give...my neighborhood dealership is always out of them. It's been a couple days now and its getting inconvenient not having something to drive. I'm also sorry somebody always has to bring up his or her gayness when we were fine not knowing. OP, thanks for sharing and keep us posted.

jrhagen · 06-23-2016, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

Lesbians
Gay
Bisexual
Transexual

What does his post got to do with LGBT?

Tranny problems.

christianchevell · 06-24-2016, 06:57 AM

The only experience I have with that was a rear end going out in a 73 chevelle SS and locking up..... That sounds like a walk away .....Where you drop the keys off and write to GM saying NO fuggin way AM I driving this death trap, theres no three strikes your out lemon law, this is deadly. What ever the hell caused it. You better document and save the response dropping it off, and be ready for a battle. Because, its not a average oops a problem occurred deal , this is a deal breaker, and you may want a secondary mechanic to scan the codes and document it before you drop it off to have a second source of documentation to show for a battle.........

Because this does not happen ever on here I hope the ROBO customer service from GM BOT is around to send you a message........ But doubt it, as this is definitely a No-No and bad for business.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-24-2016, 10:36 AM

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[url=http://goo.gl/Z09nfU Posted by Car.freaks[/url] Thanks guys. I'm thankful nothing happened to anybody else or the car. I'll update the post once I bring her into the dealership and find out what's going on. I've had a lot of cars and never had this happen before.

Hello Car.freaks,

We regret to learn of what occurred to you the other day and are glad you are safe. We can only imagine how upsetting this must have been, especially after exiting the highway. Please keep us posted on how your dealership visit goes. If we can be of any additional assistance, feel free to send us a message as we are always happy to help.

Best,

Erica W.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Dmpsix · 06-24-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

Because this does not happen ever on here I hope the ROBO customer service from GM BOT is around to send you a message........ But doubt it, as this is definitely a No-No and bad for business.

Rumor had it, you had to turn the light off in your bathroom with candles lit on your smart phone in order to summon them.

Maybe you have the magic touch!

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Hello Car.freaks,

We regret to learn of what occurred to you the other day and are glad you are safe. We can only imagine how upsetting this must have been, especially after exiting the highway. Please keep us posted on how your dealership visit goes. If we can be of any additional assistance, feel free to send us a message as we are always happy to help.

Best,

Erica W.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Dizzy82 · 06-24-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

Tranny problems.

06-23-2016, 06:27 PM	#1
Car.freaks Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cheshire, CT Posts: 12	Auto Tranny locked up going about 35mph Holysmokes Batman, I just got off the highway and was going about 35 on a back street when the rear wheels just lockup for no reason and I see tire smoke. Thank goodness I reacted fast and shifted it in to manual mode and the tranny released so i could keep driving. Nobody was on my ass so I didnt get hit but I skidded and went into the other lane a bit. Glad nobody was coming the other way. Wow I definitely had to check my shorts on this event. Sure gets your heart racing when you car decides to stop for no reason. Engine malfunction OBDII light is on steady now. Making an appt at the dealership tomorrow. Anybody else have an auto tranny lockup like this? Drove it in manual sport mode and got me home OK and shifted normal. Something seems off in the regular D mode.

06-23-2016, 06:32 PM	#2
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	Wow.. quick thinking.. never had it but just wanted to say glad you and the Camaro are ok except for the tranny issue.. __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

06-23-2016, 06:43 PM	#3
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Wow, that would be a little nerve racking ... glad you kept your cool & everything under control. Glad no one was hurt and your car (other then the tranny) was undamaged. __________________

06-24-2016, 06:57 AM	#11
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	The only experience I have with that was a rear end going out in a 73 chevelle SS and locking up..... That sounds like a walk away .....Where you drop the keys off and write to GM saying NO fuggin way AM I driving this death trap, theres no three strikes your out lemon law, this is deadly. What ever the hell caused it. You better document and save the response dropping it off, and be ready for a battle. Because, its not a average oops a problem occurred deal , this is a deal breaker, and you may want a secondary mechanic to scan the codes and document it before you drop it off to have a second source of documentation to show for a battle......... Because this does not happen ever on here I hope the ROBO customer service from GM BOT is around to send you a message........ But doubt it, as this is definitely a No-No and bad for business. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

06-23-2016, 06:53 PM	#4
Car.freaks Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cheshire, CT Posts: 12	Thanks guys. I'm thankful nothing happened to anybody else or the car. I'll update the post once I bring her into the dealership and find out what's going on. I've had a lot of cars and never had this happen before.

06-23-2016, 07:34 PM	#5
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I guess you should have gone L, G or B instead of T.

06-23-2016, 09:06 PM	#9
Magnificent Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 68 View My Garage	Sorry to hear you nearly soiled yourself. I put my car in the shop on Monday for different reasons, but if I had it to do over I would call around and take it to a dealership that has a loaner to give...my neighborhood dealership is always out of them. It's been a couple days now and its getting inconvenient not having something to drive. I'm also sorry somebody always has to bring up his or her gayness when we were fine not knowing. OP, thanks for sharing and keep us posted.