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l008com · 08-18-2013, 09:06 PM

So I've been noticing this issue with my 2013 1LT, and it's something that my 2010 2LT never did.

When it's cold and I'm driving, usually down my street. When I upshift, the engine will sometimes loose power dramatically. Like the car just wont go. After a second or two, the power comes back and it drives normally. Once the engine warms up, it never does this.

Has anyone else had this happen to them? It happens to me fairly regularly. Several times a week I'd say.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 08-19-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by l008com

So I've been noticing this issue with my 2013 1LT, and it's something that my 2010 2LT never did.

When it's cold and I'm driving, usually down my street. When I upshift, the engine will sometimes loose power dramatically. Like the car just wont go. After a second or two, the power comes back and it drives normally. Once the engine warms up, it never does this.

Has anyone else had this happen to them? It happens to me fairly regularly. Several times a week I'd say.

l008com,

Apologies to hear about this loss of power while driving. If you send me your VIN, I'd happily research any recalls related to this issue. Have you considered getting an official diagnosis of this concern?

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

l008com · 08-19-2013, 04:02 PM

I have not considered getting it checked out. It happens rarely enough that you can't "make" it happen, which makes it hard to diagnose. Plus it's a lease so unless it gets worse. . . eh. I'll find my vin and post back

Macrackie · 08-22-2013, 06:23 AM

Suszuki outbaords in their new four strock stuff had a system called to "hot to fast". If tue computer sensed the block temp raising to fast it would cut power till air temp, head temp, block temp all looked right again. How long do you let your car warm up?

l008com · 08-22-2013, 06:24 AM

Not very long, but this is also not in the Winter. So generally I'll let it run for maybe a minute before I take off.

RubyCamaro · 08-22-2013, 07:02 AM

Are you driving in D or S? I never drive in D. There are some odd shift/stalls in D. It seems like sometimes the car just can't secide which gear to be in. It is much more responsive if you put it in M then don't tough the shift paddles. You are then in sport mode & the car is much more responsive.

l008com · 08-22-2013, 07:28 AM

My cars a stick!

l008com · 12-17-2015, 06:14 AM

This is a very old thread, and my car has about two more months left on it's lease.
But it still does this. All the time, not just when it's cold out. It happens most often when I'm trying to drive away from the intersection in front of my house. I drive to that intersection in first, stop, take off in first. Then I shift to second, get off the clutch, with plenty of RPMs, and the engine won't go. It's not like it's bogging down, or sputtering, it's like the engine is cutting off it's own fuel supply or something. Lasts a few second, then back to normal. It will sometimes do it for a few more upshifts, then everything is normal. I still never got it looked at, and at this point, I'm not going to bother. But it is a very strange thing for a car to do.

TJ91 · 12-17-2015, 07:14 PM

Mine does this all the time
The exhaust note changes as well

I had this happen to me during a traffic jam and it is so frustrating because its as if you have a 90hp civic

08-18-2013, 09:06 PM	#1
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 735	Sudden Power Loss So I've been noticing this issue with my 2013 1LT, and it's something that my 2010 2LT never did. When it's cold and I'm driving, usually down my street. When I upshift, the engine will sometimes loose power dramatically. Like the car just wont go. After a second or two, the power comes back and it drives normally. Once the engine warms up, it never does this. Has anyone else had this happen to them? It happens to me fairly regularly. Several times a week I'd say. __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

08-19-2013, 04:02 PM	#3
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 735	I have not considered getting it checked out. It happens rarely enough that you can't "make" it happen, which makes it hard to diagnose. Plus it's a lease so unless it gets worse. . . eh. I'll find my vin and post back __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

08-22-2013, 06:24 AM	#5
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 735	Not very long, but this is also not in the Winter. So generally I'll let it run for maybe a minute before I take off. __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

08-22-2013, 07:02 AM	#6
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Are you driving in D or S? I never drive in D. There are some odd shift/stalls in D. It seems like sometimes the car just can't secide which gear to be in. It is much more responsive if you put it in M then don't tough the shift paddles. You are then in sport mode & the car is much more responsive. __________________

08-22-2013, 07:28 AM	#7
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 735	My cars a stick! __________________ FS: 245/50R19 Snow Tires

08-22-2013, 06:23 AM	#4
Macrackie Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Stripper model Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Beloit IL Posts: 641	Suszuki outbaords in their new four strock stuff had a system called to "hot to fast". If tue computer sensed the block temp raising to fast it would cut power till air temp, head temp, block temp all looked right again. How long do you let your car warm up?

12-17-2015, 06:14 AM	#8
l008com Drives: 2013 1LT Crystal Red/Beige Manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 735	This is a very old thread, and my car has about two more months left on it's lease. But it still does this. All the time, not just when it's cold out. It happens most often when I'm trying to drive away from the intersection in front of my house. I drive to that intersection in first, stop, take off in first. Then I shift to second, get off the clutch, with plenty of RPMs, and the engine won't go. It's not like it's bogging down, or sputtering, it's like the engine is cutting off it's own fuel supply or something. Lasts a few second, then back to normal. It will sometimes do it for a few more upshifts, then everything is normal. I still never got it looked at, and at this point, I'm not going to bother. But it is a very strange thing for a car to do.

12-17-2015, 07:14 PM	#9
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Mine does this all the time The exhaust note changes as well I had this happen to me during a traffic jam and it is so frustrating because its as if you have a 90hp civic __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage