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nak3dsnake · 09-10-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro guy

thats interesting. would the tremec bolt up to this motor? its cheaper too.

I don't think the bolt pattern on the engine is the same.

larryt1026 · 09-10-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhiteLS

Yeah, 2 bad trannies would be a bit much.

I'm thinking that a bad batch got out, and some of us will have problems and some of us won't.

Anyone with a 2011 v6 have the 1/2 crunching problem?

I have a 2011 LS...when shifting from 1-2 no grinding but it does feel notchy. Also every once in a while, it'd feel notchy going into third or 4th when driving more spiritedly. I only have 360 miles so I'm hoping it becomes smooth like butter after I break it in. What would you guys say breaking in milage is?

xpanda305x · 09-11-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhiteLS

Here's another option ...

Just buy another trannie and hope for the best!

for that ill just go buy a new tranny that wont break or a new car...

if my camaro has 1 more tranny problem...

ill give gm/dealership 1 week to fix it..if not LEMON. and maybe mustang? maybe something better?

h2oplay · 09-14-2010, 06:27 PM

9 times out of 10, mine will not go into 2nd when running it up to 6k, it's like a closed gate, what has been the dealers fix for this? I have no mods.

I didn't try this till about 5k miles, it's done it from then through now 8800 mi.

I'm calling my dealer today

FC_GIBB · 09-16-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhiteLS

For me (since my car was new, now have 1800 miles on it):

The "grind" or "crunch" happens every time I make an aggressive 1/2 shift at 7000 rpm
The more I take an aggressive 1/2 shift below red line, the less pronounced it becomes
Aggressive 1/2 shifts at 6000 rpm, it lessens
Aggressive 1/2 shifts at 5000 rpm, it's gone
If I make a NON Aggressive 1/2 shift at 7000 (pause a fraction of a second) it doesn't do it

me too... all of that

Ntinhri · 09-16-2010, 04:30 PM

Hey guys, Im another xrunner owner who is on the 2nd trans. I really hope someone comes out with a nice upgrade for this issue. If you shift 1-2 slowly and ge tthe clutch all the way to the floor It wont grind, but I rearly use 5th cause my grinds if Im doing more than 60 no matter the rpms...

SummitWhiteLS · 09-16-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FC_GIBB

me too... all of that

I'm glad guys are posting saying they're experiencing the same thing.

Otherwise, I'd think I just got a one-off bad trannie.

CAMAR0 · 09-16-2010, 09:48 PM

ckaram - is this much time shifting into 2nd what your experiencing when you compare to a muncie? My F350 with 167,000 miles grabbed 3rd quicker than this (1st was granny gear).

Note that it takes nearly 2x as long to grab 2nd as it does 3rd... on a good shift... JOKE!

FC_GIBB · 09-17-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhiteLS

I'm glad guys are posting saying they're experiencing the same thing.

Otherwise, I'd think I just got a one-off bad trannie.

yeah i think GM should address this issue.
hopefully the talk of a TSB is true.

i love my Camaro but i am seriously thinking of trading it and my truck for something different b/c of issues like this.

nak3dsnake · 09-17-2010, 07:20 AM

Well its obvious by now this trannys not designed for the performance we'd like to get out of it. The internals just cant take it, even though they say its a high performance transmission. The problems I've had have smoothed out but I still haven't tried any super high rpm shifts.

h2oplay · 09-17-2010, 08:27 AM

I talked to the service manager yesterday, described my high rpm no 2nd gear issue, he said that's a problem. He didn't try to give me any double talk or say I shouldn't be doing that. He want's the car on monday, he believes he's going to have to deal w/corporate GM on the tranny issue....

I'll keep everyone posted here. I'm willing to keep taking this in until it's either solved or I reach the lemon limit. Most don't seem to have this issue, or they don't know they have it.

thelid · 09-17-2010, 08:46 AM

I have the automatic and when I put it into reverse it vibrates and rattles. Anyone have the same issue?

rolnslo · 09-17-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by thelid

I have the automatic and when I put it into reverse it vibrates and rattles. Anyone have the same issue?

I recommend you start a new thread to keep this one and yours on topic.

Mach · 09-17-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by h2oplay

I talked to the service manager yesterday, described my high rpm no 2nd gear issue, he said that's a problem. He didn't try to give me any double talk or say I shouldn't be doing that. He want's the car on monday, he believes he's going to have to deal w/corporate GM on the tranny issue....

I'll keep everyone posted here. I'm willing to keep taking this in until it's either solved or I reach the lemon limit. Most don't seem to have this issue, or they don't know they have it.

Great... Keep us posted.

View Poll Results: Shifting into 2nd gear on your V6 M6?
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No Issue	139	32.94%
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09-14-2010, 06:27 PM	#312
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	9 times out of 10, mine will not go into 2nd when running it up to 6k, it's like a closed gate, what has been the dealers fix for this? I have no mods. I didn't try this till about 5k miles, it's done it from then through now 8800 mi. I'm calling my dealer today Last edited by h2oplay; 09-15-2010 at 07:33 AM.

09-16-2010, 09:48 PM	#316
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	ckaram - is this much time shifting into 2nd what your experiencing when you compare to a muncie? My F350 with 167,000 miles grabbed 3rd quicker than this (1st was granny gear). Note that it takes nearly 2x as long to grab 2nd as it does 3rd... on a good shift... JOKE! Last edited by CAMAR0; 09-16-2010 at 10:01 PM.

09-17-2010, 07:20 AM	#318
nak3dsnake Drives: 2010 Camaro IBM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,282 View My Garage	Well its obvious by now this trannys not designed for the performance we'd like to get out of it. The internals just cant take it, even though they say its a high performance transmission. The problems I've had have smoothed out but I still haven't tried any super high rpm shifts. __________________ Looks: AAC P13W DRLs, Heritage Grille, RS Embroidered Headrests, GM Door Sill Plates, GM Premium Floor Mats, Body Color Engine Cover, LLT Mobile 1 Oil Cap, ZL1 Sport Pedals, 3M Clear Bra. Performance: Vararam Ram Air Intake, Hurst Short Throw Shifter w/ Hurst Hard Drive Pistol Grip, IDEALG Clutch Master Cylinder, RX Catch can, GTO clutch fluid reservoir, Brembo Brakes, 1LE Track Pack, GMPP Exhaust Upgrade.

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09-16-2010, 04:30 PM	#314
Ntinhri Drives: 2005 tooyta xrunner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 1	Hey guys, Im another xrunner owner who is on the 2nd trans. I really hope someone comes out with a nice upgrade for this issue. If you shift 1-2 slowly and ge tthe clutch all the way to the floor It wont grind, but I rearly use 5th cause my grinds if Im doing more than 60 no matter the rpms...

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h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	I talked to the service manager yesterday, described my high rpm no 2nd gear issue, he said that's a problem. He didn't try to give me any double talk or say I shouldn't be doing that. He want's the car on monday, he believes he's going to have to deal w/corporate GM on the tranny issue.... I'll keep everyone posted here. I'm willing to keep taking this in until it's either solved or I reach the lemon limit. Most don't seem to have this issue, or they don't know they have it.

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