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stlrammer · 08-14-2011, 10:32 PM

I have a 2010 SS manufactured in October 2009. It currently has 5,000 miles on it. I'm noticing a little glitch when shifting from 1st to 2nd. About 70% of the time it shifts very smooth but 30% of the time it resists going into 2nd (I have to pull hard or wiggle the stick a bit and then it engages. All other gears work very smooth. It still has 18 months on bumper to bumper warranty. :-) Thought I'd see if there is any advice out there on this subject. Thanks in advance.

Rage · 08-14-2011, 10:34 PM

I used to get a "notchy" feeling on the 1-2... especially when cold. Nothing like what you have. Is it the same at all speeds/rpms?

DHSS · 08-14-2011, 10:35 PM

Gotta wait until the tranny gets warm. By the time I get to work (10 mins) I can bang 1st to 2nd like butter!!!

2SSJIM · 08-14-2011, 10:38 PM

I have had no problems with mine..... are you sure your not fighting the skip shift?

oldfriend · 08-14-2011, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHSS

Gotta wait until the tranny gets warm. By the time I get to work (10 mins) I can bang 1st to 2nd like butter!!!

Try going to work the long way , so you will have more smooth sailing [ shifting ]

meb885 · 08-14-2011, 10:42 PM

sounds like skip shift to me. accelerate a little harder, see if it still does it. i think if u try to shift out of 1st before hitting a certain RPM range or 18mph it triggers the skip shift and throws ur hand to the middle of the shifter to go down to 4th.

HDRDTD · 08-14-2011, 10:48 PM

No problems with mine, 6500 miles so far.

B1G-AL · 08-14-2011, 10:59 PM

My LS's 6 speed has shifted rough from the day I drove it off the lot new. I assumed that was just the way it was until I started reading other posts like this on the forums. First to second is usually hesitant and 2nd to 3rd now has a notchy feeling 30% of the time. Maybe its fine and its just me, but I'd rather not have to bring it in to have them tear down the transmission!

DHSS · 08-14-2011, 11:11 PM

They all will do it eventually. Mine started around 2500 miles. It's not the skip shift b/c mine is tuned out. There are multiple threads on this site about this. Once my car is warm, it's a beast, but if I try to power shift as soon as I crank it she grinds like crazy!!!

mhood · 08-15-2011, 06:54 AM

My 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd used to be quite notchy but it seems to be improving with age. It might be me improving with age though...yea....it's me improving with age for sure.

Cam#7 · 08-15-2011, 07:46 AM

I'm also from St. Charles. Definitely sounds like the skip shift on the V8. Probably because of the summer time and running the AC that your revs aren't high enough. Can someone post the rpm level, I thought it was like 2,000?

Steve Dallas · 08-15-2011, 07:51 AM

No problems here.

This is what the warrantee is for...take it to the shop.

bannonm · 08-15-2011, 09:21 AM

My new '11 does the same thing. I writing it off to being rusting at shifting with a Hurst. Hopefully that's all it is.

MiracleAces · 08-15-2011, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSJIM

I have had no problems with mine..... are you sure your not fighting the skip shift?

That's the first thing that came to mind.

08-14-2011, 10:32 PM	#1
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,063 View My Garage	SS Six Speed Manual 1st to 2nd Shift I have a 2010 SS manufactured in October 2009. It currently has 5,000 miles on it. I'm noticing a little glitch when shifting from 1st to 2nd. About 70% of the time it shifts very smooth but 30% of the time it resists going into 2nd (I have to pull hard or wiggle the stick a bit and then it engages. All other gears work very smooth. It still has 18 months on bumper to bumper warranty. :-) Thought I'd see if there is any advice out there on this subject. Thanks in advance. __________________ Last edited by stlrammer; 08-15-2011 at 09:45 PM.

08-14-2011, 10:34 PM	#2
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	I used to get a "notchy" feeling on the 1-2... especially when cold. Nothing like what you have. Is it the same at all speeds/rpms? __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.

08-14-2011, 10:42 PM	#6
meb885 Drives: 13 CRT 2SS-1LE/06 Trailblazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Metro-Detroit, MI Posts: 387 View My Garage	sounds like skip shift to me. accelerate a little harder, see if it still does it. i think if u try to shift out of 1st before hitting a certain RPM range or 18mph it triggers the skip shift and throws ur hand to the middle of the shifter to go down to 4th. __________________ -2013 2SS/RS 1LE Crystal Red Tintcoat D9231513 1 of 1826 1LE's, and 1 of 86 2SS's in Crystal Red -Built 05/13 Car Came home 8/08/2013 Completed Upgrades: CAI Intake, Tint, Wheel Center Decals, Gill Stripes. Planned Upgrades Soon:De-Chrome (Black outs), TEAM LS3 2010 2LT VIN#165 Traded In, 2010 2SS VIN#42415 Traded In

08-14-2011, 10:59 PM	#8
B1G-AL Drives: 09 Bullitt, 08 H3 Alpha, Ram SS/T Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 511 View My Garage	My LS's 6 speed has shifted rough from the day I drove it off the lot new. I assumed that was just the way it was until I started reading other posts like this on the forums. First to second is usually hesitant and 2nd to 3rd now has a notchy feeling 30% of the time. Maybe its fine and its just me, but I'd rather not have to bring it in to have them tear down the transmission! __________________

08-15-2011, 06:54 AM	#10
mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	My 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd used to be quite notchy but it seems to be improving with age. It might be me improving with age though...yea....it's me improving with age for sure. __________________ Mary - Orange Camaros Rule!

08-14-2011, 10:35 PM	#3
DHSS Drives: Empty Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Grand Prairie, Tx Posts: 454	Gotta wait until the tranny gets warm. By the time I get to work (10 mins) I can bang 1st to 2nd like butter!!!

08-14-2011, 10:38 PM	#4
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	I have had no problems with mine..... are you sure your not fighting the skip shift?

08-14-2011, 10:48 PM	#7
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	No problems with mine, 6500 miles so far.

08-14-2011, 11:11 PM	#9
DHSS Drives: Empty Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Grand Prairie, Tx Posts: 454	They all will do it eventually. Mine started around 2500 miles. It's not the skip shift b/c mine is tuned out. There are multiple threads on this site about this. Once my car is warm, it's a beast, but if I try to power shift as soon as I crank it she grinds like crazy!!!

08-15-2011, 07:46 AM	#11
Cam#7 Drives: 2011 2LT IBM / SIM stripe 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: STL Posts: 863	I'm also from St. Charles. Definitely sounds like the skip shift on the V8. Probably because of the summer time and running the AC that your revs aren't high enough. Can someone post the rpm level, I thought it was like 2,000? __________________

08-15-2011, 07:51 AM	#12
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	No problems here. This is what the warrantee is for...take it to the shop. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

08-15-2011, 09:21 AM	#13
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	My new '11 does the same thing. I writing it off to being rusting at shifting with a Hurst. Hopefully that's all it is.

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