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camarofanatic · 07-09-2009, 05:09 PM

i have 2lt with the automatic trans. i usually rest my hand on the shifter when i hit a bump in the road even a small bump i can feel it moving in place the best way to describe it is like a wiggle

i dont recall this happening in any other of my cars what do you guys think>

ElManny · 07-09-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarofanatic

i have 2lt with the automatic trans. i usually rest my hand on the shifter when i hit a bump in the road even a small bump i can feel it moving in place the best way to describe it is like a wiggle

i dont recall this happening in any other of my cars what do you guys think>

mine has the same thing a 2ss. when your coming to stop does it move too? mine does

2Fast4U2010 · 07-09-2009, 06:05 PM

I have a 2SS automatic, I also feel that movement. Thank can not be normal WTF, is there a wrench on line that can find some answers for us? Thanks

camarofanatic · 07-09-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElManny

mine has the same thing a 2ss. when your coming to stop does it move too? mine does

ive never noticed it at a stop...
so maybe this isnt normal

Croathlete · 07-09-2009, 10:08 PM

Feel it on mine too. I'm gonna say it's normal...

camarofanatic · 07-09-2009, 10:12 PM

when i hear the tranny draging or starting to fall out then its not normal lol

lakers171 · 07-10-2009, 01:42 AM

yeah im starting to believe its normal because i feel it also.

CharlieNubz · 07-10-2009, 01:49 AM

My wifes Trailblazer's shifter moves and feels like its going to come off if I pull on it too hard. I can move the handle about 1/8" or so in a couple of directions. But this doesn't have any affect on the shifting from "P, R, N, D," or whatever. I think this will be the same thing for Camaro. Check sig, I have an Auto coming in the next couple of weeks (end of the month) I think. I don't think it's going to be an issue.

Any other thoughts?????

Vash · 07-10-2009, 02:03 AM

They are on vibration dampening mounts just like the engine. It's normal for the type of powertrain. Fwd vehicles there is nothing there that's old school.

You won't need a heater in the winter the AT Tranny will keep U warm.

Nova65 · 07-10-2009, 09:25 AM

nope, mine is tight in place

badkarma · 07-10-2009, 10:29 AM

Hehe, if you think the auto moves, you should see the manual.

camarofanatic · 07-10-2009, 10:48 AM

so only one person says his is in place so maybe this is one of those defects?

CamaroDreams07 · 07-10-2009, 11:41 AM

I wouldnt worry about this... in my current GM car I have the same "problem". That cars 9 years old and nothing ever happened as a result of it, it's just the way it is.

edog · 07-10-2009, 12:06 PM

Mine is in place. No issues.

txaggie_08 · 07-10-2009, 12:07 PM

I wouldn't think it's a problem. I've messed with my brother's shifters on his Honda Fit, and it's the same way. There's a little play in it. No big deal.

PTPhilip · 08-15-2009, 12:17 PM

Mine while move very slightly too, only a couple milimeters though

WorldClassRS · 08-18-2009, 08:47 PM

I have found that the auto trans shift linkage can transmit some movement from the powertrain into the shifter handle. This is due to the camaro having a solid linkage rod from the trans control to the shift lever on the side of the trans. Also I have found that the trans mount is a bit squishy ( technical term) probably for less vibration entering the chassis. I wouldn't worry about it. If they used a cable it wouldn't have transmitted the movement to the shifter handle.

And yes I am a GM tech.

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-18-2009, 09:11 PM

solid trans mount....lol

redlightroxy · 08-20-2009, 06:10 PM

I can actually see mine "wiggling" when I'm driving. Both my boyfriend and I have noticed it and felt it. Thought about taking it in, but wanted to see what you guys thought... sounds like most people are thinking it's normal?

Laserjen · 08-20-2009, 08:53 PM

I noticed it with mine too. I'm not gonna worry about it unless I have some reason to.

TooCool5 · 08-22-2009, 03:24 PM

Got my car last week and I could feel trans movement through the shifter.
Almost as if there is not enough play or damping in the linkage.
Weird when you rest your hand on the shifter..
Has anyone contacted their dealer?

stros · 06-20-2010, 12:11 AM

I've also noticed my shifter shaking since the 1st day I took my silver SS off the lot.

Now I'm noticing that a rattle's developing around the bottom of the shifter area particularly when you have it in Sport mode. I'm noticing when I shift it into D it seems to go away for the most part. Anyone else starting to see this issue as they start to rack up some miles on their Camaros? I'm at about 6K.

OBERKORN · 06-21-2010, 06:40 AM

My Camaro SS has a "wiggling" auto shifter as well and I concluded the same as the GM tech on this board that it's due to the fact the shifter is directly connected to the tranny versus most cars are connected via a cable.

When I shift into Sport mode, I also get a rattling sound depending on road conditions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stros

Now I'm noticing that a rattle's developing around the bottom of the shifter area particularly when you have it in Sport mode. I'm noticing when I shift it into D it seems to go away for the most part. Anyone else starting to see this issue as they start to rack up some miles on their Camaros? I'm at about 6K.

montreal2010yellow · 06-21-2010, 01:51 PM

I felt the same thing with the automatic. I beleive it's normal since the shifter is located directly over the transmission and the is surely a direct likage. I had the same with previouses Corvettes.

Pumpkin1LT · 06-21-2010, 01:54 PM

Mine does that too. I dropped he off at the dealership this morning and mentioned that issue. He said it's A "normal Camaro thing" and nothing to be alarmed with....they could find no malfunction with it.

07-09-2009, 05:09 PM	#1
camarofanatic Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 267	automatic shifter issues i have 2lt with the automatic trans. i usually rest my hand on the shifter when i hit a bump in the road even a small bump i can feel it moving in place the best way to describe it is like a wiggle i dont recall this happening in any other of my cars what do you guys think>

07-09-2009, 10:08 PM	#5
Croathlete Danny Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,658	Feel it on mine too. I'm gonna say it's normal... __________________ 2SS/RS CGM with black rally stripes DON_RAFA describing my Noweeds cutouts - "Very Strong. When I couldn't see you I still heard you. Sounds like your car is pissed at the world." Please help me fight back by supporting me in the 2010 American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Every little bit helps. Click here for more information. Thank you to those that have donated!

07-10-2009, 01:42 AM	#7
lakers171 SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawthorne, Ca Posts: 2,727 View My Garage	yeah im starting to believe its normal because i feel it also. __________________

07-10-2009, 01:49 AM	#8
CharlieNubz Nubz SS/RS Drives: NADINE 2010 SS/RS 24551 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 117 View My Garage	My wifes Trailblazer's shifter moves and feels like its going to come off if I pull on it too hard. I can move the handle about 1/8" or so in a couple of directions. But this doesn't have any affect on the shifting from "P, R, N, D," or whatever. I think this will be the same thing for Camaro. Check sig, I have an Auto coming in the next couple of weeks (end of the month) I think. I don't think it's going to be an issue. Any other thoughts????? __________________ NubzSS Keeping the American Revolution Alive...:flag1:

07-10-2009, 12:06 PM	#14
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,303 View My Garage	Mine is in place. No issues. __________________ Doug Thorley Tri-Y LT/cat back, Ported TB, Halltech CAI, Pedders sways, endlinks, Drop Springs, Tuned by TandTPerformance 371HP/383TQ

07-09-2009, 06:05 PM	#3
2Fast4U2010 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 181 View My Garage	I have a 2SS automatic, I also feel that movement. Thank can not be normal WTF, is there a wrench on line that can find some answers for us? Thanks

07-09-2009, 10:12 PM	#6
camarofanatic Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 267	when i hear the tranny draging or starting to fall out then its not normal lol

07-10-2009, 02:03 AM	#9
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,128	They are on vibration dampening mounts just like the engine. It's normal for the type of powertrain. Fwd vehicles there is nothing there that's old school. You won't need a heater in the winter the AT Tranny will keep U warm.

07-10-2009, 09:25 AM	#10
Nova65 Drives: 2010 2LT RS Auto IBM Black Int Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 400	nope, mine is tight in place

07-10-2009, 10:29 AM	#11
badkarma Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dacula GA Posts: 213	Hehe, if you think the auto moves, you should see the manual.

07-10-2009, 10:48 AM	#12
camarofanatic Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 267	so only one person says his is in place so maybe this is one of those defects?

07-10-2009, 11:41 AM	#13
CamaroDreams07 Drives: 325 with a slight draw Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 6,331 View My Garage	I wouldnt worry about this... in my current GM car I have the same "problem". That cars 9 years old and nothing ever happened as a result of it, it's just the way it is.

07-10-2009, 12:07 PM	#15
txaggie_08 Drives: 2003 F-150 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 93	I wouldn't think it's a problem. I've messed with my brother's shifters on his Honda Fit, and it's the same way. There's a little play in it. No big deal. __________________

08-15-2009, 12:17 PM	#16
PTPhilip Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 24 View My Garage	Mine while move very slightly too, only a couple milimeters though

08-18-2009, 08:47 PM	#17
WorldClassRS Drives: 2010 RJT LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 40	I have found that the auto trans shift linkage can transmit some movement from the powertrain into the shifter handle. This is due to the camaro having a solid linkage rod from the trans control to the shift lever on the side of the trans. Also I have found that the trans mount is a bit squishy ( technical term) probably for less vibration entering the chassis. I wouldn't worry about it. If they used a cable it wouldn't have transmitted the movement to the shifter handle. And yes I am a GM tech.

08-20-2009, 08:53 PM	#20
Laserjen Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD Posts: 196	I noticed it with mine too. I'm not gonna worry about it unless I have some reason to. __________________ Then: 2LT/RS Black/Black auto w/sunroof Now: 2SS/RS CRT/Black auto w/sunroof

08-22-2009, 03:24 PM	#21
TooCool5 Resident Gearhead Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central CT Posts: 3,072 View My Garage	Got my car last week and I could feel trans movement through the shifter. Almost as if there is not enough play or damping in the linkage. Weird when you rest your hand on the shifter.. Has anyone contacted their dealer? __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

06-20-2010, 12:11 AM	#22
stros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose California Posts: 227	I've also noticed my shifter shaking since the 1st day I took my silver SS off the lot. Now I'm noticing that a rattle's developing around the bottom of the shifter area particularly when you have it in Sport mode. I'm noticing when I shift it into D it seems to go away for the most part. Anyone else starting to see this issue as they start to rack up some miles on their Camaros? I'm at about 6K.

06-21-2010, 01:51 PM	#24
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,128 View My Garage	Normal I felt the same thing with the automatic. I beleive it's normal since the shifter is located directly over the transmission and the is surely a direct likage. I had the same with previouses Corvettes.

06-21-2010, 01:54 PM	#25
Pumpkin1LT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Altus AFB, Oklahoma Posts: 873 View My Garage	Mine does that too. I dropped he off at the dealership this morning and mentioned that issue. He said it's A "normal Camaro thing" and nothing to be alarmed with....they could find no malfunction with it. __________________ A happy wife is one in the garage getting dirty under her 2010 Camaro!

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