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Gus619 · 09-02-2016, 04:37 PM

I have a 2015 Camaro 1LE (manual) with just under 10k miles, a month after i purchased it i started experiencing troubles with my shifter to where it was becoming harder and harder to engage 1st. I took it to dealer to see if this was something normal they gave it a look through and advised all was fine. Fast forward to this past week i was getting ready to leave to work when i quickly noticed after a few tries i couldn't get it into 1st or any gear for that matter. Called a tow company who them self's tried to get into gear and also failed. When we get to dealer to my luck the damn thing starts to work again and slides right into gear they keep it over night to try and recreate the cold start situation and still nothing. After checking all possible possibilities my service advisory said there is literally nothing wrong with your car. Im just extremely confused as to what may be going on and if anyone else has been experiencing similar issues??? Thanks for any feed back in advance.

frankwjr · 09-02-2016, 06:11 PM

Just curious, have you done any road course stuff? check your brake/clutch fluid, is it black?

F. Weller

Gus619 · 09-03-2016, 10:53 AM

just had i returned from dealer and they did a thorough check of all components and fluids. According to the technician the clutch and gear box check out fine so not sure what the heck happened I suspect something having to do with skip shift system went wrong. My friend with 2013 camaro had similar thing happen after ignoring the skip shift indicator and forcing it into 2nd though i do not do this.

TX_ED_SS · 09-04-2016, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gus619

just had i returned from dealer and they did a thorough check of all components and fluids. According to the technician the clutch and gear box check out fine so not sure what the heck happened I suspect something having to do with skip shift system went wrong. My friend with 2013 camero had similar thing happen after ignoring the skip shift indicator and forcing it into 2nd though i do not do this.

If that is the case, spend the $20 for a skip shift eliminator harness. Easy install on you no longer have to worry about going from 1st to 4th. Also, just a point of my OCD kicking in but you spelled Camaro wrong in your profile and in your first post. Chevy doesn't make a C A M E R O. Good luck with the fix and I hope it's an easy one.

Jrichards73 · 09-04-2016, 07:33 PM

I had a 2000 Mustang with a bad flywheel that eventually grenaded that Ford wanted me to pay for, but I had 2 years of "hey this car won't engage, hard to shift when it does" complaints and when I escalated it that made the difference. If it is a PITA keep taking it in until it is right. Records matter if it finally fails.

Gus619 · 09-05-2016, 12:13 PM

yes i do plan on installing a skip shift eliminator are there any reputable brands i should look for? Also would this affect my warranty? Thank you in advance i appreciate all your inputs regarding my CAMARO i think i spelled it right this time LOL.

09-02-2016, 04:37 PM	#1
Gus619 Drives: 2015 camaro 1le Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 3	Problems with my gear box not engaging gears I have a 2015 Camaro 1LE (manual) with just under 10k miles, a month after i purchased it i started experiencing troubles with my shifter to where it was becoming harder and harder to engage 1st. I took it to dealer to see if this was something normal they gave it a look through and advised all was fine. Fast forward to this past week i was getting ready to leave to work when i quickly noticed after a few tries i couldn't get it into 1st or any gear for that matter. Called a tow company who them self's tried to get into gear and also failed. When we get to dealer to my luck the damn thing starts to work again and slides right into gear they keep it over night to try and recreate the cold start situation and still nothing. After checking all possible possibilities my service advisory said there is literally nothing wrong with your car. Im just extremely confused as to what may be going on and if anyone else has been experiencing similar issues??? Thanks for any feed back in advance. Last edited by Gus619; 09-05-2016 at 12:06 PM. Reason: misspelling

09-02-2016, 06:11 PM	#2
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	Just curious, have you done any road course stuff? check your brake/clutch fluid, is it black? F. Weller __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

09-03-2016, 10:53 AM	#3
Gus619 Drives: 2015 camaro 1le Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 3	just had i returned from dealer and they did a thorough check of all components and fluids. According to the technician the clutch and gear box check out fine so not sure what the heck happened I suspect something having to do with skip shift system went wrong. My friend with 2013 camaro had similar thing happen after ignoring the skip shift indicator and forcing it into 2nd though i do not do this. Last edited by Gus619; 09-05-2016 at 12:07 PM. Reason: clarification

09-04-2016, 07:33 PM	#5
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	I had a 2000 Mustang with a bad flywheel that eventually grenaded that Ford wanted me to pay for, but I had 2 years of "hey this car won't engage, hard to shift when it does" complaints and when I escalated it that made the difference. If it is a PITA keep taking it in until it is right. Records matter if it finally fails. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

09-05-2016, 12:13 PM	#6
Gus619 Drives: 2015 camaro 1le Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 3	yes i do plan on installing a skip shift eliminator are there any reputable brands i should look for? Also would this affect my warranty? Thank you in advance i appreciate all your inputs regarding my CAMARO i think i spelled it right this time LOL.