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ICEMAN 316 · 01-28-2011, 09:41 PM

Since the first day I picked up my 2011 2SS/6M I've had problems shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Especially when the car is cold. When you try to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear it feels like it's block and I'm not able to get it in gear. So I would have to push the shift knob a little harder to get it into 3rd gear but when I do that it makes a very slight grinding noise. I'm not speed shifting just normal driving shifting around 3k RPM with the clutch fully engaged.

So I took my car into Camino Real Chevrolet this past Tuesday to get this problem checked out. Well I got a call today from my SA and he said they ordered a bunch of parts for my transmission and my car wouldn't be done until late next week. He seemed really busy so I didn't get a chance to ask him what parts they're replacing

I've searched the forum and it seems like this has been a issue on many SS 6 speed manuals but not to many people posted what the dealership said was the problem or what parts was changed. Please chime in if you had this problem and if it ever got taken care of or not.

I will keep you guys posted!

P.S Big

to Camino Real Chevrolet!! Awesome dealership!

Hoss · 01-28-2011, 10:03 PM

Iceman, I don't think you quit smoking if your using the electric cigs! The delivery is still being made!

Huck1974 · 01-28-2011, 10:07 PM

I have had the second gear problem from day one.

Fraxum · 01-28-2011, 10:08 PM

I have the same thing, but in second.

I plan to bring this up on my next visit to the dealer.

I did read in a post here somewhere there is a problem with the synchros. But not yet acknowledged by Chevy. Some have gotten rebuilds and others not.

I also saw one weird thread where a dealer took apart the transmission and then refused to put it back together and refused the warranty because of an aftermarket shifter. uhoh.

Huck1974 · 01-28-2011, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fraxum

I have the same thing, but in second.

I plan to bring this up on my next visit to the dealer.

I did read in a post here somewhere there is a problem with the synchros. But not yet acknowledged by Chevy. Some have gotten rebuilds and others not.

I also saw one weird thread where a dealer took apart the transmission and then refused to put it back together and refused the warranty because of an aftermarket shifter. uhoh.

My dealer is way cool with me from all the vettes I have purchased, but I have the same issue. I built the motor with 300 miles on the car. I'm going to call them and see what they say about mine. Mostly bad when it is cold or low rpms.

pogiskier · 01-28-2011, 10:16 PM

I was just going to ask if any one had this same problem. My camaro is doing the same thing but from 1st to 2nd. Has any one had this happen from 1-2nd?

To the OP please keep us posted on what they say the problem is. I allready have an appointment for wednesday should I take it in now or wait untill then?

Thanks for all your help.

Huck1974 · 01-28-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pogiskier

I was just going to ask if any one had this same problem. My camaro is doing the same thing but from 1st to 2nd. Has any one had this happen from 1-2nd?

To the OP please keep us posted on what they say the problem is. I allready have an appointment for wednesday should I take it in now or wait untill then?

Thanks for all your help.

Yes. mine is first to second.

mhood · 01-28-2011, 10:46 PM

Mine is a bit funky about 1-2 and 2-3.

Oxtar41 · 01-28-2011, 11:06 PM

I had the second and 3rd gear syncros go bad in my 6-speed. the dealer replaced them and the trans wasnt quite right. I talked to them again and they ended up giving me a whole new trans!

CUPRA · 01-28-2011, 11:51 PM

I have the 2nd to 3rd issue as well. Seems to only happen when the car is cold. Syenite warmed up, it's smooth as butter.

I've only noticed it since the temps got below freezing here in Texas.

daygo1966 · 01-29-2011, 12:35 AM

I wonder if the lube is to stiff in cold weather??? Who knows right?

ICEMAN 316 · 01-29-2011, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxtar41

I had the second and 3rd gear syncros go bad in my 6-speed. the dealer replaced them and the trans wasnt quite right. I talked to them again and they ended up giving me a whole new trans!

How's the new trans hold up? Any grinding or notchy shifting?

ICEMAN 316 · 01-29-2011, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CUPRA

I have the 2nd to 3rd issue as well. Seems to only happen when the car is cold. Syenite warmed up, it's smooth as butter.

I've only noticed it since the temps got below freezing here in Texas.

Yeah mine was really bad when it's cold.. Usually gets better after maybe 20-30mins of driving. It's so annoying I started shifting from 2nd to 4th

I'm just glad they found the problem.

Oxtar41 · 01-29-2011, 01:22 AM

the new trans is great no issues with it yet.

01-28-2011, 09:41 PM	#1
ICEMAN 316 Drives: FAST Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 299	3rd gear grind Since the first day I picked up my 2011 2SS/6M I've had problems shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Especially when the car is cold. When you try to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear it feels like it's block and I'm not able to get it in gear. So I would have to push the shift knob a little harder to get it into 3rd gear but when I do that it makes a very slight grinding noise. I'm not speed shifting just normal driving shifting around 3k RPM with the clutch fully engaged. So I took my car into Camino Real Chevrolet this past Tuesday to get this problem checked out. Well I got a call today from my SA and he said they ordered a bunch of parts for my transmission and my car wouldn't be done until late next week. He seemed really busy so I didn't get a chance to ask him what parts they're replacing I've searched the forum and it seems like this has been a issue on many SS 6 speed manuals but not to many people posted what the dealership said was the problem or what parts was changed. Please chime in if you had this problem and if it ever got taken care of or not. I will keep you guys posted! P.S Big to Camino Real Chevrolet!! Awesome dealership!

01-28-2011, 10:03 PM	#2
Hoss Drives: 2004GMC Extended Cab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 623 View My Garage	Iceman, I don't think you quit smoking if your using the electric cigs! The delivery is still being made! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, Black/Black, LS-3, delivered 6/19/09

01-28-2011, 10:08 PM	#4
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	I have the same thing, but in second. I plan to bring this up on my next visit to the dealer. I did read in a post here somewhere there is a problem with the synchros. But not yet acknowledged by Chevy. Some have gotten rebuilds and others not. I also saw one weird thread where a dealer took apart the transmission and then refused to put it back together and refused the warranty because of an aftermarket shifter. uhoh. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

01-28-2011, 10:16 PM	#6
pogiskier Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss black,hurst shifter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Logan, UT Posts: 307	I was just going to ask if any one had this same problem. My camaro is doing the same thing but from 1st to 2nd. Has any one had this happen from 1-2nd? To the OP please keep us posted on what they say the problem is. I allready have an appointment for wednesday should I take it in now or wait untill then? Thanks for all your help. __________________

01-28-2011, 11:51 PM	#10
CUPRA Drives: '21 Bronco OBX/'18 Jeep GC Altitude Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 1,413 View My Garage	I have the 2nd to 3rd issue as well. Seems to only happen when the car is cold. Syenite warmed up, it's smooth as butter. I've only noticed it since the temps got below freezing here in Texas. __________________ Order Placed: 04/30/22 Order Accepted: 10/18/22 TPW: 11/07/22 Built: 11/18/22 VIN received: 11/19/22 On a Train: 02/27/23 ETA: TBD 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible/M6/Shadow Grey Metallic/Adrenaline Red Interior/Carbon Flash Wheels/NPP

01-28-2011, 10:07 PM	#3
Huck1974 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 833	I have had the second gear problem from day one.

01-28-2011, 10:46 PM	#8
mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	Mine is a bit funky about 1-2 and 2-3.

01-28-2011, 11:06 PM	#9
Oxtar41 Drives: 700 rwhp 2010 SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Garage.. Posts: 803	I had the second and 3rd gear syncros go bad in my 6-speed. the dealer replaced them and the trans wasnt quite right. I talked to them again and they ended up giving me a whole new trans!

01-29-2011, 12:35 AM	#11
daygo1966 Drives: 2011 SS/RS NicKey Stage II #36 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Urbana Illinois Posts: 178	I wonder if the lube is to stiff in cold weather??? Who knows right?

01-29-2011, 01:22 AM	#14
Oxtar41 Drives: 700 rwhp 2010 SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Garage.. Posts: 803	the new trans is great no issues with it yet.

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