Anyone had Manual Tranny problems with the 6 cyl. ? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

wbyman · 01-21-2011, 10:22 AM

I am going to buy a new 2011 LT 1 with the manual trann, has anyone had problems with the clutch and tranny in their 6 cyl. like the guys are having in 8 cyl. SS ?

heRS · 01-21-2011, 10:38 AM

Depends on whether you plan on driving like a civilized human or one of the Duke boys.
I've had no problems whatsoever with my m6 but I am not driving it hard either.

DarkneSS · 01-21-2011, 10:40 AM

This was my first manual car. I had a combined seat time of about 30 minutes in other manual cars before this. This isn't the best car to learn standard on. The clutch catches very high up which can make it difficult to learn at first.

That said the main problems 6ers seem to be having is gear grinding and crunches more than actual clutch problems though the two tend to be similar. So unless you plan on doing serious racing I wouldn't worry.

Check the warranty and issues section for a bit and see the problems people are having.

Mrvnmartian · 01-21-2011, 10:42 AM

Here is a thread, on this site, that talks about being that drive it hard are sometimes having problems with going from 1st to 2nd gear. According to the last page there is a TSB to correct people who drive it hard and are having this issue. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91813

bkscott · 01-21-2011, 10:42 AM

A friend of mine had her M6 crap out on her on her way home. Can't remember if they repaired or replaced the tranny.

rolnslo · 01-21-2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heRS

Depends on whether you plan on driving like a civilized human or one of the Duke boys.
I've had no problems whatsoever with my m6 but I am not driving it hard either.

I don't drive mine (that) hard but I still had problems with my first transmission. No problems with my second one.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91813

jmaryt · 01-21-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbyman

I am going to buy a new 2011 LT 1 with the manual trann, has anyone had problems with the clutch and tranny in their 6 cyl. like the guys are having in 8 cyl. SS ?

yes!..whole thread devoted to this!..type in aisin ay6 in search box,and it will come up!..tranny has grinding issues from 1st to 2nd,and also from 2nd to 3rd
i have not checked,but there may be a service bulletin issued,as i believe g.m is aware of what's going on!

wbyman · 01-21-2011, 11:36 AM

It sounds to me like the manual tranny is nothing but trouble if you run it hard , which I will do. It looks like there may be a factory update now, from what I read on another thread. Is the auto any better ? I hate the thought of an auto.

PB3 · 01-21-2011, 12:13 PM

I called my dealer twice and took the car in once on this and they swear up and down this is no TSB as far as the V6 manual trany goes.

I do occasionally experience the same problem.

rolnslo · 01-21-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbyman

It sounds to me like the manual tranny is nothing but trouble if you run it hard , which I will do. It looks like there may be a factory update now, from what I read on another thread. Is the auto any better ? I hate the thought of an auto.

The V6 auto doesn't come with an LSD but I don't seem to hear many people complaining about problems.

Scottishgames · 01-21-2011, 03:41 PM

Where is the M6 made?

wbyman · 01-21-2011, 03:46 PM

Rolnslo,
What is the LSD you are talking about ?

AlohaBR · 01-21-2011, 03:47 PM

14000 miles no problems. Driven hard? Not so much, but every now and then.
Daily driver.

rolnslo · 01-21-2011, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottishgames

Where is the M6 made?

The M6 (AY6) is made by Aisin Warner, which is based in Japan.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbyman

Rolnslo,
What is the LSD you are talking about ?

Limited slip differential.

01-21-2011, 10:22 AM	#1
wbyman Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL. Posts: 50	Anyone had Manual Tranny problems with the 6 cyl. ? I am going to buy a new 2011 LT 1 with the manual trann, has anyone had problems with the clutch and tranny in their 6 cyl. like the guys are having in 8 cyl. SS ?

01-21-2011, 10:38 AM	#2
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Depends on whether you plan on driving like a civilized human or one of the Duke boys. I've had no problems whatsoever with my m6 but I am not driving it hard either. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

01-21-2011, 10:42 AM	#4
Mrvnmartian Drives: 2010 SGM 1LT (Manual) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wetumpka, AL originally NY Posts: 368 View My Garage	Here is a thread, on this site, that talks about being that drive it hard are sometimes having problems with going from 1st to 2nd gear. According to the last page there is a TSB to correct people who drive it hard and are having this issue. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91813 __________________ 2010 SGM Manual Trans Mods: Flowmaster, Solar Gard Window Tint, Front Bowtie from Gary's Customs, Green LED dome & trunk lights from AAC, Painted calipers used G2 paint, Emblem Pro underhood bowtie, Stealth Bulb turn signals.

01-21-2011, 10:42 AM	#5
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	A friend of mine had her M6 crap out on her on her way home. Can't remember if they repaired or replaced the tranny. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

01-21-2011, 12:13 PM	#9
PB3 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS/GFX/M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,689	I called my dealer twice and took the car in once on this and they swear up and down this is no TSB as far as the V6 manual trany goes. I do occasionally experience the same problem. __________________ "Reality is an illusion that occurs due to lack of alcohol" -W.C.Feilds

01-21-2011, 10:40 AM	#3
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	This was my first manual car. I had a combined seat time of about 30 minutes in other manual cars before this. This isn't the best car to learn standard on. The clutch catches very high up which can make it difficult to learn at first. That said the main problems 6ers seem to be having is gear grinding and crunches more than actual clutch problems though the two tend to be similar. So unless you plan on doing serious racing I wouldn't worry. Check the warranty and issues section for a bit and see the problems people are having.

01-21-2011, 11:36 AM	#8
wbyman Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL. Posts: 50	It sounds to me like the manual tranny is nothing but trouble if you run it hard , which I will do. It looks like there may be a factory update now, from what I read on another thread. Is the auto any better ? I hate the thought of an auto.

01-21-2011, 03:41 PM	#11
Scottishgames Suck'n Gas And Haul'n Ass Drives: 2011 1LT/RS - 1936 Chevy Streetrod Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 344	Where is the M6 made? __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ictureid=53017

01-21-2011, 03:46 PM	#12
wbyman Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL. Posts: 50	Rolnslo, What is the LSD you are talking about ?

01-21-2011, 03:47 PM	#13
AlohaBR Drives: Camaros...is there anything else? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Great Lake State Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	14000 miles no problems. Driven hard? Not so much, but every now and then. Daily driver.

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