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caligrown562 · 05-24-2011, 05:10 PM

I have a 2011 v6 and their is a hesistation on take off. Everytime I start her up and put it in drive and slowly accelerate, the car jerks for a few seconds then doesn't do it again. Feels like the transmission but could be engine. Wondering if anyone feels the same thing? Normal or problem?

67 GTO · 05-24-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by caligrown562

I have a 2011 v6 and their is a hesistation on take off. Everytime I start her up and put it in drive and slowly accelerate, the car jerks for a few seconds then doesn't do it again. Feels like the transmission but could be engine. Wondering if anyone feels the same thing? Normal or problem?

Could be a problem, maybe some crappy fuel?

My 2010 v6 has no hesitation at all either stomping it or on slow acceleration.

Doesn't sound normal and would take it to your dealer if it keeps up.

mcotton · 05-24-2011, 05:45 PM

No hesitation with mine either. See if it goes away with the tank of gas, possibly bad gas. If you have on-star have them run a diagnostics check. Keep us posted and good luck.

caligrown562 · 05-24-2011, 06:18 PM

I have fueled up plenty of times and it always done it. Took it to the dealer yesterday and got their bull crap of cannot duplicate. I told them exactly how to notice it. No clue on what's goin on

caligrown562 · 05-24-2011, 06:29 PM

Its really noticable in the morning when its cold..but if the car sits for a couple hours it does it again....the rpms don't drop so most likely it has something to do with the transmission...any transmission problems on these cars?

Lazzzr · 05-24-2011, 07:07 PM

Mine does a little stumble when I'm backing up my driveway but only when the ac is on.and then only when I'm giving it a feather touch to go the last few beeps (park assist) b4 I hit the garage door.it's like the car can't compensate for the ac demand on the engine.

Tallboy · 05-24-2011, 07:14 PM

Are you giving it a minute to come down off the "fast idle" when it's cold? It's a cold-start emissions thing, heats the converters up faster.

TooCool5 · 05-24-2011, 07:29 PM

Mine did it after the dealer re-flashed my ECM.
Did a fuse pull and all is back to normal now.
No hesitation.

caligrown562 · 05-24-2011, 07:32 PM

I always let it warm up for about 10 mins if its been sitting for more then a couple hours....so I kno its not because the engines cold. To me it feels like the tranny hesitates for a min then its fine. I have tried using the paddles and same shit. Even tried turning off the traction control and still does it. I can't be the only out their that has this problem.

caligrown562 · 05-24-2011, 07:35 PM

Which fuse is it? And what exactly do you do?

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-25-2011, 01:07 PM

caligrown562, have you spoken with another dealership to see if they would happen to know what is going on? You may also want to suggest TooCool5's fix as well if you can't get to another dealer. If all else fails you could also have your dealer check with our Technical Assistance team as well. If that fails I would suggest contacting Customer Assistance and letting them get involved. I can setup a case for you with them to expedite things should the situation get that far.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Frankd7 · 05-29-2011, 11:13 PM

I have two questions if you don't mind.
1. Sometimes mu 1LT stalls when i first pull out if it sits for overnight
2. Can I get a Borla Attack or "S" type system for my V6 1LT?

05-24-2011, 05:10 PM	#1
caligrown562 Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 318	v6 hesitation I have a 2011 v6 and their is a hesistation on take off. Everytime I start her up and put it in drive and slowly accelerate, the car jerks for a few seconds then doesn't do it again. Feels like the transmission but could be engine. Wondering if anyone feels the same thing? Normal or problem?

05-24-2011, 05:45 PM	#3
mcotton Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 913 View My Garage	No hesitation with mine either. See if it goes away with the tank of gas, possibly bad gas. If you have on-star have them run a diagnostics check. Keep us posted and good luck. __________________

05-24-2011, 07:29 PM	#8
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Mine did it after the dealer re-flashed my ECM. Did a fuse pull and all is back to normal now. No hesitation. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

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05-24-2011, 06:18 PM	#4
caligrown562 Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 318	I have fueled up plenty of times and it always done it. Took it to the dealer yesterday and got their bull crap of cannot duplicate. I told them exactly how to notice it. No clue on what's goin on

05-24-2011, 06:29 PM	#5
caligrown562 Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 318	Its really noticable in the morning when its cold..but if the car sits for a couple hours it does it again....the rpms don't drop so most likely it has something to do with the transmission...any transmission problems on these cars?

05-24-2011, 07:07 PM	#6
Lazzzr Drives: Can't upload new car pics!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 68 View My Garage	Mine does a little stumble when I'm backing up my driveway but only when the ac is on.and then only when I'm giving it a feather touch to go the last few beeps (park assist) b4 I hit the garage door.it's like the car can't compensate for the ac demand on the engine.

05-24-2011, 07:14 PM	#7
Tallboy Say "when"... Drives: 11 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 431	Are you giving it a minute to come down off the "fast idle" when it's cold? It's a cold-start emissions thing, heats the converters up faster.

05-24-2011, 07:32 PM	#9
caligrown562 Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 318	I always let it warm up for about 10 mins if its been sitting for more then a couple hours....so I kno its not because the engines cold. To me it feels like the tranny hesitates for a min then its fine. I have tried using the paddles and same shit. Even tried turning off the traction control and still does it. I can't be the only out their that has this problem.

05-24-2011, 07:35 PM	#10
caligrown562 Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 318	Which fuse is it? And what exactly do you do?

05-25-2011, 01:07 PM	#11
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	caligrown562, have you spoken with another dealership to see if they would happen to know what is going on? You may also want to suggest TooCool5's fix as well if you can't get to another dealer. If all else fails you could also have your dealer check with our Technical Assistance team as well. If that fails I would suggest contacting Customer Assistance and letting them get involved. I can setup a case for you with them to expedite things should the situation get that far. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

05-29-2011, 11:13 PM	#12
Frankd7 Drives: 2014 SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Windsor Posts: 15 View My Garage	I have two questions if you don't mind. 1. Sometimes mu 1LT stalls when i first pull out if it sits for overnight 2. Can I get a Borla Attack or "S" type system for my V6 1LT?