Transmission/ Gear grinding issue

[bajamoon]

Jeff it's great you are one the forum. My ss m6 is tough to shift when cold, I don't get grinding but it is tough. Not going to take it to the dealer as I can't go without a car. Only has 700 miles on it and did it from day 1.

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Thank you for the compliment. I've said it before on this forum but I'll say it again: I will be updating the forum when a TSB or a document comes through that offers some sort of a fix for this issue. I am also setting up cases for everyone experiencing this issue as well. If you want me to setup a case for you then send me your name, address and phone number and I'll get you taken care of. Thank you for your time.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

[SS>GT]

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Thank you for the compliment. I've said it before on this forum but I'll say it again: I will be updating the forum when a TSB or a document comes through that offers some sort of a fix for this issue. I am also setting up cases for everyone experiencing this issue as well. If you want me to setup a case for you then send me your name, address and phone number and I'll get you taken care of. Thank you for your time.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Hi Jeff,

my 2ss manual does the same thing. its very difficult to engage gears when the transmission is cold, and second an third are difficult even when tranny warms up. when i showed this to the dealer, they claimed it is opperating normally. The reason for the tough shift when cold has to do with the the "Heavy duty sport clutch" the camaro came with.

any help appreciated. Ill send you a PM with my info.

[nickconthejob]

My 2011 has the factory hurst and still fails going into second. Awful grind. I also have a clutch that slips and burns when under slight load. Hating it so far

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by chazysoccer11

True, I'm not trying to be sour although it sounds like it over the Internet. But you have to excuse me for being slightly upset when you spend 40k for a car and it has this problem, when it should be fine from the factory. I'll get it looked at soon and I'll keep y'all updated. And I really do appreciate the advice and I don't mean to come across as prude.

i agree with you! YOU are correct!..for all the reasons you stated in your post!
your point is well taken,and NOTED! why the f**k should you have to accept
this in a "new" car! to elaborate,why should you "change" the tranny fluid in your car? the car is engineered and designed to run on the factory fill!.do your self a favor,and tell the "general" to fix your car! don't listen to that other "crap!"..fuc*ing nonsense! just sayin!

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by mad@gm

I've received the same crap, if the other camaro is doing the same I would be inclined to say the other car is messed up to, the "operating as designed" cop out is getting old, there are updated 2nd gear parts out due to this problem, and some posts I've read state their 2nd gear was in backwards, man up GM and fix your junk! It's really too bad GM has to be treating its customers like this, didn't you just about go out of business? Well guess what, if you keep treating people like crap and the people quit buying your cars again you will be done, wise up and start treating people with problems fair by fixing your bad junk!

this NOT good!..you mean the ''general" is once again,producing sh**"?
holy crap!..batman!..here we go again?..tell me this isn't so!..please!

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Thank you for the compliment. I've said it before on this forum but I'll say it again: I will be updating the forum when a TSB or a document comes through that offers some sort of a fix for this issue. I am also setting up cases for everyone experiencing this issue as well. If you want me to setup a case for you then send me your name, address and phone number and I'll get you taken care of. Thank you for your time.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

This offer is still out there. If you've been to the dealer I can setup a case for you. If you have not been to the dealer I would suggest you do so to get the issue documented and then come to me so I can do what I can to get the issue resolved. I hope this helps.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

[mad@gm]

Originally Posted by jmaryt

this NOT good!..you mean the ''general" is once again,producing sh**"?
holy crap!..batman!..here we go again?..tell me this isn't so!..please!

sorry to say, but yeah it is so, if it wasn't I would still have mine.

[Runin11z]

I dropped off my 2011 Ls3 Camaro a few days ago with the notorious second gear grinding issue. The service advisor called me today stating that they will be replacing the syncros, blocker rings, and a few other hard parts. I will give everyone an update when I have a few spirited miles behind the wheel. Also I had no issue with my particular dealer whatsoever.

[bajamoon]

^^^ good to know. What dealer for the rest of us Cali peeps?

[Runin11z]

Originally Posted by bajamoon

^^^ good to know. What dealer for the rest of us Cali peeps?

Unfortunately my dealer is in norcal, Kuni Chevrolet in Sacramento was real easy to deal with during this situation.

For you socal guys check out foothills ranch chevrolet. I have had good luck with them also.

[Lfsabch]

would this be the same clutch issues as the 2010? and is it the majority of camaros experiencing this issue or is it hit and miss. its really the top reason ive waited 2 years to purchase one.

[VaderSS]

Originally Posted by Runin11z

I dropped off my 2011 Ls3 Camaro a few days ago with the notorious second gear grinding issue. The service advisor called me today stating that they will be replacing the syncros, blocker rings, and a few other hard parts. I will give everyone an update when I have a few spirited miles behind the wheel. Also I had no issue with my particular dealer whatsoever.

Is your problem solved. You are lucky to have a dealer who was willing to acknowledge the problem and worked to correct it. I specifically asked my dealer to look at the syncro; they didnt.

[VaderSS]

Originally Posted by Lfsabch

would this be the same clutch issues as the 2010? and is it the majority of camaros experiencing this issue or is it hit and miss. its really the top reason ive waited 2 years to purchase one.

Keep waiting...and consider yourself both wise and lucky to have dodged this bullet.