2nd gear grind warranty on modded 2011 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

hazy · 07-17-2015, 02:18 PM

So....I've got the dreaded 2nd gear grind. Seems to slowly be getting worse, but I generally baby it until warmed up so as not to damage anything.

From my reading, I think something like this should be covered on the 5/100 warranty, but my question is regarding the mods...I've got an aftermarket block, new clutch, all kinds of mods.

Think I'd be on the hook? If so, what do yall think a reasonable estimate is for the work? Going to be calling my local chevy dealer just to talk with the svc manager in a sec, but wanted to post up here for some advice to see what the folks 'in the know' may think...

TheHorse13 · 07-17-2015, 02:27 PM

It sounds like you are on the hook based on the limited information you've provided to us. The cost to truly fix the problem starts at around $3,500 for a complete rebuild of the trans.

You could throw another set of blockers and syncros in there and hope that it's fixed but if you read the endless number of posts on this problem, you may want to consider a complete rebuild by a reputable shop, not a dealer.

hazy · 07-17-2015, 02:42 PM

lololol

so I just got off the phone with the dealer. Service manager was like 'yeah, it's not warrantied'

But, he's going to get me a quote to rebuild the trans, along with one to completely replace it.

I have zero intention of getting the work done at the dealer, especially for stock parts on my heavily modded car, but I figure it'd be a good ballpark estimate for a rebuild from a reputable shop in my area. I'm going to be asking my shop this weekend for a ballpark on that one...

shibbs · 07-17-2015, 04:16 PM

As a cheap test, try swapping in new fluid first. Mine feels like a new transmission since changing the fluid at 20k.

07-17-2015, 02:18 PM	#1
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	2nd gear grind warranty on modded 2011 So....I've got the dreaded 2nd gear grind. Seems to slowly be getting worse, but I generally baby it until warmed up so as not to damage anything. From my reading, I think something like this should be covered on the 5/100 warranty, but my question is regarding the mods...I've got an aftermarket block, new clutch, all kinds of mods. Think I'd be on the hook? If so, what do yall think a reasonable estimate is for the work? Going to be calling my local chevy dealer just to talk with the svc manager in a sec, but wanted to post up here for some advice to see what the folks 'in the know' may think...

07-17-2015, 02:27 PM	#2
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	It sounds like you are on the hook based on the limited information you've provided to us. The cost to truly fix the problem starts at around $3,500 for a complete rebuild of the trans. You could throw another set of blockers and syncros in there and hope that it's fixed but if you read the endless number of posts on this problem, you may want to consider a complete rebuild by a reputable shop, not a dealer.

07-17-2015, 02:42 PM	#3
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	lololol so I just got off the phone with the dealer. Service manager was like 'yeah, it's not warrantied' But, he's going to get me a quote to rebuild the trans, along with one to completely replace it. I have zero intention of getting the work done at the dealer, especially for stock parts on my heavily modded car, but I figure it'd be a good ballpark estimate for a rebuild from a reputable shop in my area. I'm going to be asking my shop this weekend for a ballpark on that one...