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INTIMIDAT3R · 09-13-2010, 07:46 PM

I was talking to a guy in Advanced Auto Parts today and he said there are tranny problems in the Camaro's.

Something about GM not bolting them in right and the housing splitting because of the force put on it when you stomp on the gas from a dead stop.

Is this true?

His buddy's Camaro broke the tranny with just 347 miles on it.

mfr1950 · 09-13-2010, 07:53 PM

The only problem I've heard of were the output shafts breaking in some of the early builds,nothing since...

68/2010 · 09-13-2010, 08:04 PM

haven't had any problems w/ mine and I've raced mine before. I have 15,300 miles. And I'm all the time flooring at a stop.

INTIMIDAT3R · 09-13-2010, 08:09 PM

THX for the answers.

I haven't even got mine yet from the dealer and are hearing all these stories about transmission problems or other problems.

So I figured I'd come here for the answers. I know there is A LOT of "Camaro Envy" out there and people just can't stand the fact they can't afford a new one and some of us can.

Bonanza7 · 09-13-2010, 09:11 PM

You generally only hear the complaints on any forum. Consider all the C5s sold, and then look at the number of complaints. Not that bad, especially when compared to some other GM cars like the Solstice. Also...If you want long life out of a tranny, don't floor it from a stop. If you do so repeatedly, expect problems.

Kurushio · 09-13-2010, 09:31 PM

There have been quite a few people with the V6 manuals that have complained. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=91813&page=8

firefighterEMT33 · 09-13-2010, 10:14 PM

My transmission has a resonance noise when I get to 68 MPH. It's at its worst when I'm going ~74 in 6th gear.
It's a very high pitched whine. As of yet, there is no fix available from GM.
I've heard of several people with the LS3 and TR6060 transmission with this problem. GM has a bulletin on it, #PI0118.

I really wish they'd come up with a fix. I drive mostly highway and it's very, very annoying.

Caspers2SSRS · 09-14-2010, 04:28 AM

No issues here..............and its funny how fish stories grow.

P.S ...... firefighterEMT33 ........We're only miles apart and will have to have a mini Gen5 GTG soon.

chazysoccer11 · 09-14-2010, 06:58 AM

I believe they were having problems with the trannys when the camaro was first release but since then they have cleared up the problem.

CHVY-2SS · 09-14-2010, 07:05 AM

My VIN is 36082. There were some contraint issues with the manual transmissions just prior to mine being built back in Jul-Aug of 2009. No issues with my CGM Camaro.

Bewenched · 09-14-2010, 11:17 AM

Mine is FAR from stock and one of the first ones built, I've drag raced it, autocrossed it and have had no problems.

SCCAracer01 · 09-14-2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazysoccer11

I believe they were having problems with the trannys when the camaro was first release but since then they have cleared up the problem.

My 2011 is in getting 2nd gear / syncros replaced so no they have not cleared up the problem. 1-2 grind since new.

usmc8411 · 09-14-2010, 11:59 AM

Advanced Auto cant get me the right part half the time, I would never take anything they say as truth.

Ironheadspearo · 09-14-2010, 12:07 PM

I heard only camaros that have owners wearing kiss makeup driving them have issues.

09-13-2010, 07:46 PM	#1
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	Transmission Problems I was talking to a guy in Advanced Auto Parts today and he said there are tranny problems in the Camaro's. Something about GM not bolting them in right and the housing splitting because of the force put on it when you stomp on the gas from a dead stop. Is this true? His buddy's Camaro broke the tranny with just 347 miles on it.

09-13-2010, 08:04 PM	#3
68/2010 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TALLAHASSEE,FL Posts: 4,254 View My Garage	haven't had any problems w/ mine and I've raced mine before. I have 15,300 miles. And I'm all the time flooring at a stop. __________________

09-13-2010, 10:14 PM	#7
firefighterEMT33 Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 219	My transmission has a resonance noise when I get to 68 MPH. It's at its worst when I'm going ~74 in 6th gear. It's a very high pitched whine. As of yet, there is no fix available from GM. I've heard of several people with the LS3 and TR6060 transmission with this problem. GM has a bulletin on it, #PI0118. I really wish they'd come up with a fix. I drive mostly highway and it's very, very annoying. __________________ IBM 2SS/RS, M6, Polished Wheels, 3M Clear Bra, 27% Windows, CAGS Eliminator, Barton STS Upcoming Mods: Cold Air Inductions CAI, Kooks 1 7/8" LTH, and 3" Exhaust, Tune. 1100 Order accepted at dealer: 3/15/2010 - NVTZ1X 3300 Scheduled For Production: 3/17/2010 TPW 4/5/2010 3800 Produced: 4/7/2010 2G1FT1EW3A9208281 5000 Delivered To The Dealer: 4/21/2010 6000 Delivered To Customer: 4/23/2010

09-14-2010, 06:58 AM	#9
chazysoccer11 Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 368	I believe they were having problems with the trannys when the camaro was first release but since then they have cleared up the problem. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS RJT M6. PCTXHN Ordered 8/4/2010 Built 9/28/2010

09-14-2010, 12:07 PM	#14
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	I heard only camaros that have owners wearing kiss makeup driving them have issues. __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

09-13-2010, 07:53 PM	#2
mfr1950 Drives: 2011 challengerR/T , 2010 Ram R/T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lafayette Indiana Posts: 1,186	The only problem I've heard of were the output shafts breaking in some of the early builds,nothing since...

09-13-2010, 08:09 PM	#4
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	THX for the answers. I haven't even got mine yet from the dealer and are hearing all these stories about transmission problems or other problems. So I figured I'd come here for the answers. I know there is A LOT of "Camaro Envy" out there and people just can't stand the fact they can't afford a new one and some of us can.

09-13-2010, 09:11 PM	#5
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	You generally only hear the complaints on any forum. Consider all the C5s sold, and then look at the number of complaints. Not that bad, especially when compared to some other GM cars like the Solstice. Also...If you want long life out of a tranny, don't floor it from a stop. If you do so repeatedly, expect problems.

09-13-2010, 09:31 PM	#6
Kurushio Drives: 2011 CGM 1LT RS (M6) Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 703	There have been quite a few people with the V6 manuals that have complained. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=91813&page=8

09-14-2010, 04:28 AM	#8
Caspers2SSRS Caspers2SSRS Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere north of a midlife crisis. Posts: 2,865	No issues here..............and its funny how fish stories grow. P.S ...... firefighterEMT33 ........We're only miles apart and will have to have a mini Gen5 GTG soon.

09-14-2010, 07:05 AM	#10
CHVY-2SS Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 52 View My Garage	My VIN is 36082. There were some contraint issues with the manual transmissions just prior to mine being built back in Jul-Aug of 2009. No issues with my CGM Camaro.

09-14-2010, 11:17 AM	#11
Bewenched Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 343 View My Garage	Mine is FAR from stock and one of the first ones built, I've drag raced it, autocrossed it and have had no problems.

09-14-2010, 11:59 AM	#13
usmc8411 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hannibal mo Posts: 207	Advanced Auto cant get me the right part half the time, I would never take anything they say as truth.