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caligrown562 · 04-17-2012, 11:14 AM

I just bought my ss and it only has a couple hundred miles on it... I have been having a problem where it doesn't always want to go into 1st.. I have been stuck at green lights fighting it to go... is this normal or what could be the problem? thanks

toml_pa · 04-17-2012, 11:17 AM

I have not heard of one not going into 1st gear. I would take it back to the dealer and have them check it out.

caligrown562 · 04-17-2012, 01:37 PM

it's only done it a couple times driving a short distance... maybe the tranny ain't warmed up yet?

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 04-17-2012, 01:41 PM

Yes mine is very tight when it's cold. Just don't force it too hard. I have the hurst shifter and it does seem to break in, I've noticed it soften slightly. I'm at over 2k miles and I haven't noticed it anymore.

Russell James · 04-17-2012, 01:51 PM

Mine is the same way, sometimes when stone cold I can't get it to go into any gear. Once I can get going though, after a mile or so it straightens out. I'm hoping something is just a bit too tight and may break in, I'm still under 1000 miles.

sloSS · 04-17-2012, 02:56 PM

If it doesn't want to go into gear from a stop, try shifting back to neutral, let the clutch pedal back up, depress clutch pedal and try to put into gear again.

Sometimes the gear rotation is stopped due to the syncros and the gear teeth high points are touching preventing gear engagement.

Kal-El · 04-17-2012, 09:05 PM

Same here but I notice its much smoother once I drive it around a bit. I especially have a tough time getting it into reverse backing out of the garage when first started

piticu667 · 04-18-2012, 12:26 AM

thats how my issues started on mine... if my hunch is correct they might not have screwed in the pressure plate bolts properly.. drive it carefully and monitor for degradation.. if you feel it happening take it and ask them to check the flywheel..

Jims73z · 04-18-2012, 12:51 AM

It's normal and in owners manual. 9-30
My 2000 ss was this way for all 170000 miles. You get used to it.

iHasCamaro · 04-18-2012, 01:27 AM

Normal when cold and especially before broken in. There are 3 synchro's on 1st & 2nd gear on these trannies. When warm mine shifts like clockwork, and even more so now that it's pretty much broken in.

But yeah DON'T FORCE IT just slightly lift up on the clutch a bit and let it slot into gear.

xx_ED_xx · 04-18-2012, 06:34 AM

This isnt normal, First i would make sure the tsb is at least checked about the pressure plate and other related issues. There has been some sucess with putting a better quality trans fluid in. A guy recently on here has been modifing the stock clutch masters and it seems everyone who has had shifting issue so far has had them fixed with his upgrade clutch master.

Also there is more then 3 synchros in this trans

If you give me your vin i can look up warranty and tsb info for your particular car.

iHasCamaro · 04-18-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by xx_ED_xx

This isnt normal, First i would make sure the tsb is at least checked about the pressure plate and other related issues. There has been some sucess with putting a better quality trans fluid in. A guy recently on here has been modifing the stock clutch masters and it seems everyone who has had shifting issue so far has had them fixed with his upgrade clutch master.

Also there is more then 3 synchros in this trans

If you give me your vin i can look up warranty and tsb info for your particular car.

Lol I mean 1st and 2nd have 3 synchros each, not that there are only 3 total.

It's totally normal. Same with any manual I've owned. If it gets worse take it in. but it SHOULD get better.

IDEALG · 04-18-2012, 06:54 AM

It should go into gear without forcing it whether its cold or hot. If its cold in your area say 60 degrees or colder just let the car warm up a bit before using it. I know mine feels tight and sometimes hard to get it into gear when its that cold.

Slickcas · 04-20-2012, 05:12 AM

When the car is cold and I pull up to a stop light I found that if push in the clutch shift in to 2nt then keeping the clutch pushed in it goes into 1st very easy every time.

04-17-2012, 11:14 AM	#1
caligrown562 Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 318	2012 ss m6 1st gear problem I just bought my ss and it only has a couple hundred miles on it... I have been having a problem where it doesn't always want to go into 1st.. I have been stuck at green lights fighting it to go... is this normal or what could be the problem? thanks

04-17-2012, 01:41 PM	#4
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	Yes mine is very tight when it's cold. Just don't force it too hard. I have the hurst shifter and it does seem to break in, I've noticed it soften slightly. I'm at over 2k miles and I haven't noticed it anymore. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

04-17-2012, 09:05 PM	#7
Kal-El Drives: 2012 Camaro ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 36	Same here but I notice its much smoother once I drive it around a bit. I especially have a tough time getting it into reverse backing out of the garage when first started __________________

04-18-2012, 06:54 AM	#13
IDEALG Chevy's "Rumble" Best! Drives: 2015 ZL1 6 speed Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ideal Garage aka (Grayskull) Fords, nj Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	It should go into gear without forcing it whether its cold or hot. If its cold in your area say 60 degrees or colder just let the car warm up a bit before using it. I know mine feels tight and sometimes hard to get it into gear when its that cold. __________________

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04-17-2012, 11:17 AM	#2
toml_pa ʇuɐıʌǝp lɐıɔos Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/M6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 231	I have not heard of one not going into 1st gear. I would take it back to the dealer and have them check it out.

04-17-2012, 01:37 PM	#3
caligrown562 Drives: 2012 1SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 318	it's only done it a couple times driving a short distance... maybe the tranny ain't warmed up yet?

04-17-2012, 01:51 PM	#5
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Mine is the same way, sometimes when stone cold I can't get it to go into any gear. Once I can get going though, after a mile or so it straightens out. I'm hoping something is just a bit too tight and may break in, I'm still under 1000 miles.

04-17-2012, 02:56 PM	#6
sloSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 254 View My Garage	If it doesn't want to go into gear from a stop, try shifting back to neutral, let the clutch pedal back up, depress clutch pedal and try to put into gear again. Sometimes the gear rotation is stopped due to the syncros and the gear teeth high points are touching preventing gear engagement.

04-18-2012, 12:26 AM	#8
piticu667 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario in the commie North Posts: 422	thats how my issues started on mine... if my hunch is correct they might not have screwed in the pressure plate bolts properly.. drive it carefully and monitor for degradation.. if you feel it happening take it and ask them to check the flywheel..

04-18-2012, 12:51 AM	#9
Jims73z Drives: 1973 z28 Rs , 2012 SS/Rs Blk/Blk M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Posts: 197	It's normal and in owners manual. 9-30 My 2000 ss was this way for all 170000 miles. You get used to it.

04-18-2012, 01:27 AM	#10
iHasCamaro Drives: Silver 2012 1SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 367	Normal when cold and especially before broken in. There are 3 synchro's on 1st & 2nd gear on these trannies. When warm mine shifts like clockwork, and even more so now that it's pretty much broken in. But yeah DON'T FORCE IT just slightly lift up on the clutch a bit and let it slot into gear.

04-18-2012, 06:34 AM	#11
xx_ED_xx Drives: 04 Silverado Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Floriduh! Posts: 1,113	This isnt normal, First i would make sure the tsb is at least checked about the pressure plate and other related issues. There has been some sucess with putting a better quality trans fluid in. A guy recently on here has been modifing the stock clutch masters and it seems everyone who has had shifting issue so far has had them fixed with his upgrade clutch master. Also there is more then 3 synchros in this trans If you give me your vin i can look up warranty and tsb info for your particular car.

04-20-2012, 05:12 AM	#14
Slickcas Drives: 12' 2SS/RS LS3 IBM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Odin. ILL Posts: 487 View My Garage	When the car is cold and I pull up to a stop light I found that if push in the clutch shift in to 2nt then keeping the clutch pushed in it goes into 1st very easy every time.