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OHIOSS · 02-16-2013, 06:19 PM

I have a 2010 SS/M6 w/ 12K miles and I don't get what you guys are talking about. Are you talking about a grinding sound when you push the clutch in and move from 1st to 2nd you get a grinding sound? Or are you talking about once you get into 2nd gear and you let the clutch out you are getting a grinding sound? I don't recall ever hearing this grinding sound accept if I happen to let the clutch out b4 I actually get into 2nd gear but that's my fault.

Could someone please explain what you are talking about more specifically.

Russ

buckeyemike · 02-16-2013, 06:43 PM

I have a '12 M6 and I've never had a gear grind issue.

PLuche · 02-16-2013, 06:54 PM

I've had my 2012 1LT for 14 months now and I have put 31,XXX miles on it. Its my daily driver and have never had a 2nd gear (or any other) problem. Don't worry you will be perfectly fine

Enjoy the madness of your new v6

DagoCountyGee · 02-16-2013, 07:02 PM

'13 here. I kinda granny shift when I shift to second.

dorfmac · 02-16-2013, 08:49 PM

My shift to second isn't smooth, and there is resistance of some kind, but I wouldn't call it a grind.

CWI · 02-16-2013, 08:51 PM

No problems with mine, nearly 59K miles

cadyshac · 02-16-2013, 09:19 PM

Thanks everyone

DagoCountyGee · 02-16-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorfmac

My shift to second isn't smooth, and there is resistance of some kind, but I wouldn't call it a grind.

^^^^ this.

Stealthpanda · 02-16-2013, 09:47 PM

Notchiness, almost like a non-fluid movement between gears, assuming that most manual cars are like this (probably not though). High RPM grind into 2nd, rarely any other gear, but it had happened before. A complete and total lockout of 1st/2nd gear twice in my ownership of my 11' 1LT (1 year) after a grind into 2nd occured. While I realize not everyone was having these problems, these are the issues I had. There was a thread mentioning the AY6 2nd gear grind somewhere on these forums as well.

Roll_the_Dice · 02-16-2013, 09:49 PM

No problems on my '12 V6...

2ssblk11 · 02-17-2013, 10:00 AM

ive had the 2nd and 3rd gear grind, new tranny under warranty and it works awesome now!

PsychoZL1 · 02-17-2013, 12:19 PM

I don't have a grind to 2nd, but it can be difficult going from 1st - 2nd and 2nd - 3rd when the transmission is cold.

Once it warms up, it works great!

chaoscamaro · 02-17-2013, 12:25 PM

The grind is the actual change from 1st to 2nd, nothing to do with clutch, not a resistance but a very loud grinding sound, can't mistake it with anything else. Normally has happened to me when engine is relatively cold, low rpm gear change. Has happens once with a warm engine/ hours of driving. Normally with a "quick"/ natural gear change speed. I have over came this by doing a slow shift but then need to step on the gas a bit with clutch down to keep a smooth gear change with out the car jerking. Will be taking it to the dealer as I should not have to compensate for this gear grind. It's embarrassing when you have passenger and they hear that from a mint looking car. Makes it seen like you don't know how to drive.

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02-16-2013, 06:54 PM	#17
PLuche Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT manual Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: GA Posts: 489	I've had my 2012 1LT for 14 months now and I have put 31,XXX miles on it. Its my daily driver and have never had a 2nd gear (or any other) problem. Don't worry you will be perfectly fine Enjoy the madness of your new v6 __________________

02-16-2013, 08:51 PM	#20
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	No problems with mine, nearly 59K miles __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

02-16-2013, 09:49 PM	#24
Roll_the_Dice Drives: 2012 Summit White Camaro 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,179 View My Garage	No problems on my '12 V6... __________________ Cars Owned: 2010 BMW 328xi LeMans Blue 2012 Camaro 2LT Convertible Summit White M6 2003 Audi A4 Convertible Silver Auto (sold) 1999 Ford F150 (sold) 2008 Porsche 911 Convertible Atlas Gray M6 (sold) 2007 Corvette Lemans Blue M6 (sold) 2004 BMW 645 ci Convertible Black Metallic (sold) 2000 Dodge Dakota sport Navy (sold) 1999 Porsche Boxster Black Metallic M5 (sold) 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena Titanium F1 (sold) 1992 BMW 325i 2 door Alpine white (sold) 1990 Nissan 240SX Burgundy M6 (sold) 1979 Celica Blue M5 (sold) 1974 Mustang II Ghia Green (sold)

02-16-2013, 06:19 PM	#15
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I have a 2010 SS/M6 w/ 12K miles and I don't get what you guys are talking about. Are you talking about a grinding sound when you push the clutch in and move from 1st to 2nd you get a grinding sound? Or are you talking about once you get into 2nd gear and you let the clutch out you are getting a grinding sound? I don't recall ever hearing this grinding sound accept if I happen to let the clutch out b4 I actually get into 2nd gear but that's my fault. Could someone please explain what you are talking about more specifically. Russ

02-16-2013, 06:43 PM	#16
buckeyemike Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Scott AFB Posts: 597	I have a '12 M6 and I've never had a gear grind issue.

02-16-2013, 07:02 PM	#18
DagoCountyGee Drives: '15 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North County Posts: 1,235	'13 here. I kinda granny shift when I shift to second.

02-16-2013, 08:49 PM	#19
dorfmac www.macsautodetail.com Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,894 View My Garage	My shift to second isn't smooth, and there is resistance of some kind, but I wouldn't call it a grind.

02-16-2013, 09:19 PM	#21
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	Thanks everyone

02-16-2013, 09:47 PM	#23
Stealthpanda Thread Ender Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,038	Notchiness, almost like a non-fluid movement between gears, assuming that most manual cars are like this (probably not though). High RPM grind into 2nd, rarely any other gear, but it had happened before. A complete and total lockout of 1st/2nd gear twice in my ownership of my 11' 1LT (1 year) after a grind into 2nd occured. While I realize not everyone was having these problems, these are the issues I had. There was a thread mentioning the AY6 2nd gear grind somewhere on these forums as well.

02-17-2013, 10:00 AM	#25
2ssblk11 Drives: 2011 2ss Black/inferno orange Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WI Posts: 74	ive had the 2nd and 3rd gear grind, new tranny under warranty and it works awesome now!

02-17-2013, 12:19 PM	#26
PsychoZL1 Drives: 2015 Challenger SRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Roy, UT Posts: 1,002	I don't have a grind to 2nd, but it can be difficult going from 1st - 2nd and 2nd - 3rd when the transmission is cold. Once it warms up, it works great!

02-17-2013, 12:25 PM	#27
chaoscamaro Drives: 2011 camaro ss2 I.O. M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: brooklyn Posts: 87	The grind is the actual change from 1st to 2nd, nothing to do with clutch, not a resistance but a very loud grinding sound, can't mistake it with anything else. Normally has happened to me when engine is relatively cold, low rpm gear change. Has happens once with a warm engine/ hours of driving. Normally with a "quick"/ natural gear change speed. I have over came this by doing a slow shift but then need to step on the gas a bit with clutch down to keep a smooth gear change with out the car jerking. Will be taking it to the dealer as I should not have to compensate for this gear grind. It's embarrassing when you have passenger and they hear that from a mint looking car. Makes it seen like you don't know how to drive. Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android