[pdiddy972]

Originally Posted by Kamaro223

I have a 4T with the 8 speed auto and I have been noticing this too. I have been wondering how to describe it to the dealer and your "bumped from behind" description on down shifts is spot on. I also experience the issue on the 1-2 shift. It's the worst cold, but then not as bad after the first couple stop signs. This is under very little throttle, not flooring it. Please keep us updated if you find anything. Thanks!!!!

Unfortunately this is the same symptom seen on the Corvettes that use the A8 transmission. It's literally the reason I won't even consider an A8 auto tranny on a Camaro or Corvette.

https://lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3Acorvett...om+A8+problems

[SSport16]

Curious to see how the A10 functions and if has similiar issues.

[Meteorma]

Originally Posted by SSport16

Curious to see how the A10 functions and if has similiar issues.

I think this car should have Been an A6 nothing more ....like really f%$#$ gas mileage....AFM on a sports car ...extra gears for mpg ....
Garbage imo

[Meteorma]

Originally Posted by BlueCamaro6

Near Chicago by chance?

Yes joliet to be exact

[corsa636]

Originally Posted by eurostyle

I went for an oil change at 7.000 miles and they told me that GM had a bulletin out to reprogram the A8. I agree and after that the car feels much stronger.

Hello, have you any futher details regarding that bulletin?

[Meteorma]

Bump

[Memphis SS]

Originally Posted by Meteorma

No the transmission shifts the same in any mode and I'm not talking about bucking once in awhile it always feels like I'm towing or pushing some heavy load trying to get out of 1st to 2nd gear the car feels very slow

As other have said I would go to the dealer and test drive a new one just to see if what your feeling in the trans can be repeated in another SS. I would also see if driving in different modes has any effect. The mode setting do effect the transmission shift point based off the GM manual see below.

Sport Mode

Use where road conditions or
personal preference demand a more
controlled response.
When selected, the Sport Mode
indicator will display in the DIC.
When in Sport Mode, the vehicle will
shift automatically but hold a lower
gear longer than it would in the
normal driving mode based on
braking, throttle input, and vehicle
lateral acceleration. See

Automatic
Transmission 0 225. The steering
will change to provide more precise
control. If the vehicle has Magnetic
Ride Control, the suspension will
change to provide better cornering
performance. If the vehicle is
equipped with Active Exhaust, the
exhaust valves will open earlier and

more often.

[Keifer]

I was under the impression that the different drive modes also affected throttle response. Not sure of that could be part of the issue.

[Meteorma]

Nah , just feels like I'm towing something , it does stay in 1st pretty long, I've started driving it in manual mode only cause I hate how the car shifts from 1 to 2 . Two dealerships say nothing is wrong but the ones I test drove don't feel like my car , they are very smooth and fast.

[Memphis SS]

Originally Posted by Keifer

I was under the impression that the different drive modes also affected throttle response. Not sure of that could be part of the issue.

Not sure if it is part of the issue on his car but it does change in Track mode. Here the info out of the GM owners Manual

Track Mode

Use when maximum vehicle
handling is desired.
When selected, the Track Mode
indicator will display in the DIC.
When in Track Mode, the automatic
transmission and steering will
function similar to Sport Mode. The
accelerator pedal is adjusted to give
maximum control during the highest
level of spirited driving. The
Magnetic Ride Control will be set to
the optimum level for vehicle
responsiveness. If the vehicle is
equipped with Active Exhaust, the

exhaust valves will open.

[Meteorma]

Originally Posted by Memphis SS

Not sure if it is part of the issue on his car but it does change in Track mode. Here the info out of the GM owners Manual

Track Mode

Use when maximum vehicle
handling is desired.
When selected, the Track Mode
indicator will display in the DIC.
When in Track Mode, the automatic
transmission and steering will
function similar to Sport Mode. The
accelerator pedal is adjusted to give
maximum control during the highest
level of spirited driving. The
Magnetic Ride Control will be set to
the optimum level for vehicle
responsiveness. If the vehicle is
equipped with Active Exhaust, the

exhaust valves will open.

Yeah I think my issue is its shifting to early in all modes cause when I manual shift/manual mode I hold the car to almost 25 mph before shift to 2nd and it really makes the car feel fast, my car in just auto feels like it's dragging and hard shifting....i hardly let it shift itself anymore ...dealer says normal , test drive three others and those cats don't do it

[rontammy0]

I wonder if the car isnt auctually downshifting into 1st to start with.i know i my car if yousre in D it auctually starts you off in 2nd. Maybe its inly gou g into 2nd and the gear change your feeling is 2nd to 3rd. Go to the dealer ....ask for it to be looKed at a ask to test drive another car while you waut.

[Paro]

Sounds like you want a Mustang. They feel and look fast, but are really slow.

Look the car is fast whether you are in manual mode or not. Step on the gas a lug it alittle in manual mode and see how it compares. 8 speeds are not just good for ecconmy. You need to educate yourself a little more. You can switch quickly between auto an manual to check your gear and figure it out.
There is no way you should be doing 25 in first unless you are pushing pretty hard. I just don't think you are giving useful info. Sorry.

[Meteorma]

Originally Posted by Paro

Sounds like you want a Mustang. They feel and look fast, but are really slow.

Look the car is fast whether you are in manual mode or not. Step on the gas a lug it alittle in manual mode and see how it compares. 8 speeds are not just good for ecconmy. You need to educate yourself a little more. You can switch quickly between auto an manual to check your gear and figure it out.
There is no way you should be doing 25 in first unless you are pushing pretty hard. I just don't think you are giving useful info. Sorry.

If you would read the whole thread maybe you wouldn't sound like an ass