REVISED - 2016-2018 A8 Transmission Poll

CamaroJim56 · 02-07-2021, 02:19 PM

Please reply to this as I am curious as to how widespread this issue is.

I appreciate your help.

Jim

Altered Carbon · 02-07-2021, 02:22 PM

I have never had any issues with my A8.

CamaroJim56 · 02-07-2021, 02:28 PM

Thanks for replying, I am just wondering how widespread it is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altered Carbon

I have never had any issues with my A8.

396ssrat · 02-07-2021, 02:33 PM

Not in your poll but I have a 1250 mile 2019 v6 8 spd car in the back yard and the trans slips all to hell when the car is cold during the upshift. It's only a matter of when before it makes a trip to the service drive drama.

CamaroJim56 · 02-07-2021, 03:20 PM

I didn't realize they kept a 6 speed auto.

Mainly just know there is a big issue with the 8 speeds.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 396ssrat

Not in your poll but I have a 1250 mile 2019 v6 8 spd car in the back yard and the trans slips all to hell when the car is cold during the upshift. It's only a matter of when before it makes a trip to the service drive drama.

HCI2000SS · 02-07-2021, 03:47 PM

Had the latest fluid and flush procedure along with a new torque converter done about 25k ago, and it's been fine ever since. I still get the harsh 1-2 shift but only when the trans is completely cold, and I've found an easy away around that

Azerlazer26 · 02-07-2021, 03:49 PM

Never had any trans issues but still got it done to get it out of the way

CHASLT1 · 02-07-2021, 03:52 PM

Brand new 2019 C7 had the shudder at 400 miles. Lemon lawed it for other probs as well.

Turkish01 · 02-07-2021, 05:45 PM

Fixed after 2 converters and 3 flushes. Last flush with mobile one fluid.

TP2SS · 02-07-2021, 06:57 PM

Not on my SS but wife’s ‘16 CTS did it at 40k miles this past Fall. TSB 18-NA-355 fixed it. I believe her car is the 8L45 as it’s a 2.0T.

CamaroJim56 · 02-07-2021, 07:29 PM

What was your easy way around it? Don't make a statement like that without telling us...

Thanks,
Jim

Quote:

Originally Posted by HCI2000SS

Had the latest fluid and flush procedure along with a new torque converter done about 25k ago, and it's been fine ever since. I still get the harsh 1-2 shift but only when the trans is completely cold, and I've found an easy away around that

HCI2000SS · 02-07-2021, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroJim56

What was your easy way around it? Don't make a statement like that without telling us...

Thanks,
Jim

Haha fair enough. All I do is kind of gently let up on the throttle when it's about to make the shift, and it totally eliminates that harsh 1-2 shift everytime. It took me a couple times to perfect it, but once you get the acquired feel it works flawlessly. And of course you only have to do this when it's completely cold. If I let the car idle a few minutes it won't do it either

396ssrat · 02-07-2021, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroJim56

I didn't realize they kept a 6 speed auto.

Mainly just know there is a big issue with the 8 speeds.

Hence my reply.

TP2SS · 02-07-2021, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroJim56

I didn't realize they kept a 6 speed auto.

Mainly just know there is a big issue with the 8 speeds.

Reading for comprehension is always a good thing.

He said V6 8 speed. As in 6 cylinder ENGINE with an EIGHT speed TRANSMISSION!

View Poll Results: 2016-2018 Automatic Transmission
Have never had an issue	22	22.92%
I have/had A8 Shudder issue	53	55.21%
I have/had A8 Harsh shift issue	21	21.88%
Problem fixed with original pre-Mobil 1 flush	4	4.17%
Problem fixed with Mobil 1 flush	40	41.67%
Problem fixed with torque converter replacement	6	6.25%
Problem not fixed yet	15	15.63%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 96. You may not vote on this poll

02-07-2021, 02:19 PM	#1
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,606	REVISED - 2016-2018 A8 Transmission Poll Please reply to this as I am curious as to how widespread this issue is. I appreciate your help. Jim __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

02-07-2021, 02:33 PM	#4
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	Not in your poll but I have a 1250 mile 2019 v6 8 spd car in the back yard and the trans slips all to hell when the car is cold during the upshift. It's only a matter of when before it makes a trip to the service drive drama. __________________ 66 Chevelle SS 396 91 octane Driver n/a 6.44@105.78 1/8th mile

02-07-2021, 06:57 PM	#10
TP2SS Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 587	Not on my SS but wife’s ‘16 CTS did it at 40k miles this past Fall. TSB 18-NA-355 fixed it. I believe her car is the 8L45 as it’s a 2.0T. __________________ 2016 2SS Convertible Hyper Blue/Ash Gray A8 Magnetic Ride Control Dual Mode Exhaust 2019+ version Split Spoke Silver Wheels Navigation Silver Rally Stripes

02-07-2021, 02:22 PM	#2
Altered Carbon Ghost Spawn Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: East Coast Posts: 537	I have never had any issues with my A8.

02-07-2021, 03:47 PM	#6
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	Had the latest fluid and flush procedure along with a new torque converter done about 25k ago, and it's been fine ever since. I still get the harsh 1-2 shift but only when the trans is completely cold, and I've found an easy away around that

02-07-2021, 03:49 PM	#7
Azerlazer26 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 611 View My Garage	Never had any trans issues but still got it done to get it out of the way

02-07-2021, 03:52 PM	#8
CHASLT1 Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Tampa FL area Posts: 846	Brand new 2019 C7 had the shudder at 400 miles. Lemon lawed it for other probs as well.

02-07-2021, 05:45 PM	#9
Turkish01 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 100	Fixed after 2 converters and 3 flushes. Last flush with mobile one fluid.

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