'22 LT1 with A10, transmission acting up

Temp · 01-08-2026, 12:02 AM

I recently purchased a used 2022 LT1 it has 50k miles that had received serious damage in the front end. The transmission does not like to move when it's cold, I was running at 5k rpms at 32 MPH in what the car said was 8th gear. When the trans is warm the car will drive almost normally, except it slams into 2nd gear and shifts smoother but still felt 3-10. It does the same thing when stopping and going from 2nd to 1st. Is this transmission shot and if so are there any shops that can rebuild near the central US I'm in Arkansas or any recommendations on sourcing a different one (new or used)? No warranty available due to branded title.

jlaudio11 · 01-08-2026, 09:19 AM

Check the fluid level or have it checked. If the cooler was damaged in the other heavy front end damage it may have lost a decent amount of fluid that wasnt replaced. Low fluid can make it do all kinds of unpredictable things like slipping and suddenly grabbing.

KingLT1 · 01-09-2026, 09:41 AM

If not low on fluid as mentioned above, it sounds potentially like a valvebody issue that is common with those year A10's.

Temp · Yesterday, 03:55 PM

Thank you fellas, I appreciate the input. I'm not looking for a straight answer just other opinions on what might be bad. I'm new to these newer Powertrains, I know these 10l80's have issues with the valve systems and had a feeling that was the issue. I have a diagnostic scheduled to get to the bottom of it. Fingers crossed the clutches aren't roasted.

01-08-2026, 12:02 AM	#1
Temp Drives: 22 Chevy Camaro LT1/RS Join Date: Jan 2026 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2	'22 LT1 with A10, transmission acting up I recently purchased a used 2022 LT1 it has 50k miles that had received serious damage in the front end. The transmission does not like to move when it's cold, I was running at 5k rpms at 32 MPH in what the car said was 8th gear. When the trans is warm the car will drive almost normally, except it slams into 2nd gear and shifts smoother but still felt 3-10. It does the same thing when stopping and going from 2nd to 1st. Is this transmission shot and if so are there any shops that can rebuild near the central US I'm in Arkansas or any recommendations on sourcing a different one (new or used)? No warranty available due to branded title.

01-08-2026, 09:19 AM	#2
jlaudio11 Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: IN Posts: 289	Check the fluid level or have it checked. If the cooler was damaged in the other heavy front end damage it may have lost a decent amount of fluid that wasnt replaced. Low fluid can make it do all kinds of unpredictable things like slipping and suddenly grabbing. __________________ '20 Camaro LT1 Twin 67/62 turbo 401(L8t) Texas speed forged piston & rod, BTR stg1 turbo cam, holley ultra lo, port injection, circle d 3600 stall, et street r’s on racestar recluse wheels. 1.33 3.75 5.75@122.98 1/8 pb 9.04@141 1/4 pb technically '94 Camaro Z28 6mt cc306 cam, 4:10's, longtubes with x pipe, otr intake

01-09-2026, 09:41 AM	#3
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,561	If not low on fluid as mentioned above, it sounds potentially like a valvebody issue that is common with those year A10's. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

Yesterday, 03:55 PM	#4
Temp Drives: 22 Chevy Camaro LT1/RS Join Date: Jan 2026 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2	Thank you fellas, I appreciate the input. I'm not looking for a straight answer just other opinions on what might be bad. I'm new to these newer Powertrains, I know these 10l80's have issues with the valve systems and had a feeling that was the issue. I have a diagnostic scheduled to get to the bottom of it. Fingers crossed the clutches aren't roasted.

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