Shifting issue

Devil_z · 01-13-2018, 03:09 PM

Does anyone have a issue with putting the car in 1st gear for example while at a red light then trying to put the car in gear acts like it doesn’t want to go in, Also the reverse will do the same thing. anyone else have the issue with this? This is on a 6mt of course

MP3BOOSTED · 01-13-2018, 03:13 PM

I sometimes have that issue, feels a little rough, but from all the manual cars I have had it’s been almost a norm thing from time to time.

SLO · 01-13-2018, 03:34 PM

I have had previous manual to where at times, was made easier going into 2nd before going into 1st. As for the Camaro, Im not sure as I have the A10

JRS · 01-13-2018, 04:50 PM

I have a M6 and when I first purchased it the shiftier was really stiff and didn't like moving freely into gear but after some miles it freed up. I do still have some trouble getting it into 2nd sometimes (even with changing the fluid out) and it will grind the gears but as for 1st and reverse it goes in easy every time and well as the other gears. I think mine could use some work on the 2nd gear synchronizer but I really don't want anyone messing with it, as for yours I would say from what your describing it needs more attention and it's something you should talk to the dealer about. I could be wrong but I think 1st and reverse share the same gear which could be the problem, somethings wrong with the teeth and not allowing it to shift smoothly. Just my 2 cents!

Devil_z · 01-13-2018, 07:08 PM

Thanks for all the inputs guys, I also noticed that it does it even more when it’s cold outside 🤔

nancygrl · 01-13-2018, 07:12 PM

Only trouble I've ever had in 30+ yrs of driving with any manual transmission where going into gear was the issue has always been in cold weather.

T Rex · 01-13-2018, 07:15 PM

I find mine occasionally only goes halfway into 1st and reverse, so when I try to take off it pops out of gear, just really notchy. Doesn't happen often and I'm aware that it can happen so I just push the shifter a little harder. The shifter is also notchier in the cold.

Deakins · 01-13-2018, 11:03 PM

Are we talking about when it's cold or just all the time? If all the time how long have you had the clutch pushed in? At a stand still once you decouple the transmission from the engine the input shaft starts to slow down. Eventually it will stop altogether and once this happens the synchro's cant synch anything as neither "side" of the transmission is spinning. Even when the input shaft is slowly turning the engagement will be slow and difficult as you wait for the locking teeth to line up. So simply release the clutch with the transmission in neutral to spin things up and then clutch and select your gear. If it's when the unit is cold that is a well documented characteristic of this transmission type.

Curr · 01-16-2018, 05:37 AM

No issues going into gear, cold weather or otherwise. New England here, drove it yesterday.

Johnnyx · 01-20-2018, 08:14 AM

When the car is cold it’s hard for me to get it in reverse

camaro5 · 01-20-2018, 01:33 PM

Royal purple trans fluid will help.

Also, let the clutch out for a second while in N, to reset gear mesh.

fahimghaffar · 10-29-2019, 12:25 PM

I am having same 2nd gear issue. One the customer got it fixed and found out that is a defective transmission housing. Here is the link to the video. https://youtu.be/FxngwiF7_Wg

GM knows about it but they are telling their dealer to tell customers that it is normal. Everybody, we need to report this issue to NHTSA.gov. Here is the link for that https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/

All these camaoros have defected transmision housing which is causing multiple symtoms. For example, hard to shift to 2nd when upshift or downsift, 2nd gear popping out and shift into neutral, missing 2nd gear and sometime grinding.
I spoke to 2 dealers and they both have different openion. One says that i need skip shift eliminater and the other one says that it is normal to have symtoms like that also Advised me not to use the 2nd gear. Which is bad beacuse we spent a fortune buying this car and then we are unable the use 2nd gear.

Please everybody, go NHTSA website and file a complain because they are not going to fix it until government institution files a lawsuit against GM

Thechef1981 · 07-26-2020, 03:49 AM

Yes I have the exact same problem and I’ve done the fluid for the transmission three time with 9500 miles on it, why is it like that!!??

Matt1LE · 06-23-2021, 10:10 PM

Yeah. Mine from time to time grinds a little when I put it into 1st gear when I first start it up. I'd say when it's cold, but if 75* outside cold, as compared to it's normal operating temperature, then yes when it's cold.

01-13-2018, 03:09 PM	#1
Devil_z Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 45	Shifting issue Does anyone have a issue with putting the car in 1st gear for example while at a red light then trying to put the car in gear acts like it doesn’t want to go in, Also the reverse will do the same thing. anyone else have the issue with this? This is on a 6mt of course

01-13-2018, 03:13 PM	#2
MP3BOOSTED Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 843	I sometimes have that issue, feels a little rough, but from all the manual cars I have had it’s been almost a norm thing from time to time. __________________ Performance Mods: F1A-94, DSX Flex Fuel Kit, MSD Spark Plug Wires, KOOK 2" off road headers, MBRP Race catback exhaust, Pray Performance Custom Boost Cam, Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade Kit, 7.850" Hardened Chromemoly Length Pushrods and Johnson Racing 2110R Lifters, TSP CNC'd Heads, Ported MSD intake manifold, 103mm Katech Throttle body, Forged Pistons/Rods, RPM Meth kit, DSX Aux Fuel system, AEM Failsafe and banks gauge, LT4 HPFP, LT4 injectors, BMR motor mounts, Hurst Short Throw, Manley SS exhaust valves Videos of my car? Check here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNi...Qy1OL4NVGlPogw

01-13-2018, 03:34 PM	#3
SLO Drives: Slo'ly Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Denver Posts: 138	I have had previous manual to where at times, was made easier going into 2nd before going into 1st. As for the Camaro, Im not sure as I have the A10 __________________ My 7 year old playing pool against Shane VanBoening GyroCam with GoPro4 setup on track

01-16-2018, 05:37 AM	#9
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,246	No issues going into gear, cold weather or otherwise. New England here, drove it yesterday. __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

01-20-2018, 01:33 PM	#11
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	Royal purple trans fluid will help. Also, let the clutch out for a second while in N, to reset gear mesh. __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

01-13-2018, 04:50 PM	#4
JRS Drives: 16 camaro M6/ 18 ZL1 camaro A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: MD/PA LINE Posts: 202	I have a M6 and when I first purchased it the shiftier was really stiff and didn't like moving freely into gear but after some miles it freed up. I do still have some trouble getting it into 2nd sometimes (even with changing the fluid out) and it will grind the gears but as for 1st and reverse it goes in easy every time and well as the other gears. I think mine could use some work on the 2nd gear synchronizer but I really don't want anyone messing with it, as for yours I would say from what your describing it needs more attention and it's something you should talk to the dealer about. I could be wrong but I think 1st and reverse share the same gear which could be the problem, somethings wrong with the teeth and not allowing it to shift smoothly. Just my 2 cents!

01-13-2018, 07:08 PM	#5
Devil_z Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 45	Thanks for all the inputs guys, I also noticed that it does it even more when it’s cold outside 🤔

01-13-2018, 07:12 PM	#6
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Only trouble I've ever had in 30+ yrs of driving with any manual transmission where going into gear was the issue has always been in cold weather.

01-13-2018, 07:15 PM	#7
T Rex Drives: '17 Hyper Blue RS, NPP, 6MT Join Date: May 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 98	I find mine occasionally only goes halfway into 1st and reverse, so when I try to take off it pops out of gear, just really notchy. Doesn't happen often and I'm aware that it can happen so I just push the shifter a little harder. The shifter is also notchier in the cold.

01-13-2018, 11:03 PM	#8
Deakins Drives: 2017 2ss, m6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 231	Are we talking about when it's cold or just all the time? If all the time how long have you had the clutch pushed in? At a stand still once you decouple the transmission from the engine the input shaft starts to slow down. Eventually it will stop altogether and once this happens the synchro's cant synch anything as neither "side" of the transmission is spinning. Even when the input shaft is slowly turning the engagement will be slow and difficult as you wait for the locking teeth to line up. So simply release the clutch with the transmission in neutral to spin things up and then clutch and select your gear. If it's when the unit is cold that is a well documented characteristic of this transmission type.

01-20-2018, 08:14 AM	#10
Johnnyx Drives: 2016 2ss 6spd with npp & mrc Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New York Posts: 9	When the car is cold it’s hard for me to get it in reverse

10-29-2019, 12:25 PM	#12
fahimghaffar Drives: 2018 Camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 28 View My Garage	I have a camaro ss 2018 I am having same 2nd gear issue. One the customer got it fixed and found out that is a defective transmission housing. Here is the link to the video. https://youtu.be/FxngwiF7_Wg GM knows about it but they are telling their dealer to tell customers that it is normal. Everybody, we need to report this issue to NHTSA.gov. Here is the link for that https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/ All these camaoros have defected transmision housing which is causing multiple symtoms. For example, hard to shift to 2nd when upshift or downsift, 2nd gear popping out and shift into neutral, missing 2nd gear and sometime grinding. I spoke to 2 dealers and they both have different openion. One says that i need skip shift eliminater and the other one says that it is normal to have symtoms like that also Advised me not to use the 2nd gear. Which is bad beacuse we spent a fortune buying this car and then we are unable the use 2nd gear. Please everybody, go NHTSA website and file a complain because they are not going to fix it until government institution files a lawsuit against GM

07-26-2020, 03:49 AM	#13
Thechef1981 Drives: 2018 camaro ss 1le Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 8 View My Garage	Yes I have the exact same problem and I’ve done the fluid for the transmission three time with 9500 miles on it, why is it like that!!??

06-23-2021, 10:10 PM	#14
Matt1LE Drives: 2020 3LT Camaro 3.6L 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 254	Yeah. Mine from time to time grinds a little when I put it into 1st gear when I first start it up. I'd say when it's cold, but if 75* outside cold, as compared to it's normal operating temperature, then yes when it's cold.

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