Got new torque converter under warranty!

longhairchris · 03-23-2020, 11:49 AM

I have been struggling with the torque converter shudder issue since shortly after getting the car (2016 SS) at 32K. Got the first flush a year ago, and it was good for a while. Late last year, the issue came back, but it was mild. Dealer could not reproduce the issue. Early this year, I got the second flush based on the language in the TSB that says they can do it based only on customer complaint. That actually made the problem worse, and a few weeks ago I could start to make it shudder on demand (light load at 40 mph +). Took it back to the dealer, they drove it, and they said yup the torque converter is toast. Just in time, the car is at 55K miles.

So I got the car back, and it feels great. Big thanks to the guys at Simi Valley Chevrolet. They helped make it right.

HCI2000SS · 03-23-2020, 12:03 PM

I know the feeling. They replaced my torque converter along with the latest fluid and flush, and 15k later it's still doing great

init4fun · 03-23-2020, 03:20 PM

When it's out of warranty, plan on replacing it with an aftermarket piece. Mine has been replaced 3 or 4 times now. Need to look at the paperwork. So far it's ok but I have no faith in it. I have 5500 miles on my 2017.

Joshinator99 · 03-23-2020, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by init4fun

When it's out of warranty, plan on replacing it with an aftermarket piece. Mine has been replaced 3 or 4 times now. Need to look at the paperwork. So far it's ok but I have no faith in it. I have 5500 miles on my 2017.

Circle D, FTW.

PnCRedJwl2SS · 03-23-2020, 06:19 PM

I have 53k miles on my 2017 and had the torque converter replaced at roughly 20k miles. No issues since--runs like a dream!

03-23-2020, 11:49 AM	#1
longhairchris Drives: 16 Camaro SS A8, 96 Camaro Z28 M6 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 12	Got new torque converter under warranty! I have been struggling with the torque converter shudder issue since shortly after getting the car (2016 SS) at 32K. Got the first flush a year ago, and it was good for a while. Late last year, the issue came back, but it was mild. Dealer could not reproduce the issue. Early this year, I got the second flush based on the language in the TSB that says they can do it based only on customer complaint. That actually made the problem worse, and a few weeks ago I could start to make it shudder on demand (light load at 40 mph +). Took it back to the dealer, they drove it, and they said yup the torque converter is toast. Just in time, the car is at 55K miles. So I got the car back, and it feels great. Big thanks to the guys at Simi Valley Chevrolet. They helped make it right.

03-23-2020, 06:19 PM	#5
PnCRedJwl2SS Howdy! Pete here... Drives: 2017 50th Anniv 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Schertz, TX Posts: 1,379 View My Garage	I have 53k miles on my 2017 and had the torque converter replaced at roughly 20k miles. No issues since--runs like a dream! __________________ PnCRedJwl2SS 2017 50th Anniversary Edition, A8, NPP, MRC, w/Sunroof and Glow-tie! ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Ordered from GM Delivered to dealership and home 9-16-16 This car is a beast!

03-23-2020, 12:03 PM	#2
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	I know the feeling. They replaced my torque converter along with the latest fluid and flush, and 15k later it's still doing great

03-23-2020, 03:20 PM	#3
init4fun Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: illinois Posts: 424	When it's out of warranty, plan on replacing it with an aftermarket piece. Mine has been replaced 3 or 4 times now. Need to look at the paperwork. So far it's ok but I have no faith in it. I have 5500 miles on my 2017.

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