[Nitelife Mingus]

My 2020 Camaro LS (2.0/A8) always has a delayed/harsh shift from 1st to 2nd the first time I drive my car each day. After that it’s butter smooth.

Is this normal?

Also, totally unrelated question, but does the 2.0 not have a tow hook socket in the front anymore? My state requires a license plate in the front and I was planning to get one of those brackets that screws into the tow hook socket.

[Spartan268]

I have the same "problem" as well. From what I was told from the dealership they said it's normal. Some of their other vehicles do the same thing.. But I can never take their word for it since they also told me the shuddering issue, which is unrelated to this, might also be normal.

[HCI2000SS]

Mine does it as well, but only when cold. Easy way around it is to go really easy on the gas pedal during the 1-2 shift

[Prostock]

My 16 2SS does it as well. Gets a little hairy in crowded parking lots.

[Rock-It Man]

Originally Posted by HCI2000SS

Mine does it as well, but only when cold. Easy way around it is to go really easy on the gas pedal during the 1-2 shift

Do you wait for the idle speed to go down before shifting into D?

That much warm up is recommended.

[legendary70]

mine does too. i was starting to wonder if i was the only one. whew. so its normal??

[caSStro18]

My 18 SS does it as well. Done it since new. I believe it has something to do with the torque converter and the fluid within it. If I let the car warm up for a few minutes, the shift is much smoother. First time I noticed it I thought something broke! The jolt was, well, jarring!

[Jeb114]

The trans needs to be warmed up a little the Fluid is thick when cold!

[Spartan268]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Do you wait for the idle speed to go down before shifting into D?

That much warm up is recommended.

Always been my mantra before I drive off anywhere. I let the needle go and even give it an extra minute or two from there.



The strangest part is it's only the first shift. It'll perform the harsh shift. I can come to a complete stop immediately after, and then it's smooth from there even though it's only been 5ish seconds since the first harsh shift.

[HCI2000SS]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Do you wait for the idle speed to go down before shifting into D?

That much warm up is recommended.

Yes I do that as well

[2017Darkness]

Its supposed to...

#16-NA-361: Information on Transmission Harsh 1-2 Shift Upon First Start Up/Shift of the Day Under Light Throttle - (Oct 8, 2019)

North America and N.A. Export Regions

Condition

Some customers may comment that the transmission exhibits a harsh 1-2 shift on the first shift of the day, typically under light throttle.

Cause

This condition is due to the initial clutch fill time of the 2-3-4-6-8 (C4) clutch.

Information

Some customers may experience a flare condition on the first 1-2 shift of the day or after the vehicle has been parked for several hours. The condition may have developed after the replacement of a complete transmission assembly or the replacement of the stator support to correct a delayed engagement condition. This is most likely to occur under light throttle conditions. Subsequent 1-2 shifts have acceptable shift feel. Replacing transmission components will not correct the condition.

Correction

Important: Replacing transmission components or complete assemblies will not improve the condition.

The first 1-2 shift of the day may be harsh. The customers’ vehicle should be compared to a like vehicle under the same driving conditions. Do Not replace any parts for this condition.

Note: This condition will not impact the designed performance or reliability of the vehicle.

[legendary70]

I have always warmed up my vehicles.....is it the norm?

[SkySerpent]

I've been shifting in and out of 1st-2nd a few times while in park. Try that and see if it works.

[grampa_ss]

Originally Posted by SkySerpent

I've been shifting in and out of 1st-2nd a few times while in park. Try that and see if it works.

This is what I've been doing....and it works every time.