Noises During Shifting Problems of Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet Camaro owners have reported 8 problems related to noises during shifting (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Camaro based on all problems reported for the Camaro.

1 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 11/26/2020

On or about November 26, 2020, at 1:30 am while driving on I-30 westbound in texarkana, TX traveling at the posted speed of 75 mph in a 2018 Camaro zl1. The transmission blew out while in cruise control and all systems that transmit power from the engine or propulsion device to the wheels were lost and the vehicle had to coast onto the emergency shoulder until it came to a complete stop away from oncoming traffic. I had contacted chevy emergency roadside assistance through the vehicles onstar and this service was of no avail. As an alternative I had to utilize triple a in order to have the vehicle towed to orr Chevrolet service department texarkana, TX this vehicle series has the tr6060 transmission is for 6 speed manuals which is manufactured by tremec contains devices and systems that transmit power from the engine or propulsion device to the wheels. Therefore, when shifting between neutral, 1st - 2nd gear and back to neutral encountered numerous events wherein the shifting mechanism grinds and/or drops back into neutral while the vehicle is in motion, with notable fluttering of the shifter and rubbing or friction noise this is associated with the synchronizers. The this is extremely dangerous when pulling in traffic and operating a vehicle in this manner is only a matter of time before a major accident ensues. . Read more...

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2 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 11/01/2019

Upon downshifting to 2nd gear from 3rd gear is very hard , grinds and pops back in neutral, and fluttering noticed on the shifter with rubbing or friction noise.

3 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 07/01/2019

Delayed hard shifting at take off in transmission. Clunking sound on left turns from rear end. Whining noise from rear end when driving. Seized engine at 66,000 miles 2016 chevy Camaro ss.

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4 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 11/05/2018

Issue 1 - 8 speed automatic transmision is shifting hard between gears and also has a shutter at low engine rpm between 1200 to 1500 rpm. The shutter will occur in most gears. Especially noticeable when using cruise control. It happens in all roads in all conditions and at various speeds + gear. . Issue 2 - "scrubbing or grinding noise" in the rear end when I first get in the car after it has been sitting for a while. The noise is very noticeable when I make turns at low speed. Then after the vehicle is driving for a few minutes it goes away. It has been more noticeable with low temperatures. The vehicle has approximately 13k miles.

5 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 06/20/2016

Purchased 2016 Chevrolet Camaro on 6/18/2016 few days after the engine was running very rough, grinding noise, transmission shifting hard, the check engine light illuminated and speed reduced to 5 mph showed on display. This has been going on since then, I brought to dealer on 7/1/2016 and the service mechanic took back to check codes and informed me that numerous error codes were detected and told me to go ahead and take vehicle home because it was a holiday weekend and to return on Tuesday 7/5/2016 to be inspected for repair.

6 Noises During Shifting problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 04/04/2002

Upon take off, transmission started making noise and did not want to go into second gear. Tried backing up and reverse was gone. Car will shift into second gear with help. Car has always been maintained properly and transmission serviced at required time. Presently awaiting word from chevy to see if they will replace transmission at no cost or little cost as mileage is low and car has been well maintained.

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7 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 02/03/2002

The transmission failed to shift properly and the vehicle experienced rear end noises.

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8 Noises During Shifting problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro

Failure Date: 06/01/1997

When driving at any speed the vehicle is shifting hard and there is a clucking noise coming fromt the rear end of the vehicle.

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