Sigh. Chevy, wtf?

[sheWANTSaKAWI]

BREAKING: Early Camaro SS manual transmission failures reported, factory hold issued.

Sporadic reports have begun popping up in the Camaro5 forums about issues with V8-powered SS models equipped with the manual transmission. It seems that doing a hard launch or using the launch control system occasionally results in a broken output shaft, a serious failure that will most likely leave the car immobile and in need of repair. We spoke with General Motors spokesman Adam Dennison about the problem and, as this is being written, a factory hold has been put on deliveries of manual transmission V8 Camaros while Chevrolet engineering teams investigate the problem.

Based on the reports, the transmission issues may not be related to the launch control system as the failures seem to happen whether or not launch control is engaged. The Camaro SS uses the Tremec 6060 six-speed gearbox – the same transmission fitted to the Dodge Viper, Mustang GT500, Corvette Z06 and other performance cars – so this is likely a manufacturing issue with a batch of gearboxes.

Dennison told Autoblog that an engineering meeting is being held this evening to identify the cause and establish a timing for the fix – and a recall seems likely. In the meantime, if you have a manual model Camaro SS, you might want to go easy on the launches for now – and if you have one ordered, you'll have to wait a bit longer.

BREAKING: Early Camaro SS manual transmission failures reported, factory hold issued


I want to experience the new SS but wtf?!

Discuss.

[lordofthemiasma]

sounds like the transmission manufacturer failed. If it works fine in the vette,gt 500, it should be fine in the camaro.

[LuckyH]

sounds like the transmission manufacturer failed. If it works fine in the vette,gt 500, it should be fine in the camaro.

The output shaft on the Camaro has a different spline count than these other cars mentioned.

Maybe they can put wheel weights on it to fix the problem like they did the brakes

[pdisme]

wtf, what would adding weight to the outside of the caliper accomplish? why did they do that?

[markzeronine]

lol it was either noise or vibration.

ghetto ass fix. they're brembos too, iirc

[Prowlin_Pasco]

Sounds like either a material quality issue on the trans manufacturers part...or the spline count change mentioned above may be an issue...possibly leaving the shaft weak. Either way not something to blame on Chevy, they dont build that component.

[markzeronine]

they just didn't test it very well before they sent it out to the public

[J-Dizzle]

Sounds like either a material quality issue on the trans manufacturers part...or the spline count change mentioned above may be an issue...possibly leaving the shaft weak. Either way not something to blame on Chevy, they dont build that component.

either way its going to suck for chevy

[John]

PR nightmare for GM, at a time when they really don't need it.

['95hatchCivic]

<has already seen two on at least 22 inch rims riding around tampa i doubt any one who would really buy this car (insert racist name here), would get a manual tranny

[JonLGT]

It must be the launch control.

$20000 fix?

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

While the transmission is largely the same between models, often times there are parts inside the tranny that are not.

[GingersRPeople2]

blah all this...no wonder they aren't releasing the z/28

[burgy240]

Just like the tranny issue Nissan had in the GT-R, it isn't their fault, but rather the tranny maker....

[Prowlin_Pasco]

<has already seen two on at least 22 inch rims riding around tampa i doubt any one who would really buy this car (insert racist name here), would get a manual tranny

Actually if you seriously wanted to run one frequently at a track (standing 1/4 mile) then the auto would be a better choice...

Modern autos are much better than older models. I believe its a 5 speed on the Camaro so your only 1 gear less. The biggest bonus is consistency. Once you master the launch its easy to get an auto car to run back to back times to within the .01 second between runs. There are many LT and LS F bodies w auto that outrun their manual shift counterparts.

Also, most nitrous companies will tell you that their products are better with autos, also easier on the drivetrain since it eliminates the on and off of the throttle (and spray) between gears.

The only real use for manual transmissions on a larger displacement engine is road racing, auto x, or top speed running.