Chevrolet Camaro Transmission Repair Sacramento

What's wrong with my Chevrolet Camaro SS A8 transmission?

There is a known problem with 2016 and 2017 Chevrolet Camaro transmissions. Does your Camaro shudder, shake or suffer from delays shifting from first gear to second gear, or from second to third?

Many Chevrolet Camaros built after 2016 are known to provide very hard and difficult shifting, slipping gears, and overheating. Symptoms were shaking and vibration under light acceleration and cruising. Particularly around 1000-1500 RPM, primarily around 4th gear and then to 7th and 8th. Oddly enough, 6th wasn't as frequent. There are a variety of symptoms, including very hard and difficult shifting, slipping gears, overheating and more. This is usually caused by a problem with the Pressure Regulator System (PRS), which uses valves, springs, and ball bearings, and is responsible for maintaining the hydraulic pressure required for the smooth operation of the automatic transmission.

Frequently, Chevy Camaro owners report:

Hard shifting – owners claim that the vehicle shifts so rough that it almost feels like they have purchased a used vehicle rather than new.

Chevrolet Camaro transmission problems could include shifting delays, grinding or jumping during acceleration, the car shaking at any speed, or whistling noises or a burning smell coming from beneath the hood.

Sudden jerking – newer vehicle (as recent as 2017) owners have complained about this issue, especially when the vehicle is cold first thing in the morning. The jerking has even effected some Chevy Camaros with low mileage.

This is caused due to a problem with the Pressure Regulator System (PRS), which uses valves, springs, and ball bearings, and maintains the hydraulic pressure required for the smooth operation of the automatic transmission. The PRS contains some plastic parts and low-quality metal components that can wear out or break fairly easily, creating excessive wear and tear on the valve body.

GM is aware of some problems with the Chevy Camaro transmission malfunction and has notified dealers of a upshift problem. In October of 2022 GM sent out Service Bulletin 22-NA-185, addressing the faulty transmissions including Chevrolet Camaros. It also specifically stated "The transmission upshift malfunction can occur in the following conditions":

"During the first 2-3 upshift after the vehicle has been sitting, engine off for several hours. This condition may be caused by air that is trapped in the 3-5-R clutch assembly. When the first 2-3 upshift is made this trapped air is purged and the following 2-3 shifts will be normal with no flare.

When transmission ATF temperature is at or below 85 degrees F (30 degrees C). This 2-3 upshift flare can occur until the ATF temperature warms." The issue may include a clinking noise when shifting from park to drive.

If you live in Sacramento and are having these problems with your Chevy Camaro, bring it into our shop and let us determine exactly what's going on. We can get your transmission fixed and put you back on the road!