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.