Vibrating Gear Shift
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Vibrating Gear Shift
I have a 2006 Coupe with 6 Spd Man. 7000 miles. The gear shift has begun to vibrate under acceleration. Sounds like a rapid pace woodpecker. Very annoying. I know it's the shifter because I can apply a little side pressure to the lever and the vibration stops.
I'm looking to see if anyone else has had this problem before I go to the dealer.
Thanks.
I'm looking to see if anyone else has had this problem before I go to the dealer.
Thanks.
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I had the same problem in 3rd gear accelerating fast. Dealer said it was normal when the RPM's were high. Only in 3rd gear, I never had the vibration in other gears. I just got used to putting my hand on the shifter when I accelerate in 3rd gear then shift to 4th. I do agree--- it shouldn't happen.
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From: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
Originally Posted by 66dreams
Thanks for the feedback. After 6 months of ownership I'm beginning to think Corvettes really are...
Pieces Of Junk.
Pieces Of Junk.
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Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe
Sure is the best, most fun piece of junk I've ever owned.
I hope this and other problems I have can be fixed so it remains fun.
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Glad to see this question as we noticed the same thing from ours a couple of weeks ago, with about 3200 miles on the car. I've noticed it in 1st and 2nd around 4K RPM or so. Can't tell higher than that because otherwise I would be breaking the law on the street. :o By the way, it doesn't really bother me as usually just my hand resting is enough to stop the vibration.
And by the way SMJBA, you had me laughing about your typo.
Heather
And by the way SMJBA, you had me laughing about your typo.
Heather
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Originally Posted by Perfect Light
Glad to see this question as we noticed the same thing from ours a couple of weeks ago, with about 3200 miles on the car. I've noticed it in 1st and 2nd around 4K RPM or so. Can't tell higher than that because otherwise I would be breaking the law on the street. :o By the way, it doesn't really bother me as usually just my hand resting is enough to stop the vibration.
And by the way SMJBA, you had me laughing about your typo.
Heather
And by the way SMJBA, you had me laughing about your typo.
Heather
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Originally Posted by 66dreams
I have a 2006 Coupe with 6 Spd Man. 7000 miles. The gear shift has begun to vibrate under acceleration. Sounds like a rapid pace woodpecker. Very annoying. I know it's the shifter because I can apply a little side pressure to the lever and the vibration stops.
I'm looking to see if anyone else has had this problem before I go to the dealer.
Thanks.
I'm looking to see if anyone else has had this problem before I go to the dealer.
Thanks.
I am going to try to remove the **** and see if there is anything that I can add to dampen it.
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Originally Posted by BlackOps
Yep, I've noticed on mine that if I apply a little pressure to the **** it seems to go away. I'm not applying side to side or front to back pressure, I'm simply squeezing the ****. I was going to take it to the dealer, but everything else I have complained about they say is either normal or they can't get it to do the same thing. I don't think the Chevy dealers understand the concept of Customer Service. OK, sorry for the rant.
I am going to try to remove the **** and see if there is anything that I can add to dampen it.
I am going to try to remove the **** and see if there is anything that I can add to dampen it.
Last edited by 66dreams; Jul 4, 2006 at 03:11 AM.
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The shifter rattle is my #1 complaint with the car, sure would be nice if they released a fix. I've had mine to the dealer, all the way up to the regional rep, who sat in the car and listened to the rattle, nothing to add, blah, blah, blah. Officially on record with GM as dissatisfied.
Despite this, I look forward to driving the car every day, makes me want to get up in the morning.
Despite this, I look forward to driving the car every day, makes me want to get up in the morning.
Last edited by Randall G.; Jul 4, 2006 at 12:28 AM.
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Originally Posted by BlackOps
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I am going to try to remove the **** and see if there is anything that I can add to dampen it.
I am going to try to remove the **** and see if there is anything that I can add to dampen it.
Last edited by Randall G.; Jul 4, 2006 at 11:19 AM.
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Originally Posted by 66dreams
I have a 2006 Coupe with 6 Spd Man. 7000 miles. The gear shift has begun to vibrate under acceleration. Sounds like a rapid pace woodpecker. Very annoying. I know it's the shifter because I can apply a little side pressure to the lever and the vibration stops.
I'm looking to see if anyone else has had this problem before I go to the dealer.
Thanks.
I'm looking to see if anyone else has had this problem before I go to the dealer.
Thanks.
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From: Marion NC
Apparently a solution has been found, but Chevy is keeping it from being published in a TSB as yet:
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...hlight=chatter
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...hlight=chatter