Are A8 issues resolved for 2017 C7
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Drifting
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Are A8 issues resolved for 2017 C7
I have a 2015 C7, Z51, A8 with low miles. I have felt the 1st to 2nd gear bump a few times but no other issues like many others have had. Some 2015 and 2016 C7 owners have experienced 1st to 2nd gear bump, cruise control shuddering and jerking on down shifts etc. There have been Service Bulletins, GM engineers looking at the trans, some A8 trans being pulled and shipped back to GM. Some A8's have been replaced, some computer re-freshed, trans re-learned while some have had torque converters replaced. I guess overheating was solved with the extra trans cooler in 2016. Fine! Hopefully current produced 2016's with A8 are OK but I don't know that and can't find much info on 2017 A8. I am thinking about a 2017 Grand Sport but I don't want to buy another C7 A8 until the trans issues/problems are resolved. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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My magic 8 ball says No. Seems that there will still be issues.
Sorry, couldn't pass this up.
I really hope that they fix the A8 but I doubt that it will ever be perfect. I am going to guess that the A10 is getting all the research and money and will be a better transmission, if only because it is being co-developed by Ford.
With two large auto companies working on one tranny there is a chance that it will be much better than the A8. I would wait for the A10 to show up in the C7 before I would want an auto from GM/Chevy.
Sorry, couldn't pass this up.
I really hope that they fix the A8 but I doubt that it will ever be perfect. I am going to guess that the A10 is getting all the research and money and will be a better transmission, if only because it is being co-developed by Ford.
With two large auto companies working on one tranny there is a chance that it will be much better than the A8. I would wait for the A10 to show up in the C7 before I would want an auto from GM/Chevy.
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You stated you experienced no issue so what are you concerned about? You are worried of stories that have happened to others? Seems silly, that's like me worrying about something on my car breaking because it broke on someone elses.
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From what I've seen, it's the 14 and 15's with reported issues.
And considering all the A8's out there it's a very small percentage.
Not saying there hasn't been issues with any of the 2016 A8's, but I personally haven't seen any posted problems.
I have a 2016 Z51 with the A8 build on 10-15-2015 and it works great without any issues
GM also made revisions to the problem parts and started installing them in the 2016 models with A8's in September 2015.
If I was that worried about it, I would research problems with the 2016 A8's, if any.
IMO, it would be a good indicator in regards to improved reliability of the A8's, or not.
I personally wouldn't hesitate to get a 2017 with the A8.
But that's just me
And considering all the A8's out there it's a very small percentage.
Not saying there hasn't been issues with any of the 2016 A8's, but I personally haven't seen any posted problems.
I have a 2016 Z51 with the A8 build on 10-15-2015 and it works great without any issues
GM also made revisions to the problem parts and started installing them in the 2016 models with A8's in September 2015.
If I was that worried about it, I would research problems with the 2016 A8's, if any.
IMO, it would be a good indicator in regards to improved reliability of the A8's, or not.
I personally wouldn't hesitate to get a 2017 with the A8.
But that's just me
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rothchilds, Did not say no issue. I stated I have experienced the bump when the A8 shifts from 1st to 2nd gear and my car has low miles. When you have the same trans about which many different posters on this forum are reporting issues seems reasonable to be concerned going forward. My car is an early 2015 production and did not get the upgraded TC Chevy added to late 2015 and 2016 built cars. 2015 cars do have the 100K drive train coverage which is a good thing if needed.
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I have a 15 also , 23k on it. And while there are many posts on something when it goes wrong, rarely a reason to make a post when it doesn't.
That's the problem with forums, it's a great place to learn and hear what others are experiencing, it's unfortunately a small percentage and usually negative.
But who knows, 23k more miles and my trans may blow up. I do know one thing, it's way nicer then the 4 speed I had on my 05
That's the problem with forums, it's a great place to learn and hear what others are experiencing, it's unfortunately a small percentage and usually negative.
But who knows, 23k more miles and my trans may blow up. I do know one thing, it's way nicer then the 4 speed I had on my 05
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My magic 8 ball says No. Seems that there will still be issues.
Sorry, couldn't pass this up.
I really hope that they fix the A8 but I doubt that it will ever be perfect. I am going to guess that the A10 is getting all the research and money and will be a better transmission, if only because it is being co-developed by Ford.
With two large auto companies working on one tranny there is a chance that it will be much better than the A8. I would wait for the A10 to show up in the C7 before I would want an auto from GM/Chevy.
Sorry, couldn't pass this up.
I really hope that they fix the A8 but I doubt that it will ever be perfect. I am going to guess that the A10 is getting all the research and money and will be a better transmission, if only because it is being co-developed by Ford.
With two large auto companies working on one tranny there is a chance that it will be much better than the A8. I would wait for the A10 to show up in the C7 before I would want an auto from GM/Chevy.
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The A8 in my 2016 Z06 has been great both in paddle and fully auto mode.
There is a lot of "the grass is always greener" thought going on in these threads that this new design won't have any issues. Anyone who thinks the world will end if the transmission isn't perfect probably had better wait for several months after launch before jumping on the A10 bandwagon.
There is a lot of "the grass is always greener" thought going on in these threads that this new design won't have any issues. Anyone who thinks the world will end if the transmission isn't perfect probably had better wait for several months after launch before jumping on the A10 bandwagon.
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Well I think they will all develop issues in time. Its going to be dependent on millage and the way each car is driven. Some may grenade at 8000 miles and many may wait until they are out of warranty after GMs band aid fixes are applied. (what GM is counting on). Lets face it they are all built in the same plant with the same parts, the chances are very very good that most A8s will prematurely fail in time. Now to answer your question yes, the 2017s A8s will have the latest fixes incorporated in them, but will they be enough to keep you out of the service department is another question.
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I agree. If that was the case no one would buy any make/model car or any product (TVs, smart phones, refrig, etc.)
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I have a 15 also , 23k on it. And while there are many posts on something when it goes wrong, rarely a reason to make a post when it doesn't.
That's the problem with forums, it's a great place to learn and hear what others are experiencing, it's unfortunately a small percentage and usually negative.
But who knows, 23k more miles and my trans may blow up. I do know one thing, it's way nicer then the 4 speed I had on my 05
That's the problem with forums, it's a great place to learn and hear what others are experiencing, it's unfortunately a small percentage and usually negative.
But who knows, 23k more miles and my trans may blow up. I do know one thing, it's way nicer then the 4 speed I had on my 05
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I have a 2015 C7, Z51, A8 with low miles. I have felt the 1st to 2nd gear bump a few times but no other issues like many others have had. Some 2015 and 2016 C7 owners have experienced 1st to 2nd gear bump, cruise control shuddering and jerking on down shifts etc. There have been Service Bulletins, GM engineers looking at the trans, some A8 trans being pulled and shipped back to GM. Some A8's have been replaced, some computer re-freshed, trans re-learned while some have had torque converters replaced. I guess overheating was solved with the extra trans cooler in 2016. Fine! Hopefully current produced 2016's with A8 are OK but I don't know that and can't find much info on 2017 A8. I am thinking about a 2017 Grand Sport but I don't want to buy another C7 A8 until the trans issues/problems are resolved. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Call Chevy Customer Service ;ask them
Tadge stated the A8 " is very reliable "
My '16 A8 goes into the shop next week for shifting issues..
Good Luck ..
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Just remember Tadge is paid by GM to tell everyone the C7 is the next coming of the baby Jesus.
