2016 Chevrolet Camaro: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Aug 6, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · LA · crash

Oh wow I don't even know where to start. The second I came home with the car for $32,995 off the used dealership it was a horrific disaster. I have replaced the rear fuse panel 2x already(water damage). The amp was fried from water damanage. The ambient lights and screen along with the gear lights only sometimes work. My morimoto aftermarket headlights wiring all have completely melted and needed to be replaced and that is just the small things. The car has always had severe driving malfunctions. These include: Jerking when putting into gear (any gear), shudders, it will rev up when i am braking, usuallu after a small hill or bump it will get really loud like it is in a much higher gear, it looses power and goes into random limp mode, the car has recently died in mid drive just completely lost acceleration power until it died. It will start right back up, but then same thing. Now when driving it will slightly jerk and steer to the side ever 3 seconds. Enough for me to hold the steering wheel tight. These are a few of the codes it reads, although some codes come and go, but these remain on: P12E7, P12EC, P12F4, P12F9, P0121, P0171, P0161, P0131, P069E, B097B, B1395, B1516, B1517, B260E, B260E, B2615, B2745, U0800, U1808, U0109, U007C. nOW MY BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THE CAR IS SO BAD IT IS NOT DRIVABLE AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME THE PROBLEM. IT VIOLENTLY JERKS WHEN TURNING AS IF SOMEONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND GOING 50MPH. iT USUALLY DOES IT WHEN I TURN THE WHEELS SLOWLY LIKE ON TURNS, BUT IT ALSO DOES IT WHEN STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AND THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN IT JUST BOOOOOOM. iT IS SO LOUD AND AND SO VIOLENT IT IS AS IF MY BACK END FELL OFF. aLSO THE TIRES ARE LOCKED UP AND WHEN I TURN IT MAKES MY TIRE SCREAM. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND GOT IT HOME AROUND 70K MILES AND NOW I AM AT 160K WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AND THEN SOME. The car twice now has driven itself when in park with car running. I put in park and was on phone at store and it drove

Filed Apr 3, 2026 · Transmission · 32,670 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly shifted from first gear to third gear, the vehicle shuddered abnormally, and then jolted into the next gear. The failure also occurred while the transmission was downshifting. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 32,670.

Filed Jun 27, 2025 · Engine · CA

The component that failed is the 8-speed automatic transmission and torque converter on my 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS. The system experienced shuddering, slipping, and overheating, leading to unsafe driving conditions. The defective parts are no longer available for inspection because they are being replaced through a dealership service center, but the vehicle and records of prior repairs are available upon request. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the transmission caused hesitation, loss of power during acceleration, and unpredictable shifting. This created dangerous situations in traffic where the car failed to respond as expected. The problem has been confirmed and reproduced by authorized GM dealers during multiple visits. They have identified overheating and failure codes related to the transmission and torque converter. The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer’s authorized service center (Chevrolet dealer) but not by police or insurance representatives. There were warning symptoms before the failure, including: Noticeable shuddering during acceleration Hard shifting, particularly in lower gears Transmission overheating codes detected by the dealership These symptoms first appeared at approximately 35000 miles and have recurred despite prior repairs under warranty.

Filed Dec 23, 2024 · Transmission · 5,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and 50 MPH, the front end started shaking abnormally with the vehicle shuddering. The contact released the accelerator pedal and the failure ceased. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact learned of the Customer Satisfaction Program under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10089393 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the Customer Satisfaction Program. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2024 · Transmission · GA

Vehicle shudders, a problem that was brought to gm attention in 2016. In 2016 you recalled certain vehicles knowing this problem would happen to other camaros down the line. Im writing that my camaro be added. I have only 25,000 miles.

Filed Jun 28, 2022 · Transmission · WA

I noticed an occasional shudder at highway speeds. Traveling between Spokane to Coeurd'lene, a 30 or so mile distance, two episodes each way. The shudders are noticeable and there were very slight shudders before which I thought were hesitations before the last time I drove the car. I have had a difficult time to get it in the dealer as soon as I mention shudder. I was able to schedule a transmission flush without mentioning shudder.

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · AR

I bought this car a couple of months ago and as you accelerate there is a shuddering sensation that you can feel. You literally feel like you're being shaken. I had to do a google search to figure out what was wrong with the car.

Filed May 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 8,900 miles · WI

Constantly get a shudder at low RPM's 30-50mph- like the car does not know what gear it wants to be in. Also recieve p0122 code of throttle after fast acceleration. Taking this to performance engine place to diagnose

Filed Dec 29, 2019 · Transmission · 20,967 miles · CA

Purchased car with 20908 miles on 12/18/19. Noticed engine rpms fluctuating about 200 rpms when at steady cruising speed 2nd day of owning car. 3rd day noticed bad shudder when in v4 mode along with RPM fluctuation.

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Transmission · 7,300 miles · CA

Tcc shudder , vehicle shudders under light acceleration at highway speeds03

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · FL

Automatic 8 speed transmission shudders on light acceleration between 1300-1700rpm. This issue can be replicated and is especially noticeable when cruising up a slight incline at around 1500rpm. Chevrolet attempted a transmission fluid flush for me, and even a torque converter replacement for some other people, but the issue returns.

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · AL

When driving, the vehicle will vibrate/shudder periodically. When pulling into traffic, sometimes it does not shift properly and presents a danger. The dealer flushed the transmission fluid recently, but it is starting to happen again.