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AmericanMuscleCars · 04-12-2014, 07:27 PM

Hey guys i am driving a 2013 1LT camaro and I am experiencing some vibrations when i am driving, its around 1000-2000 RPMS and I am driving an automatic, its like its hesitating and it shakes/vibrates the whole car.

camaro1350 · 04-12-2014, 07:53 PM

Does it do it above that range? It's a 13 so it's still under warranty. Take it in and get it looked at. Have you done any mods lately?

AmericanMuscleCars · 04-12-2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro1350

Does it do it above that range? It's a 13 so it's still under warranty. Take it in and get it looked at. Have you done any mods lately?

It is when I am accelerating to like 45 and i am leveling off or when I'm going up a hill. I have a K&N Cold Air intake and borla exhaust axle-back, nothing that I have done to the car could have caused it.

camaro1350 · 04-12-2014, 09:00 PM

Sorry, I don't know what will cause this. My first thought that maybe one of your wheels are loose or out of balance but that would do it all the time. Does it actually shake the whole car? I would take it in and get it checked out. Sorry I don't have any good fixes for you. Hope others will chime in and have a better answer.

IAMTHEDANGER · 04-12-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro1350

Sorry, I don't know what will cause this. My first thought that maybe one of your wheels are loose or out of balance but that would do it all the time. Does it actually shake the whole car? I would take it in and get it checked out. Sorry I don't have any good fixes for you. Hope others will chime in and have a better answer.

Sorry that this is off-topic, but what wheels do you have? What size? I really like them.

PalmerGA · 04-13-2014, 06:23 AM

I'm assuming you've had your car long enough to recognize the effects of Active Fuel Management cutting out 4 of your cylinders, and you know it's not that causing the issue (AFM can cause all sorts of weird sounds/sensations, especially at slower seeds).

So - I suspect you have a bad Torque Converter. It's been an issue on quite a few cars. I had a '12 1LT and experience very similar symptoms as you described. Took it to dealer. They diagnosed a bad TC and put in a new one. End of problem.

AmericanMuscleCars · 04-13-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I'm assuming you've had your car long enough to recognize the effects of Active Fuel Management cutting out 4 of your cylinders, and you know it's not that causing the issue (AFM can cause all sorts of weird sounds/sensations, especially at slower seeds).

So - I suspect you have a bad Torque Converter. It's been an issue on quite a few cars. I had a '12 1LT and experience very similar symptoms as you described. Took it to dealer. They diagnosed a bad TC and put in a new one. End of problem.

Thanks man I appreciate it, and its a v6 so does it have AFM? I will take it to the dealer and see what they say, thanks man!

RobertRS · 04-13-2014, 11:12 PM

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Thanks man I appreciate it, and its a v6 so does it have AFM? I will take it to the dealer and see what they say, thanks man!

No. V6 doesn't have AFM.

nyrfan · 04-14-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I'm assuming you've had your car long enough to recognize the effects of Active Fuel Management cutting out 4 of your cylinders, and you know it's not that causing the issue (AFM can cause all sorts of weird sounds/sensations, especially at slower seeds).

So - I suspect you have a bad Torque Converter. It's been an issue on quite a few cars. I had a '12 1LT and experience very similar symptoms as you described. Took it to dealer. They diagnosed a bad TC and put in a new one. End of problem.

No AFM on a V6.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 04-14-2014, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AmericanMuscleCars

Hey guys i am driving a 2013 1LT camaro and I am experiencing some vibrations when i am driving, its around 1000-2000 RPMS and I am driving an automatic, its like its hesitating and it shakes/vibrates the whole car.

AmericanMuscleCars,

Apologies to hear about the vibration you're experiencing. Keep us posted on this situation and don't hesitate to let us know if you need additional assistance after coordinating a visit with your dealer.

Kind regards,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

serows1 · 04-14-2014, 08:19 PM

Could be a U-joint or driveshaft issue, I'd have that looked at too.

I had a guy come into my shop about two years ago with a vibration that he only felt while driving over 40 mph. After looking at it we found the rear drive shaft yoke was cracked and slightly twisted causing the vibration, we were surprised it did not fall out. Just a thought...

Paul

AmericanMuscleCars · 04-16-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by serows1

Could be a U-joint or driveshaft issue, I'd have that looked at too.

I had a guy come into my shop about two years ago with a vibration that he only felt while driving over 40 mph. After looking at it we found the rear drive shaft yoke was cracked and slightly twisted causing the vibration, we were surprised it did not fall out. Just a thought...

Paul

Uhhhhhh…

thats not good i'll have to get it checked soon then.

04-12-2014, 07:27 PM	#1
AmericanMuscleCars Teenage Dream Camaro Drives: A Visually Stunning Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,722	Vibration Hey guys i am driving a 2013 1LT camaro and I am experiencing some vibrations when i am driving, its around 1000-2000 RPMS and I am driving an automatic, its like its hesitating and it shakes/vibrates the whole car.

04-12-2014, 07:53 PM	#2
camaro1350 Drives: 2013 Camaro RS 1LT, 6M Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 603	Does it do it above that range? It's a 13 so it's still under warranty. Take it in and get it looked at. Have you done any mods lately? __________________

04-12-2014, 09:00 PM	#4
camaro1350 Drives: 2013 Camaro RS 1LT, 6M Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 603	Sorry, I don't know what will cause this. My first thought that maybe one of your wheels are loose or out of balance but that would do it all the time. Does it actually shake the whole car? I would take it in and get it checked out. Sorry I don't have any good fixes for you. Hope others will chime in and have a better answer. __________________

04-13-2014, 06:23 AM	#6
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I'm assuming you've had your car long enough to recognize the effects of Active Fuel Management cutting out 4 of your cylinders, and you know it's not that causing the issue (AFM can cause all sorts of weird sounds/sensations, especially at slower seeds). So - I suspect you have a bad Torque Converter. It's been an issue on quite a few cars. I had a '12 1LT and experience very similar symptoms as you described. Took it to dealer. They diagnosed a bad TC and put in a new one. End of problem. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

04-14-2014, 08:19 PM	#11
serows1 Drives: Blue Ray 2SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Elyria Posts: 262	Could be a U-joint or driveshaft issue, I'd have that looked at too. I had a guy come into my shop about two years ago with a vibration that he only felt while driving over 40 mph. After looking at it we found the rear drive shaft yoke was cracked and slightly twisted causing the vibration, we were surprised it did not fall out. Just a thought... Paul