A10 transmission overheat issues

RedHot18 · 09-25-2017, 07:40 AM

Hi Guys, I took my Zl1 to Sebring yesterday and got through the first run group with no issues, was relatively cool by Florida standards. The second session was late morning and seven laps in I got a screen saying "transmission temperature high, idle engine" . WTF!!! I ran the car slow for one lap, warning went off , did one more lap at something less than normal, then went in. I was going to go out for third session with transmission temp gauge up on center cluster but we got rained out. Driving home from track, all was normal transmission temp stayed steady at 200. Has anyone else had any over heat issues? I though this car was not going to have the issues of the C7 automatics. I'm calling the dealership this morning. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

Blackdevil77 · 09-25-2017, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RedHot18

Hi Guys, I took my Zl1 to Sebring yesterday and got through the first run group with no issues, was relatively cool by Florida standards. The second session was late morning and seven laps in I got a screen saying "transmission temperature high, idle engine" . WTF!!! I ran the car slow for one lap, warning went off , did one more lap at something less than normal, then went in. I was going to go out for third session with transmission temp gauge up on center cluster but we got rained out. Driving home from track, all was normal transmission temp stayed steady at 200. Has anyone else had any over heat issues? I though this car was not going to have the issues of the C7 automatics. I'm calling the dealership this morning. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

Interesting, sorry to hear that happened to you. Curious to hear what the dealer says. First I heard of any overheating with this car. On the Motor Trend review, they said they beat the daylights out of the car for a week and couldn't get it to overheat.

Dethsupp0rt · 09-25-2017, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackdevil77

Interesting, sorry to hear that happened to you. Curious to hear what the dealer says. First I heard of any overheating with this car. On the Motor Trend review, they said they beat the daylights out of the car for a week and couldn't get it to overheat.

Yeah, sounds like a fluke. I think I've only heard of one other overheating problem on here.

Dealer will hopefully check it out and find the root cause. Keep us posted, RedHot.

Nick S · 09-25-2017, 08:14 AM

I think there was another thread posted here with similar issues and it ended up being the fluid level was incorrectly filled at the factory. I would definitely get it to the dealership and have them start the process on getting it looked at.

USP45 · 09-25-2017, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick S

I think there was another thread posted here with similar issues and it ended up being the fluid level was incorrectly filled at the factory. I would definitely get it to the dealership and have them start the process on getting it looked at.

Yeah, the other issue was related to overfilling which caused foaming in the transmission and then the fluid thinned or aerated (sp).....

Mr. Meh · 09-25-2017, 08:37 AM

Yep, def have it checked for overfill (funnily enough) as it's known to cause that issue. Definitely keep us up2date.

Now awaiting ~certain~ naysayers to come litter this thread though.

hadkins2 · 09-25-2017, 09:08 AM

Here is the thread where the overheating is discussed. There is a recall for that condition.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506843

BMWM.D. · 09-25-2017, 09:26 AM

Yes...have the fluid level checked. I'd still like to know if there is a production range this affects, but I do believe it applies to both 2017 and 2018 cars.

cleoent · 09-25-2017, 09:55 AM

Was the car taken to the dealer prior to the track day for the track prep?

RedHot18 · 09-25-2017, 10:18 AM

Had the car gone over by my own guy, New DOT 4 Modul brake fluid, carbotect XP-12 pads all way around, and it had the oil changed at the dealership the week before along with what ever their multi point inspection is. I will have it at dealership in AM and let them check the transmission, cooler and lines and will report back.

Mr. Meh · 09-25-2017, 10:22 AM

At one point, there was an entry in the track prep to set the level in the trans. But, it was rescinded with an update later as "not needed". Guess it technically is needed at least once, since we're seeing these crop hope. Hopefully, yours is just a simple byproduct of a factory overfill and not anything else more complicated than that.

juice3 · 09-25-2017, 02:15 PM

I've got 10 track days on my ZL1 and no issues. I'm pushing it to, 30+ minute sessions with 4-5 sessions a day.

RedHot18 · 09-26-2017, 03:32 PM

Got the car back from dealer. Had it all day, checked everything from fluid level to lines and the cooler and found nothing. I do have a case number with GM. Maybe this car is not meant for race car levels of track use. Will be at Daytona in two weeks to give it another go.

RealG · 09-26-2017, 04:02 PM

Could this be the reason you can't get the A10 with the 1Le package. They couldn't sell a track car with an overheating transmission so maybe they discovered that in testing.

09-25-2017, 07:40 AM	#1
RedHot18 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Vero Beach FL Posts: 114	A10 transmission overheat issues Hi Guys, I took my Zl1 to Sebring yesterday and got through the first run group with no issues, was relatively cool by Florida standards. The second session was late morning and seven laps in I got a screen saying "transmission temperature high, idle engine" . WTF!!! I ran the car slow for one lap, warning went off , did one more lap at something less than normal, then went in. I was going to go out for third session with transmission temp gauge up on center cluster but we got rained out. Driving home from track, all was normal transmission temp stayed steady at 200. Has anyone else had any over heat issues? I though this car was not going to have the issues of the C7 automatics. I'm calling the dealership this morning. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

09-25-2017, 08:14 AM	#4
Nick S Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Verona, WI Posts: 1,924	I think there was another thread posted here with similar issues and it ended up being the fluid level was incorrectly filled at the factory. I would definitely get it to the dealership and have them start the process on getting it looked at. __________________

09-25-2017, 09:08 AM	#7
hadkins2 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: West Virginia Posts: 156	Here is the thread where the overheating is discussed. There is a recall for that condition. http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506843 __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Hyper Blue Metallic 2005 Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 1987 Camaro IROC-Z White T-Tops Instagram @Gen6ZL1

09-25-2017, 09:55 AM	#9
cleoent Drives: 16' Camaro E-Force SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 836	Was the car taken to the dealer prior to the track day for the track prep? __________________ Leo 2016 e-Force 2SS Instagram @cleoent

09-25-2017, 08:37 AM	#6
Mr. Meh Drives: Sold Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 775	Yep, def have it checked for overfill (funnily enough) as it's known to cause that issue. Definitely keep us up2date. Now awaiting ~certain~ naysayers to come litter this thread though.

09-25-2017, 09:26 AM	#8
BMWM.D. Drives: ZL1/335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 870	Yes...have the fluid level checked. I'd still like to know if there is a production range this affects, but I do believe it applies to both 2017 and 2018 cars.

09-25-2017, 10:18 AM	#10
RedHot18 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Vero Beach FL Posts: 114	Had the car gone over by my own guy, New DOT 4 Modul brake fluid, carbotect XP-12 pads all way around, and it had the oil changed at the dealership the week before along with what ever their multi point inspection is. I will have it at dealership in AM and let them check the transmission, cooler and lines and will report back.

09-25-2017, 10:22 AM	#11
Mr. Meh Drives: Sold Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 775	At one point, there was an entry in the track prep to set the level in the trans. But, it was rescinded with an update later as "not needed". Guess it technically is needed at least once, since we're seeing these crop hope. Hopefully, yours is just a simple byproduct of a factory overfill and not anything else more complicated than that.

09-25-2017, 02:15 PM	#12
juice3 Drives: 19 ZLE A10,17 SS 1LE, 16 C7R,CT5V Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Berryville, VA Posts: 175	I've got 10 track days on my ZL1 and no issues. I'm pushing it to, 30+ minute sessions with 4-5 sessions a day.

09-26-2017, 03:32 PM	#13
RedHot18 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Vero Beach FL Posts: 114	Got the car back from dealer. Had it all day, checked everything from fluid level to lines and the cooler and found nothing. I do have a case number with GM. Maybe this car is not meant for race car levels of track use. Will be at Daytona in two weeks to give it another go.

09-26-2017, 04:02 PM	#14
RealG Drives: 2024 2SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 602	Could this be the reason you can't get the A10 with the 1Le package. They couldn't sell a track car with an overheating transmission so maybe they discovered that in testing.

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