The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is already in short supply, but those wanting a manually equipped SS model will have to wait even longer. Chevrolet has officially stopped shipment on manual Camaro SS models due to a problem with the car’s six-speed gearbox.
General Motors has yet to reveal what the actual problem is, but the issue is reportedly linked to the gearbox’s output shaft. We asked Adam Denison, head of Camaro PR, about the problem, and this is what he had to say:
“Our engineering team is reviewing data related to the performance of the manual transmission on the Camaro SS and has temporarily stopped shipment of this model. This only impacts Camaro SS models with manual transmission. Camaro SS with automatic transmission, and Camaro LS and LT models are not affected and will continue to be shipped to dealers. We’re working closely with our dealer network to minimize any inconveniences this may cause for the customers.â€
Hopefully GM can come up with a solution rather quickly for the problem, but it remains to be seen if the defect will give the best-selling pony car a black eye. The Camaro is GM’s hottest selling model and has already been involved in one recall. And with the 2010 Ford Mustang and new Dodge Challenger on the block, pony car buyers have plenty of alternatives.
