[gCruze14]

Anyone know why my trans shifts a little harder? It's the first 4 gears.. Even in tip-tronic it does the same. I have 34.2K. I took it in to the dealer and explained to them and they said they found nothing wrong with it. They told me they will Re-Program it and have it re-learn to my driving conditions. They also said just drive it like you would drive it. So even after some time it still shifts the same.. Any input on this?

 

[MP81]

What's the issue with it shifting harder? It's actually better for trans life, and more efficient as well.

 

[gCruze14]

It's not a race car lol. I told the dealer my 12 shifts smooth as it should and that I didn't think my 14 was supposed to shift like it does.. When I get into the gas it's not as noticeable as if I was just puttin around the city.

 

[MP81]

They probably recalibrated the transmission in that time. Because it's better for the trans, and for your fuel economy.

Our diesel has nice shifts you can feel quite well. That's a massive positive in my book - and a huge positive in the way of fuel economy and your trans lasting longer.

And the 1-2 on my Cobalt will about break your neck. But it has a trans tune, so it's really meant to do that.

 

[jblackburn]

Drive another 14 to compare. The Cruze auto in any year I've driven has never been what I would call a smooth transmission.

 

[Djacob]

Check the fluid level and condition. Make sure you know the proper procedure to check the fluid level before you dive in.

 

[JWishnok]

Mine shifts hard once in awhile, usually around 3rd & 4th.. Dealerships say they see nothing wrong and can't get it to reproduce the hard shift. Been happening on and off for 15,000 miles lol.