GM’s Transmission Woes Force Massive Camaro, Cadillac Recall

That sleek 10-speed might leave you stranded on the highway, hence why gm is now recalling Camaros and Cadillacs.

Look, nobody buys a Camaro or a Caddy expecting to be left stranded on the side of the road while watching other cars zoom past. Yet here we are in 2025, and GM’s got another massive recall on their hands. This time, it’s that supposedly sophisticated 10-speed automatic transmission that’s causing headaches for thousands of owners.

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with modern automatic transmissions. They’re brilliant when they work – shifting faster than any human could with a manual – but when they fail? Absolute nightmare fuel. And this particular 10-speed unit, which GM developed with Ford (yeah, strange bedfellows, I know), has been stuffed into everything from trucks to performance cars.

The issue is pretty serious, folks. We’re not talking about some minor glitch that makes your shifts a bit jerky. This is a potential complete failure that could leave you powerless – literally – as the transmission decides to call it quits while you’re merging onto a highway or trying to make it through that yellow light.

What makes this particularly painful is that many Camaro owners specifically chose these cars for reliability alongside performance. The Camaro has generally been pretty solid compared to some of its muscle car competitors. And Cadillac? Well, these are supposed to be premium vehicles that pamper you with luxury, not strand you on your way to that important meeting.

If you’re driving one of these affected models, don’t play the “it won’t happen to me” game. I’ve seen too many car enthusiasts ignore recalls thinking their beloved vehicle is somehow immune. Trust me, it’s not worth the risk – especially when we’re talking about something that could leave you immobile in potentially dangerous situations.

GM says they’re “prioritizing customer safety” and “expediting the repair process,” which is corporate-speak for “holy crap, this is bad, and we need to fix it fast before the lawsuits start piling up.” But credit where it’s due – at least they’re acknowledging the problem and taking action rather than waiting for more failures to occur in the wild.

The repair will be free (as it absolutely should be), but the bigger cost might be to GM’s reputation. This is their fourth major recall in 2025 alone, following those electrical system issues back in January.

At some point, customers start wondering if quality control is still a thing at General Motors.

Interesting Facts:

• The recalled 10-speed automatic was a joint development between Ford and GM, costing over $1.3 billion to develop
• Transmission failures out of warranty typically cost between $3,500-$5,000 to repair
• The same transmission is used in over 15 different vehicle models across multiple brands