i have a 2011 gls 6 speed , shifts sweet but when i follow the shift indicator 3rd gear vibs,then goes smooth. the rest of the gears are smooth. is this normal?

 

depending if its new or used, new shouldnt do that, but if it was used and someone REALLY abused it then I could see it being something that would have to be looked at. Otherwise, dont listen to what the car tells you and try shifting at a higher speed. (about 3-5 mph faster)

 

wel, went to the dealer they told me to keep driving it and if the problem continues they would fix it. in all fairness it is getting better, but if not warrenty is a good thing.

 

My '10 Accent has the shift indicator, and it tells me to shift way too soon, becouse when I follow it, I end up lugging the engine (the same noise/vibe you hear). The shift indicators are only idiot lights, and are not accurate guides for shifting gears, I have yet to drive any vehicle with one that is. So don't shift by the idiot light, just change gears according to how much power/acceleration is needed without lugging the engine.