What to Do if Your Car Shakes When Shifting Gears

It's never a good feeling when your car shakes when shifting gears right as you're trying to pull away from a stoplight or merge onto the highway. One second everything is fine, and the next, you feel a shudder or a jerk that makes you wonder if your transmission is about to drop out onto the pavement. While it's definitely something that'll make your stomach drop, it doesn't always mean you need a brand-new car. It does, however, mean your vehicle is trying to tell you something is wrong, and ignoring it usually leads to a much bigger repair bill down the road. ...

May 3, 2026 · 6 min · Naime Todd