Hello. I recently bought a 2009 HHR SS 5 speed stick. The shifter is rather stiff and i have to pull the reverse lock to get the car into 5th gear. I drove my buddys 09 cobalt ss 5 speed and his shifter seems much smoother and easier to throw. I can also get his car into 5th gear without pulling the reverse lock up. Anyone had an issue like this?

 

It sounds like something your dealership would fix.