V6 Clutch Problem - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tomlink · 04-24-2013, 10:49 AM

My clutch has started to act up. I first noticed it at about 22K miles but I wasn't sure if I might have had my foot on the pedal, but now at 28K I am sure. The clutch slips, but only if I'm a little late on engaging it. That is to say I have the engine revved a bit before engaging. I've had it happen in first and second gears.

But it will never happen if I have the clutch fully engaged and then punch the gas, only if the engine is revved first.

I've found some older Camaro5 threads on the V6 clutch but no mention of a TSB, only that GM will not cover it as a warranty item, even on cars with a lot less mileage than mine. Is that still true? 28K is the least mileage (by about half) I've ever gotten on a clutch and I've driven about 1/2 million miles in cars with a clutch.

Is there any new news on this problem? I have not taken it to the dealer just to be told I need to pay for the replacement.

Flashpoint135 · 04-24-2013, 01:53 PM

Test the clutch either stopped with the parking brake on or by putting it in a high gear at a low speed to see if it slips.

I had the same feeling that my clutch was slipping under the same circumstances - little late with the clutch, little early / high on the revs - then I realized it wasn't the clutch slipping - it was the tires. Just getting a little wheel spin - then hooking up.

tomlink · 04-24-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashpoint135

Just getting a little wheel spin

I had written it off as that until yesterday. The back end does a little dance when the TC engages and this was not the case here. Plus I have new tires - BFG G-Force and they stick like all heck.

jd10013 · 04-24-2013, 04:28 PM

no, GM (or any car company) isn't going to cover a clutch. too easy to abuse, and most people do.

tomlink · 04-24-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

no, GM (or any car company) isn't going to cover a clutch

Sigh.

I got that same story with a Nissan I owned in the early 80's (brakes, just a wear item, 12K miles). I'll give you a guess about how long I owned it and how many Nissans I have owned since. Sad, since I really like my Camaro.

rmaringa · 04-24-2013, 10:42 PM

>V6 Clutch Problem

You and every other camaro owner

tomlink · 04-25-2013, 03:50 PM

I looked for a way to move this thread to "V8 and V6 Transmissions" but that might just be an ADMIN option. Can an admin move it there please?

I have replaced clutches myself many times, at least once on every stick car I have owned, so that means 2 FWD and 2 RWD cars. Doing it at under 30K is just plain absurd. My RWD Fords averaged about 100K.

I guess I'll wait till it gets worse, but start shopping for a better clutch. No effing way I will put another Chevy clutch into it. Maybe if this thread moves I'll get advice on a good alternative.

The Stig · 04-25-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tomlink

I looked for a way to move this thread to "V8 and V6 Transmissions" but that might just be an ADMIN option. Can an admin move it there please?

I have replaced clutches myself many times, at least once on every stick car I have owned, so that means 2 FWD and 2 RWD cars. Doing it at under 30K is just plain absurd. My RWD Fords averaged about 100K.

I guess I'll wait till it gets worse, but start shopping for a better clutch. No effing way I will put another Chevy clutch into it. Maybe if this thread moves I'll get advice on a good alternative.

Moved.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 04-25-2013, 06:59 PM

Not many aftermarket options out there...yet.

The first sign of a failing clutch for me is always when I'm on the highway in the highest gear and I give a vehicle some gas. If it doesn't slip then, it's not going bad.

Good luck. BTW, 30K IS too soon.

John B.

tomlink · 04-26-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBfromPeoria

in the highest gear and I give a vehicle some gas

Yep, I've been trying this but no slipping (yet). Thanks for the reply.

I put a ClutchMasters in my 93 Probe and it was great. I just checked and they don't have a Camaro V6 one available.

Monchy36 · 04-26-2013, 08:03 PM

Here's the answer of your problem... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212552

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-20-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tomlink

My clutch has started to act up. I first noticed it at about 22K miles but I wasn't sure if I might have had my foot on the pedal, but now at 28K I am sure. The clutch slips, but only if I'm a little late on engaging it. That is to say I have the engine revved a bit before engaging. I've had it happen in first and second gears.

But it will never happen if I have the clutch fully engaged and then punch the gas, only if the engine is revved first.

I've found some older Camaro5 threads on the V6 clutch but no mention of a TSB, only that GM will not cover it as a warranty item, even on cars with a lot less mileage than mine. Is that still true? 28K is the least mileage (by about half) I've ever gotten on a clutch and I've driven about 1/2 million miles in cars with a clutch.

Is there any new news on this problem? I have not taken it to the dealer just to be told I need to pay for the replacement.

Any updates on this concern? Fixed or no?

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

tomlink · 08-23-2013, 05:40 PM

I've been babying the thing.

I still punch to full acceleration, but I *ALWAYS* make sure the clutch is already fully engaged when I do. And so in 4 months it has not happened again. My warranty is up in another 4 months and the car has never been back to the dealer, and is not likely to be.

04-24-2013, 10:49 AM	#1
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	V6 Clutch Problem My clutch has started to act up. I first noticed it at about 22K miles but I wasn't sure if I might have had my foot on the pedal, but now at 28K I am sure. The clutch slips, but only if I'm a little late on engaging it. That is to say I have the engine revved a bit before engaging. I've had it happen in first and second gears. But it will never happen if I have the clutch fully engaged and then punch the gas, only if the engine is revved first. I've found some older Camaro5 threads on the V6 clutch but no mention of a TSB, only that GM will not cover it as a warranty item, even on cars with a lot less mileage than mine. Is that still true? 28K is the least mileage (by about half) I've ever gotten on a clutch and I've driven about 1/2 million miles in cars with a clutch. Is there any new news on this problem? I have not taken it to the dealer just to be told I need to pay for the replacement.

04-24-2013, 01:53 PM	#2
Flashpoint135 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 1,283	Test the clutch either stopped with the parking brake on or by putting it in a high gear at a low speed to see if it slips. I had the same feeling that my clutch was slipping under the same circumstances - little late with the clutch, little early / high on the revs - then I realized it wasn't the clutch slipping - it was the tires. Just getting a little wheel spin - then hooking up. __________________

04-25-2013, 06:59 PM	#9
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Not many aftermarket options out there...yet. The first sign of a failing clutch for me is always when I'm on the highway in the highest gear and I give a vehicle some gas. If it doesn't slip then, it's not going bad. Good luck. BTW, 30K IS too soon. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

04-26-2013, 08:03 PM	#11
Monchy36 ZLT!!! COTW (8/5/13) Drives: 2011 IOM 1LT RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 4,773	Here's the answer of your problem... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212552 __________________ My Journal:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213787

04-24-2013, 04:28 PM	#4
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	no, GM (or any car company) isn't going to cover a clutch. too easy to abuse, and most people do.

04-24-2013, 10:42 PM	#6
rmaringa Drives: 2012 Black Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 27	>V6 Clutch Problem You and every other camaro owner

04-25-2013, 03:50 PM	#7
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	I looked for a way to move this thread to "V8 and V6 Transmissions" but that might just be an ADMIN option. Can an admin move it there please? I have replaced clutches myself many times, at least once on every stick car I have owned, so that means 2 FWD and 2 RWD cars. Doing it at under 30K is just plain absurd. My RWD Fords averaged about 100K. I guess I'll wait till it gets worse, but start shopping for a better clutch. No effing way I will put another Chevy clutch into it. Maybe if this thread moves I'll get advice on a good alternative.

08-23-2013, 05:40 PM	#13
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	I've been babying the thing. I still punch to full acceleration, but I ALWAYS make sure the clutch is already fully engaged when I do. And so in 4 months it has not happened again. My warranty is up in another 4 months and the car has never been back to the dealer, and is not likely to be.