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

rawj7 · 05-11-2010, 10:12 AM

There was a thread about the clutch and I can not find it now. Two days ago I did an agressive (not to agressive) launch and the clutch stuck half way up and burnt the clutch, the smell was bad. now it seems to smell all the time, there was some info to give to the dealer for a fix, anyone have this?

Deerta · 05-11-2010, 10:14 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78079

Camaro21 · 05-11-2010, 10:15 AM

Take it back to the dealer for warranty (assuming you don't have any performance Mod's other than a Cold Air Intake...) There has been alot of discussion about this, mine sticks to the floor occasionally.. I just want to wear this one out before purchasing a good Twin-Disc Clutch..

rawj7 · 05-11-2010, 10:35 AM

Thanks guys, I'm going to call my service center and give them this

Moorepheus · 05-11-2010, 03:25 PM

Good luck. I told my dealer about the clutch sticking on my Camaro, and since they could not reproduce it, they were...'SORRY, nothing we can do for you, can't make it happen'. Mine has happened to me twice so far.

Michael_Js · 05-11-2010, 03:46 PM

I'm glad of the good relationship I have with my service guy. Got my new clutch the week before last

The service guy could NOT reproduce it - took my word.

Good luck!

Oh, there are multiple clutch issues threads

Toyaholic · 05-11-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deerta

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78079

Been following this one.

Just got back from the second dealer to make an appointment. The first one said to drive it until it breaks, then call a tow truck.

Morons! Yeah... that's what I want from a service department.

Inferno Man · 05-11-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toyaholic

Been following this one.

Just got back from the second dealer to make an appointment. The first one said to drive it until it breaks, then call a tow truck.

Morons! Yeah... that's what I want from a service department.

That is unbelievable..........

armysig · 05-11-2010, 04:50 PM

I have had mine to the local dealership 3 times for this issue, I finally got word from GM that if I can't reproduce the issue with a tech in the car, they would not replace, look at or even dig deeper into my clutch problem.

It seems like GM has dug is heals into the ground on this problem and they wont move an inch.

motor1 · 05-11-2010, 05:29 PM

Probably cheaper to fight the problems rather than fix them, this is what causes customers who are brand loyal to switch brands. Mine is effected by this and I am just waiting to see if GM does the right thing. If not my next car will be something other than a Chevy. I have had it in the shop and heard the same song and dance.

Rallyman6 · 05-11-2010, 08:38 PM

This happened 3x to me as well; I am suppose to go tomorrow to get a new clutch, pressure plate and T/O
they took my word for it... Props to MUZI Chevy in Needham, MA

superstockcam · 05-11-2010, 08:47 PM

SPEC Stage 3 clutch and flywheel... all better!

Texhawk · 05-11-2010, 09:13 PM

Corvettes also have problems with the clutch staying on the floor if you do not keep the clutch fluid clean.
The slave cylinder design is such that if you do high RPM shifts that generate a lot of clutch dust, the dust gets past the seal and into the clutch fluid. Just a few passes and the clutch fluid is black.
I would first make sure the clutch fluid is clean, and it is not a problem with fluid contamination.

mikeSS · 05-11-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moorepheus

Good luck. I told my dealer about the clutch sticking on my Camaro, and since they could not reproduce it, they were...'SORRY, nothing we can do for you, can't make it happen'. Mine has happened to me twice so far.

i have hear that line twice now......

05-11-2010, 10:12 AM	#1
rawj7 U.S. ARMY Aviation Mech Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 353	Clutch sticking There was a thread about the clutch and I can not find it now. Two days ago I did an agressive (not to agressive) launch and the clutch stuck half way up and burnt the clutch, the smell was bad. now it seems to smell all the time, there was some info to give to the dealer for a fix, anyone have this? __________________ 2SS/RS W/White Hood strip, 6sM. To do before I Die. Dream car-check, ...

05-11-2010, 10:35 AM	#4
rawj7 U.S. ARMY Aviation Mech Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 353	Thanks guys, I'm going to call my service center and give them this __________________ 2SS/RS W/White Hood strip, 6sM. To do before I Die. Dream car-check, ...

05-11-2010, 03:46 PM	#6
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	I'm glad of the good relationship I have with my service guy. Got my new clutch the week before last The service guy could NOT reproduce it - took my word. Good luck! Oh, there are multiple clutch issues threads __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

05-11-2010, 04:50 PM	#9
armysig Catch me if you can Drives: 2012 IOM ZL-1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,461 View My Garage	I have had mine to the local dealership 3 times for this issue, I finally got word from GM that if I can't reproduce the issue with a tech in the car, they would not replace, look at or even dig deeper into my clutch problem. It seems like GM has dug is heals into the ground on this problem and they wont move an inch. __________________

05-11-2010, 08:38 PM	#11
Rallyman6 Member Drives: '10 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, Roof Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wellesley Hills, MA Posts: 850 View My Garage	This happened 3x to me as well; I am suppose to go tomorrow to get a new clutch, pressure plate and T/O they took my word for it... Props to MUZI Chevy in Needham, MA __________________ 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, 6MT, IO Interior, Roof, Eibach Sways, BC Coilovers, BMR Swing arms,Barton Short Shift, BBK LT's, GMPP exhaust, Hi-Flow Cats, MAST Stage 2 Cam, CAI = 470RWHP

05-11-2010, 10:14 AM	#2
Deerta Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 40	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78079

05-11-2010, 10:15 AM	#3
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	Take it back to the dealer for warranty (assuming you don't have any performance Mod's other than a Cold Air Intake...) There has been alot of discussion about this, mine sticks to the floor occasionally.. I just want to wear this one out before purchasing a good Twin-Disc Clutch..

05-11-2010, 03:25 PM	#5
Moorepheus Drives: 2013 Dodge Charge R/T Plus AWD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	Good luck. I told my dealer about the clutch sticking on my Camaro, and since they could not reproduce it, they were...'SORRY, nothing we can do for you, can't make it happen'. Mine has happened to me twice so far.

05-11-2010, 05:29 PM	#10
motor1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/M6.....no longer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 479 View My Garage	Probably cheaper to fight the problems rather than fix them, this is what causes customers who are brand loyal to switch brands. Mine is effected by this and I am just waiting to see if GM does the right thing. If not my next car will be something other than a Chevy. I have had it in the shop and heard the same song and dance.

05-11-2010, 08:47 PM	#12
superstockcam Member Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where you vacation...Tahoe Posts: 928	SPEC Stage 3 clutch and flywheel... all better! __________________ .

05-11-2010, 09:13 PM	#13
Texhawk Drives: 69Camaro,87IROC,96 SS,Z06&Stingray Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 275	Corvettes also have problems with the clutch staying on the floor if you do not keep the clutch fluid clean. The slave cylinder design is such that if you do high RPM shifts that generate a lot of clutch dust, the dust gets past the seal and into the clutch fluid. Just a few passes and the clutch fluid is black. I would first make sure the clutch fluid is clean, and it is not a problem with fluid contamination.

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