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RADEARTH · 06-23-2014, 02:19 PM

So I have driven and tracked a lot of different cars with Manual transmissions. I know how to handle and take care of my clutch. However, I have on at least 3 ocasions since getting my car (2 weeks ago, still babying it) got that burning clutch smell. Once just pulling up my driveway! Is this normal for our cars?

Blue_11RS · 06-23-2014, 02:24 PM

When I really get on it I smell it too...I am not sure why though..mine has 6K on it and I just had it happen last week after a spirited take off..

treplatano · 06-23-2014, 02:47 PM

I had the same issue with mine. I have over 10K miles on it now. What I learn after driving this car around quite a bit is; it doesn't like to be babied too much. If you try to reduce the driveline noises by being superbly gentle with it, it will just stink up the clutch. I drive in stop-and-go situations quite often, and when I take off in 1st, it is as if I am seriously going to get going. ( i hope that makes sense)

I usually skip 3rd gear for this reason, I might hit the teens(14-18mph) in first, move to second, make it to low 20s and go straight to 4th. 3rd gear is very tall and while I can use it, I have learned that I can be much smoother to the car and passengers by avoiding the whole thing.

Hope this helps. Now drive, take chances, and have fun! (but seriously, be careful)

Ragnar · 06-23-2014, 03:14 PM

I had that smell for about 1000 miles and now, I don't remember the last time I smelt anything. It is hard for me not to keep my foot out of it every day. I run up the RPM's in first and second and your already in the 70 mph range, it is so easy to do. Love it!!!

SSMY1LE · 06-23-2014, 04:50 PM

Had the smell for about 1000 miles then went away. Hasn't been back.

giant_g2 · 06-23-2014, 04:56 PM

Twice with the hill start assist :/

whan · 06-23-2014, 05:49 PM

Stink was pretty bad for the first 700 miles, pretty much none after that

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-23-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RADEARTH

So I have driven and tracked a lot of different cars with Manual transmissions. I know how to handle and take care of my clutch. However, I have on at least 3 ocasions since getting my car (2 weeks ago, still babying it) got that burning clutch smell. Once just pulling up my driveway! Is this normal for our cars?

RADEARTH,

Apologies to hear about your burning clutch smell. Any displeasure is understandable and we're here to help should you decide to get an official diagnosis at a GM dealer. You're more than welcome to contact us privately anytime to discuss this in greater detail.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Lumino1LE · 06-23-2014, 09:18 PM

15,000 miles on my 2013 1LE and it's common, depending on the circumstance.

tmcclint · 06-23-2014, 10:47 PM

I get it with the hill assist and when I'm a little slow letting out the clutch. Mines just over 500 miles now so I expect it will quit when I get some more mileage on it.

WHAMMO · 06-24-2014, 12:06 AM

Hill assist sucks and sometimes the traction nannies will make your clutch smell too. Turn everything off when youre stepping on it.

Schluney · 06-24-2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SSMY1LE

Had the smell for about 1000 miles then went away. Hasn't been back.

Same with my car... Haven't smelled a thing since I broke 1000

Billy10mm · 06-24-2014, 07:56 AM

I do not get any clutch smell.

HOJO · 06-24-2014, 11:16 AM

Have not had the clutch smell either, even with the hill assist. Don't waist any time getting off the clutch, when you get moving come off that thing and kick it in the a**. They love to be driven with authority.

06-23-2014, 02:19 PM	#1
RADEARTH Drives: 2014 SS 1LE (RED HOT) Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 37	That burning clutch smell? So I have driven and tracked a lot of different cars with Manual transmissions. I know how to handle and take care of my clutch. However, I have on at least 3 ocasions since getting my car (2 weeks ago, still babying it) got that burning clutch smell. Once just pulling up my driveway! Is this normal for our cars? __________________ RADEARTH 1SS 1LE RED HOT

06-23-2014, 02:47 PM	#3
treplatano Drives: 2014 Summit White Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Stratford Posts: 105	I had the same issue with mine. I have over 10K miles on it now. What I learn after driving this car around quite a bit is; it doesn't like to be babied too much. If you try to reduce the driveline noises by being superbly gentle with it, it will just stink up the clutch. I drive in stop-and-go situations quite often, and when I take off in 1st, it is as if I am seriously going to get going. ( i hope that makes sense) I usually skip 3rd gear for this reason, I might hit the teens(14-18mph) in first, move to second, make it to low 20s and go straight to 4th. 3rd gear is very tall and while I can use it, I have learned that I can be much smoother to the car and passengers by avoiding the whole thing. Hope this helps. Now drive, take chances, and have fun! (but seriously, be careful) __________________ 2014 Summit White Camaro SS 1LE Drive Fast, Take Chances

06-23-2014, 04:50 PM	#5
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	Had the smell for about 1000 miles then went away. Hasn't been back. __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

06-23-2014, 10:47 PM	#10
tmcclint Drives: 2014 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 228 View My Garage	I get it with the hill assist and when I'm a little slow letting out the clutch. Mines just over 500 miles now so I expect it will quit when I get some more mileage on it. __________________ 2014 2SS RS 1LE

06-24-2014, 12:06 AM	#11
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	Hill assist sucks and sometimes the traction nannies will make your clutch smell too. Turn everything off when youre stepping on it. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

06-23-2014, 02:24 PM	#2
Blue_11RS Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 225 View My Garage	When I really get on it I smell it too...I am not sure why though..mine has 6K on it and I just had it happen last week after a spirited take off..

06-23-2014, 03:14 PM	#4
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	I had that smell for about 1000 miles and now, I don't remember the last time I smelt anything. It is hard for me not to keep my foot out of it every day. I run up the RPM's in first and second and your already in the 70 mph range, it is so easy to do. Love it!!!

06-23-2014, 04:56 PM	#6
giant_g2 Drives: '13 1LE, '89 Caprice Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: PA Posts: 333	Twice with the hill start assist :/

06-23-2014, 05:49 PM	#7
whan Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Palo Alto/Portland Posts: 79	Stink was pretty bad for the first 700 miles, pretty much none after that

06-23-2014, 09:18 PM	#9
Lumino1LE Rally Yellow 2SS/RS/SR Drives: Born 11/12 2012 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loudoun County, VA Posts: 260	15,000 miles on my 2013 1LE and it's common, depending on the circumstance.

06-24-2014, 07:56 AM	#13
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	I do not get any clutch smell.

06-24-2014, 11:16 AM	#14
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 874	Have not had the clutch smell either, even with the hill assist. Don't waist any time getting off the clutch, when you get moving come off that thing and kick it in the a**. They love to be driven with authority.