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insertjjs · 10-06-2010, 03:47 PM

2010 LT camaro manual transmission
Clutch blew after only 2700 miles on the Odometer. Mainly highway miles.

been driving stick shifts since 2004 in a jeep wrangler(until it burst into flames after a new fuel pump was installed) and I have been driving conservatively.
Luckily I managed to get home before the clutch went totally french!
But at least the repairs were quick <72 hours.

and I am not a mustang fan boy. driven both and definately prefer the Camaro

Sweet Lola · 10-10-2010, 09:21 AM

I noticed a some shifting problems one day last week but didn't think anything of it...difficult to shift. I hadn't driven her since then I went out to take Lola for a spin last night and I found quickly that the clutch was spongy and would engage the transmission immediately at the bottom upon release. Between this, the starter spinning and the thin paint I am a little disheartened. I have babied her (garage queen) and she only has 5k very softly driven miles after a year.

piticu667 · 02-03-2011, 11:28 AM

I am at 30000 km second clutch. The first time the plate went, wasn't properly screwed in ... As far as I know that is not a driver problem and I got the paperwork to prove it .. Can't find a dealership to do a proper diagnostic and tell me wtf is wrong..

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Originally Posted by Sweet Lola

I noticed a some shifting problems one day last week but didn't think anything of it...difficult to shift. I hadn't driven her since then I went out to take Lola for a spin last night and I found quickly that the clutch was spongy and would engage the transmission immediately at the bottom upon release. Between this, the starter spinning and the thin paint I am a little disheartened. I have babied her (garage queen) and she only has 5k very softly driven miles after a year.

augustst8607 · 02-03-2011, 02:05 PM

3yrs or 36k miles bumper to bumper ( clutch is included) even flaws in paint.

Ladyrider · 03-08-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by augustst8607

3yrs or 36k miles bumper to bumper ( clutch is included) even flaws in paint.

So my car is jumping really bad coming out of 1st gear, took it into the dealer and the guy made me sign that it would cost me 99.95 for them to look at it and only if it's a warranty issue will I not have to pay for that. I said well it only has 13k on it, how would it not be a warranty issue and he told me the clutch isn't covered under warranty after first year 12k miles!!! I am pissed...hopefully it's not the clutch but regardless I was told I had 3 year 36k bumper to bumper...was never informed it didn't cover certain items! Not a happy GM customer tonight.

One-Bad-ZL1 · 03-08-2012, 07:31 PM

Like I said, it was just something my dealer had heard about, figure I'd run it by everyone.[/QUOTE]

Just for thought, that if I was selling a product (like a Camaro) and came across a rumor about that product, I would do all I could to verify with the engineers, mechanics and other experts, so I could be confident in my response when posed with such a question with the knowledge that it has no merrit. Perpetuating a rumor is just a sign of ignorance.

One-Bad-ZL1 · 03-08-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladyrider

So my car is jumping really bad coming out of 1st gear, took it into the dealer and the guy made me sign that it would cost me 99.95 for them to look at it and only if it's a warranty issue will I not have to pay for that. I said well it only has 13k on it, how would it not be a warranty issue and he told me the clutch isn't covered under warranty after first year 12k miles!!! I am pissed...hopefully it's not the clutch but regardless I was told I had 3 year 36k bumper to bumper...was never informed it didn't cover certain items! Not a happy GM customer tonight.

Email Corporate GM and let them know this dealship is misrepresenting thier product and it's warrantee. See what happens! If you just take it, then nothing will ever change.

Coyotekiller · 03-08-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladyrider

So my car is jumping really bad coming out of 1st gear, took it into the dealer and the guy made me sign that it would cost me 99.95 for them to look at it and only if it's a warranty issue will I not have to pay for that. I said well it only has 13k on it, how would it not be a warranty issue and he told me the clutch isn't covered under warranty after first year 12k miles!!! I am pissed...hopefully it's not the clutch but regardless I was told I had 3 year 36k bumper to bumper...was never informed it didn't cover certain items! Not a happy GM customer tonight.

That dealer is a crook. Find another dealer and tell them your problem and see what they say about it. I bet they are more helpful.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 03-09-2012, 08:24 AM

Ladyrider, I'm sorry to hear about how things went for you at your dealer. In my dealings with my local dealers on things like this they state that if the clutch is damaged and the damage cannot be traced back to improper use by the customer then more often than not they will take care of it under warranty. This is one of my local dealerships and may not be a universal rule as all dealers are independently owned and operated. Unfortunately warranty coverage is not universal and that is why myself and my colleagues in the Customer Assistance department are here to make sure our customers get proper service from GM/Chevrolet and our dealerships. If you need some help in talking with your dealer let me know.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

AshenSS · 03-09-2012, 12:53 PM

I work as a service manager at a multibrand dealership with Chevrolet as one of the brands. The rules ar exactly the same with all the brands we service (5 brands).
Clutch is not covered by warranty if something has not broke, easy as that. These rules are not made up by us...

saintrob · 03-09-2012, 02:10 PM

Well from reading a lot if other responses the clutch is covered. So which one is it? Is it covered if the dealership agrees to cover it or is it not covered no matter what?

jd10013 · 03-09-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Coyotekiller

That dealer is a crook. Find another dealer and tell them your problem and see what they say about it. I bet they are more helpful.

lol, read your warranty. doesn't cover wear and tear items like the clutch, brakes, tires and so on. if the dealership looks at it and it's not a covered part they will charge you. somebody has to pay, and if it's not covered under warranty the warranty company isn't going to.

jd10013 · 03-09-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by saintrob

Well from reading a lot if other responses the clutch is covered. So which one is it? Is it covered if the dealership agrees to cover it or is it not covered no matter what?

it's not covered, except in the case of defect, like tires. and by the way, this thread is almost 4 years old, why did somebody dig it up?

Dr. Love · 03-09-2012, 03:05 PM

Maybe it's not the clutch....Maybe it's the drivers....

10-10-2010, 09:21 AM	#44
Sweet Lola #42,288 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boise ID Posts: 349 View My Garage	I noticed a some shifting problems one day last week but didn't think anything of it...difficult to shift. I hadn't driven her since then I went out to take Lola for a spin last night and I found quickly that the clutch was spongy and would engage the transmission immediately at the bottom upon release. Between this, the starter spinning and the thin paint I am a little disheartened. I have babied her (garage queen) and she only has 5k very softly driven miles after a year. __________________ Darren

03-08-2012, 07:31 PM	#48
One-Bad-ZL1 So easy to love Camaros Drives: 2013 ZL1 VR #3457 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marlborough, CT Posts: 3,768 View My Garage	Like I said, it was just something my dealer had heard about, figure I'd run it by everyone.[/QUOTE] Just for thought, that if I was selling a product (like a Camaro) and came across a rumor about that product, I would do all I could to verify with the engineers, mechanics and other experts, so I could be confident in my response when posed with such a question with the knowledge that it has no merrit. Perpetuating a rumor is just a sign of ignorance. __________________

03-09-2012, 03:05 PM	#56
Dr. Love Drives: 2012 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 622 View My Garage	Maybe it's not the clutch....Maybe it's the drivers.... __________________

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10-06-2010, 03:47 PM	#43
insertjjs Drives: 2010 1LT Camaro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1	2010 LT camaro manual transmission Clutch blew after only 2700 miles on the Odometer. Mainly highway miles. been driving stick shifts since 2004 in a jeep wrangler(until it burst into flames after a new fuel pump was installed) and I have been driving conservatively. Luckily I managed to get home before the clutch went totally french! But at least the repairs were quick <72 hours. and I am not a mustang fan boy. driven both and definately prefer the Camaro

02-03-2011, 02:05 PM	#46
augustst8607 Drives: stage 2 cam, catch can, long tubes, Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ga Posts: 52	3yrs or 36k miles bumper to bumper ( clutch is included) even flaws in paint.

03-09-2012, 08:24 AM	#51
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	Ladyrider, I'm sorry to hear about how things went for you at your dealer. In my dealings with my local dealers on things like this they state that if the clutch is damaged and the damage cannot be traced back to improper use by the customer then more often than not they will take care of it under warranty. This is one of my local dealerships and may not be a universal rule as all dealers are independently owned and operated. Unfortunately warranty coverage is not universal and that is why myself and my colleagues in the Customer Assistance department are here to make sure our customers get proper service from GM/Chevrolet and our dealerships. If you need some help in talking with your dealer let me know. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

03-09-2012, 12:53 PM	#52
AshenSS Drives: AshenSS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 14	I work as a service manager at a multibrand dealership with Chevrolet as one of the brands. The rules ar exactly the same with all the brands we service (5 brands). Clutch is not covered by warranty if something has not broke, easy as that. These rules are not made up by us...

03-09-2012, 02:10 PM	#53
saintrob Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS3 / '10 SIM 2SS L99 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 131	Well from reading a lot if other responses the clutch is covered. So which one is it? Is it covered if the dealership agrees to cover it or is it not covered no matter what?