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O2BQIK · 01-13-2010, 10:19 PM

Anyone else having problems with the clutch on the SS manual? I've got 4900 miles and since new I get a burning stink anytime the clutch is under heavy load (starting from a stop on an incline or launching firmly). Initially I thought it might just need a little time to break in, but it's still happening. One time the pedal stayed on the ground when I let up. The clutch engagement point has been shrinking and it occasionally chatters. It seems like a hydraulic issue to me.

I took it to the dealership and initially they claimed there was nothing wrong with it, so I went back over and took the shop foreman for a drive. One hard launch and it immediately smelled. They'll have another look tomorrow. However they did mention that there is a service bulletin about the clutch where it sticks, and that it is currently under investigation by the engineering department (focused on the hydraulics). I took that to mean that others were having the same issue.

01-13-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
O2BQIK Drives: 1991 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas area Posts: 596	Clutch issues Anyone else having problems with the clutch on the SS manual? I've got 4900 miles and since new I get a burning stink anytime the clutch is under heavy load (starting from a stop on an incline or launching firmly). Initially I thought it might just need a little time to break in, but it's still happening. One time the pedal stayed on the ground when I let up. The clutch engagement point has been shrinking and it occasionally chatters. It seems like a hydraulic issue to me. I took it to the dealership and initially they claimed there was nothing wrong with it, so I went back over and took the shop foreman for a drive. One hard launch and it immediately smelled. They'll have another look tomorrow. However they did mention that there is a service bulletin about the clutch where it sticks, and that it is currently under investigation by the engineering department (focused on the hydraulics). I took that to mean that others were having the same issue.