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nalinc23 · 12-30-2009, 08:03 PM

This happens warm or cold and I wanted to know if it was normal or a possible problem...

I noticed that while I am coasting at slow speeds (usually in a parking lot, 1st or 2nd gear) and go to put the clutch in I will hear a fairly loud clunk noise when I press it in and its all the way engaged. It wont happen everytime but I'd say about 1/3rd or 1/2 the time. Is this normal with these cars as I never heard anything like that with my last car?

flyby · 12-30-2009, 09:11 PM

I think the problem is that the clutch is completely disengaging all at once instead of slowly. I do not think it has anything to do with the cold, just clutching technique. It took me a while to get used to the load on the clutch with the horsepower of the LS3.

nalinc23 · 12-30-2009, 09:58 PM

No, I mean I can be coasting about 15 mph in neutral then go to put the clutch in and put the car in 2nd and when I press down on the clutch and the car is rolling it will make a clunk noise...does that make sense?

ffrcobra_65 · 12-31-2009, 12:54 AM

normal

flyby · 12-31-2009, 10:57 AM

I've never noticed anything like that. Like I tell everyone, I'd take it to the dealer and take the mechanic out and show him. If it ends up being something of importance, GM will bulletin it so everyone can have their car checked out.

PAUL SS · 12-31-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nalinc23

No, I mean I can be coasting about 15 mph in neutral then go to put the clutch in and put the car in 2nd and when I press down on the clutch and the car is rolling it will make a clunk noise...does that make sense?

Raise the engine speed a little, that may stop the clunk. I know it is a fully synchronized transmission, but you are probably hearing some driveline slack.

Maro's in my Marrow · 01-14-2010, 12:50 PM

I had the same thing happen to me the other day twice. Once at the drive thru and again at a stop sign. It was loudest at the stop sign. I was headed down a slight decline to the stop sign at slow speed (still in 1st actually). When I pressed in the clutch I heard a fairly loud bang. It has only happened at slow speeds when I press the clutch in fast. I started easing the clutch in and haven't noticed it since. I haven't driven a manual in 10 years so I just thought I was a little rusty.

DaveT · 01-14-2010, 01:02 PM

Mine does it too. If you disengage the the clutch a little earlier it helps.

scythezo6 · 01-14-2010, 01:26 PM

I have some noise too coasting around 7-15mph in a parking garage. To me it sounds more like a hollow, metalic snort or gurgle than a clunk. Like if a robot had a sinus infection and blew its nose... if you can imagine... lol It also sounds like it is coming from underneath the right in the middle (right under the back seat.)

R1CH · 02-23-2010, 09:50 AM

I've been searching around in here and I've been experiencing the same clunking/rattle type noise when I disengage the clutch at low speeds (10mph), like you would do in bumper to bumper traffic. Has anyone gone to the dealership for this yet? If so, did you get an explanation?

Thanks,
Rich

5th_GEN_SS · 02-23-2010, 09:59 AM

mine does it too.. while pulling in the garage.. ive heard it.
not all the time tho..

1st time it scared the crap out of me.. it echoed and sounded a lot louder
i thought my tranny was blowing up.

:-)

R1CH · 02-23-2010, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5th_GEN_SS

mine does it too.. while pulling in the garage.. ive heard it.
not all the time tho..

1st time it scared the crap out of me.. it echoed and sounded a lot louder
i thought my tranny was blowing up.

:-)

Yeah, me too... If it is "normal", I think it's kinda shitty to spend $35,000+ on a car and and have people stare at you in a parking lot cuz you have clutch-chatter

nalinc23 · 02-26-2010, 09:49 PM

Yeah my 2006 Civic SI's clutch/transmission did not make a single noise and it was $22,900 brand new haha. If there is a fix for this eventually I want in! For now it's not a huge deal I guess.

VTXrider · 02-28-2010, 04:24 PM

I had a similar issue with the GTO, mainly this comes from a 2 piece drive shaft. Does this car have a 2 piece or solid drive shaft? I have heard it slightly on the Camaro also, the fiix is basically to press the clutch a hair slower.

12-30-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
nalinc23 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 258	Question about noise for those with M6 This happens warm or cold and I wanted to know if it was normal or a possible problem... I noticed that while I am coasting at slow speeds (usually in a parking lot, 1st or 2nd gear) and go to put the clutch in I will hear a fairly loud clunk noise when I press it in and its all the way engaged. It wont happen everytime but I'd say about 1/3rd or 1/2 the time. Is this normal with these cars as I never heard anything like that with my last car?

01-14-2010, 12:50 PM	#7
Maro's in my Marrow Maros_eat_Stangs Drives: 2010 Blk/Blk 2SS/RS M6 Polished 20s Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 23	I had the same thing happen to me the other day twice. Once at the drive thru and again at a stop sign. It was loudest at the stop sign. I was headed down a slight decline to the stop sign at slow speed (still in 1st actually). When I pressed in the clutch I heard a fairly loud bang. It has only happened at slow speeds when I press the clutch in fast. I started easing the clutch in and haven't noticed it since. I haven't driven a manual in 10 years so I just thought I was a little rusty. __________________ '95 Camaro V6 Purple/Grey '96 Camaro RS V6 Blk/Blk '97 Camaro Z28 V8 Red/Red&Blk '99 Trans Am V8 Red/Blk

01-14-2010, 01:26 PM	#9
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	I have some noise too coasting around 7-15mph in a parking garage. To me it sounds more like a hollow, metalic snort or gurgle than a clunk. Like if a robot had a sinus infection and blew its nose... if you can imagine... lol It also sounds like it is coming from underneath the right in the middle (right under the back seat.) __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

02-23-2010, 09:59 AM	#11
5th_GEN_SS Junkie Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,695 View My Garage	mine does it too.. while pulling in the garage.. ive heard it. not all the time tho.. 1st time it scared the crap out of me.. it echoed and sounded a lot louder i thought my tranny was blowing up. :-) __________________ "Letty" Murdered out 2013 Camaro 1LE. (Old car SIM 2010 2SS/RS)

02-26-2010, 09:49 PM	#13
nalinc23 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 258	Yeah my 2006 Civic SI's clutch/transmission did not make a single noise and it was $22,900 brand new haha. If there is a fix for this eventually I want in! For now it's not a huge deal I guess. __________________ '10 2SS/RS 6MT, Silver Ice Metallic/Black, CAI Inc Intake, Magnaflow 3'' Catback Exhaust 16483, Llumar 35% Tint, Headlight Armor 20% for Fog/Side/Tail Light Lenses

12-30-2009, 09:11 PM	#2
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,339 View My Garage	I think the problem is that the clutch is completely disengaging all at once instead of slowly. I do not think it has anything to do with the cold, just clutching technique. It took me a while to get used to the load on the clutch with the horsepower of the LS3.

12-30-2009, 09:58 PM	#3
nalinc23 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 258	No, I mean I can be coasting about 15 mph in neutral then go to put the clutch in and put the car in 2nd and when I press down on the clutch and the car is rolling it will make a clunk noise...does that make sense?

12-31-2009, 12:54 AM	#4
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	normal

12-31-2009, 10:57 AM	#5
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,339 View My Garage	I've never noticed anything like that. Like I tell everyone, I'd take it to the dealer and take the mechanic out and show him. If it ends up being something of importance, GM will bulletin it so everyone can have their car checked out.

01-14-2010, 01:02 PM	#8
DaveT Drives: 2010 2SS CGM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 236	Mine does it too. If you disengage the the clutch a little earlier it helps.

02-23-2010, 09:50 AM	#10
R1CH Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bonaire, GA Posts: 258	I've been searching around in here and I've been experiencing the same clunking/rattle type noise when I disengage the clutch at low speeds (10mph), like you would do in bumper to bumper traffic. Has anyone gone to the dealership for this yet? If so, did you get an explanation? Thanks, Rich

02-28-2010, 04:24 PM	#14
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 828	I had a similar issue with the GTO, mainly this comes from a 2 piece drive shaft. Does this car have a 2 piece or solid drive shaft? I have heard it slightly on the Camaro also, the fiix is basically to press the clutch a hair slower.

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