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VABrit · 12-05-2009, 01:21 PM

I'm glad to see that it's not just me then. Still no replies from a dealer or GM insider though, anyone out there who can make an informed comment on the cause?

1meanss · 12-05-2009, 02:14 PM

Reading this thread makes me glad I purchased an automatic.
I hope you guys find some remedy to this.

als 011 z28 · 12-05-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1meanss

Reading this thread makes me glad I purchased an automatic.
I hope you guys find some remedy to this.

I have a SS/RS & I have the same problem when I am taking off from an incline. I don't seem to have a problem when backing up. I have other manual cars without this problem. In fact I also have an 09 ZR1 & a 08 Viper ACR with no problem.

drtwo · 12-05-2009, 05:22 PM

The smell is no big deal. I'm sure it will go away as the top 'new' layer goes away. It's not something that would every make me want an automatic.

Manual transmission is meant for a true American sports car. Automatic transmission is...for a soccer mom in a minivan! Anyone can drive an automatic well. When people look into my car and see a manual transmission, they look wide eyed and just smile and say...'oh yeah'. You'll never get response that with an automatic, rather they will say, 'hmmm I see you went with the automatic...does your wife drive it?'

mitchellmcfly2010 · 12-07-2009, 12:32 AM

same here, the worst smell ever.

chopss · 12-07-2009, 02:33 AM

i get it sometimes...and yes P.U.
mostly after 5000 miles

Black_2SS · 12-07-2009, 10:11 AM

I've noticed the same thing. I thought I was just being too easy on the clutch and slipping it too much. Its been a few years since I've drove a stick. I'm at 3000 miles now and still getting it. I was just hoping its the new burning off. So how long is this clutch gonna last? I sure hope the dealer will put in a new one if it goes out before the 5 year mark!!!

WICKEDSS · 12-11-2009, 01:36 PM

Your going to have a blast getting a GM to replace a clutch under warranty...unless you have under 5k miles on it...we have had cobalt ss and vetts that come though with over 10k miles on them and gm wont warranty them..wear and tear they say

srevoal · 12-11-2009, 02:06 PM

I had the burning clutch smell at first but I was also very out of practice. Now at 3200 miles there is no smell but I'm also a much better driver. Not sure which should get the credit but either way, no more smell.

Mayhem Matt · 12-19-2009, 10:20 AM

Ahh crap this happened to me last night: I was in competitive mode and revved to about 5000rpms then dropped the clutch and the clutch seemed to be stuck halfway to the ground. It wouldn't go back to normal till i drove it about a hundred feet then I got the awful clutch smell that the M6 Camaro likes to share. Does anyone know why? Isn't the Camaro supposed to be able to do that in competitive mode which they call "Launch Mode?" Someone please inform me why my car is doing this! Thanks so much....

hamidar05 · 12-19-2009, 11:00 AM

I cant believe the cabin lets the stink in... anyone agree it kind of smell like burning oil (kinda)?

Snuggles · 12-19-2009, 11:31 AM

+1 with everyone else...
Im at ~5500 miles right now and while its not NEAR as bad as it was within the first 1,000 miles, i still get the smell on incline starts and especially backing up my inclined driveway.
I've been driving sticks for 9+ years now so i trust my driving skills. Like everyone else, I hope GM will replace the clutch under warranty if it goes out, but if not i'll just go aftermarket and not worry with it anymore.

Danny5 · 12-21-2009, 11:13 PM

I noticed big gaping vents in the bellhousing of the manual tranny. This would mean the "smell" of the clutch would be noticeable a whole lot faster than other cars I have owned where there are no vents.

Just my 2 cents...

ssrsheaven · 12-22-2009, 02:33 AM

same here, when backing up I also here a popping noise during the bad smell,7000 miles.

12-05-2009, 05:22 PM	#18
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	The smell is no big deal. I'm sure it will go away as the top 'new' layer goes away. It's not something that would every make me want an automatic. Manual transmission is meant for a true American sports car. Automatic transmission is...for a soccer mom in a minivan! Anyone can drive an automatic well. When people look into my car and see a manual transmission, they look wide eyed and just smile and say...'oh yeah'. You'll never get response that with an automatic, rather they will say, 'hmmm I see you went with the automatic...does your wife drive it?' __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

12-11-2009, 02:06 PM	#23
srevoal Like the Batmobile Honey Drives: Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 88 View My Garage	I had the burning clutch smell at first but I was also very out of practice. Now at 3200 miles there is no smell but I'm also a much better driver. Not sure which should get the credit but either way, no more smell. __________________ 6/29/09 Preliminary Order - 1100 9/2/09 2000! 9/15/09 3000 10/05/2009 9/22/09 3300 10/05/2009 10/1/09 3400 10/5/2009 10/9/09 3800 2G1FT1EW1A9153975 ETA 10/23 10/24/09 IN MY GARAGE!!! Big thanks to Viz for satisfying my obsession. It was more than worth the wait. Black on black 2SS/RS M6

12-19-2009, 10:20 AM	#24
Mayhem Matt Drives: 10' 2SS/RS M6 SUPERCHRGED BUMBLEBEE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange CA Posts: 607 View My Garage	Ahh crap this happened to me last night: I was in competitive mode and revved to about 5000rpms then dropped the clutch and the clutch seemed to be stuck halfway to the ground. It wouldn't go back to normal till i drove it about a hundred feet then I got the awful clutch smell that the M6 Camaro likes to share. Does anyone know why? Isn't the Camaro supposed to be able to do that in competitive mode which they call "Launch Mode?" Someone please inform me why my car is doing this! Thanks so much.... __________________ Ordered Bumblebee 10/15/2008Part of the Family 6/11/2009 #11423 My Bumblebee to Superbee build story...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105163 Superbee's 536hp Dyno Run...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE7wePluPAc

12-19-2009, 11:00 AM	#25
hamidar05 Drives: 10 Camaro/69 Bronco/08 Mazda3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 304 View My Garage	I cant believe the cabin lets the stink in... anyone agree it kind of smell like burning oil (kinda)? __________________ Selection Worksheet - 04/27/09 3300 - 08/03/09 6000 - 08/25/09 VIN# 34612 Bitchin Camaro - Dead Milkmen - http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/8092 Thank You Oshawa - Domo arigato Mr. Roboto ~1600 mi so far - 07/18/10

12-19-2009, 11:31 AM	#26
Snuggles Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS, M6, whitestrip Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palestine, TX Posts: 165	+1 with everyone else... Im at ~5500 miles right now and while its not NEAR as bad as it was within the first 1,000 miles, i still get the smell on incline starts and especially backing up my inclined driveway. I've been driving sticks for 9+ years now so i trust my driving skills. Like everyone else, I hope GM will replace the clutch under warranty if it goes out, but if not i'll just go aftermarket and not worry with it anymore. __________________ 2010 VR 2SS/RS M6 w/ Arctic white stripes # 33532!

12-05-2009, 01:21 PM	#15
VABrit Drives: Black 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 14	I'm glad to see that it's not just me then. Still no replies from a dealer or GM insider though, anyone out there who can make an informed comment on the cause?

12-05-2009, 02:14 PM	#16
1meanss Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 172	Reading this thread makes me glad I purchased an automatic. I hope you guys find some remedy to this.

12-07-2009, 12:32 AM	#19
mitchellmcfly2010 Drives: 07 Chevy Avalanche Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 78	same here, the worst smell ever.

12-07-2009, 02:33 AM	#20
chopss Drives: 04 sentra, 2ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 528	i get it sometimes...and yes P.U. mostly after 5000 miles

12-07-2009, 10:11 AM	#21
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	I've noticed the same thing. I thought I was just being too easy on the clutch and slipping it too much. Its been a few years since I've drove a stick. I'm at 3000 miles now and still getting it. I was just hoping its the new burning off. So how long is this clutch gonna last? I sure hope the dealer will put in a new one if it goes out before the 5 year mark!!!

12-11-2009, 01:36 PM	#22
WICKEDSS Dan Drives: THE BEAST Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ODESSA,TX Posts: 336	Your going to have a blast getting a GM to replace a clutch under warranty...unless you have under 5k miles on it...we have had cobalt ss and vetts that come though with over 10k miles on them and gm wont warranty them..wear and tear they say

12-21-2009, 11:13 PM	#27
Danny5 Drives: 10 2SS, 08 Sienna, 12 Sonic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 101 View My Garage	I noticed big gaping vents in the bellhousing of the manual tranny. This would mean the "smell" of the clutch would be noticeable a whole lot faster than other cars I have owned where there are no vents. Just my 2 cents... __________________ It could be that the purpose of your life is to only serve as a warning to others. Ashleigh Brilliant

12-22-2009, 02:33 AM	#28
ssrsheaven Drives: 92 firebird,2010 camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indianapolis,In Posts: 362 View My Garage	same here, when backing up I also here a popping noise during the bad smell,7000 miles.

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