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NME · 12-06-2011, 11:23 AM

Here in CT the mornings are getting down into the low 30's, sometimes high 20's... a few times now I've noticed my clutch pedal sticking as I go to start the car. I do not start it, but instead press the pedal in and out maybe 6 - 7 times until it is smooth again, then start. After that she's fine.

Is this something I should be worried about?

MiracleAces · 12-06-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NME

Is this something I should be worried about?

Only if your car is an automatic.

NME · 12-06-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MiracleAces

Only if your car is an automatic.

I've never a V8 before, but on my 4's and 6's this has never happened, even at "below zero" temps...

hightower · 12-06-2011, 11:35 AM

Probably just a little frozen up from the cold.

robsls3 · 12-06-2011, 01:06 PM

Cold days getting in 2nd gear sticks on my M6. Dealer wont fix it.

AngelSpeedFreak · 12-06-2011, 01:11 PM

The clutch is known to have a few issues with sticking. There is an aftermarket kit that adds a spring to the clutch to make sure it returns fast. If you are having issues I would suggest looking into it. I wouldn't think it could cost much...

NYJETSFAN · 12-06-2011, 01:27 PM

I had the same problem recently, the dealership looked at it and told me everything was a ok. It has not happened since the visit, but who knows just monitor it I guess.

OrangeVert · 12-06-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by robsls3

Cold days getting in 2nd gear sticks on my M6. Dealer wont fix it.

Same here, grinds into 2nd on first shift when car is at or below 30 degrees. Solution: skip the first shift and go 1-3 instead. :-)

SnowVert · 12-06-2011, 08:21 PM

Haven't this problem in mine and it was 10 degrees here today...

NME · 12-07-2011, 07:41 AM

It was 55* this morning, and it was still stuck for 5 - 6 pumps

prowland · 12-12-2011, 04:17 PM

first factory manual trans is junk and should be rebuilt by someone who knows what they are doing second there is a problem with the clutch return have it fixed asap

DocT · 12-13-2011, 03:11 PM

I have that problem with 2011 V6. A couple of attempts have been made by service department to correct it. You have to pull the pedal up with your toe to get it back to the top unless you press it a couple of times. After that, it is OK the rest of the day. The V8 has a spring available at www.lingenfelter.comand a discussion of the issue for V8 clutches.

NME · 12-14-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DocT

I have that problem with 2011 V6. A couple of attempts have been made by service department to correct it. You have to pull the pedal up with your toe to get it back to the top unless you press it a couple of times. After that, it is OK the rest of the day. The V8 has a spring available at www.lingenfelter.comand a discussion of the issue for V8 clutches.

Yeah I did see that before, but not really keen on spending $90 for something that really shouldnt be happening

DocT · 12-14-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DocT

I have that problem with 2011 V6. A couple of attempts have been made by service department to correct it. You have to pull the pedal up with your toe to get it back to the top unless you press it a couple of times. After that, it is OK the rest of the day. The V8 has a spring available at www.lingenfelter.comand a discussion of the issue for V8 clutches.

Problem has been resolved by Gainesville Chevy service advisor.

12-06-2011, 11:23 AM	#1
NME F(r)iend Drives: '08 G8GT PBM Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CT Posts: 115	Clutch sticks when cold? Here in CT the mornings are getting down into the low 30's, sometimes high 20's... a few times now I've noticed my clutch pedal sticking as I go to start the car. I do not start it, but instead press the pedal in and out maybe 6 - 7 times until it is smooth again, then start. After that she's fine. Is this something I should be worried about? __________________ 2008 G8GT Panther Black Metallic Custom 4" Intake, AEM DryFlow Filter Custom HSRK, Custom "solo" Axle-back MonteSS DiabloSport 93 Octane Tune Red Painted Calipers, Ceramic Pads Cross drilled / slotted rotors, 20% tint

12-06-2011, 11:35 AM	#4
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	Probably just a little frozen up from the cold. __________________ My Camaro Story

12-06-2011, 01:11 PM	#6
AngelSpeedFreak Most hated in NM.... Drives: Sold the 6POINT2, went to a 50THZ06 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,904	The clutch is known to have a few issues with sticking. There is an aftermarket kit that adds a spring to the clutch to make sure it returns fast. If you are having issues I would suggest looking into it. I wouldn't think it could cost much... __________________

12-06-2011, 08:21 PM	#9
SnowVert Drives: Inferno Orange 2013 SS/RS LS3 6M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 684 View My Garage	Haven't this problem in mine and it was 10 degrees here today... __________________ With this in the garage, I smile every day 6/29/2012 New 2013 ordered... 8/21/2012 New 2013 picked up!!!

12-07-2011, 07:41 AM	#10
NME F(r)iend Drives: '08 G8GT PBM Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CT Posts: 115	It was 55* this morning, and it was still stuck for 5 - 6 pumps __________________ 2008 G8GT Panther Black Metallic Custom 4" Intake, AEM DryFlow Filter Custom HSRK, Custom "solo" Axle-back MonteSS DiabloSport 93 Octane Tune Red Painted Calipers, Ceramic Pads Cross drilled / slotted rotors, 20% tint

12-06-2011, 01:06 PM	#5
robsls3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oaklawn, IL Posts: 862 View My Garage	Cold days getting in 2nd gear sticks on my M6. Dealer wont fix it.

12-06-2011, 01:27 PM	#7
NYJETSFAN El Hefe Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,067	I had the same problem recently, the dealership looked at it and told me everything was a ok. It has not happened since the visit, but who knows just monitor it I guess.

12-12-2011, 04:17 PM	#11
prowland Drives: 2011 Camaro LT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2	first factory manual trans is junk and should be rebuilt by someone who knows what they are doing second there is a problem with the clutch return have it fixed asap

12-13-2011, 03:11 PM	#12
DocT Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT - MT6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gainesville Posts: 36	I have that problem with 2011 V6. A couple of attempts have been made by service department to correct it. You have to pull the pedal up with your toe to get it back to the top unless you press it a couple of times. After that, it is OK the rest of the day. The V8 has a spring available at www.lingenfelter.comand a discussion of the issue for V8 clutches.

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