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donaldblake · 02-14-2011, 07:45 PM

I am ordering my 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (CGM/Blk Stripe) this week, I was debating between the auto and manual but am going with the manual. I was reading in one thread about manual owners having clutch problems. Can some of you (especially the 2010/2011 owners) give me some input in regards to your experience with the manual.

sfgiantsfan9 · 02-14-2011, 08:04 PM

The clutch on these cars are definitely a weak link. Had the pedal stick to the floor twice then got a new clutch under warranty. The next week had the same thing happen again. Talked to GM again but they brushed me off. The engagement point on mine also seems to jump around alot. It started out lower and now it is way up high towards the top of the pedal travel. Not trying to scare you off of buying the manual but it is a junk of a clutch. Love the car but I have it in my mind when she burns up I am going to put a much better aftermarket clutch in.

stikSS · 02-14-2011, 08:08 PM

I've had mine stick and it was under more aggressive driving.... normal everyday driving hasn't given any issues.

Sent from my EVO 4G

John Deere Boy · 02-17-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfgiantsfan9

The clutch on these cars are definitely a weak link. Had the pedal stick to the floor twice then got a new clutch under warranty. The next week had the same thing happen again. Talked to GM again but they brushed me off. The engagement point on mine also seems to jump around alot. It started out lower and now it is way up high towards the top of the pedal travel. Not trying to scare you off of buying the manual but it is a junk of a clutch. Love the car but I have it in my mind when she burns up I am going to put a much better aftermarket clutch in.

Is the clutch supposed to have automatic adjustment? The engagement point moving higher sounds like normal wear to me. (at least its normal in my semi. bout once a year i have to climb under it and adjust it)

Tampa Tuning · 02-17-2011, 09:03 AM

Ive tuned both. Im a manual guy for last 32 years, but I like the way the A6s respond to tuning. I tune out a lot of the issues that guys complain about on this forum. IE, shift firmness, shift speed, sloppy long shifting, cylinder drop causing the confusion in which gear the transmission should be in, lack of kick down power when you jump on it. Once those issues are tuned out, I really like the automatic performance.

Without the tune, Id got with the stick.

c-dub · 02-17-2011, 09:10 AM

I've driven the M6 since September, I haven't had any issues, but then again i haven't done any "aggressive driving" just zooming around the streets around slow people and occassionally unleashing the best to merge on the highway.

donaldblake · 02-18-2011, 06:43 PM

Thanks everyone, appreciate the input.

Sack Rat 2SS · 02-18-2011, 08:10 PM

ADM Perf added a return spring on my clutch pedal under the dash. Not any return issues with spirited driving. Also, I added the ADM/LPE dual disc ZR-1 clutch, flywheel, and actuator. You got to pay to play as they say. One stat that surprised me is that about 25% of the fifth generation Camaro's are Man 6 and the rest are A6's.

steema · 04-10-2011, 04:28 PM

2011 ss, my clutch went to floor and never came back, and fluid was dripping onto the exhaust. whats up

67motorcat · 04-10-2011, 04:46 PM

Time to take it in for warranty work.

As far as "whats up" search around here and you see how to deal with the clutch issues and how to prevent....

piticu667 · 04-10-2011, 07:00 PM

I like standard but I have had too many issues with GM ignoring my complains about the m6 malfunctioning. I have spent 11 months to get it fixed no help from GM..

Let me put it to you this way. I had my car in for them to fix it.. And you can see the result in my first video.. I am sick and tire of GM ignoring me when I tell them that the car has issues. Look at my posts I have issues since june of last year.. Still no fix.

: mad0260:

I hope my videos will help you to make your decesion,,,

GeorgeM · 04-12-2011, 05:04 PM

I have had my Camaro since Dec. 09 and no clutch issues with aggressive acceleration. Maybe I was lucky, as not all LS3's have experienced clutch problems.

GeorgeM

bowtieguy66 · 04-26-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgeM

I have had my Camaro since Dec. 09 and no clutch issues with aggressive acceleration. Maybe I was lucky, as not all LS3's have experienced clutch problems.

I have not had any problems with mine as well. But I believe in preventive maintenance, so I am going to repair or replace these issues before they happen. The list and $ needed is climbing.

BigCarrot · 04-27-2011, 09:30 AM

piticu667
Have you shown those videos to your dealership?

I know the V6 Transmission has serious problems, this is really something GM should address.

02-14-2011, 07:45 PM	#1
donaldblake Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 101	Clutch Issues? I am ordering my 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (CGM/Blk Stripe) this week, I was debating between the auto and manual but am going with the manual. I was reading in one thread about manual owners having clutch problems. Can some of you (especially the 2010/2011 owners) give me some input in regards to your experience with the manual. Last edited by donaldblake; 02-14-2011 at 07:57 PM.

02-14-2011, 08:08 PM	#3
stikSS 9691 & 97586 Drives: 2010 SS, 1999 SS, 1993 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 2,814 View My Garage	I've had mine stick and it was under more aggressive driving.... normal everyday driving hasn't given any issues. Sent from my EVO 4G __________________ http://www.camarosouth.com camarosouth@hotmail.com

02-17-2011, 09:10 AM	#6
c-dub It's that guy Drives: 2011 SIM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hopewell VA Posts: 673 View My Garage	I've driven the M6 since September, I haven't had any issues, but then again i haven't done any "aggressive driving" just zooming around the streets around slow people and occassionally unleashing the best to merge on the highway. __________________ We mortals are but shadows and dust.

02-18-2011, 08:10 PM	#8
Sack Rat 2SS Drives: Silver SS/RS, Man 6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 884	ADM Perf added a return spring on my clutch pedal under the dash. Not any return issues with spirited driving. Also, I added the ADM/LPE dual disc ZR-1 clutch, flywheel, and actuator. You got to pay to play as they say. One stat that surprised me is that about 25% of the fifth generation Camaro's are Man 6 and the rest are A6's. __________________ Silver 2SS/RS Man/6 CTS-V front 6-Piston Calipers, GM 3.91 Rear Gears

04-10-2011, 04:46 PM	#10
67motorcat Blown Cool Breeze Drives: 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pinehurst NC Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	Time to take it in for warranty work. As far as "whats up" search around here and you see how to deal with the clutch issues and how to prevent.... __________________ 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Had a 2010 IBM 2SS M6 Enjoy life.Think of all the women on the Titanic who passed up dessert.

02-14-2011, 08:04 PM	#2
sfgiantsfan9 Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS and 2001 Ford F250 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tipton, CA Posts: 317	The clutch on these cars are definitely a weak link. Had the pedal stick to the floor twice then got a new clutch under warranty. The next week had the same thing happen again. Talked to GM again but they brushed me off. The engagement point on mine also seems to jump around alot. It started out lower and now it is way up high towards the top of the pedal travel. Not trying to scare you off of buying the manual but it is a junk of a clutch. Love the car but I have it in my mind when she burns up I am going to put a much better aftermarket clutch in.

02-17-2011, 09:03 AM	#5
Tampa Tuning Account Suspended Drives: TAMPA TUNING FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 3,044	Ive tuned both. Im a manual guy for last 32 years, but I like the way the A6s respond to tuning. I tune out a lot of the issues that guys complain about on this forum. IE, shift firmness, shift speed, sloppy long shifting, cylinder drop causing the confusion in which gear the transmission should be in, lack of kick down power when you jump on it. Once those issues are tuned out, I really like the automatic performance. Without the tune, Id got with the stick.

02-18-2011, 06:43 PM	#7
donaldblake Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 101	Thanks everyone, appreciate the input.

04-10-2011, 04:28 PM	#9
steema Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Burlington Posts: 2	2011 ss, my clutch went to floor and never came back, and fluid was dripping onto the exhaust. whats up

04-12-2011, 05:04 PM	#12
GeorgeM Drives: 2016 2SS, Yellowjacket, A8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 133	I have had my Camaro since Dec. 09 and no clutch issues with aggressive acceleration. Maybe I was lucky, as not all LS3's have experienced clutch problems. GeorgeM

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