Clutch went out with 3,300 on my LS?! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SETFREE · 07-18-2011, 11:04 PM

So Im not sure if this is the right place to post this, Im just super upset, I just got my car a few weeks ago and only drove it twice, super low miles! (3,300) it's a 2010 LS and I took it to the dealership and the CLUTCH went out?! how is this possible? somebody said on another thread that the V6 Clutches are crap? is this true? if so will an after market one be any different? or is it a transmission issue that's making the clutch go out so fast? I really don't understand this at all, btw the dealership said it's not covered because it's a wear item

Ladybugsmom · 07-18-2011, 11:15 PM

Maybe the person who had it before you was a super crappy driver....

Juiced1 · 07-18-2011, 11:17 PM

Or did constant smoke shows. You can probably have the dealer fix it with that kind of mileage if you put up a big enough stink.

SETFREE · 07-18-2011, 11:29 PM

I really dont think so, The guy I got it from was an older guy, even at that 3,300 miles?!!! that's not even broken in yet, the car smells new!

lakersftbl69 · 07-18-2011, 11:31 PM

warrenty should be able to cover it

kevin1106 · 07-18-2011, 11:32 PM

I'd argue with the dealership. Find out what's their return policy is... Only a few weeks, you might be able to return the car. It's Fu**ed up that they won't fix it. I'd never go back to them again.

SETFREE · 07-18-2011, 11:41 PM

I didn't buy it from the dealership, It was a personal owner and they said the car itself is under warranty but the clutch is a "wear" item

MARINE1991 · 07-19-2011, 12:07 AM

yep you will have to buy a new one..

ac cobra · 07-19-2011, 12:08 AM

i heard its 7000 miles for clutch

MARINE1991 · 07-19-2011, 12:15 AM

hmmm guess it could not hurt to go to the dearlship...

I would be shocked if they warrented the clutch..

ABM10LT · 07-19-2011, 12:26 AM

I am not an expert on this, but I have some experience with an older Ford that was under warranty at the time.

Although the 100k powertrain warranty specifically excludes the clutch, it should still be covered under the 3/36k bumper-to-bumper warranty, UNLESS they find it was caused by abuse.

From the Chevy warranty page:

Covered for 3 years/36,000 miles*Chevrolet backs your new vehicle with its no-deductible, Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The entire vehicle is warranted for repairs, including parts and labor, to correct problems in materials or workmanship, for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first (except normal maintenance). The warranty covers towing to the nearest Chevrolet dealership, and there is no deductible for warranty repairs during the warranty period. The warranty transfers automatically with vehicle ownership during the warranty period.
But you should consult another dealership if the first one isn't cooperating.

Ladybugsmom · 07-19-2011, 12:27 AM

I doubt that a clutch at 3300 miles counts as "normal maintenance"

Steve Dallas · 07-19-2011, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ac cobra

i heard its 7000 miles for clutch

I've driven 37000 miles with my SS, and clutch is still fine.

berndog · 07-19-2011, 12:39 AM

I have a 2011 LS MT with over 10,000 miles on it and have had no problems with the clutch. I would have to agree with the others before me that the previous driver may have had a bit of fun with the car before selling it to you.

07-18-2011, 11:04 PM	#1
SETFREE Drives: 2010 CHEVY CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 130	Clutch went out with 3,300 on my LS?! So Im not sure if this is the right place to post this, Im just super upset, I just got my car a few weeks ago and only drove it twice, super low miles! (3,300) it's a 2010 LS and I took it to the dealership and the CLUTCH went out?! how is this possible? somebody said on another thread that the V6 Clutches are crap? is this true? if so will an after market one be any different? or is it a transmission issue that's making the clutch go out so fast? I really don't understand this at all, btw the dealership said it's not covered because it's a wear item

07-18-2011, 11:15 PM	#2
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	Maybe the person who had it before you was a super crappy driver.... __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

07-18-2011, 11:31 PM	#5
lakersftbl69 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: conway sc. Posts: 1,453 View My Garage	warrenty should be able to cover it __________________ ordered dec 15 2008 picked up on june 8 2009. upgrades kooks 1 7/8" LTH w/ deleted cats, corsa exhaust, hurst short throw shifter stage 3 comp cam, 3.91 gears ecs kit blower, meth injection, upgraded axles, drive shaft, McLeod rxt clutch, fully forged 416ci stroker all installed and dyno tuned by slowhawk performance in bridgewater ma.

07-19-2011, 12:27 AM	#12
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	I doubt that a clutch at 3300 miles counts as "normal maintenance" __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

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Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,648	Or did constant smoke shows. You can probably have the dealer fix it with that kind of mileage if you put up a big enough stink.

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SETFREE Drives: 2010 CHEVY CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 130	I really dont think so, The guy I got it from was an older guy, even at that 3,300 miles?!!! that's not even broken in yet, the car smells new!

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kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	I'd argue with the dealership. Find out what's their return policy is... Only a few weeks, you might be able to return the car. It's Fu**ed up that they won't fix it. I'd never go back to them again.

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SETFREE Drives: 2010 CHEVY CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 130	I didn't buy it from the dealership, It was a personal owner and they said the car itself is under warranty but the clutch is a "wear" item

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MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	yep you will have to buy a new one..

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ac cobra Drives: 2010 camaro ss ls3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ny Posts: 45	i heard its 7000 miles for clutch

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MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	hmmm guess it could not hurt to go to the dearlship... I would be shocked if they warrented the clutch..

07-19-2011, 12:26 AM	#11
ABM10LT Drives: 2010 2LT/RS ABM! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Memphis Posts: 54	I am not an expert on this, but I have some experience with an older Ford that was under warranty at the time. Although the 100k powertrain warranty specifically excludes the clutch, it should still be covered under the 3/36k bumper-to-bumper warranty, UNLESS they find it was caused by abuse. From the Chevy warranty page: Covered for 3 years/36,000 miles*Chevrolet backs your new vehicle with its no-deductible, Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The entire vehicle is warranted for repairs, including parts and labor, to correct problems in materials or workmanship, for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first (except normal maintenance). The warranty covers towing to the nearest Chevrolet dealership, and there is no deductible for warranty repairs during the warranty period. The warranty transfers automatically with vehicle ownership during the warranty period. But you should consult another dealership if the first one isn't cooperating.

07-19-2011, 12:39 AM	#14
berndog Drives: 2011 Cyber Grey LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 4	I have a 2011 LS MT with over 10,000 miles on it and have had no problems with the clutch. I would have to agree with the others before me that the previous driver may have had a bit of fun with the car before selling it to you.