Normal Clutch Action??

Sleeks · 01-22-2017, 02:41 PM

So, I have just over 400 miles on my '17 1LE. In normal driving, everything seems fine, but if I try to come off the clutch somewhat aggressively, the clutch feels slow to rise.

Basically, the first half or so of travel, it seems slow and then it "pops" up. This happens at any RPM and with the car on or off.

Is this normal behavior with the clutches in these cars?

Thanks,

Whitemaro6 · 01-22-2017, 02:47 PM

That is not normal and would take it in immediately. It should rise and fall just as fast as your foot.

Sleeks · 01-22-2017, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitemaro6

That is not normal and would take it in immediately. It should rise and fall just as fast as your foot.

Thanks. Didn't think so. Will make an appt.

SSDan · 01-22-2017, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitemaro6

That is not normal and would take it in immediately. It should rise and fall just as fast as your foot.

Agreed. That thing is sticking. Good luck for a quick and easy repair.

Casalino · 01-22-2017, 03:07 PM

Maybe it's not warm? Every car I've had manual, the clutch was slow and sluggish when cold.

Sleeks · 01-22-2017, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Casalino

Maybe it's not warm? Every car I've had manual, the clutch was slow and sluggish when cold.

Happens all the time. Car cold. Car fully warmed up. Temps have been in the fifties. Don't think temperature has any impact.

Rich S · 01-22-2017, 03:15 PM

Had the same issue with my C7. Went to the dealer, new slave and master and still had issues. Dealer could not fix it and after a month in the shop I filed a complaint with Chevy. In the end I could not get it resolved so I took a loss and traded it in on a new C7.

Sleeks · 01-22-2017, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich S

Had the same issue with my C7. Went to the dealer, new slave and master and still had issues. Dealer could not fix it and after a month in the shop I filed a complaint with Chevy. In the end I could not get it resolved so I took a loss and traded it in on a new C7.

Ugh. Not what I wanted to hear.

WVaSS · 01-22-2017, 03:52 PM

No. Not normal at all. I'm guessing master cylinder failure. Do not let them tell you "They all do that". If they did I'd never have bought one.

travislambert · 01-22-2017, 04:05 PM

Does anybody know what the knob-like piece is behind the clutch pedal? I'm thinking this is the line to the slave cylinder, but I could be wrong.

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My guess is the problem is NOT with the clutch or slave cylinder. I think it's more likely the clutch pedal assembly itself or the master cylinder.

Mr. Grumpy · 01-22-2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleeks

Is this normal behavior with the clutches in these cars?

Thanks,

Where in Chicago are you located? I'm close to Naperville. Let me know if you want to come down and drive my car so that you can feel the difference.

Sleeks · 01-22-2017, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Grumpy

Where in Chicago are you located? I'm close to Naperville. Let me know if you want to come down and drive my car so that you can feel the difference.

Thanks. Appreciate the offer. I'm up in Grayslake, but if the dealer gives me a hard time I may take you up on that. Dealer has been great so far so I am not anticipating issues, but we will see.

Sleeks · 01-22-2017, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by travislambert

Does anybody know what the knob-like piece is behind the clutch pedal? I'm thinking this is the line to the slave cylinder, but I could be wrong.

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My guess is the problem is NOT with the clutch or slave cylinder. I think it's more likely the clutch pedal assembly itself or the master cylinder.

Interesting thought. Thing is if I am not trying to rush shifts, everything is perfect. No grinding. No issue going into gear. Will we what dealer says.

Rich S · 01-22-2017, 04:45 PM

My dealer wanted to put an aftermarket return spring on the pedal. That was when I filed the complaint. They ended up claiming there was nothing wrong even though I could get the clutch pedal to stick at will. I hope you have better luck

01-22-2017, 04:05 PM	#10
travislambert Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 1,558	Does anybody know what the knob-like piece is behind the clutch pedal? I'm thinking this is the line to the slave cylinder, but I could be wrong. My guess is the problem is NOT with the clutch or slave cylinder. I think it's more likely the clutch pedal assembly itself or the master cylinder.

01-22-2017, 02:47 PM	#2
Whitemaro6 Drives: 16 Summit white, Ceramic white 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Places Posts: 419	That is not normal and would take it in immediately. It should rise and fall just as fast as your foot.

01-22-2017, 03:07 PM	#5
Casalino Drives: 17' 1LE BLK Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: New York, New York Posts: 443	Maybe it's not warm? Every car I've had manual, the clutch was slow and sluggish when cold.

01-22-2017, 03:15 PM	#7
Rich S Drives: corvette Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wisconsin Posts: 41	Had the same issue with my C7. Went to the dealer, new slave and master and still had issues. Dealer could not fix it and after a month in the shop I filed a complaint with Chevy. In the end I could not get it resolved so I took a loss and traded it in on a new C7.

01-22-2017, 03:52 PM	#9
WVaSS Drives: 2016 Nightfall Grey 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: WV Posts: 61 View My Garage	No. Not normal at all. I'm guessing master cylinder failure. Do not let them tell you "They all do that". If they did I'd never have bought one.

01-22-2017, 04:45 PM	#14
Rich S Drives: corvette Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wisconsin Posts: 41	My dealer wanted to put an aftermarket return spring on the pedal. That was when I filed the complaint. They ended up claiming there was nothing wrong even though I could get the clutch pedal to stick at will. I hope you have better luck

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