Clutch problems - C6
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Heel & Toe
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Clutch problems - C6
I bought my new C6 about 7 months ago. A few weeks ago, I noticed that the clutch appeared to slip in gears 3-6. When I was in one of these gears and I gave it some gas, the RPM would rise and then settle to what it should be (you could hear the engine rev up and then settle). I assume this is the clutch slipping but it might be something else.
I took it to the dealership this week and they have said that the clutch is burned and it is not covered by the warranty. I called Chevy Customer Care today and opened a case but they are saying the exact same thing as the dealership. They consider this to be a "wear and tear part". The estimate for the repair is $1,650.
I only have 6,000 miles on the car and I don't race or drive aggresively. Also, most of the miles are highway miles. My other car is a 2000 Camaro SS and I have not had any issues with its clutch in 7 years. Does anyone have any idea what I can do about this? Is it common? 1,650 is a lot of money to pay for a new clutch after 7 months on a new C6.
I took it to the dealership this week and they have said that the clutch is burned and it is not covered by the warranty. I called Chevy Customer Care today and opened a case but they are saying the exact same thing as the dealership. They consider this to be a "wear and tear part". The estimate for the repair is $1,650.
I only have 6,000 miles on the car and I don't race or drive aggresively. Also, most of the miles are highway miles. My other car is a 2000 Camaro SS and I have not had any issues with its clutch in 7 years. Does anyone have any idea what I can do about this? Is it common? 1,650 is a lot of money to pay for a new clutch after 7 months on a new C6.
Racer
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I bought my new C6 about 7 months ago. A few weeks ago, I noticed that the clutch appeared to slip in gears 3-6. When I was in one of these gears and I gave it some gas, the RPM would rise and then settle to what it should be (you could hear the engine rev up and then settle). I assume this is the clutch slipping but it might be something else.
I took it to the dealership this week and they have said that the clutch is burned and it is not covered by the warranty. I called Chevy Customer Care today and opened a case but they are saying the exact same thing as the dealership. They consider this to be a "wear and tear part". The estimate for the repair is $1,650.
I only have 6,000 miles on the car and I don't race or drive aggresively. Also, most of the miles are highway miles. My other car is a 2000 Camaro SS and I have not had any issues with its clutch in 7 years. Does anyone have any idea what I can do about this? Is it common? 1,650 is a lot of money to pay for a new clutch after 7 months on a new C6.
I took it to the dealership this week and they have said that the clutch is burned and it is not covered by the warranty. I called Chevy Customer Care today and opened a case but they are saying the exact same thing as the dealership. They consider this to be a "wear and tear part". The estimate for the repair is $1,650.
I only have 6,000 miles on the car and I don't race or drive aggresively. Also, most of the miles are highway miles. My other car is a 2000 Camaro SS and I have not had any issues with its clutch in 7 years. Does anyone have any idea what I can do about this? Is it common? 1,650 is a lot of money to pay for a new clutch after 7 months on a new C6.
The only other question I would have is did you leave the car at the dealer for service and have some tech screw it up. Good luck!
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From: Objects in your mirror are losing , Long Island, NY
St. Jude Donor '08
I bought my new C6 about 7 months ago. A few weeks ago, I noticed that the clutch appeared to slip in gears 3-6. When I was in one of these gears and I gave it some gas, the RPM would rise and then settle to what it should be (you could hear the engine rev up and then settle). I assume this is the clutch slipping but it might be something else.
I took it to the dealership this week and they have said that the clutch is burned and it is not covered by the warranty. I called Chevy Customer Care today and opened a case but they are saying the exact same thing as the dealership. They consider this to be a "wear and tear part". The estimate for the repair is $1,650.
I only have 6,000 miles on the car and I don't race or drive aggresively. Also, most of the miles are highway miles. My other car is a 2000 Camaro SS and I have not had any issues with its clutch in 7 years. Does anyone have any idea what I can do about this? Is it common? 1,650 is a lot of money to pay for a new clutch after 7 months on a new C6.
I took it to the dealership this week and they have said that the clutch is burned and it is not covered by the warranty. I called Chevy Customer Care today and opened a case but they are saying the exact same thing as the dealership. They consider this to be a "wear and tear part". The estimate for the repair is $1,650.
I only have 6,000 miles on the car and I don't race or drive aggresively. Also, most of the miles are highway miles. My other car is a 2000 Camaro SS and I have not had any issues with its clutch in 7 years. Does anyone have any idea what I can do about this? Is it common? 1,650 is a lot of money to pay for a new clutch after 7 months on a new C6.
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Heel & Toe
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No Comment. However, this problem did start with the clutch sticking and I am guessing that the sticking was the result of a defect. The burning was a result of the sticking.
Racer
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I bought my new C6 about 7 months ago. A few weeks ago, I noticed that the clutch appeared to slip in gears 3-6. When I was in one of these gears and I gave it some gas, the RPM would rise and then settle to what it should be (you could hear the engine rev up and then settle). I assume this is the clutch slipping but it might be something else.
I took it to the dealership this week and they have said that the clutch is burned and it is not covered by the warranty. I called Chevy Customer Care today and opened a case but they are saying the exact same thing as the dealership. They consider this to be a "wear and tear part". The estimate for the repair is $1,650.
I only have 6,000 miles on the car and I don't race or drive aggresively. Also, most of the miles are highway miles. My other car is a 2000 Camaro SS and I have not had any issues with its clutch in 7 years. Does anyone have any idea what I can do about this? Is it common? 1,650 is a lot of money to pay for a new clutch after 7 months on a new C6.
I took it to the dealership this week and they have said that the clutch is burned and it is not covered by the warranty. I called Chevy Customer Care today and opened a case but they are saying the exact same thing as the dealership. They consider this to be a "wear and tear part". The estimate for the repair is $1,650.
I only have 6,000 miles on the car and I don't race or drive aggresively. Also, most of the miles are highway miles. My other car is a 2000 Camaro SS and I have not had any issues with its clutch in 7 years. Does anyone have any idea what I can do about this? Is it common? 1,650 is a lot of money to pay for a new clutch after 7 months on a new C6.
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Heel & Toe
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Either there is more to the story or the Dealership is going overboard! While abuse of the car Isn't covered, unless there is clear signs of abuse a clutch would be replaced under warranty. It would also be uncommon for it to only slip in 3-6, and not in first and second gears. Now, if you came back again with a problem then it would lead to a driving condition more then a car issue. This is another good example of why its good to build a relationship with your dealership, trust on both sides goes a long way to smooth things out.
Racer
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There really isn't any more to this story. I do have a decent relationship with the dealership and my service advisor. The problem is that chevrolet does not cover this part in the warranty. It is even listed in the owners manual. Can we suspend making a lesson out of my situation until after I can figure out how to resolve it? I was hoping for advise as opposed to condescending remarks.
Believe me, we have changed many clutches under warranty, even when it was pretty clear abuse was involved, ie: rubber in the wheel wells, bald tires, etc. Its covered unless they tell you why not, and normal driving would not cause a clutch to slip in 6k miles. Wasn't trying to be condescending at all, good luck.
Last edited by Chevtech; Feb 16, 2007 at 12:10 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '07
I bought my new C6 about 7 months ago. A few weeks ago, I noticed that the clutch appeared to slip in gears 3-6. When I was in one of these gears and I gave it some gas, the RPM would rise and then settle to what it should be (you could hear the engine rev up and then settle). I assume this is the clutch slipping but it might be something else.
I took it to the dealership this week and they have said that the clutch is burned and it is not covered by the warranty. I called Chevy Customer Care today and opened a case but they are saying the exact same thing as the dealership. They consider this to be a "wear and tear part". The estimate for the repair is $1,650.
I only have 6,000 miles on the car and I don't race or drive aggresively. Also, most of the miles are highway miles. My other car is a 2000 Camaro SS and I have not had any issues with its clutch in 7 years. Does anyone have any idea what I can do about this? Is it common? 1,650 is a lot of money to pay for a new clutch after 7 months on a new C6.
I took it to the dealership this week and they have said that the clutch is burned and it is not covered by the warranty. I called Chevy Customer Care today and opened a case but they are saying the exact same thing as the dealership. They consider this to be a "wear and tear part". The estimate for the repair is $1,650.
I only have 6,000 miles on the car and I don't race or drive aggresively. Also, most of the miles are highway miles. My other car is a 2000 Camaro SS and I have not had any issues with its clutch in 7 years. Does anyone have any idea what I can do about this? Is it common? 1,650 is a lot of money to pay for a new clutch after 7 months on a new C6.
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Heel & Toe
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I'm calling the dealership from where I bought the car. They are saying that the diagnosis I've been given sounds strange. Looks like I will get a second opinion.
Instructor
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I've had many clutch issues as well. It was good for the first few thousand miles, but has gotten progressively worse since. Just feels like crap and really rough going through the gears, especially the first 3. Sometimes VERY difficult to just put it into first. I've taken it in maybe 4 times, the 3rd time in they said I need new master & slave cylinder, which they replaced under warranty. Problem still there, took it in again a few months ago and they said they "made some adjustments". Still feels like crap. Going to take it in again next week. I have about 16k miles on it...
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Heel & Toe
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I've had many clutch issues as well. It was good for the first few thousand miles, but has gotten progressively worse since. Just feels like crap and really rough going through the gears, especially the first 3. Sometimes VERY difficult to just put it into first. I've taken it in maybe 4 times, the 3rd time in they said I need new master & slave cylinder, which they replaced under warranty. Problem still there, took it in again a few months ago and they said they "made some adjustments". Still feels like crap. Going to take it in again next week. I have about 16k miles on it...
I'm sorry to hear that. I ended up takin gmy car to the other dealership. They said that they found a bulletin that matched my VIN regarding the flywheel. They think all the repairs will be covered by this.
My question is how in the heck did the other dealership and even Chevrolet customer care not mention this to me? I find it hard to believe that they wouldn't check this before telling me that I was responsible for the repair.
Safety Car
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From: Tampa FL
The car is built for spirited driving. It's a vette. Can't imagine anything causing the clutch to wear out that fast short of defect. You may need to press the issue. Have you talked to the manager of the dealership where you bought the car? Let us know the outcome.
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I'm sorry to hear that. I ended up takin gmy car to the other dealership. They said that they found a bulletin that matched my VIN regarding the flywheel. They think all the repairs will be covered by this.
My question is how in the heck did the other dealership and even Chevrolet customer care not mention this to me? I find it hard to believe that they wouldn't check this before telling me that I was responsible for the repair.
My question is how in the heck did the other dealership and even Chevrolet customer care not mention this to me? I find it hard to believe that they wouldn't check this before telling me that I was responsible for the repair.
