Clutch failure C7
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Clutch failure C7
I bought new a 2015 Corvette LT2 7 speed. It is a daily driver but I drive and care for it like it was my pet. I am the only driver. I am 70 years old and have never abused this car and at 27,000 miles started to experience clutch chatter in 1st gear. The dealer confirms that the clutch needs repair but GM will not cover this repair although it is under full warranty. I believe this pre mature failure and NOT abuse. Is anyone else experiencing this problem with this model and/or GM? Gary.
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I bought new a 2015 Corvette LT2 7 speed. It is a daily driver but I drive and care for it like it was my pet. I am the only driver. I am 70 years old and have never abused this car and at 27,000 miles started to experience clutch chatter in 1st gear. The dealer confirms that the clutch needs repair but GM will not cover this repair although it is under full warranty. I believe this pre mature failure and NOT abuse. Is anyone else experiencing this problem with this model and/or GM? Gary.
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Clutch problem.
The dealership says the chatter is NOT normal and suspects a problem. They are going to open up the housing/clutch and look to determine the problem. I just gave them the OK to do this just one hour ago so I suspect I will find out tomorrow. Thanks for reply.
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Clutch problem. reply
Thanks again for your input.
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Clutch problem.
Thank you for reply.
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I bought new a 2015 Corvette LT2 7 speed. It is a daily driver but I drive and care for it like it was my pet. I am the only driver. I am 70 years old and have never abused this car and at 27,000 miles started to experience clutch chatter in 1st gear. The dealer confirms that the clutch needs repair but GM will not cover this repair although it is under full warranty. I believe this pre mature failure and NOT abuse. Is anyone else experiencing this problem with this model and/or GM? Gary.
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Take this with a grain of salt, however what you are describing is what a very good chevy tech told me he had repaired on another customers Vette. What he found was the chatter was a result of a failed thrust bearing. The crank had lots of for and aft play, and that is how he diagnosed the problem initially. Just something to consider....
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Yes, it should go much farther without issues; my C5 has and I expect my C7 to do the same.
This is not a common complaint from my experience and I'm waiting to see what they found when they opened yours up. All the best.
This is not a common complaint from my experience and I'm waiting to see what they found when they opened yours up. All the best.
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PUT A CASE IN TO GM.
I have preached up and down the drive train on the C7 is garbage and the earlier C7's have flywheel issues that cause hot spots and then the clutch is toast.
GM paid for all my parts to include slave cyl...I paid labor at the discounted warranty repair rate of 87 bucks or so.....fight it and get a case #
I have preached up and down the drive train on the C7 is garbage and the earlier C7's have flywheel issues that cause hot spots and then the clutch is toast.
GM paid for all my parts to include slave cyl...I paid labor at the discounted warranty repair rate of 87 bucks or so.....fight it and get a case #
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PUT A CASE IN TO GM.
I have preached up and down the drive train on the C7 is garbage and the earlier C7's have flywheel issues that cause hot spots and then the clutch is toast.
GM paid for all my parts to include slave cyl...I paid labor at the discounted warranty repair rate of 87 bucks or so.....fight it and get a case #
I have preached up and down the drive train on the C7 is garbage and the earlier C7's have flywheel issues that cause hot spots and then the clutch is toast.
GM paid for all my parts to include slave cyl...I paid labor at the discounted warranty repair rate of 87 bucks or so.....fight it and get a case #
Thanks again.
Gary
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They wont admit anything, I had to go over their heads and do a case. That is the only way it got resolved. I also had to escalate the case to the next level and say I was willing to split it with them and they agreed. See if you can get it all paid for first.
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Don't know if may still be an issue but the dual mass flywheel in my 96 GS was the culprit that appeared to be a clutch chatter problem. Apparently the "cushion" between the two sections of the flywheel was the weak point in the clutch assembly.
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The car is in the air now and I am waiting to hear from the service Manager as to the actual problem and should know in 1-2 hours. Thanks for letting me know that Reps can be available. I will ask about Reps if this issue needs to go that far.
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PUT A CASE IN TO GM.
I have preached up and down the drive train on the C7 is garbage and the earlier C7's have flywheel issues that cause hot spots and then the clutch is toast.
GM paid for all my parts to include slave cyl...I paid labor at the discounted warranty repair rate of 87 bucks or so.....fight it and get a case #
I have preached up and down the drive train on the C7 is garbage and the earlier C7's have flywheel issues that cause hot spots and then the clutch is toast.
GM paid for all my parts to include slave cyl...I paid labor at the discounted warranty repair rate of 87 bucks or so.....fight it and get a case #
You were right! Just heard from service people and it was hot spots on the flywheel. My Corvette warranty is up but I have the GMPP Major Guard. They said it was a $5800.00 job and are now presenting it to GMPP. It should be covered and I am waiting to here from dealership on any possible cost to me.
Thanks for your insight.
Gary
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I am going to follow this post as my 16 z51 with 15k miles on it has really bad clutch chatter and has basically had it from day one. I was sure if it was just a normal characteristic of the car so i never brought it to the dealers attention. Another thing i notice is when letting of the clutch i get a very slight rotational bearing sound. - Mike