Squeaky clutch pedal
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Chevrolet Customer Care
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Hi Jpal,
If you decide not to use the WD40 (which works) per Eric. I suggest having your dealer take a look at what's causing the pedal to sweak. Let me know how it goes. Have a good weekend!
Vanessa
GM Customer Service
I'm experiencing the same thing with my RS. The wife's LT is all good. Going to see if the dealer can take a look at it next time I bring her in for an oil change. Also going to have them take a look at the AC...It sounds like a Mitsubishi evo purging turbo when the compressor kicks in.
attrapereves
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Never had this problem with mine. However, it does make that annoying popping noise that others have experienced when being released.
I have had this issue almost since new. It slowly started off making a little noise, but then gets progressively worse. I have had it "re-lubricated" 3 times. Within a few weeks it starts again. I will probably bring it in soon as I am at 35k miles. I think I may have to insist on a new pedal as what they have tries is not working at all
Papasonic
Active member
Early on my Sonic had a faint clicking noise during clutch activation. My solution was to spray an industrial quality lubricant on all pivot and contact points on the clutch pedal assembly. I protected the carpet area with some shop towels, and sprayed anything that moves. after the lubricant gelled, I wiped the excess lubricant away. The noise hasn't returned in over a year.
What I used was Kimball Midwest Inter-Lube Penetrating Grease # 80-925
It is a clear, penetrating, lubricant that sprays as a liquid, then soon turns to a gel type grease that clings to vertical surfaces, and works from -30 degrees F to 530 degrees F. I'm not sure where an individual can obtain this product, as it is marketed for industrial/professional use. It also is excellent for door hinges and door latch mechanisms. WD 40 isn't a good long term lubricant solution, as it is more of a penetrant and doesn't leave a heavy enough viscosity lubricant when it evaporates.
Below is a link that describes this product.
https://www.kimballmidwest.com/catalog/CatalogIndex.aspx?p=3578&i=22227
What I used was Kimball Midwest Inter-Lube Penetrating Grease # 80-925
It is a clear, penetrating, lubricant that sprays as a liquid, then soon turns to a gel type grease that clings to vertical surfaces, and works from -30 degrees F to 530 degrees F. I'm not sure where an individual can obtain this product, as it is marketed for industrial/professional use. It also is excellent for door hinges and door latch mechanisms. WD 40 isn't a good long term lubricant solution, as it is more of a penetrant and doesn't leave a heavy enough viscosity lubricant when it evaporates.
Below is a link that describes this product.
https://www.kimballmidwest.com/catalog/CatalogIndex.aspx?p=3578&i=22227
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Chevrolet Customer Care
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Hey there everyone,
I'm sorry to hear of these concerns with the clutch pedal in your Sonics. I cannot guarantee anything, but I will gladly take a further look into you concerns. If any extra assistance is needed feel free to contact us via private message. Please reference this thread in the message. Thank you!
Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care
I'm sorry to hear of these concerns with the clutch pedal in your Sonics. I cannot guarantee anything, but I will gladly take a further look into you concerns. If any extra assistance is needed feel free to contact us via private message. Please reference this thread in the message. Thank you!
Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care
donovan1983
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Mine had been doing the intermittent squeaking for a while and when it squeaked I could feel that the clutch pedal was also a bit sticky in its travel. Had the dealership look at it in March and they applied some lube to it and it worked great for a few weeks.
Then it came back with a vengeance. Not only did it squeak more than ever, the clutch pedal was also stickier which made driving the car a bit irritating at times. It also seemed that the engagement point for the clutch was even higher than before. They ordered a replacement clutch pedal assembly when I took it in a couple weeks ago and today they are installing it. Hopefully that's a permanent cure.
Then it came back with a vengeance. Not only did it squeak more than ever, the clutch pedal was also stickier which made driving the car a bit irritating at times. It also seemed that the engagement point for the clutch was even higher than before. They ordered a replacement clutch pedal assembly when I took it in a couple weeks ago and today they are installing it. Hopefully that's a permanent cure.
ChrisJ
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Mine squeaked and clicked I think starting around 5K miles or so. By 15K-20K it pretty much went away on it's own and I'm at 39K now.
I have not seen how the assembly is made, but generally you don't want to use petroleum based lubricants on plastic. Graphite usually works awesome, but is messy.
For all I know the thing is plastic but has metal inserts or bushings so I'm not really a good source on this.
I have not seen how the assembly is made, but generally you don't want to use petroleum based lubricants on plastic. Graphite usually works awesome, but is messy.
For all I know the thing is plastic but has metal inserts or bushings so I'm not really a good source on this.
donovan1983
New member
It took a few days to get my car back due to a malfunctioning steering angle sensor after they reassembled it (they had to wait for that part to arrive and then replace it), but the new clutch pedal fixed the issue. It also felt better to drive after that due to the clutch pedal being firmer.
HollywoodTurbo
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Mine only does it when over 100 degrees. And the humidity here is always high (Houston Texas). Takes a few pushes to go away...
