Squeaky clutch pedal

[J T]

After about 20,000 miles of listening to the annoying squeak (85,000 miles on my 2012), I decided to have it repaired while my car was in for some other repairs (vacuum leak on the cam cover making the car run lean--and like ****, failed driver's seat heater #2. Thank goodness for this 100K warranty).

Well, my car has now been at the dealer for four business days and they still haven't been able to figure out the clutch issue. To make a long story short, there is a TSB for the squeaky clutch. TSB says to lubricate. They did that and the squeak remained. So, they decided to replace the assembly. The service manager called me earlier today to give me an update and he explained how much of a pain in the ass it was to replace the entire assembly. Then the next issue they were having was with the computer. When depressed, the clutch was reading as being released. When released, the clutch was reading as being depressed. That led to them being on the phone with GM and trying to figure it out. That was 8 hours ago when I got the call. Still nothing yet...

 

[Papasonic]

I can sense your frustration. It's hard to believe that lubrication failed to solve the problem. I lubed my clutch pedal assembly myself, and resolved the click/squeak issue in less than a minutes time. Sorry to hear that yours has been more of a problem to resolve. I'm sure it is a PITA to remove and replace the whole assembly.

 

[Foxbox]

I just deal with my squeak. It only seems to occur when it's really hot and/or muggy.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Hi JT,

We truly apologize for this frustrating experience. Please let us know if further assistance is needed with your concern. We’d be happy to contact your dealership on your behalf if help is needed. We’d also love to hear your feedback. Feel free to send us a private message to follow up with us!

Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[J T]

Hi JT,

We truly apologize for this frustrating experience. Please let us know if further assistance is needed with your concern. We’d be happy to contact your dealership on your behalf if help is needed. We’d also love to hear your feedback. Feel free to send us a private message to follow up with us!

Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Thanks, but there is no need as there is nothing you can do. They were in contact with the GM techs trying to figure out the problem. After being told there was no remedy for my squeaky clutch and no fix for the computer conflicting with the NEW clutch assembly, GM told them to put the old clutch assembly back on (which didn't make the service tech very happy considering how much of a pain in the ass the removal and installation was). Apparently there WILL be a fix sometime in the future and my clutch will be replaced under warranty even if my warranty has expired.

In the meantime, they were able to minimize the squeak, but I'm sure it will return at some point.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

I understand, JT. I will be sure to document your concern within our system and we will contact our internal resource to see if they have any information. If we do find a fix I will be sure to let you and the forum know. I truly apologize for any frustration this situation may have caused.

Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[J T]

I understand, JT. I will be sure to document your concern within our system and we will contact our internal resource to see if they have any information. If we do find a fix I will be sure to let you and the forum know. I truly apologize for any frustration this situation may have caused.

Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Thank you. I've been taking my car to Kool Chevrolet in Grand Rapids, MI., for service (purchased at Sundance Chevrolet in Grand Ledge, MI., on June 30, 2012). Kool has been very good to me and my car and I have nothing bad to say about them with all the repairs they've done (new driver's seat heater twice, new transmission, new turbo charger, etc).

 

[elmuchogrumpy]

Where did you guys apply the lubricant for the clutch pedal? Just down where the pedal meets the floor?

 

[Papasonic]

When I lubed my clutch pedal/linkage: I placed shop towels on the floor under the clutch pedal assembly, then using a flashlight to inspect the mechanism while moving the clutch pedal by hand; I sprayed all the pivot points. Basically everything that moves I lubed. After the lube set up and turned to a gel, I wiped the excess lubricant from the mechanism. I never located the root cause of the squeak and clicking that I experienced, but I did cure the problem using this method.

 

[elmuchogrumpy]

I'll have to give that a try. Thanks Papasonic!

 

[ahtoxa]

Same here. I got underneath and sprayed some gun oil on all the pivoting parts.

Resolved the problem.

 

[CheapFuneral]

Same here. I got underneath and sprayed some gun oil on all the pivoting parts.

Resolved the problem.

Great idea, I'm gonna try that.

I never noticed the squeak until I read it here. damn forums.


If I die, bury me in my truck, because it's never been in a hole it can't get out of!

 

[Palmaris]

Update: I had the squeaking clutch as well. It had continued for about 2 or 3 months now. WD-40 was used and once it was put in the correct location of the main pivot point the squeak has dissapeared. It has been a week now since the fix. Much better!

 

[J T]

Mine has been squeaking for about six months, which started a few months after the last time the dealership lubed it up (see post #25 above). And I do find it quite annoying, as I can't stand rattles or any other interior noise that shouldn't be there. However, I've just been too lazy to take care of it, and I'm guessing at this point the dealership would charge me for a relube since my warranty expired long ago.

Gun oil sounds like a good remedy, as I don't care much for using WD40 on anything.

 

[KnucklestheRS]

Sorry to bring back an old thread. My clutch is really squeaky. It feels like it's grinding. The dealer said I need to get something in it replaced. I'll get the details tomorrow when I pick it up. Luckily it's all under warranty still!


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[jackgopack4]

Same here, only happens when it’s hot and the hotter it is outside (80-100 degrees) the louder it is!
Going to ask about the TSB when I bring it in next for service.


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[sdgdf]

Mine has this problem, I went in there and looked and am not sure how lubricating it will work? The clutch pedal is plastic and has a lot of reinforcing ribs and they seem to squeak when force is applied to the pedal? The higher the temp, the softer the plastic and the more it all moves and squeaks?

GM has some nerve saying they don't understand how to fix the problem. If they just produced a replacement metal pedal it probably wouldn't squeak. This has me wondering how many GM products I'll buy in the future?

Anyways, I have some aerosol lithium grease and was wondering if applying it is a good idea? Didn't expect the entire pedal to be plastic... I don't want to spray anything on there that might weaken it.



This has never bothered me that much, though the squeaking does throw off my feathering of the clutch. I'm wanting to do uber/lyft though and am concerned passengers may notice the squeaking and downrate me for it?

 

[ardentgailla]

I've been having this squeaky clutch issue. It's gotten worse recently and I decided to tell my husband about it...I figured I would check the forum for others who may have had this problem. So, I'm thinking we should try and lube it ourselves. He has called around to several shops to see who would take a look at it. Two places said they would look at it for $100. A few places gave quotes saying that it would likely need replacing altogether. The quotes range from $1200 - $1700. I didn't plan on spending my stimulus check this way, but at least the money is there...

There are no other symptoms to really indicate that I need to replace the clutch. Hubby is going out to buy white lithium grease. When I get home tonight, I'll try it and see.