Well, I know I don't post here much, but I am on here just about every day. Anyway, this one is worth mentioning.

Took my 06 SS/SC that has a GM Stage II/ 2.8 PB pulley in to the dealership for some clutch work. The car has roughly 18K miles on it, and the clutch has been acting like it's slipping for some time. Strange thing is, it only had been doing it sporadicly, and other times it seemed fine. After the stage install and 2.8 pulley though, it just kept getting worse.

Went up to the dealership yesterday to see how things were going, and I was told the clutch was actually fine, and that GM released a TSB a couple of weeks ago for this problem and it involves replacing a new part on the transmission and linkage I beleive. I even looked at the clutch myself and it was in great shape, no abnormal wear whatsoever.

Only problem here is I picked it up early today and the tech had gone to lunch right as I got there. So I was unable to talk to him about what was actually done. He also hadn't finished the service paperwork, so they are mailing it to me.

I must admit I was skeptical at first until I drove the car. Right away it feels like a TOTALLY different transmission! The clutch engages more smoothly, the shifts feel direct and precise, and best of all NO SLIP. Gave it quite a few full 7K shifts and nothing spinning but the tires. Don't get me wrong, a good aftermarket clutch (when someone finally makes one) is still going to be my choice, but in the meantime you can't beat this. Sorry this is all the info I have, but I hope it helps.

 

Sweet! Get us the TSB # if you can and we'll forward it on to our local service managers.

 

Damn thats awesome news! Was your clutch not engaging on the 1st-2nd shift??

 

Mines been slipping since i got the car and theyve always said it was fine. Cant wait to get his one fixed

 

1-2 and sometimes even on 2-3..It sucked.

 

I'll try, may take a coupla days..Got an interview for a promotion tommorow, and then i'm gonna be at work all day pretty much afterwards. My dad is pretty high up in GM, i'll put a call into him. I think he can get a printout of all the TSB's.

 

yeah whats the tsb #, ive got a new clutch going in tomorrow. ill tell them about it

 

Ah ****... I hate doing this and sounding like a noob, but what is a TSB?

 

If you get me the TSB# you'll be my hero.

 

wow!

please keep this thread bumped and updated as best you can.
im sure most people on this site would LOVE a TSB fix for our clutch!!!!


exciting news!!!

 

Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)

 

Im with you...What is a TBS....and....Is it a recall?

 

AHH! Thanks for clearing that up!

 

im going to the dealership tomorrow, they agreed to install my spec clutch for free. Do you think they will take care of that too??? It would easier if i could give them a number but i wonder if they will.

 

What does the TSB do.....?

 

I went to edmunds website put in all the crap they need to knowabout my car.I didnt see any new tsbs as of yet.

http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/MaintenanceServlet

 

It's basically a heads up for the dealerships on how to fix recurring problems with certain vehicles. If something becomes serious or common enough, the recall process usually begins.

 

ok cool thanks.

 

AMAZING i apologize to those I gave a hard time to about abusing their clutches. Does this mean that people that don't even have this problem can get it fixed before it becomes an issue?

 

Exactly what I was going to ask.

 

I wish this was brought up a week ago before i installed my clutch. Im pissed. But maybe it can get me out of paying for my current broken roll pin. I just need to know what the TSB is specifically for?

 

It may be tough, because not every car will suffer from this.

 

Its worth a try..it could save me over 500 dollars. I just need to know ASAP.

 

wow thats edmunds thing is awesome I didnt know you could view all the tsb's like that. I have maybe 4 of those issues that need to get looked at.

 

Do they show the latest one about the clutch?