GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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DEFINITION: Low clutch pedal or pedal on the floor.

1

Check the hydraulic fluid in the clutch master cylinder reservoir.

Is the reservoir full?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 2

2

Fill the reservoir with fluid.

Does the clutch pedal still stay on the floor when disengaged?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the master cylinder.

Does the master cylinder function properly?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the master cylinder. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .

Does the clutch pedal still stay on the floor when disengaged?

Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Check the hydraulic line for a hole or leaks.

Is the line OK?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the hydraulic line.

Does the clutch pedal still stay on the floor when disengaged?

Go to Step 7

System OK

7

Check to see if the master cylinder pushrod has fallen off the clutch pedal.

Has the master cylinder pushrod fallen off the clutch pedal?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Correctly install the master cylinder pushrod. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .

Does the clutch pedal still stay on the floor when disengaged?

Go to Step 9

System OK

9

Inspect the clutch release bearing for binding.

Is there binding on the clutch release bearing?

Go to Step 10

System OK

10

Lubricate and free-up the clutch release bearing or replace the clutch actuator. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement .

Does the clutch pedal still stay on the floor when disengaged?

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System OK