GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: The clutch pedal stays on the floor (clutch disengaged), or extremely low pedal.

1

Inspect the clutch hyrdaulic line.

Is the hydraulic line leaking or damaged?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Replace the master cylinder and hydraulic line. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .

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

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Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the reservoir for fluid.

Is ther fluid in the reservoir?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Fill the reservoir with fluid.

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

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Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Inspect the clutch release bearing on the actuator for binding.

Is there binding on the clutch release bearing?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Lubricate and free up the clutch release bearing or replace the clutch release bearing. Refer to Release Bearing Replacement .

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?

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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?

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Go to Step 9

System OK

9

Inspect the master cylinder.

Is the master cylinder faulty?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the clutch master cylinder as needed. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .

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

--

Go to Step 11

System OK

11

Inspect the clutch diaphragm spring.

Is the diaphragm spring weak or broken?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Replace the clutch pressure plate. Refer to Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Driven Plate .

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

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Go to Step 13

System OK

13

Check the master cylinder seal and the master cylinder center valve seal.

Is the master cylinder seal or the center valve seal faulty?

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Go to Step 14

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14

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

Does the clutch still stay on the floor when disengaged?

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System OK