So......Took my 2013 ECO 6MT to a local Chevy dealer, on Monday, to have them change out my MT fluid (19k on the car), check into the coolant odor I'm getting, and check the issue with the steering wheel "sticking" slightly when making small corrections on the highway. Here's a summary of each issue/resolution:
- The dealer (not the Dealer I bought the car from) agreed to do the MT fluid change with the 2 quarts of AMSOIL Synchromesh I provided, for only the cost of labor, and disposal. they were GREAT about it, and didn't try to push the GM crap on me........WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!.......The notchiness from 2nd to 3rd is gone immediately, and it is much smoother shifting, even when cold, first thing in the morning. Should have made the change, earlier. HUGE difference.
- Coolant odor in cabin ONLY when running defrost, and most noticeable after cornering (long sweeping turn off the highway), but NO coolant smell from center vents when I switch from defrost to center vent heat... Dealer found no leaks, no wetness on floor (heater core), no issues with the water pump. We checked the overflow tank, and there was no residue around the hose clamp and seams indicating a leak.......I talked with the Sevice Manager for awhile trying to figure it out. I then decided to run heat only for a couple of days, both center vents, and floor vents, to see if the smell returned..........NO SMELL!!.......With the defrost on, smell returned from floor, and defrost vents. Could it be that some coolant, or grease residue, is swishing around under the condenser, in the condensation water, when the car is cornering? Anyway...There is NO coolant smell, whatsoever, in the car when running heat only (from floor, or center vents). Also, no coolant smell in the garage when I park.........Any ideas????
- Dealer confirmed the slight steering stick, but stated that they did not see any bulletins, or recalls, from GM. The 2 Sevice desk girls, who both own Cruzes, told me they have noticed the same issue, but have not yet brought their cars in for it......For now, it's slight, and not a huge problem, so I can wait until it gets worse, or they come out with a fix......Has anyone had this issue fixed (really fixed?)?