I have a 2008 Cobalt LS sedan 5 speed with less than 500 miles, and I've begun to notice it takes more and more effort to put it in gear for the first time after the clutch pedal goes down.
For example, say I'm in neutral, I push the clutch pedal down, and it requires a lot of force to throw it into 1st, but if I keep the clutch pedal down after putting it into 1st, return it to neutral, then try it again, it's easy to put in first.
This happens going to any gear going from neutral (not that I would do that while driving, just for diagnosing the problem). It also is hard going from 3rd or 2nd to 1st gear if I'm coasting to a stop that will be quick where I just want to leave the clutch pedal down.
I'm going to have it looked at, but wondering if anyone might know what's going on? I'm thinking it could be something to do with the clutch not fully disengaging, adding more force to the clutch pedal doesn't seem to make it any easier though, maybe it could be part of the hydraulic system with the clutch, or completely something else. I just don't really know much about the internals of a car. Thanks
Edit: It could also be possible that there is no problem at all for the car especially since it's new I guess, gotta work it in maybe? Wondering if this is a normal thing and if I should stop worrying about it so much.