The ACT GM015 is a Heavy Duty pressure plate for GM's LS-series V8 platform, spanning the Cadillac CTS-V, Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, SSR, and Trailblazer SS, plus the Pontiac Firebird and GTO. It uses an exclusive diaphragm design to increase clamp load, reduce deflection, and maximize clutch life, with every ACT diaphragm heat-treated in a four-stage process for unparalleled performance. Precision cover stampings provide rigidity and consistency. ACT's Heavy Duty pressure plates increase clamp load by 20 to 50 percent over stock and are recommended for use with a street or race disc.
WarrantyInstallation Instructions
Specifications:
- Pressure Plate Type: Heavy Duty (20-50% clamp load increase over stock)
- Recommended Use: Pair with an ACT street or race disc
- Part Number: GM015
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Vehicle Applications:
| Year | Make | Model | Trim |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Cadillac | CTS | V |
| 2005 | Cadillac | CTS | V |
| 2006 | Cadillac | CTS | V |
| 2007 | Cadillac | CTS | V |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Camaro | SS |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Camaro | SS |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Camaro | SS |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Camaro | SS |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Camaro | SS |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Camaro | SS |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z/28 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z/28 |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 SS |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 SS |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 SS |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 SS |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Z28 SS |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 427 |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 427 Limited Edition Z06 |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 50th Anniversary Edition |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 50th Anniversary Edition Pace Car |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Base |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Grand Sport |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Grand Sport |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Grand Sport |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Grand Sport |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Indianapolis 500 Pace Car |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Z06 Carbon |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | SSR | Base |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | SSR | Base |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer | SS |
| 1998 | Pontiac | Firebird | Formula |
| 1999 | Pontiac | Firebird | Formula |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Firebird | Formula |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Firebird | Formula |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Firebird | Formula |
| 1998 | Pontiac | Firebird | Trans Am |
| 1999 | Pontiac | Firebird | Trans Am |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Firebird | Trans Am |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Firebird | Trans Am |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Firebird | Trans Am |
| 2004 | Pontiac | GTO | Base |
| 2005 | Pontiac | GTO | Base |
| 2006 | Pontiac | GTO | Base |
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does the ACT GM015 pressure plate fit?
The GM015 fits GM's LS-series V8 platform across the 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V, 1998-2015 Chevrolet Camaro (Z28/Z28 SS/SS/Z-28), 1997-2013 Chevrolet Corvette (including Z06 and Grand Sport), 2005-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS, 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird, and 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO, not just the 2012 Corvette. See the Vehicle Applications table above for the complete year-by-year, model-by-model breakdown.
How much does the GM015 increase clamp load?
ACT's Heavy Duty pressure plates, including the GM015, increase clamp load by 20 to 50 percent over the stock pressure plate.
Does the GM015 come with a disc?
No. The GM015 is a pressure plate only and is recommended for use with a compatible ACT street or race disc, sold separately.
Is there a California Prop 65 warning for this product?
No Prop 65 language is listed in the manufacturer data for this part number.