Headers!!! Does it avoid my warrenty?? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

topgun1 · 07-02-2010, 07:06 AM

man, if I had a dime for every one of these 'voiding warranty' posts, i'd have maybe 300 dimes.

we really need a separate warranty discussion forum, oh and a spelling/grammar forum!

clg_98ta · 07-02-2010, 08:20 AM

When you return the car for warranty work, the service manager will see the headers and assume you race the car. There's a very good chance that he'll blame the mods for any engine/drivetrain failure and annotate your warranty record on the GM computer. If this happens, no GM service center will honor the warranty for engine/dt problems.

You may be lucky, but don't install headers if you need to keep the warranty.

naga · 07-02-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Read through this short thread...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89939

or this one.... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89632

thanks the thread is very usefull!!!

FB3 · 07-02-2010, 03:44 PM

I have personally talked to two service managers in the Miami area, and both said that long tube headers or any cat delete/high flow addition would void the powertrain warranty.

They both also confirmed that the first thing that the service department checks on a car is the history on the ECM. Any tune, whether or not it has been removed, is detectable and will kill the warranty.

I hate to see people go into these modifications without really understanding the ramifications of what they are doing.

If you go into it knowing the consequences, then that is fine. Pay your money and take your chances.

naga · 07-02-2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FB3

I have personally talked to two service managers in the Miami area, and both said that long tube headers or any cat delete/high flow addition would void the powertrain warranty.

They both also confirmed that the first thing that the service department checks on a car is the history on the ECM. Any tune, whether or not it has been removed, is detectable and will kill the warranty.

I hate to see people go into these modifications without really understanding the ramifications of what they are doing.

If you go into it knowing the consequences, then that is fine. Pay your money and take your chances.

thanks for the information!!! i dont think im going to take any chances on my warrenty!!! got to think this through!!!

Huck1974 · 07-02-2010, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgrizzard

It's just void btw, and the answer is no!

66DeuceLS1 · 07-02-2010, 11:42 PM

Go talk to your service manager at the dealership you purchased your car from....work a relationship with them and be honest and up front. My dealer just replaced my clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel due to it sticking with nothing said about my LT's, X-pipe, and Vararam installed. It is totally up to the dealer if they will work with you or not.

The 2010 Sin · 07-03-2010, 01:54 AM

it wont avoid your worruntee for sure

07-02-2010, 07:06 AM	#15
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	man, if I had a dime for every one of these 'voiding warranty' posts, i'd have maybe 300 dimes. we really need a separate warranty discussion forum, oh and a spelling/grammar forum! __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

07-02-2010, 08:20 AM	#16
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	When you return the car for warranty work, the service manager will see the headers and assume you race the car. There's a very good chance that he'll blame the mods for any engine/drivetrain failure and annotate your warranty record on the GM computer. If this happens, no GM service center will honor the warranty for engine/dt problems. You may be lucky, but don't install headers if you need to keep the warranty. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

07-02-2010, 03:44 PM	#18
FB3 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS LS3, BRM, NPP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 411	I have personally talked to two service managers in the Miami area, and both said that long tube headers or any cat delete/high flow addition would void the powertrain warranty. They both also confirmed that the first thing that the service department checks on a car is the history on the ECM. Any tune, whether or not it has been removed, is detectable and will kill the warranty. I hate to see people go into these modifications without really understanding the ramifications of what they are doing. If you go into it knowing the consequences, then that is fine. Pay your money and take your chances. __________________ Experience is the best teacher but the tuition is very high.

07-02-2010, 11:42 PM	#21
66DeuceLS1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS SIM M6 Hockey Kit Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Platte City, MO Posts: 92	Go talk to your service manager at the dealership you purchased your car from....work a relationship with them and be honest and up front. My dealer just replaced my clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel due to it sticking with nothing said about my LT's, X-pipe, and Vararam installed. It is totally up to the dealer if they will work with you or not. __________________ 2SS/RS SIM M6 Polished 20's, Hockey Strips, GFX, Kooks LT's, High flow CATS, Magnaflow x-pipe, Vararam CAI

07-03-2010, 01:54 AM	#22
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	it wont avoid your worruntee for sure __________________

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