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RADREVX · 04-25-2013, 10:30 AM

So I had my SS in the chevy dealer for its first oil change the other day. the car has hi flow cats and a solo mach xl with j pipes exhaust so of course they all had to take a peak under the car. So im thinking about getting headers and a tune so I asked the service manager if my warranty will be voided and he said NO. unless the check engine light comes on he said ill be fine. so do I have THE BEST CHEVY DEALER OR WHAT? LOL

DuskSS · 04-25-2013, 10:35 AM

the headers dont.. the tune does.
thats what he meant by unless the CEL comes on.
that requires a ECM tune which voids warranty.
he prolly misunderstood a "tune" for a tuneup.

an ECU flash does void at the GM level.

litle88 · 04-25-2013, 10:35 AM

Go for it!
Warrantys are for honduhs and subaloosers!

Apex Motorsports · 04-25-2013, 10:37 AM

Read these.

Will This Modification Void My Warranty?

Will A Tune Void My Warranty?

RADREVX · 04-25-2013, 10:40 AM

wow, once again, great info Chase. thanks

Apex Motorsports · 04-25-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RADREVX

wow, once again, great info Chase. thanks

No problem, that is what I am here for.

RADREVX · 04-25-2013, 10:48 AM

my service manager did say that if there was a CEL, I would have to put the original parts back on for the CEL to go off.

litle88 · 04-25-2013, 10:50 AM

This topic is literally on every page since like 2010 lol

SB09 · 04-25-2013, 10:53 AM

With a tune you won't get a CEL. Problem is, if you break and take your car in for warranty the ECM is going to be checked by GM for any modifications to the the factory tune. Even if you put everything back to stock and re-flash the ECM there will still be evidence of tampering. The service department doesn't make the decision on warranty coverage, GM does. So, tune at your own risk, or should I say at your warranties risk!

They can't, by law, void your entire warranty. But, if you have a power train problem GM is going to link the failure to tampering with the factory settings. At that point your warranty claim will be denied.

RADREVX · 04-25-2013, 10:58 AM

what a bunch of bs lol

jake2212 · 04-25-2013, 11:00 AM

actually, the way a warranty works is they have to prove your mod caused the problem with your car or whatever. or atleast that's what i understand

POS Dakota · 04-25-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by litle88

This topic is literally on every page since like 2010 lol

It is evidently not enough.
I think I'm going to rent billboards on a few major highways and put it there too.

POS Dakota · 04-25-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jake2212

actually, the way a warranty works is they have to prove your mod caused the problem with your car or whatever. or atleast that's what i understand

That is true. Everyone read this one more time in case you're confused....spread the word.

DuskSS · 04-25-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jake2212

actually, the way a warranty works is they have to prove your mod caused the problem with your car or whatever. or atleast that's what i understand

Not since GM instituted the flash count that is sticky and said if it isn't factory ecu flash you are void.

This is straight from gm flash the ecu and we see it we won't cover it.

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04-25-2013, 10:30 AM	#1
RADREVX Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: FAIRPORT NY Posts: 286	I thought adding headers and a tune voided my warranty? So I had my SS in the chevy dealer for its first oil change the other day. the car has hi flow cats and a solo mach xl with j pipes exhaust so of course they all had to take a peak under the car. So im thinking about getting headers and a tune so I asked the service manager if my warranty will be voided and he said NO. unless the check engine light comes on he said ill be fine. so do I have THE BEST CHEVY DEALER OR WHAT? LOL

04-25-2013, 10:35 AM	#2
DuskSS Bayou City Muscle Cars Drives: 2013 2SS Dusk Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 1,443	the headers dont.. the tune does. thats what he meant by unless the CEL comes on. that requires a ECM tune which voids warranty. he prolly misunderstood a "tune" for a tuneup. an ECU flash does void at the GM level. __________________ 2013 2SS Dusk Edition Lethal Racing Stage V PER 418ci Forged LS3 530/520 SAE

04-25-2013, 10:35 AM	#3
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Go for it! Warrantys are for honduhs and subaloosers! __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

04-25-2013, 10:50 AM	#8
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	This topic is literally on every page since like 2010 lol __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

04-25-2013, 10:53 AM	#9
SB09 Drives: 2012 SS/RS M6 AGM Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mckinney, Tx. Posts: 241	With a tune you won't get a CEL. Problem is, if you break and take your car in for warranty the ECM is going to be checked by GM for any modifications to the the factory tune. Even if you put everything back to stock and re-flash the ECM there will still be evidence of tampering. The service department doesn't make the decision on warranty coverage, GM does. So, tune at your own risk, or should I say at your warranties risk! They can't, by law, void your entire warranty. But, if you have a power train problem GM is going to link the failure to tampering with the factory settings. At that point your warranty claim will be denied. __________________ Pin it to WIN it!

04-25-2013, 10:37 AM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Read these. Will This Modification Void My Warranty? Will A Tune Void My Warranty?

04-25-2013, 10:40 AM	#5
RADREVX Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: FAIRPORT NY Posts: 286	wow, once again, great info Chase. thanks

04-25-2013, 10:48 AM	#7
RADREVX Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: FAIRPORT NY Posts: 286	my service manager did say that if there was a CEL, I would have to put the original parts back on for the CEL to go off.

04-25-2013, 10:58 AM	#10
RADREVX Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: FAIRPORT NY Posts: 286	what a bunch of bs lol

04-25-2013, 11:00 AM	#11
jake2212 Drives: none (yet) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,131	actually, the way a warranty works is they have to prove your mod caused the problem with your car or whatever. or atleast that's what i understand