Sway Bars Coilovers Void warranty?

[AWS-GTAW]

Aloha,

I planning on upgrading my Camaro's suspension when it arrives from order.

I am looking to get upgraded swaybar and end links, also possibly a coilover kit. Does anybody know if these mods would void the factory warranty? What suspension mods are allowed to be done and still have the warranty honored?


Thanks

[Stevo]

I blew out the left rear shock doing a road course in my V6. I didn't know it at the time but since the car would not turn right too well I got Eibach sway bars. During the install the bad shock was found. I phoned my Chevy Dealer that day and he told me that I would void my warranty on the suspension if aftermarket stuff was on it. I took my rear Eibach bar off and put the stock bar back on. When I took it in they agreed to replace the shock. I now have choices;
1. Keep it all stock and save money
2. Modify it all, spend money and have it the way I want it.

Good luck

[Info@PeddersUSA.com]

They cannot void your warranty!. the Magnesson Moss Act, a federal law, controls this. Now if there is a problem that they can prove was a direct result of a failure, then yes.

Pedders will have some info available soon I hope for the Camaro community and GM warranty.


So If you have sway bars added and a front OE shock leaks, then this would not be a legitimate reason to deny warranty.

Adding drop coils and having a strut fail, could be legitimate reason to deny the strut. But also, I believe it is mentioned in your warranty manual, racing will void your warranty.

mike
dms

[g-townmach]

If all you have is the standard 5yr/100k mile powertrain warranty all it covers is internally lubricated parts. None of your suspension or chassis is covered.

[Info@PeddersUSA.com]

Everything on the Camaro, well nearly everything, is covered for a 3/36

mike
dms

[Saving41]

Originally Posted by Stevo

I blew out the left rear shock doing a road course in my V6. I didn't know it at the time but since the car would not turn right too well I got Eibach sway bars. During the install the bad shock was found. I phoned my Chevy Dealer that day and he told me that I would void my warranty on the suspension if aftermarket stuff was on it. I took my rear Eibach bar off and put the stock bar back on. When I took it in they agreed to replace the shock. I now have choices;
1. Keep it all stock and save money
2. Modify it all, spend money and have it the way I want it.

Good luck

Funny,
I had the same thing on my SS. Left side shock was leaking oil badly with about 1,500 miles on the clock. This was found when I was changing the springs / swaybars. It was the last spring to be installed. Didn't want to uninstall the new stuff and then have to put it back on after the warrenty work was completed. ( I was told that my warrenty would be voided also by the service writer). So, I just got a replacemant shock from a forum member here!

[thalilbear02]

Originally Posted by dms

They cannot void your warranty!. the Magnesson Moss Act, a federal law, controls this. Now if there is a problem that they can prove was a direct result of a failure, then yes.

+1

He speaks the truth

[urr2slo]

only non original parts would not be covered. if any other original parts fail they need to prove that the aftermarket part caused the failure. you just need to find a dealer that is friendly with a modified car. mines lowered, s/c, long tubes, custom paint and upholstery and have had no problems. been in 3 times for warranty work and no issues. it's a good idea to build a good relationship with your advisor and service manager. i have 3 heavily modified gm vehicles, 2 under warranty and they always have taken good care of me.

[camaro4rr]

Originally Posted by urr2slo

only non original parts would not be covered. if any other original parts fail they need to prove that the aftermarket part caused the failure. you just need to find a dealer that is friendly with a modified car. mines lowered, s/c, long tubes, custom paint and upholstery and have had no problems. been in 3 times for warranty work and no issues. it's a good idea to build a good relationship with your advisor and service manager. i have 3 heavily modified gm vehicles, 2 under warranty and they always have taken good care of me.

This is true I modified my chevy truck and when I took it in for service they said they were told by Chevy to let them know if a vehicle came in with any mods. The dealer said he did not care just wanted to let me know.