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Old 06-20-2013, 10:10 PM   #1
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Tune and warranty

I'm about to pull the trigger and get my SS tuned. Does a tune automatically void your warranty?
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Old 06-20-2013, 10:12 PM   #2
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Yup on the motor and possibly the rest of the drive train. But lets say the a/c goes out they should still cover stuff like that.
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Old 06-20-2013, 10:12 PM   #3
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I'm about to pull the trigger and get my SS tuned. Does a tune automatically void your warranty?
Engine warranty is toast but other stuff it doesn't affect is still in tact.
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Old 06-20-2013, 10:14 PM   #4
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It pretty much will if something breaks, and GM request your ECM log and sees the tune.

Your warranty states ANY changes to the ECM software can/will void your warranty.
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Old 06-21-2013, 10:05 AM   #5
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I'm about to pull the trigger and get my SS tuned. Does a tune automatically void your warranty?
Technically Yes, but in over 1300 Gen5 Cars tuned by JRE No one has had a warranty voided.
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Old 06-21-2013, 08:35 PM   #6
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Everybody will say yes. Don't know anybody that actually lost warrenty. My engine had warrenty work when it was fairly stock. Had headers,intake and tune. They warrentied lifters.
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Old 06-22-2013, 06:50 AM   #7
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When you need warranty work, find a dealer that also does performance mods. In my experience, they seem to be more understanding. My supercharger was installed at a dealer and the service manager said they were fairly performance friendly and he would take care of me. However, I am certain that I will be on my own for a catastrophe.
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Old 06-23-2013, 11:46 AM   #8
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cant you just return it back to stock befor taking it back in.
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Old 06-23-2013, 11:51 AM   #9
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cant you just return it back to stock befor taking it back in.
The V8 ECM has a flash counter - they will be able to tell.
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Old 06-23-2013, 12:09 PM   #10
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cant you just return it back to stock befor taking it back in.
GM is a bit smarter then that.
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Old 06-23-2013, 05:36 PM   #11
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Will A Tune Void My Warranty?
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Old 06-24-2013, 11:22 AM   #12
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Thanks, Chase, great info.
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Old 06-24-2013, 12:10 PM   #13
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Tune and warranty... they don't usually mix
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Old 06-24-2013, 02:50 PM   #14
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