IDK, after going through this process it occurred to me that GM is simply LOOKING for excuses to void warranties. I suppose all those office buildings full of paper-pushers need something to do (see attachment).
In a perfect world, the car company would be more customer service oriented and give the customer the benefit of the doubt when it comes to quality issues. Especially known issues.
This doesn't bode well for my faith that a warranty is worth more than something to wipe my ass with. And you shouldn't have to kiss GM's dirty ass (IE DeMod) to get them to honor said warranties. More so if your "mods" are merely devices designed to protect and enhance your engine.
I realize that a company can't continue to warranty a power-train with extensive mods, or even one, if it's something that could actually cause premature failure. So maybe a standard needs to be created.
"GM Certified Mod" or some other such designation that will ensure it will not affect your warranty. It could be funded by paying a slightly higher price so that GM gets a cut from each sale for the trouble of getting it certified.
But, the case at hand is an example of what they can, and will do. The only sure way to avoid it, is to De-Mod. Sure, they may have to prove the part caused the issue, but by that time, the damage is done and good luck getting it handled. Do we REALLY want to buy cars from companies that look for reasons to screw you out of your warranty?
This is my first Chevy in a long time. My last new car was a '12 Lincoln MkZ an '07 Edge and an '06 Ranger. And I still own two Fords. I bought all three from different dealerships, but I can tell you what... I was NEVER treated with anything less than the utmost respect. There were a few issues, but the dealership that serviced my cars (most times not the one I bought from) went ABOVE my expectations every single time. Yes sir, thank you sir, anything else you need?
Likely to be my last Chevy if I hear any more of this BS from GM. And I am no kind of prophet, but I can't see a company with a sordid reputation on warranty work surviving very long... Everything should be happy, peppy and bursting with love.
Bailout my ass. Too big to fail? We'll see. Texaco, Enron, AIG... GM?
