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camaroMSUfan · 02-26-2010, 05:39 PM

Just wondering if anyone has had or is having problems with their warranty due to the addition of a CAI. I am wanting to do a Roto-fab but dont want to lose the warranty just yet? any suggestions?

camarohead · 02-27-2010, 12:20 AM

hey i bought my car from herrin gear in jackson and i ask the service guy if i went with an aftermarket cai, would it void the warranty. he said it would not.

camaroMSUfan · 02-27-2010, 12:24 AM

wow really? i called today bc that's also my dealer as well and he said it would...i knew that couldnt be right..

Mike2ss · 02-27-2010, 11:02 AM

I can't remember the law but a part must be proven by the dealer to have caused damage for it to void the warranty and it can only be attributed to that part not the whole warranty.

Apex Motorsports · 02-27-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike2ss

I can't remember the law but a part must be proven by the dealer to have caused damage for it to void the warranty and it can only be attributed to that part not the whole warranty.

This is correct. They can't refuse to repair a transmission under warranty because you have a CAI, but they probably could if you had installed a torque converter. Now if you go and cut the frame or alter something crucial to the operation of the vehicle, that's when you could be looking at an out right voiding of your warranty.

Edit: Some dealers will refuse to work on vehicles that have performance modifications, but that is just a dealer trying to cover his backside and doesn't necessarily mean your warranty has been voided by the manufacturer.

MoranoRacing · 02-27-2010, 02:54 PM

Many of our customers have the dealer install the part so it holds their warranty. Or you can ask your dealer if they will still cover your warranty if you purchase a cold air intake kit.

If there is every a problem with your Camaro's engine and it needs to go in for service, you can always through the stock intake back in when the car gets serviced as well.

There are probably thousands of 2010 Camaro owners with a cold air intake installed on their cars, it really isn't something you should worry about with warranty work. GM even makes a cold air intake kit of their own.

scrming · 02-27-2010, 03:02 PM

good resource:

http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=60128

moiy1983 · 03-04-2010, 10:46 PM

i have a cai on my car and had an issue. the engine light came on and the dealer said that the engine was running lean due to too much air comming in. i check the cai tube for any leaks or cracks and everything looked ok. they cleared it and it never came back on.

Sevn86 · 03-04-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroMSUfan

wow really? i called today bc that's also my dealer as well and he said it would...i knew that couldnt be right..

I was told that it could void my warranty also...:(

camaroMSUfan · 03-04-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sevn86

I was told that it would void my warranty also...:(

might be changing to a dealer that will allow a cold air intake. cant see where a cai will void the warranty unless it causes damage to another part.

dave7378 · 03-05-2010, 10:09 AM

I spoke with the head of the service dept at my dealer and he told me absolutely not to worry about it, will not void the warranty.

HeavyD · 03-05-2010, 02:58 PM

Just keep your stock parts. You can reinstall the original intake in 20 mins. If you have a problem just switch it back to factory before you bring it in.

camaroMSUfan · 03-05-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by moiy1983

i have a cai on my car and had an issue. the engine light came on and the dealer said that the engine was running lean due to too much air comming in. i check the cai tube for any leaks or cracks and everything looked ok. they cleared it and it never came back on.

which cai did u have?

02-26-2010, 05:39 PM	#1
camaroMSUfan Drives: 2SS/RS Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Mississippi Posts: 117	Anyone had warranty problems on their CAI?? Just wondering if anyone has had or is having problems with their warranty due to the addition of a CAI. I am wanting to do a Roto-fab but dont want to lose the warranty just yet? any suggestions? __________________ Mods: Borla S-type exhaust tinted windows Kicker CVR 10" subwoofer Planet Audio 400 watt amp Custom Built Box for amp/sub Cold Air Inductions C.A.I

02-27-2010, 12:24 AM	#3
camaroMSUfan Drives: 2SS/RS Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Mississippi Posts: 117	wow really? i called today bc that's also my dealer as well and he said it would...i knew that couldnt be right.. __________________ Mods: Borla S-type exhaust tinted windows Kicker CVR 10" subwoofer Planet Audio 400 watt amp Custom Built Box for amp/sub Cold Air Inductions C.A.I

02-27-2010, 11:02 AM	#4
Mike2ss Airborne Pathfinder Drives: Camaro ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 1,139	I can't remember the law but a part must be proven by the dealer to have caused damage for it to void the warranty and it can only be attributed to that part not the whole warranty. __________________ 2010 Camaro Indy 500 Pace car, LS3-ZL575 Other cars are- 95 BMW 325 sedan- AA exhaust, AA CAI, AA Strut bar, AA chip, M3 rotors and calipers, racing clutch, oversized injectors, upgraded M3 interior- Audi A4 SLine, with black out optics

02-27-2010, 03:02 PM	#7
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	good resource: http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=60128 __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

03-04-2010, 10:46 PM	#8
moiy1983 Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland tx Posts: 437	cai i have a cai on my car and had an issue. the engine light came on and the dealer said that the engine was running lean due to too much air comming in. i check the cai tube for any leaks or cracks and everything looked ok. they cleared it and it never came back on.

02-27-2010, 12:20 AM	#2
camarohead Drives: 2010 ss rs ls3 red-white rallys Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 729	hey i bought my car from herrin gear in jackson and i ask the service guy if i went with an aftermarket cai, would it void the warranty. he said it would not.

02-27-2010, 02:54 PM	#6
MoranoRacing Account Suspended Drives: 2005 GTO, 1973 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester Posts: 460	Many of our customers have the dealer install the part so it holds their warranty. Or you can ask your dealer if they will still cover your warranty if you purchase a cold air intake kit. If there is every a problem with your Camaro's engine and it needs to go in for service, you can always through the stock intake back in when the car gets serviced as well. There are probably thousands of 2010 Camaro owners with a cold air intake installed on their cars, it really isn't something you should worry about with warranty work. GM even makes a cold air intake kit of their own.

03-05-2010, 10:09 AM	#11
dave7378 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IBM L99 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 124	I spoke with the head of the service dept at my dealer and he told me absolutely not to worry about it, will not void the warranty.

03-05-2010, 02:58 PM	#12
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,323	Just keep your stock parts. You can reinstall the original intake in 20 mins. If you have a problem just switch it back to factory before you bring it in.

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