A post I was hoping to not have to make (GM blocks L3 engine warranty repair)

[Johnny Mac]

Op you're a lot more comfortable with the outcome then I would be.

To be honest I think there punking us, we all know a catch can will not cause engine failure.

I'll pitch it in for legal.

I can't believe I'm saying this I'm really starting to not liking my car. Congratulations GM

I should've just bought a Lexus.

[Tenring]

OP is ALL your warranty voided? In other words does your Catch Can void your stereo, window motors etc?

This decision by GM is unbelievable, I am just trying to see how unbelievable...........

[Superman09]

Originally Posted by Tenring

OP is ALL your warranty voided? In other words does your Catch Can void your stereo, window motors etc?

This decision by GM is unbelievable, I am just trying to see how unbelievable...........

No just the entire powertrain

Sent from my campfire using smoke signals

[bobby35ny]

Originally Posted by Superman09

No just the entire powertrain

Sent from my campfire using smoke signals

OMFG!!
So you add a Catch Can and now your rear end is no longer covered//??????

[shibbs]

All you conspiracy theorists think of this:

This post was all a ploy by GM to hunt out the truly loyal people.

Next time you go into the dealer for an oil change or just regular service, everybody saying "OMG GM'S LOST ME AS A CUSTOMER FOREVARRR!!11!1!!one!" will have their warranty voided for having the wrong air pressure in your tires! OOO!!!


[/trolling]

OP, I'm truly sorry this happened to you. Especially the part of the dealership DRIVING your car with no oil pressure, and further trashing your engine. I could only imagine what I'd be feeling if I were in your shoes, and now I know I'm even luckier to have a very mod-friendly dealership.

[FloridaBill]

Originally Posted by Scottiemac

Even with GM performance parts they are very specific on the parts that they say will not void your warranty "when installed by a GM authorized dealer" that's why my GM parts aren't on my car yet. I am a mechanic with 35yrs experience. I haven't decided if I'm installing them or paying the dealer. My dealer seems ok but do you take the chance? It's up to the individual. Still bad that GM wouldn't at least investigate the problem.

I can say this, my car was in for routine service at the dealer I purchased the car from and not a word was said about the Z/28 CAI. And trust me, if I ever need warranty work done I will gladly remind them how many oil changes they have done with that part on the car. Ideally at some point they will recommend a new filter.

[Tenring]

Originally Posted by shibbs

This post was all a ploy by GM to hunt out the truly loyal people.

I guess what you might call "Loyal People" I would call sheeple.

No offence shibbs just couldn't resist saying that.

[maddoggyusa]

Has anybody been able to find the link for Ford denying warranty due to a catch can??? I can't find it but keep hearing about it.

I found Chrysler denied warranty on an aftermarket intake here:

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/1...-coverage.html

[Mr. Stacy]

Originally Posted by bobby35ny

OMFG!!
So you add a Catch Can and now your rear end is no longer covered//??????

Exactly. Which is actually illegal.

[terry_b]

That's the part I don't like... On top of that, by all accounts the dealership likely did real irreparable damage to the engine due to faulty diagnostics and then washed their hands of it and gave him a broken car and a box of parts.

I could accept GM's denial of warranty coverage for this one instance - fine, I would pay out of pocket or replace the oil pump myself - but only if the powertrain warranty remained fully intact. But in this case, at the very least I would hold the dealer accountable for the damage and the repairs.

[Flotek]

Just don't forget .. It was the **dealer **who alerted gm and took pictures of the catch can .. I smell a rat and it's hard to know what the dealership actually said to gm for them to void his warranty . It's the dealership more than it is gm . How would they know unless they were told by the dealer

[bobby35ny]

Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

Has anybody been able to find the link for Ford denying warranty due to a catch can??? I can't find it but keep hearing about it.

I found Chrysler denied warranty on an aftermarket intake here:

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/1...-coverage.html

Not a true comparison, They didn't deny because of the CAI, They denied because they found a bolt inside the engine that LOOKED like it could be from the aftermarket CAI.

[Mr. Stacy]

At least this issue is raising awareness:

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...d+on+Catch+Can

[1Coopgt]

Has anyone contacted SEMA.org about this ? Aren't they the ones that got the Magneson Moss act passed ? Sorry if I spelled it wrong .