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FloridaBill · 11-20-2015, 03:23 PM

Has anyone actually had their warranty voided for installing a CAI?

I'm thinking about getting the Z/28 CAI which Chevy describes as a direct replacement for the factory SS airbox, then goes on to warn of voiding the warranty. It says it's not intended for use on an L99 but I have an LS3.

Seems to me that a performance part you can order from the dealer, and I assume have the dealer install if you wish, should not void the warranty.

I realize that it's a CYA move by GM, but has anyone actually been voided for installing an aftermarket CAI or the Z/28 CAI?

Snoman · 11-20-2015, 03:33 PM

Given the information provided, Absolutely not. The only person that can confirm for you 100% is your dealership service adviser.

Ragnar · 11-20-2015, 03:40 PM

This is one of those topics...been discussed a lot...

FloridaBill · 11-20-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragnar

This is one of those topics...been discussed a lot...

Hey thanks for your input...

I have searched for my answer and gone through a hundred threads on the subject, and have not seen anyone state that their warranty was voided.

The best answer I could find was that "it could".

BigBlock69RS · 11-20-2015, 04:06 PM

Will you get some bonehead dealers that will claim all sorts of things, yes.
Will it void your warranty with GM? No, not unless they can prove the part in question caused a specific failure.

As always don't believe everything you read on the Internet or even a car forum, Read here:
Will This Modification Void My Warranty?
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267574

Joseph1LE · 11-20-2015, 05:06 PM

They cannot void your warranty for a CAI. Theres been so many of these threads I don't understand how new ones continue to repeatedly pop up.

Ragnar · 11-20-2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaBill

Hey thanks for your input...

I have searched for my answer and gone through a hundred threads on the subject, and have not seen anyone state that their warranty was voided.

The best answer I could find was that "it could".

Well then, I bet you get the same answers that you searched for.

62nalide · 11-20-2015, 07:43 PM

Yes and No.

If you do one and get the car worked on etc etc and a sensor goes bad they'll fix the issue.
Now if the motor gives out for a bad lifter fails or something else happens then they will use the CAI against you. A good intake needs a tune due to the A/F change by running one. Hey my car has a big cam heads FBOs etc etc and still has warranty due to the dealer doing the work and the tune

havelegs · 11-20-2015, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 62nalide

Yes and No.

If you do one and get the car worked on etc etc and a sensor goes bad they'll fix the issue.
Now if the motor gives out for a bad lifter fails or something else happens then they will use the CAI against you. A good intake needs a tune due to the A/F change by running one. Hey my car has a big cam heads FBOs etc etc and still has warranty due to the dealer doing the work and the tune

How can a dealer do your tune..?

Apex Motorsports · 11-21-2015, 10:05 AM

Will This Modification Void My Warranty?

FloridaBill · 11-21-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Will This Modification Void My Warranty?

Thank you

62nalide · 11-21-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by havelegs

How can a dealer do your tune..?

Some dealers have Performace shops next door do this. I go to Gwaetny Chevrolet in Arkansas. They did my heads my cam and my tune.

Homeless Man · 11-21-2015, 04:22 PM

It's simple why does it matter? Buy the cold air intake, install, keep your stock air box, and if you ever need warranty work just swap the stock one back in...it takes like 15 minutes lol

Angrybird 12 · 11-21-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 62nalide

Yes and No.

If you do one and get the car worked on etc etc and a sensor goes bad they'll fix the issue.
Now if the motor gives out for a bad lifter fails or something else happens then they will use the CAI against you. A good intake needs a tune due to the A/F change by running one. Hey my car has a big cam heads FBOs etc etc and still has warranty due to the dealer doing the work and the tune

They would need to provide proof of how a CAI caused the failure. They just can't void the warranty just because it has a CAI on it.

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62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	Yes and No. If you do one and get the car worked on etc etc and a sensor goes bad they'll fix the issue. Now if the motor gives out for a bad lifter fails or something else happens then they will use the CAI against you. A good intake needs a tune due to the A/F change by running one. Hey my car has a big cam heads FBOs etc etc and still has warranty due to the dealer doing the work and the tune __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

11-20-2015, 03:33 PM	#2
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	Given the information provided, Absolutely not. The only person that can confirm for you 100% is your dealership service adviser.

11-21-2015, 10:05 AM	#10
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Will This Modification Void My Warranty?

11-21-2015, 04:22 PM	#13
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	It's simple why does it matter? Buy the cold air intake, install, keep your stock air box, and if you ever need warranty work just swap the stock one back in...it takes like 15 minutes lol __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.