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CamaroFemme · 05-25-2011, 02:18 PM

Sparked from a discussion w/ my dealer-turned-friend, BeckyD, I've been wanting to tune, but that pesky no-warranty situation has me on the fence. I'd like your thoughts/comments on what the odds are we'll need the powertrain warranty in the first 100,000 miles. (I'm at 23,000 now.) Thanks in advance.

anthonyj9h · 05-25-2011, 02:23 PM

well if you have the l99 the dod is shit! lol my thread they have had to replace it 2wice it seems and hasnt cost me a dime

CamaroFemme · 05-25-2011, 02:29 PM

Yeah, I saw that, Anthony. It seems to be a freak accident on your car though, as I haven't seen anyone else here with that problem. :(

Ironically, if you had already tuned the AFM out it wouldn't be an issue.

Anyway, glad that didn't cost you anything.

Synner · 05-25-2011, 02:49 PM

When you read the fine print of the powetrain warranty it hardly covers anything. I've never used one; only the bumper to bumper. Anything that breaks after that never seems to be covered. I've replaced starters, engine mounts, electrical parts, etc and they're never covered. I won't wait until the bumper to bumper is up before I start modding but I want at least a few thousand miles.

anthonyj9h · 05-25-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

Yeah, I saw that, Anthony. It seems to be a freak accident on your car though, as I haven't seen anyone else here with that problem. :(

Ironically, if you had already tuned the AFM out it wouldn't be an issue.

Anyway, glad that didn't cost you anything.

lol i would love to explain that one to gm as to why afm doesnt break anymore ( tuned out afm works as advertised)

cleanwhiteSS · 05-25-2011, 03:29 PM

Not on my Camaro it only has 750 miles on it. But two weeks ago I had to replace my water pump in my 09 Tahoe. They replaced it under the drivetrain warranty. Maybe little things but its nice not to pay for it.

*The_Blur* · 05-25-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

When you read the fine print of the powetrain warranty it hardly covers anything. I've never used one; only the bumper to bumper. Anything that breaks after that never seems to be covered. I've replaced starters, engine mounts, electrical parts, etc and they're never covered. I won't wait until the bumper to bumper is up before I start modding but I want at least a few thousand miles.

Powertrain warranties typically cover just components that produce power and transfer that power to the wheels. Unfortunately, that means that engine mounts and other parts outside the block won't be covered. It's usually good to get an extended bumper-to-bumper warranty if you intend to keep it stock for the life of your ownership.

Synner · 05-25-2011, 06:35 PM

Sorry but extended warrantys are rip-offs. They wouldn't be offered if the dealership wasn't making a ton of money off of it. Thats why they push them so hard. I did the work myself and only paid for parts. I understand what the powertrain portion covers and thats why I say its a waste and shouldn't be the foundation for longterm modding decisions. It hardly covers anything and the dealer will try very hard to not honor it anyways.

CamaroFemme · 05-27-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synner

Sorry but extended warrantys are rip-offs.

I've never bought one for any car and doubt I'll ever will, but I always figured they were more of a "peace of mind" kinda thing.

CF
(Can't afford peace of mind.

)

05-25-2011, 02:18 PM	#1
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,879	Powertrain Warranty - What Are The Chances? Sparked from a discussion w/ my dealer-turned-friend, BeckyD, I've been wanting to tune, but that pesky no-warranty situation has me on the fence. I'd like your thoughts/comments on what the odds are we'll need the powertrain warranty in the first 100,000 miles. (I'm at 23,000 now.) Thanks in advance. __________________ -- My boyfriend don't mind it.

05-25-2011, 02:29 PM	#3
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,879	Yeah, I saw that, Anthony. It seems to be a freak accident on your car though, as I haven't seen anyone else here with that problem. :( Ironically, if you had already tuned the AFM out it wouldn't be an issue. Anyway, glad that didn't cost you anything. __________________ -- My boyfriend don't mind it.

05-25-2011, 03:29 PM	#6
cleanwhiteSS 2011 White Camaro RS/2SS Drives: 2011 White Camaro RS/2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 276 View My Garage	Not on my Camaro it only has 750 miles on it. But two weeks ago I had to replace my water pump in my 09 Tahoe. They replaced it under the drivetrain warranty. Maybe little things but its nice not to pay for it. __________________ 2SS/RS M6, GFX, Borla Atak cat back,Blacked out tail lights, Heritage Grill, 20% tint, 5% on back, Hurst Short Thrower, Black Gills, SLP Shift Skip

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05-25-2011, 02:49 PM	#4
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,545	When you read the fine print of the powetrain warranty it hardly covers anything. I've never used one; only the bumper to bumper. Anything that breaks after that never seems to be covered. I've replaced starters, engine mounts, electrical parts, etc and they're never covered. I won't wait until the bumper to bumper is up before I start modding but I want at least a few thousand miles.

05-25-2011, 06:35 PM	#8
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,545	Sorry but extended warrantys are rip-offs. They wouldn't be offered if the dealership wasn't making a ton of money off of it. Thats why they push them so hard. I did the work myself and only paid for parts. I understand what the powertrain portion covers and thats why I say its a waste and shouldn't be the foundation for longterm modding decisions. It hardly covers anything and the dealer will try very hard to not honor it anyways.