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goatjacket · 08-17-2017, 08:05 PM

I know, just getting my 2015 over the weekend and already asking questions.

I came from a 2013 Jeep SRT8. The first thing after insurance was purchasing a Mopar warranty for that beast. That thing had so many electrical components I would be afraid of a cloud shorting out something!

But as my 2015 36/36k expires in December, is there even a need for an extended warranty in the Z/28? From my research, it appears the powertrain seems pretty solid for the mechanicals.

Has anyone researched, or pulled the trigger on a Chevrolet backed warranty? I'm thinking it wouldn't be beneficial as I won't be daily driving. Thoughts?

ksupkt87 · 08-17-2017, 09:18 PM

I bought mine from Becky at Rodgers Chevrolet over the phone. I do not daily drive my car either so I went with a high year lower miles program (7 years/56,000 miles). I also made sure I got the GM backed program. The cost was right around $1,250 and I figured it was good to have in case any issues do come up.

1970judge · 08-18-2017, 06:00 AM

I got mine CPO with 3k miles, and didn't buy an extended warranty so I only have what came with the car. I have faith in the car, but at least I get a couple of free oil changes.

Hunt-man · 08-18-2017, 09:07 AM

Check to see what it covers. The extended I was offered didn't cover what I was worried about, mainly the brakes.

goatjacket · 08-19-2017, 04:41 AM

thanks all. Referencing Hunt-man's comments, are there any concerning components that I should look out for? Again talking about my Jeep, the sunroof motor alone on that car was a $1300 part. I understand the Powertrain on the Z/28 covers most of the internal components which is my primary concern. I also had an M3 which the SMG, owners were always afraid of that pump going out and costing over 8k to fix.

CamaroFred · 08-19-2017, 06:03 AM

It's all a crap-shoot.

I had one claim in five years for the cigarette lighter on my Nissan. So that was a loss.

My ex on her Pontiac Grand Am had three window regulators, the radio, head gaskets, and two alternators replaced which made us a win.

My six year old Camaro, I bought the wheel/tire protection and used that three times. Not one thing has failed that the extended warranty would have covered.

08-17-2017, 08:05 PM	#1
goatjacket Drives: 2018 ZL1 (sold: 2015, Z/28; 19 1LE) Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ft Wayne Posts: 57	extended warranty? I know, just getting my 2015 over the weekend and already asking questions. I came from a 2013 Jeep SRT8. The first thing after insurance was purchasing a Mopar warranty for that beast. That thing had so many electrical components I would be afraid of a cloud shorting out something! But as my 2015 36/36k expires in December, is there even a need for an extended warranty in the Z/28? From my research, it appears the powertrain seems pretty solid for the mechanicals. Has anyone researched, or pulled the trigger on a Chevrolet backed warranty? I'm thinking it wouldn't be beneficial as I won't be daily driving. Thoughts?

08-19-2017, 06:03 AM	#6
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	It's all a crap-shoot. I had one claim in five years for the cigarette lighter on my Nissan. So that was a loss. My ex on her Pontiac Grand Am had three window regulators, the radio, head gaskets, and two alternators replaced which made us a win. My six year old Camaro, I bought the wheel/tire protection and used that three times. Not one thing has failed that the extended warranty would have covered. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

08-17-2017, 09:18 PM	#2
ksupkt87 Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 170	I bought mine from Becky at Rodgers Chevrolet over the phone. I do not daily drive my car either so I went with a high year lower miles program (7 years/56,000 miles). I also made sure I got the GM backed program. The cost was right around $1,250 and I figured it was good to have in case any issues do come up.

08-18-2017, 06:00 AM	#3
1970judge Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2007 HHR Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,148	I got mine CPO with 3k miles, and didn't buy an extended warranty so I only have what came with the car. I have faith in the car, but at least I get a couple of free oil changes.

08-18-2017, 09:07 AM	#4
Hunt-man Drives: 2015 Z28 + Piper Comanche Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: PDX Posts: 227	Check to see what it covers. The extended I was offered didn't cover what I was worried about, mainly the brakes.

08-19-2017, 04:41 AM	#5
goatjacket Drives: 2018 ZL1 (sold: 2015, Z/28; 19 1LE) Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ft Wayne Posts: 57	thanks all. Referencing Hunt-man's comments, are there any concerning components that I should look out for? Again talking about my Jeep, the sunroof motor alone on that car was a $1300 part. I understand the Powertrain on the Z/28 covers most of the internal components which is my primary concern. I also had an M3 which the SMG, owners were always afraid of that pump going out and costing over 8k to fix.