Coworker Completely voids warranty on his 2017 2SS due to a catch can! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Viczl1 · 03-19-2017, 07:33 AM

Couldn't believe what he was telling me. But it's true. He went for an oil change and a intermittent stumble on cold start up, and promptly 1 hour later left with no work done and no warranty. They said his catch can voided the warranty and the dealer won't touch the car now. So he's left with a $48,000 car with no resale value and no warranty and a presumably long legal battle with GM. It's flagged across the country. What a load of crap.

Snoman · 03-19-2017, 08:44 AM

GM has stated as much for several years directly to and within the Camaro5 community numerous times, albeit not necessarily public to the otherwise naive. Shame really, he could have taken his car to a mod friendly dealer and simply had the O2 sensor replaced (or whatever it was). Hopefully he was smart enough to join a local club with performance sponsors that can assist.

608RS · 03-19-2017, 08:52 AM

grab some popcorn, this guy lost his warranty due to a catch can when his oil pump failed.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451361

jc615 · 03-19-2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Snoman

GM has stated as much for several years directly to and within the Camaro5 community numerous times, albeit not necessarily public to the otherwise naive. Shame really, he could have taken his car to a mod friendly dealer and simply had the O2 sensor replaced (or whatever it was). Hopefully he was smart enough to join a local club with performance sponsors that can assist.

So,they only,state it to camaro5 members? This is BS what GM is doing and not sure how you or anyone can defend them

Viczl1 · 03-19-2017, 10:12 AM

He had no idea about this. He's a regular guy. About 49. It was his first performance car to speak of and he was so excited to do a few little things himself and get into the hobby. Now this. I think it's totally unfair. He's not rich or anything like that and has 5 years of payments down the road on a car with 0 warranty. Makes me sick actually for him. I have an Intake and supercharger tank. So if I get the rattle or WHEN I get the rattle are they going to tell me my Rotofab Intake or tank caused it? Lolol. Total BS.

sherob · 03-19-2017, 10:20 AM

*WARNING Devil's Advocate* Maybe he should have done some research before hand.

I know I did a ton before putting my silly CAI on, and even that caused me to pause and think about it.

zeeb · 03-19-2017, 10:25 AM

They can't void ALL of the warranty based on a catch can. Maybe just something's related to the catch can

ZL1ster · 03-19-2017, 10:28 AM

Tragic!

Did he sigh a document stating at time of sales "No modifications" have been conducted on the engine/drive train?

Bought a 2016 2500HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel and had to sign a document stating no modifications at time of purchase. Different times are one us...

sherob · 03-19-2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by zeeb

They can't void ALL of the warranty based on a catch can. Maybe just something's related to the catch can

True. Catch can doesn't affect; electrical, transmission, suspension, paint, glass, interior, etc...

Viczl1 · 03-19-2017, 10:32 AM

They can and they did. Wow. Times have changed. My plan is to accumulate parts until next march when my warranty is up for my build. Prior to that I will take off my intake and tank and have the supercharger changed under warranty. Then when April 2018 rolls around I'll do what I want.

Viczl1 · 03-19-2017, 10:33 AM

To further clarify the powertrain was voided.

ZMEnow · 03-19-2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Viczl1

To further clarify the powertrain was voided.

That makes more sense.. Not sure why he felt he needed a catch can on a non SC engine anyway..

redcoats1976 · 03-19-2017, 11:13 AM

im not doing anything to mine until the warrantee is over.when i asked my dealers service rep about catch cans i was told in no uncertain terms it would void the warrantee.which really makes no sense,but it is what it is...

CCMADONNA · 03-19-2017, 11:14 AM

he should go ahead and trade it in for a 2017 ZL1.

03-19-2017, 07:33 AM	#1
Viczl1 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New York Posts: 162	Coworker Completely voids warranty on his 2017 2SS due to a catch can! Couldn't believe what he was telling me. But it's true. He went for an oil change and a intermittent stumble on cold start up, and promptly 1 hour later left with no work done and no warranty. They said his catch can voided the warranty and the dealer won't touch the car now. So he's left with a $48,000 car with no resale value and no warranty and a presumably long legal battle with GM. It's flagged across the country. What a load of crap. __________________ 2013 Inferno Orange A6, bone stock

03-19-2017, 08:44 AM	#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	GM has stated as much for several years directly to and within the Camaro5 community numerous times, albeit not necessarily public to the otherwise naive. Shame really, he could have taken his car to a mod friendly dealer and simply had the O2 sensor replaced (or whatever it was). Hopefully he was smart enough to join a local club with performance sponsors that can assist. __________________ H-Town Camaro Club / HTCC Facebook / 2013 Dusk Registry

03-19-2017, 08:52 AM	#3
608RS Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Carol Stream IL Posts: 638	grab some popcorn, this guy lost his warranty due to a catch can when his oil pump failed. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451361 __________________ 2015 Camaro 2ss, NicKey Performance built/tuned

03-19-2017, 10:12 AM	#5
Viczl1 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New York Posts: 162	He had no idea about this. He's a regular guy. About 49. It was his first performance car to speak of and he was so excited to do a few little things himself and get into the hobby. Now this. I think it's totally unfair. He's not rich or anything like that and has 5 years of payments down the road on a car with 0 warranty. Makes me sick actually for him. I have an Intake and supercharger tank. So if I get the rattle or WHEN I get the rattle are they going to tell me my Rotofab Intake or tank caused it? Lolol. Total BS. __________________ 2013 Inferno Orange A6, bone stock

03-19-2017, 10:20 AM	#6
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	*WARNING Devil's Advocate* Maybe he should have done some research before hand. I know I did a ton before putting my silly CAI on, and even that caused me to pause and think about it. __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

03-19-2017, 10:25 AM	#7
zeeb Drives: 2014 ZL1, AGM, M6 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: albany ny Posts: 168 View My Garage	They can't void ALL of the warranty based on a catch can. Maybe just something's related to the catch can

03-19-2017, 10:28 AM	#8
ZL1ster Drives: '13 ZL1 IOM M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Carolina Swamps y'all Posts: 211 View My Garage	Tragic! Did he sigh a document stating at time of sales "No modifications" have been conducted on the engine/drive train? Bought a 2016 2500HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel and had to sign a document stating no modifications at time of purchase. Different times are one us...

03-19-2017, 10:32 AM	#10
Viczl1 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New York Posts: 162	They can and they did. Wow. Times have changed. My plan is to accumulate parts until next march when my warranty is up for my build. Prior to that I will take off my intake and tank and have the supercharger changed under warranty. Then when April 2018 rolls around I'll do what I want. __________________ 2013 Inferno Orange A6, bone stock

03-19-2017, 10:33 AM	#11
Viczl1 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New York Posts: 162	To further clarify the powertrain was voided. __________________ 2013 Inferno Orange A6, bone stock

03-19-2017, 11:13 AM	#13
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	im not doing anything to mine until the warrantee is over.when i asked my dealers service rep about catch cans i was told in no uncertain terms it would void the warrantee.which really makes no sense,but it is what it is...

03-19-2017, 11:14 AM	#14
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	he should go ahead and trade it in for a 2017 ZL1. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]