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Addoni · 01-16-2016, 11:01 PM

I just bought a new 2015 Commemorative Edition RS Camaro 4 weeks ago. This baby was on showroom floor and had everything I wanted and more. I purchased the best warranty (7yrs bmpr2bmpr)
I want to add on a Airraid or K&N system and was wondering if anybody has done the same with a new camaro with negative feedback from dealership? And yes I know about modifications to cars under warranty but just was wondering if any one was told this is the cause of that or this nonsense from a dealer? Thanks in advance.

Addoni

Jrichards73 · 01-17-2016, 11:01 AM

You can use your moms hat as an air intake and it will not void the warranty. Internal engine parts will void the warranty on those parts, and any parts damaged in the failure of that aftermarket part. External parts only void the warranty on the part you took off. I.E if you replace the rear diff and it grenades they wont fix it, because it isn't theirs. If you change the programming of the computer and it CAUSES a failure, you are on you own, if something fails on the car having a tune will NOT be cause to deny warranty. It has to be the cause. Hendrick has never denied a warranty for anything on my car, whether I had it modified, i broke it, or otherwise.

kmarshall2121 · 01-17-2016, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Addoni

I just bought a new 2015 Commemorative Edition RS Camaro 4 weeks ago. This baby was on showroom floor and had everything I wanted and more. I purchased the best warranty (7yrs bmpr2bmpr)
I want to add on a Airraid or K&N system and was wondering if anybody has done the same with a new camaro with negative feedback from dealership? And yes I know about modifications to cars under warranty but just was wondering if any one was told this is the cause of that or this nonsense from a dealer? Thanks in advance.

Addoni

Simple answer - no. .....question: what commemorative was issued in 15?

FrostySS · 01-25-2016, 09:26 AM

Will it void the entire warranty? No. If that cold air intake causes lean codes to pop up...not GM's problem. If someone oils the filter too much and it ruins the MAF sensor...not GM's problem.

Basically any modification has to directly contribute to the failure of another component to "void" that part of the warranty.

Apex Motorsports · 01-25-2016, 10:12 AM

Check out the thread below. Short answer: a warranty claim can not be denied simple due to the presence of an aftermarket part or upgrade. Only if the issue in question is a direct result of the part or modification. Even then they can not outright void your warranty.

Will This Modification Void My Warranty?

Addoni · 02-05-2016, 09:50 PM

http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...014-s/1213.htm

01-16-2016, 11:01 PM	#1
Addoni Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 195	Question on factory warranty and cold air intake I just bought a new 2015 Commemorative Edition RS Camaro 4 weeks ago. This baby was on showroom floor and had everything I wanted and more. I purchased the best warranty (7yrs bmpr2bmpr) I want to add on a Airraid or K&N system and was wondering if anybody has done the same with a new camaro with negative feedback from dealership? And yes I know about modifications to cars under warranty but just was wondering if any one was told this is the cause of that or this nonsense from a dealer? Thanks in advance. Addoni

01-17-2016, 11:01 AM	#2
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	You can use your moms hat as an air intake and it will not void the warranty. Internal engine parts will void the warranty on those parts, and any parts damaged in the failure of that aftermarket part. External parts only void the warranty on the part you took off. I.E if you replace the rear diff and it grenades they wont fix it, because it isn't theirs. If you change the programming of the computer and it CAUSES a failure, you are on you own, if something fails on the car having a tune will NOT be cause to deny warranty. It has to be the cause. Hendrick has never denied a warranty for anything on my car, whether I had it modified, i broke it, or otherwise. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

01-25-2016, 09:26 AM	#4
FrostySS Drives: 2018 Redline Edition 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 778	Will it void the entire warranty? No. If that cold air intake causes lean codes to pop up...not GM's problem. If someone oils the filter too much and it ruins the MAF sensor...not GM's problem. Basically any modification has to directly contribute to the failure of another component to "void" that part of the warranty. __________________ 2018 Redline Edition 2SS- A8, NPP, MRC, Recaro seats, ECS Novi 1500 tuned by EFX, cat deletes, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, GM STB, smoked ZL1 3rd brake light, Xpel XR Black 35% tint all around, Street Scene front splitter, C7 Carbon ZL1 side skirts Drake Muscle Car wicker bill, Adams Polishes Ceramic Coating 2010 Infiniti G37x Sedan for the DD.

01-25-2016, 10:12 AM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Check out the thread below. Short answer: a warranty claim can not be denied simple due to the presence of an aftermarket part or upgrade. Only if the issue in question is a direct result of the part or modification. Even then they can not outright void your warranty. Will This Modification Void My Warranty?

02-05-2016, 09:50 PM	#6
Addoni Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 195	http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...014-s/1213.htm