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jhyland87 · 11-18-2010, 05:54 AM

Hey guys, so im kinda running up against a moral dilemma.

The car is so brand new, its literally 3 days old to me, 2011 2ss rs camaro, fresh off the lot with just a few hundred miles (had to drive it to get it here).

I want to do all types of modifications, cams, supercharger, ECU, etc etc.. But most will void the warranty.

Obviously you all have the GM warranty, with (at the oldest) a car thats like 2 years old.

How do you justify voiding the warranty on such a brand new car? Whats your thought process? "Who cares about a warranty", "ill put the stock parts back on before I take it in", "I have enough money to blow on a new engine if it breaks", etc etc.

csjcsj · 11-18-2010, 06:00 AM

Are you asking us or telling us?

greenisgood · 11-18-2010, 06:04 AM

I think you pretty much answered your own question. I haven't dealt with any warranty stuff but from reading here GM seems pretty tight about it.

I had a Mustang before, and if you used Ford parts(cams, supercharger) and had a dealer install you kept your warranty. Sounds like thats not the case for GM.

I guess you just play the odds and hope for the best.

jhyland87 · 11-18-2010, 06:58 AM

Was asking basically if you guys find ways to keep the warranty, or just flat out void it.

yeah, I really want to supercharge it, but I hate knowing that it would just void it right off the bat :(

ZED SLED · 11-18-2010, 07:01 AM

Could've bought an SLP right off the lot. Already done and warrantied. I sort of care, My mods are relatively minor and probably walk the line. If an SC blows your engine, it was probably going to break anyway.

danhr · 11-18-2010, 07:09 AM

It's easy....

in the next 100,000 miles that you plan on having your car, do you plan on keeping it stock? Doubtful..... so you already know that you plan on voiding your warranty.... it's all a matter of when.

Next question

What would you rather drive....a stock camaro, or a modded camaro? Modded... duuhh

So you know you would have more fun driving your camaro modded... you know you are going to void the warranty eventually..... why not void it now and have more time having fun with your car?

This is all assuming that your camaro is not your only vehicle. If it is.... keep the warranty. lol.

ZED SLED · 11-18-2010, 07:15 AM

And... if something breaks under warranty, you may get it fixed under warranty. If it breaks afterwards, you know you won't.

SSLarry · 11-18-2010, 07:24 AM

Please do a search on "warranty". Lots a good stuff.

Btw, No warranty has ever been voided in the history of cars. They may deny a claim here and there, however, but they have to show a connection to your mod / install as the cause.

spurscar · 11-18-2010, 07:39 AM

Not worth the risk to me, car is plenty powerful enough and it's not going to see a
1/4 mile track in its life.

All cosmetic and cat-back mods for me on the slate, nothing more.

CamaroCowboy · 11-18-2010, 07:39 AM

It's really based on your dealer. My dealer told me I am fine. If I do any major upgrades like a supercharger then I am not going to keep the waranty but headers, CAI, exhaust and custom tune. They do not care.

myold88 · 11-18-2010, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroCowboy

It's really based on your dealer. My dealer told me I am fine. If I do any major upgrades like a supercharger then I am not going to keep the waranty but headers, CAI, exhaust and custom tune. They do not care.

WRONG: Headers, CAI, exhaust are OK.
Do any tune and your factory power train warranty is gone. It's not up to your dealer- It's up to GM who's paying for the warranty work.

SSLarry · 11-18-2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroCowboy

It's really based on your dealer. My dealer told me I am fine. If I do any major upgrades like a supercharger then I am not going to keep the waranty but headers, CAI, exhaust and custom tune. They do not care.

Not so sure about this one. The dealer doesn't pay for warranty claims. GM pays, so its up to GM not the dealers.

If the headers, CAI, exhaust and custom tune have anything to do with the warranty claim, it will be rejected by the dealer because it will be rejected by GM. You can have the most awesome, enthusiast-friendly dealership in the world, but unless they lie to GM, they will refuse you if GM refuses them.

midnighter · 11-18-2010, 08:18 AM

I am a "leave it alone" guy when it comes to mine. If it turns out to be a lemon I want warranty coverage

The Stig · 11-18-2010, 08:19 AM

Most places that sell SC have a warranty to go along with it. I know T&T Performance has like 3 years on all their installed parts. That being said, if you get a tune you void warranty. PERIOD anything else such as catback, CAI, catch can, etc you can probably finagle your way to getting it covered under warranty.

11-18-2010, 05:54 AM	#1
jhyland87 Drives: 2011 2ss rs, black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 248	Do you void your warranty? Hey guys, so im kinda running up against a moral dilemma. The car is so brand new, its literally 3 days old to me, 2011 2ss rs camaro, fresh off the lot with just a few hundred miles (had to drive it to get it here). I want to do all types of modifications, cams, supercharger, ECU, etc etc.. But most will void the warranty. Obviously you all have the GM warranty, with (at the oldest) a car thats like 2 years old. How do you justify voiding the warranty on such a brand new car? Whats your thought process? "Who cares about a warranty", "ill put the stock parts back on before I take it in", "I have enough money to blow on a new engine if it breaks", etc etc.

11-18-2010, 07:01 AM	#5
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,497 View My Garage	Could've bought an SLP right off the lot. Already done and warrantied. I sort of care, My mods are relatively minor and probably walk the line. If an SC blows your engine, it was probably going to break anyway. __________________

11-18-2010, 07:09 AM	#6
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	It's easy.... in the next 100,000 miles that you plan on having your car, do you plan on keeping it stock? Doubtful..... so you already know that you plan on voiding your warranty.... it's all a matter of when. Next question What would you rather drive....a stock camaro, or a modded camaro? Modded... duuhh So you know you would have more fun driving your camaro modded... you know you are going to void the warranty eventually..... why not void it now and have more time having fun with your car? This is all assuming that your camaro is not your only vehicle. If it is.... keep the warranty. lol. __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

11-18-2010, 07:15 AM	#7
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,497 View My Garage	And... if something breaks under warranty, you may get it fixed under warranty. If it breaks afterwards, you know you won't. __________________

11-18-2010, 07:24 AM	#8
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	Please do a search on "warranty". Lots a good stuff. Btw, No warranty has ever been voided in the history of cars. They may deny a claim here and there, however, but they have to show a connection to your mod / install as the cause. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

11-18-2010, 06:00 AM	#2
csjcsj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 6spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jefferson, Ga Posts: 4,399 View My Garage	Are you asking us or telling us?

11-18-2010, 06:04 AM	#3
greenisgood Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 301	I think you pretty much answered your own question. I haven't dealt with any warranty stuff but from reading here GM seems pretty tight about it. I had a Mustang before, and if you used Ford parts(cams, supercharger) and had a dealer install you kept your warranty. Sounds like thats not the case for GM. I guess you just play the odds and hope for the best.

11-18-2010, 06:58 AM	#4
jhyland87 Drives: 2011 2ss rs, black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 248	Was asking basically if you guys find ways to keep the warranty, or just flat out void it. yeah, I really want to supercharge it, but I hate knowing that it would just void it right off the bat :(

11-18-2010, 07:39 AM	#9
spurscar Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 315	Not worth the risk to me, car is plenty powerful enough and it's not going to see a 1/4 mile track in its life. All cosmetic and cat-back mods for me on the slate, nothing more. __________________

11-18-2010, 07:39 AM	#10
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	It's really based on your dealer. My dealer told me I am fine. If I do any major upgrades like a supercharger then I am not going to keep the waranty but headers, CAI, exhaust and custom tune. They do not care. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

11-18-2010, 08:18 AM	#13
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I am a "leave it alone" guy when it comes to mine. If it turns out to be a lemon I want warranty coverage

11-18-2010, 08:19 AM	#14
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Most places that sell SC have a warranty to go along with it. I know T&T Performance has like 3 years on all their installed parts. That being said, if you get a tune you void warranty. PERIOD anything else such as catback, CAI, catch can, etc you can probably finagle your way to getting it covered under warranty. __________________

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