Question regarding Tires and warranty? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Riddikulus5Gen · 07-16-2011, 07:46 PM

Helloo,
so I blew a tire last week on the freeway, original since the car was
first purchased, and was wondering, (after speaking with a few people),
are the tires covered under warranty? what are the specifications on
what would be covered vs. not?

If I could get any money back for the expense of having to replace the tire
I would really like to pursue it!

thanks for any info/assistance.

- Colleen.

cplhester · 07-16-2011, 07:51 PM

Any normal wear and tear items are almost never covered such as tires, brakes etc

jtzako · 07-16-2011, 07:51 PM

There is a warranty on the tires up to about 12k miles but not from Chevy, its from the MFG of the tire.

http://www.chevrolet.com/owners/warranty/
http://www.us.pirelli.com/web/car-su...d/default.page

Btmonty2 · 07-16-2011, 07:59 PM

I bought the tire protection plan....check your paperwork, you may have too

Riddikulus5Gen · 07-16-2011, 08:10 PM

I didn't get any extra plans, this was used when I bought it in March.

and my tires have 24k miles on them. boo..

Btmonty2 · 07-16-2011, 08:11 PM

that totally sucks, they are some expensive tires, were they P-Zero

Aequitas & Veritas · 07-16-2011, 08:27 PM

Did your insurance cover it? Mine did and because it was under a certain mileage they had to put what came stock on the car (pzeros). I just paid my deductible

chbailey · 07-16-2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aequitas & Veritas

Did your insurance cover it? Mine did and because it was under a certain mileage they had to put what came stock on the car (pzeros). I just paid my deductible

I just had to replace one tire (21" pzero) and the tire was $493 alone!!!! I was blown away, I knew pzeros were nice tires, but had no idea. Anyway just had to say that since it was on topic.

Riddikulus5Gen · 07-16-2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Btmonty2

that totally sucks, they are some expensive tires, were they P-Zero

they are the 20" P-Zeros, if I've already replaced the tire, would insurance reimburse? I do have full coverage for my insurance.

and yeah, expensive tires! but 493$ for one is obscene! I thought mine were bad at $250/each. but had to replace both rears, since the other one had less than 40% tread left, and could possibly have been an issue for wear.

clg_98ta · 07-16-2011, 11:53 PM

Tires are not covered by the GM warranty. The tire manufacturer provides a warranty that covers defects (but not road hazards).

Take the tire to a reputable tire shop and ask them what caused the blowout. If they think its a defect, you may be able to get a new tire...

*mlee* · 07-16-2011, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg_98ta

Tires are not covered by the GM warranty. The tire manufacturer provides a warranty that covers defects (but not road hazards).

Take the tire to a reputable tire shop and ask them what caused the blowout. If they think its a defect, you may be able to get a new tire...

... Workmanship and Material for the life of the tire... prorated for wear of course...

DraggnFrameGMC · 07-17-2011, 09:29 AM

Like all the above said, tires are warrantied against defects. I run into this alot b/c i've sold wheels and tires for the past 7 years. People always ask how long the mileage warranty is and they get confused b/c they think "the tread has to last that long or they get a free tire" or "I took out a curb, this must be warrantied". The only thing a manufacturer will cover is if you drive down the road and the tire blows for absolutely no reason at all or the belts brake inside the tire causing a bubble/mass, then they wil replace it but most likely they will pro rate it. If you hit a curb, railroad track, road level change from construction, etc...all bets are off. Low tire pressure is the most common issue I see. My advice, no matter what tires you buy, spend a few extra bucks and get a road hazard warranty. In 7 years i've seen maybe 2 or 3 truly defective tires. All the rest were either road hazard or people hazard. I would still ask a shop what they think caused the issue.

chbailey · 07-18-2011, 10:25 AM

Just as a follow up, I went to the Chevy Dealer and showed them the bubble on the side of my tire. They are ordering me a new one and said they will swap it at no charge.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-21-2011, 09:24 AM

chbailey, good to hear your dealer is taking good care of you. I'm hoping for many worry free miles on this new tire for you!

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

07-16-2011, 07:46 PM	#1
Riddikulus5Gen Drives: 2010 ABM RS 2LT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Jose, CA / Bay Area Posts: 411 View My Garage	Question regarding Tires and warranty? Helloo, so I blew a tire last week on the freeway, original since the car was first purchased, and was wondering, (after speaking with a few people), are the tires covered under warranty? what are the specifications on what would be covered vs. not? If I could get any money back for the expense of having to replace the tire I would really like to pursue it! thanks for any info/assistance. - Colleen. __________________ I GOT MY CAMARO FOR MY SIG.!!!! AT LAST!!! Built: October 2010 / ABM Chevy Camaro RS 2LT Grey/Ebony Leather Interior / 6-Speed Manual Trans. Gauge Cluster / Silver Rally Stripes (May remove?) 20" Polished Aluminum Rims. K&N Cold-Air Intake / Corsa Exhaust.

07-16-2011, 07:51 PM	#3
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	There is a warranty on the tires up to about 12k miles but not from Chevy, its from the MFG of the tire. http://www.chevrolet.com/owners/warranty/ http://www.us.pirelli.com/web/car-su...d/default.page __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

07-16-2011, 08:10 PM	#5
Riddikulus5Gen Drives: 2010 ABM RS 2LT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Jose, CA / Bay Area Posts: 411 View My Garage	I didn't get any extra plans, this was used when I bought it in March. and my tires have 24k miles on them. boo.. __________________ I GOT MY CAMARO FOR MY SIG.!!!! AT LAST!!! Built: October 2010 / ABM Chevy Camaro RS 2LT Grey/Ebony Leather Interior / 6-Speed Manual Trans. Gauge Cluster / Silver Rally Stripes (May remove?) 20" Polished Aluminum Rims. K&N Cold-Air Intake / Corsa Exhaust.

07-16-2011, 11:53 PM	#10
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,703 View My Garage	Tires are not covered by the GM warranty. The tire manufacturer provides a warranty that covers defects (but not road hazards). Take the tire to a reputable tire shop and ask them what caused the blowout. If they think its a defect, you may be able to get a new tire... __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

07-18-2011, 10:25 AM	#13
chbailey cb03 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 64 View My Garage	Just as a follow up, I went to the Chevy Dealer and showed them the bubble on the side of my tire. They are ordering me a new one and said they will swap it at no charge. __________________

07-16-2011, 07:51 PM	#2
cplhester Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Muskogee Oklahoma Posts: 504 View My Garage	Any normal wear and tear items are almost never covered such as tires, brakes etc

07-16-2011, 07:59 PM	#4
Btmonty2 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS white with IO vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina Posts: 252 View My Garage	I bought the tire protection plan....check your paperwork, you may have too

07-16-2011, 08:11 PM	#6
Btmonty2 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS white with IO vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina Posts: 252 View My Garage	that totally sucks, they are some expensive tires, were they P-Zero

07-16-2011, 08:27 PM	#7
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	Did your insurance cover it? Mine did and because it was under a certain mileage they had to put what came stock on the car (pzeros). I just paid my deductible

07-17-2011, 09:29 AM	#12
DraggnFrameGMC Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro LT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 830	Like all the above said, tires are warrantied against defects. I run into this alot b/c i've sold wheels and tires for the past 7 years. People always ask how long the mileage warranty is and they get confused b/c they think "the tread has to last that long or they get a free tire" or "I took out a curb, this must be warrantied". The only thing a manufacturer will cover is if you drive down the road and the tire blows for absolutely no reason at all or the belts brake inside the tire causing a bubble/mass, then they wil replace it but most likely they will pro rate it. If you hit a curb, railroad track, road level change from construction, etc...all bets are off. Low tire pressure is the most common issue I see. My advice, no matter what tires you buy, spend a few extra bucks and get a road hazard warranty. In 7 years i've seen maybe 2 or 3 truly defective tires. All the rest were either road hazard or people hazard. I would still ask a shop what they think caused the issue.

07-21-2011, 09:24 AM	#14
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	chbailey, good to hear your dealer is taking good care of you. I'm hoping for many worry free miles on this new tire for you! Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

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