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Therealbigrich · 10-29-2016, 03:51 PM

I know I needed at least my front break pads changes and maybe my back so I decided to go to my closest Chevrolet dealer to get them done since I trust them the most . I was expecting maybe 200 for the front at most and was kind of shocked when he said 280 after taxes for just the front. It was 60 in parts and 250 in labor that was 117 in actual labor and 135 in diagnostic . Is this every Chevrolet dealer that charges a diagnostic even when I say what the problem is or just my bad luck?

Welker2 · 10-29-2016, 04:14 PM

I believe most if not all do have a 'diagnostic' charge; I know mine does. However, it is supposed to be deducted/voided if they actually do the repair/maintenance' If you choose not to have them do the work, then they will charge the fee ... basically, they're not going to spend their time tracking down/confirming what needs to be done for free so that you can take it home and do the repair yourself or take it somewhere else.

Therealbigrich · 10-29-2016, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Welker2

I believe most if not all do have a 'diagnostic' charge; I know mine does. However, it is supposed to be deducted/voided if they actually do the repair/maintenance' If you choose not to have them do the work, then they will charge the fee ... basically, they're not going to spend their time tracking down/confirming what needs to be done for free so that you can take it home and do the repair yourself or take it somewhere else.

Thats what I thought they usually do . He said they had a special going on for 250 I just don't get it . TBH I think I need to find a shop with high ratings cause dealers are getting crazy

audiowhiz · 10-29-2016, 05:29 PM

I took mine in to discuss with them the crack or separation in my dash at the air bag. Something notorious in 2010 cars. They claimed they had never heard of it, and that they would charge a $ 90 diagnostic fee to have a tech look at the crack and give an estimate of what it would take to change the dash.

I drove off.

sdynak · 10-29-2016, 07:54 PM

Did they quote on OEM pads? They are about $150 for OEM front SS pads.. Check them out.. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I would not use aftermarket.. I'm not going to get into a debate myself .. too many threads doing the same.

NC_SS · 10-29-2016, 08:05 PM

The front brake swap is literally a 30 minute job, also sounds like they didn't go back with OEM Brembos. My dealer tried to give me duralasts(lol) so I went ahead and got Brembo pads from Amazon.

It's the easiest brakes to work on out of any car I've ever worked on

NC_SS · 10-29-2016, 08:06 PM

Also to answer your specific question, if I come in and ask for them to check something for me they usually do it free of charge

Therealbigrich · 10-29-2016, 08:21 PM

Sounds like I got screwed all over. They had duralast pads as the replacement. Smh I didn't even think about it and it's the winter so I didn't want to do it myself

sdynak · 10-29-2016, 08:23 PM

Ah.. it's not that bad.. you got brakes you needed done.. it will be safe and not cause you any issue under normal driving.. Just costly for what you got but it is done.. Time to open a beer and enjoy the weekend..

LCPLPunk · 10-29-2016, 09:41 PM

Yep, brake pad replacement on this car is the simplest I've ever done. :P

Soybeanrice · 10-29-2016, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Therealbigrich

Sounds like I got screwed all over. They had duralast pads as the replacement. Smh I didn't even think about it and it's the winter so I didn't want to do it myself

You should probably do a small bleed on them too. You can do it with the wheel on if youre flexible.

I've been quoted just under 500 to change the fronts + resurface. I decided to buy the OEM pads for around 200 and do the labor myself. Resurface was 70 at a tire shop.

As for the diagnostic... I think for cars under warranty its free

jd10013 · 10-29-2016, 09:47 PM

never understood why people take their car back to the dealership for not warranty/recall work. you know your going to get hosed.

jrhagen · 10-29-2016, 09:56 PM

I bought some AC Delco replacement pads at Autozone for around $50 and changed them in my garage in about 30 minutes. I had to lose the roller skates to fit my 17" Welds.

JCunningham · 10-30-2016, 03:07 AM

you have to ask for OEM parts. I worked at a ford dealer. the customers just assumed they were getting oem when they were really getting cheap carquest at a huge markup.

10-29-2016, 03:51 PM	#1
Therealbigrich Drives: 2020 1SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cheverly, Md Posts: 162 View My Garage	Does every Chevy Dealer charger a diagnostic I know I needed at least my front break pads changes and maybe my back so I decided to go to my closest Chevrolet dealer to get them done since I trust them the most . I was expecting maybe 200 for the front at most and was kind of shocked when he said 280 after taxes for just the front. It was 60 in parts and 250 in labor that was 117 in actual labor and 135 in diagnostic . Is this every Chevrolet dealer that charges a diagnostic even when I say what the problem is or just my bad luck?

10-29-2016, 04:14 PM	#2
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	I believe most if not all do have a 'diagnostic' charge; I know mine does. However, it is supposed to be deducted/voided if they actually do the repair/maintenance' If you choose not to have them do the work, then they will charge the fee ... basically, they're not going to spend their time tracking down/confirming what needs to be done for free so that you can take it home and do the repair yourself or take it somewhere else. __________________

10-29-2016, 07:54 PM	#5
sdynak Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 949	Did they quote on OEM pads? They are about $150 for OEM front SS pads.. Check them out.. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER I would not use aftermarket.. I'm not going to get into a debate myself .. too many threads doing the same. __________________ 2014 ZL1 Black All OEM, Manual SOLD: 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

10-29-2016, 08:05 PM	#6
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	The front brake swap is literally a 30 minute job, also sounds like they didn't go back with OEM Brembos. My dealer tried to give me duralasts(lol) so I went ahead and got Brembo pads from Amazon. It's the easiest brakes to work on out of any car I've ever worked on __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

10-29-2016, 08:06 PM	#7
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Also to answer your specific question, if I come in and ask for them to check something for me they usually do it free of charge __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

10-29-2016, 05:29 PM	#4
audiowhiz Drives: 2005 Corvette M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Knoxville- TN Posts: 154	I took mine in to discuss with them the crack or separation in my dash at the air bag. Something notorious in 2010 cars. They claimed they had never heard of it, and that they would charge a $ 90 diagnostic fee to have a tech look at the crack and give an estimate of what it would take to change the dash. I drove off.

10-29-2016, 08:21 PM	#8
Therealbigrich Drives: 2020 1SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cheverly, Md Posts: 162 View My Garage	Sounds like I got screwed all over. They had duralast pads as the replacement. Smh I didn't even think about it and it's the winter so I didn't want to do it myself

10-29-2016, 08:23 PM	#9
sdynak Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 949	Ah.. it's not that bad.. you got brakes you needed done.. it will be safe and not cause you any issue under normal driving.. Just costly for what you got but it is done.. Time to open a beer and enjoy the weekend.. __________________ 2014 ZL1 Black All OEM, Manual SOLD: 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

10-29-2016, 09:41 PM	#10
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Yep, brake pad replacement on this car is the simplest I've ever done. :P __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

10-29-2016, 09:47 PM	#12
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,199	never understood why people take their car back to the dealership for not warranty/recall work. you know your going to get hosed.

10-29-2016, 09:56 PM	#13
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I bought some AC Delco replacement pads at Autozone for around $50 and changed them in my garage in about 30 minutes. I had to lose the roller skates to fit my 17" Welds.

10-30-2016, 03:07 AM	#14
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	you have to ask for OEM parts. I worked at a ford dealer. the customers just assumed they were getting oem when they were really getting cheap carquest at a huge markup. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1