[SSDan]

Originally Posted by minn19

To be fair, I don't think OP was ever asking GM to warranty or pay for anything (unless I missed it). I believe he is claiming negligence on the dealership service staff and wants them to pay for the repairs.

Agreed. The OP never implied it was a warranty issue. I am sure he is well aware that his drive train warranty is long gone with the list of performance mods he has.

His focus is on the possible negligence of the dealership technicians in that through either their actions (improper fluids, unneeded joy ride - etc) or failure to act properly (forgetting to put fluids in - etc) they caused the engine failure. If any of that is true and provable then the dealership would be liable and most likely a claim could be made against the dealership's general liability insurance coverage.

Proving the dealership liable will be a big hill to climb I'm afraid. I wish him well.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by MrChrisLS3

Certainly! The use of lighter metal alloys, tighter tolerances, higher temps for emissions. While technology has gone a long ways in creating these engines, they are still based on the same original concept.

Concept, kinda. But the reason they can use lighter alloys and have tighter tolerances is because Computers! CNC, CAD etc has led the way

[AZ_1LE]

He logged in earlier today, but hasn't posted since 5/15.

[VinnAY]

It's not about a warranty. Try some reading comprehension.

[ohsmily]

Originally Posted by LT4Greg

It doesn’t matter what they say happened either Intercooler failure or what, the fact of the matter is that he had the engine seriously modded with heads, cam, tune, larger supercharger, etc and the warranty will not cover the blown engine. I don’t understand why people won’t accept that GM is not responsible for repairs or replacement of the engine due to the owner having the engine modified and in the owners manual it states this. How much more clearly can it be stated by GM!

Are you serious? Do you truly not understand the issues at play here? A modded car does not negate negligence by the dealer. If, I said IF, the technician forgot to put oil in the car and revved the hell out of it thereby killing the engine, are you so dense as to say "too bad, it was modded, no dealer liability? " If so, then GTFO. The question is whether the dealer played a role in the destruction of the engine and whether that can be proven. If they did and it can, then they are liable. If not, then too bad so sad for the owner. Don't be dense...was that clear enough for you?

Originally Posted by VinnAY

It's not about a warranty. Try some reading comprehension.

Exactly.

[ZX-10R]

Whether the OP posts again or not this could easily hit another 10 pages

[LT4Greg]

I realize the difference ohsmily! And no I’m not dense either. I have read the original post so I do understand. Thank You!

[Chutzpah]

Originally Posted by ohsmily

Are you serious? Do you truly not understand the issues at play here? A modded car does not negate negligence by the dealer. If, I said IF, the technician forgot to put oil in the car and revved the hell out of it thereby killing the engine, are you so dense as to say "too bad, it was modded, no dealer liability? " If so, then GTFO. The question is whether the dealer played a role in the destruction of the engine and whether that can be proven. If they did and it can, then they are liable. If not, then too bad so sad for the owner. Don't be dense...was that clear enough for you?

Exactly.

Ok, point taken.. but could you do us all a favor? I see a lot of post by LT4 Greg, and he’s nothing but courteous, respectful and helpful to others. Lighten up...not the right person or reason for the attitude.

[MrChrisLS3]

Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Concept, kinda. But the reason they can use lighter alloys and have tighter tolerances is because Computers! CNC, CAD etc has led the way

Right, technology being computers, cad, cnc etc. The concept is air/fuel compressed in a tight space goes boom and a piston turns a crankshaft.

[Blu Ray]

I learned my lesson - If you cannot afford to replace the motor then DO NOT modify it in any way that will void your warranty. You gotta pay to play....

Understanding the free labor on oil changes, but a piece of mind is priceless... such a heavily modified car, I would do my own or have he ability to watch anyone working on my vehicle - this is a case of "TRUST" he simply does not trust the dealership...

I pass (3) Chevrolet dealership to get to the Dealer that does my service, because I have built a rapport and trust them - even still I trust them for my daily drivers and cars still under warranty - but my Camaro, not a chance

[URBAN LEGEND]

So was this all fake news? The OP hasn’t responded but has logged in here. ��

[ohsmily]

Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

So was this all fake news? The OP hasn’t responded but has logged in here. ��

From what are you drawing your conclusion that this is "fake news" (whatever that means in this context) from the fact that the OP logged in but didn't post in this thread? Maybe he didn't have an update. Maybe he is refraining from posting while the legal process takes place. Maybe he didn't feel like posting today. He doesn't owe you a post. At any rate, again, how does his absence of a post today equate to "fake news?" I think you've been watching too much TV.

[ST1LE]

Originally Posted by ohsmily

Are you serious? Do you truly not understand the issues at play here? A modded car does not negate negligence by the dealer. If, I said IF, the technician forgot to put oil in the car and revved the hell out of it thereby killing the engine, are you so dense as to say "too bad, it was modded, no dealer liability? " If so, then GTFO. The question is whether the dealer played a role in the destruction of the engine and whether that can be proven. If they did and it can, then they are liable. If not, then too bad so sad for the owner. Don't be dense...was that clear enough for you?



Exactly.

Originally Posted by ohsmily

From what are you drawing your conclusion that this is "fake news" (whatever that means in this context) from the fact that the OP logged in but didn't post in this thread? Maybe he didn't have an update. Maybe he is refraining from posting while the legal process takes place. Maybe he didn't feel like posting today. He doesn't owe you a post. At any rate, again, how does his absence of a post today equate to "fake news?" I think you've been watching too much TV.

Dude, you are really tough!

[minn19]

Unfortunately for the OP, we all know how this will most likely end for him. It sucks, I can see it being easier to shell out that kind of cash if it happend while he was driving and not in the possesion of the dealer. We would all be suspicious as to what happened and most likely pretty pissed off.