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TheSmokingSuns · 10-05-2014, 05:00 PM

Are spark plugs covered by GM 5 year/100,000 mile Powertrain warranty? If so, do I have to pay for Chevy to replace them?

Russell James · 10-06-2014, 09:12 AM

No, not the Powertrain warranty.

They are covered under 2 warranties.

1. 2 year 24,000 mile emissions warranty.

2. 3 year 36,000 mile Bumper to Bumper warranty.

Since the B2B is longer, # 1 really doesn't mean much. Unless you modded, totalled... the car had the warranty voided. The emissions warranty cannot be voided.

If you're under 100,000ish miles really shouldn't need plugs, unless something else is wrong. And if that something else is covered under the Powertrain warranty, then the plugs could be included as collateral damage from a covered part.

Use to be a dealer tech many years ago, and have these useless facts burned into my brain. Every once in a while, can be usefull.

TheSmokingSuns · 10-06-2014, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell James

No, not the Powertrain warranty.

They are covered under 2 warranties.

1. 2 year 24,000 mile emissions warranty.

2. 3 year 36,000 mile Bumper to Bumper warranty.

Since the B2B is longer, # 1 really doesn't mean much. Unless you modded, totalled... the car had the warranty voided. The emissions warranty cannot be voided.

If you're under 100,000ish miles really shouldn't need plugs, unless something else is wrong. And if that something else is covered under the Powertrain warranty, then the plugs could be included as collateral damage from a covered part.

Use to be a dealer tech many years ago, and have these useless facts burned into my brain. Every once in a while, can be usefull.

Thanks for the info man!

10-05-2014, 05:00 PM	#1
TheSmokingSuns Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 640	Spark Plugs and Powertrain Warranty Are spark plugs covered by GM 5 year/100,000 mile Powertrain warranty? If so, do I have to pay for Chevy to replace them?

10-06-2014, 09:12 AM	#2
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	No, not the Powertrain warranty. They are covered under 2 warranties. 1. 2 year 24,000 mile emissions warranty. 2. 3 year 36,000 mile Bumper to Bumper warranty. Since the B2B is longer, # 1 really doesn't mean much. Unless you modded, totalled... the car had the warranty voided. The emissions warranty cannot be voided. If you're under 100,000ish miles really shouldn't need plugs, unless something else is wrong. And if that something else is covered under the Powertrain warranty, then the plugs could be included as collateral damage from a covered part. Use to be a dealer tech many years ago, and have these useless facts burned into my brain. Every once in a while, can be usefull.