[Hyper16]

OK. We have recently had a thread where warranty coverage was denied due to an aftermarket catch can. I did a search to see if there were any warranty denials due to an aftermarket CAI. Could not find any actual denials. A lot of speculation, but no definite mentions of warranty denial due to CAI.

So, has anyone actually had warranty coverage denied due to having an aftermarket CAI? If so, what were the circumstances?

[Mr. Wyndham]

Just bear in mind...the CAI was called out specifically when Al O. was answering questions about their willingness to honor the vehicle's warranty while on track.

So take that for what it's worth.

[TJay74]

I actually asked Al about this, as said if you are bone stock the cars will be covered if used on the track. He also said that if you use the GM performance parts you will be covered as well.

[Glen e]

The Catch can was just the item that they caught, you can't really classify what will pass and what won't.......because:

As I've said before , what happens it at one dealer may not happen at another. one dealer may just see it and immediately strike it, another dealer may not care unless It is causing a problem. Unless there is some type of airflow problem, a sensor problem or an engine condition that points to the CAI, most won't care because they like doing warranty work. Warranty pays from GM the same as "customer pay" work.

Interview your service manager and ask him.

Ps. I'm running a AFE CAI and my dealer doesn't care. AutoNation Fort Lauderdale

[Hyper16]

Originally Posted by Glen e

The Catch can was just the item that they caught, you can't really classify what will pass and what won't.......because:

As I've said before , what happens it at one dealer may not happen at another. one dealer may just see it and immediately strike it, another dealer may not care unless It is causing a problem. Unless there is some type of airflow problem, a sensor problem or an engine condition that points to the CAI, most won't care because they like doing warranty work. Warranty pays from GM the same as "customer pay" work.

Interview your service manager and ask him.

Understood Glen. I didn't mean for my post to read like: "I want a catch can/CAI but I'm afraid it will void my warranty." I have them and my dealer does not care.

Since we have real life denial due to a catch can I want to see if there is anyone that has been denied warranty service for having a CAI. Just curious actually.

[cellsafemode]

A warranty isn't just a blanket thing. It is separate for every item it originally covered so while a dealer can deny doing warranty work or even gm, you can fight it if the work you are looking to get done is not related at all to your modifications.

Never heard of anyone being denied myself for a cai. But have heard online of dealers turning down claims for all kinds of reasons that would not hold up in court

[tcal780]

Originally Posted by cellsafemode

A warranty isn't just a blanket thing. It is separate for every item it originally covered so while a dealer can deny doing warranty work or even gm, you can fight it if the work you are looking to get done is not related at all to your modifications.

Never heard of anyone being denied myself for a cai. But have heard online of dealers turning down claims for all kinds of reasons that would not hold up in court

This is true, the dealer has to prove the component failed because of the modification, but who wants to lawyer up and go to battle over a repair less than $XXX.XX.
IMO Glen has the right approach, but even then, the SM could be a total dick and reneg.

[cellsafemode]

Originally Posted by tcal780

This is true, the dealer has to prove the component failed because of the modification, but who wants to lawyer up and go to battle over a repair less than $XXX.XX.
IMO Glen has the right approach, but even then, the SM could be a total dick and reneg.

yea.. like glen said, you should shop around before bringing the car in and having anything put down on and digitally recorded.

The point is, the dealer can say whatever they want. It's not legally binding and you can get another dealer to say something totally different. Either way, fight or not, I wouldn't want someone working on my car that has fought to not have to work on it. Same reason you dont eat food from a place you just pissed off the people bringing/preparing your food. So the option to fight in court is more of a principle thing most of the time.

[shaffe]

I would say it all comes down to the individual dealer and who you know.