FBO warranty

SpartanSS · 01-13-2025, 11:39 PM

Hey Everybody!

I’ve got a ‘23 SS, still stock with just random cosmetic mods but no power adders yet. I’ve got an LT2 Manifold, 95mm tb, CAI and Headers ready go in this spring. Just wondering does anybody else feel or has felt this is not worth sacrificing the warranty over? Especially given the crap AFM hardware that could give out anytime -even with AFM disabled?

Just thought I’d ask here and see some feedback.

Thanks

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 01-13-2025, 11:53 PM

Great question, and each persons answer will be unique to their situation. For me, I would have never purchased a ZL1 if it had to stay stock. Too boring for me. I tried to purchase without one, but the dealer laughed at me. Pulled the motor at 2K miles to install the heads / cam / oil pump, etc. My perspective is... so long you have the coin to fix or flip, then do what makes you happy. Life is too short to dive a stock car.

pbSS · 01-14-2025, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SpartanSS

Hey Everybody!

I’ve got a ‘23 SS, still stock with just random cosmetic mods but no power adders yet. I’ve got an LT2 Manifold, 95mm tb, CAI and Headers ready go in this spring. Just wondering does anybody else feel or has felt this is not worth sacrificing the warranty over? Especially given the crap AFM hardware that could give out anytime -even with AFM disabled?

Just thought I’d ask here and see some feedback.

Thanks

I bought the car to enjoy it, and that includes modding the hell out of it. As long as you're not living paycheck to paycheck, and have some disposable reserve for a rainy day, you'll be alright. I'd rather pay to fix things as they come up, and decide where to take it and who will fix it.

Contrary to what it may seem from reading online, these cars are just as reliable as anything else on the road. It's not like they're blowing up left and right....for every guy that posts about a failed lifter or blown up engine, there's hundreds/thousands without any issues

dmcmahan60 · 01-14-2025, 06:10 AM

Personally, with that new of a car I would at least not touch it until the 3/36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty ran out. I had a few things go wrong and it was nice to know it was covered and I got a rental car while it was being repaired. But this is just my opinion

SomeGeoffGuy · 01-14-2025, 07:34 AM

If you have a good relationship with your dealer they will still cover stuff. Berger Chevrolet used to offer head and cam packages on new cars and warranty them. Haven't seen anyone doing that in a while though.

-Geoff

WhiteMale · 01-14-2025, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SpartanSS

Hey Everybody!

I’ve got a ‘23 SS, still stock with just random cosmetic mods but no power adders yet. I’ve got an LT2 Manifold, 95mm tb, CAI and Headers ready go in this spring. Just wondering does anybody else feel or has felt this is not worth sacrificing the warranty over? Especially given the crap AFM hardware that could give out anytime -even with AFM disabled?

Just thought I’d ask here and see some feedback.

Thanks

If it grenades can you afford to fork out a new engine out of pocket? Yes or No should be a good barometer to dictate most of your decision making.

Booher · 01-14-2025, 09:37 AM

I always like to drive the car close to 10k miles before voiding the warranty. Just to give it a little time to see if anything happens.

RideWithDanger · 01-14-2025, 09:54 AM

I went FBO all at once and just said goodbye to the warranty. As long as you don't have any current issues and actually maintain your car well, you should be fine. These cars are fairly reliable when taken care of. That being said, if you can't afford a problem that could occur and it would cause you major issue or financial ruin, please don't risk it.

SSShark · 01-14-2025, 10:28 AM

I voided mine at about 20k

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 01-14-2025, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeGeoffGuy

If you have a good relationship with your dealer they will still cover stuff. Berger Chevrolet used to offer head and cam packages on new cars and warranty them. Haven't seen anyone doing that in a while though.

-Geoff

That would be BAD ASS!

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 01-14-2025, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SSShark

I voided mine at about 20k

What took you so long???

SSShark · 01-14-2025, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

What took you so long???

I know

7speed · 01-15-2025, 01:37 PM

Doing mods doesn't mean you have no warranty? I had oil pan leak and they replaced the pan, etc no problem and I'm tue/fbo

s346k · 01-15-2025, 05:16 PM

having the money/knowledge to fix it. i think most ppl use that as a gauge. pretty simple.

i have a whole garage full of gen v 6.2 gm warranty motors. none of them have bottom end damage that i can see. if that makes you feel any better.

01-13-2025, 11:39 PM	#1
SpartanSS Drives: 2023 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 15	FBO warranty Hey Everybody! I’ve got a ‘23 SS, still stock with just random cosmetic mods but no power adders yet. I’ve got an LT2 Manifold, 95mm tb, CAI and Headers ready go in this spring. Just wondering does anybody else feel or has felt this is not worth sacrificing the warranty over? Especially given the crap AFM hardware that could give out anytime -even with AFM disabled? Just thought I’d ask here and see some feedback. Thanks

01-13-2025, 11:53 PM	#2
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,056	Great question, and each persons answer will be unique to their situation. For me, I would have never purchased a ZL1 if it had to stay stock. Too boring for me. I tried to purchase without one, but the dealer laughed at me. Pulled the motor at 2K miles to install the heads / cam / oil pump, etc. My perspective is... so long you have the coin to fix or flip, then do what makes you happy. Life is too short to dive a stock car. __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: GMS Stage.III KONG X.PORT Package + DMS Lid + 10.RIB Package + GMS Rear Bumper Belly Pan + GMS Hood Bracket + GMS Stage.III HX System + MONSTER Triple S Clutch + XDI.50% Injectors + CLICK FOR FULL BUILD LIST or www.GRIFFIN-MOTORSPORTS.com

01-14-2025, 07:34 AM	#5
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,194	If you have a good relationship with your dealer they will still cover stuff. Berger Chevrolet used to offer head and cam packages on new cars and warranty them. Haven't seen anyone doing that in a while though. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

01-14-2025, 09:54 AM	#8
RideWithDanger Drives: 23 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: GA Posts: 624	I went FBO all at once and just said goodbye to the warranty. As long as you don't have any current issues and actually maintain your car well, you should be fine. These cars are fairly reliable when taken care of. That being said, if you can't afford a problem that could occur and it would cause you major issue or financial ruin, please don't risk it. __________________ Instagram: RideWithDanger Current Mods: Rotofab, Ported LT2 intake, LT5 TB, Kooks Headers, AWE Touring Catback Radiant Red 23' 2SS 1LE 1100: 11/14/22 \| BUILT: 3/16/23 2000: 2/17/23 \| 4200: 5/8/23 3000: 2/27/23 \| 5000/6000: 5/15/23

01-14-2025, 10:28 AM	#9
SSShark Drives: '23 1SS Sharkskin A10 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,503	I voided mine at about 20k __________________ Kooks 1-7/8" Long Tube Headers l Kooks Hi-Flow Cats l Kooks X-Pipe l Borla S-Type NPP Exhaust Rotofab CAI l Mishimoto Catch Can l DSX Flex Fuel Sensor l 93/E85 Tune l GM Lowering Kit Ported LT2 Intake Manifold l Ported 95mm LT5 TB l BMR Rear Cradle Lockout Kit Halo Tunnel Brace l MRR 1LE Wheels l Goodyear SC3 1LE Tire Package l 480whp/467wtq

01-14-2025, 06:10 AM	#4
dmcmahan60 Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Arab, AL Posts: 902 View My Garage	Personally, with that new of a car I would at least not touch it until the 3/36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty ran out. I had a few things go wrong and it was nice to know it was covered and I got a rental car while it was being repaired. But this is just my opinion

01-14-2025, 09:37 AM	#7
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 1,123	I always like to drive the car close to 10k miles before voiding the warranty. Just to give it a little time to see if anything happens.

01-15-2025, 01:37 PM	#13
7speed Drives: 21 SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 367	Doing mods doesn't mean you have no warranty? I had oil pan leak and they replaced the pan, etc no problem and I'm tue/fbo __________________ FBO, E85 11.1@123

01-15-2025, 05:16 PM	#14
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,485	having the money/knowledge to fix it. i think most ppl use that as a gauge. pretty simple. i have a whole garage full of gen v 6.2 gm warranty motors. none of them have bottom end damage that i can see. if that makes you feel any better. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

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