Will a CAI void warranty..

pwells18 · 05-18-2017, 03:31 AM

if so..will a chevy dealer install one perhaps??
- has anyone installed one..thx!

Roto-fab 1 · 05-18-2017, 04:17 AM

Pwells,

We recommend checking with your dealer about your warranty in relation to modifications. Our kit is a pretty simple install, and will bolt on with NO tune or any other modifications required!

Below is the link for Phastek Performance's LIVE install video of our 2017+ ZL1 CAI:

If you have any more CAI questions, I would be glad to help!

Michael

GuywithL86 · 05-18-2017, 04:55 AM

Warranty replacement of a major drivetrain component item will need to be approved by gm, they ask for a flash count on the ecu and the dealer is required to submit it.

So a cai you can probably install without a problem, just let your dealer know. Tuning is where you might run into problems. Generally thats only if it has a major failure which is not already well known, which is rare.

All and all they have a pretty good policy and generally speaking if you blow something and it's your fault it's not covered, if it's not your fault you are covered. There are not to many major hard part failures that are not well known issues (ie torque converter in a8 and afm lifter failure)

pwells18 · 05-18-2017, 05:10 AM

michael-
in your experience..as you've installed a CAI on your car and presumably others..did it void the warranty??
thx

Roto-fab 1 · 05-18-2017, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwells18

michael-
in your experience..as you've installed a CAI on your car and presumably others..did it void the warranty??
thx

I actually have never owned a car under warranty! Currently drive a 2000 Ford Ranger 4x4 and it has treated me well.

I'm sure you will get more input from forum members who have had warranty work done. You may also drop a line to Becky @ Rodgers Chevrolet. Though I have not personally worked with them, they are forum sponsors and I have heard nothing but great things about them.

Sven59 · 05-18-2017, 09:53 AM

"We know when somebody changes their ECM calibration and we know if they changed to a cold-air intake, we can tell all that. But driving it as you break it in from the dealership, if you have a half-shaft or whatever, it's covered."

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-to-the-track/

Glen e · 05-18-2017, 09:56 AM

It really does not matter what is really right or what GM thinks: BECAUSE YOUR DEALER CAN SAY NO, and it will not be worth it to try and get him to change his mind.

So what to do? Go interview your dealer service manager and ask, or find a dealer that says ok.

Sven59 · 05-18-2017, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

It really does not matter what is really right or what GM thinks: BECAUSE YOUR DEALER CAN SAY NO, and it will not be worth it to try and get him to change his mind.

So what to do? Go interview your dealer service manager and ask, or find a dealer that says ok.

I asked mine what they would do, he said no problem with the CAI as long as it didn't have a tune. He also said if they have to flash the ECM, he couldn't guarantee anything. It is dealer to dealer but once GM gets involved it could be different.

pwells18 · 05-18-2017, 10:42 AM

great idea..
if possible..i will pay the "vig" and have the service dep't install it..
overpaying will be worth it

nancygrl · 05-18-2017, 11:05 AM

As has been discussed on C5 and here on C6...depends on the mod and depends on the dealer, and of course GM

pwells18 · 05-18-2017, 11:23 AM

nancygrl-
thanks...ive been searching, to no avail for a post of an "approved" cai from ANY dealer..if you can point me in the direction, i'd be much obliged

Glen e · 05-18-2017, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwells18

nancygrl-
thanks...ive been searching, to no avail for a post of an "approved" cai from ANY dealer..if you can point me in the direction, i'd be much obliged

Only the gm product is approved...if it's avail,

snackbar64 · 05-18-2017, 11:29 AM

It's a beautiful piece, but not worth it in my opinion.

unavailablezl1 · 05-18-2017, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwells18

if so..will a chevy dealer install one perhaps??
- has anyone installed one..thx!

The service manager at Classic Chev told me that if a part has a GM part number, it is covered and will not void your warranty. Not so with Ford, even if a Ford dealer installs Ford parts from Ford Performance with Ford part numbers, it will void your warranty for the parts it replaces or affects.

05-18-2017, 03:31 AM	#1
pwells18 Drives: 2017 zl1 conv 6 sp- '18 trackhawk Join Date: May 2017 Location: palm beach, florida Posts: 148	Will a CAI void warranty.. if so..will a chevy dealer install one perhaps?? - has anyone installed one..thx!

05-18-2017, 09:53 AM	#6
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	"We know when somebody changes their ECM calibration and we know if they changed to a cold-air intake, we can tell all that. But driving it as you break it in from the dealership, if you have a half-shaft or whatever, it's covered." http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-to-the-track/ __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

05-18-2017, 09:56 AM	#7
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	It really does not matter what is really right or what GM thinks: BECAUSE YOUR DEALER CAN SAY NO, and it will not be worth it to try and get him to change his mind. So what to do? Go interview your dealer service manager and ask, or find a dealer that says ok. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

05-18-2017, 04:55 AM	#3
GuywithL86 Drives: Black Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Nj Posts: 440	Warranty replacement of a major drivetrain component item will need to be approved by gm, they ask for a flash count on the ecu and the dealer is required to submit it. So a cai you can probably install without a problem, just let your dealer know. Tuning is where you might run into problems. Generally thats only if it has a major failure which is not already well known, which is rare. All and all they have a pretty good policy and generally speaking if you blow something and it's your fault it's not covered, if it's not your fault you are covered. There are not to many major hard part failures that are not well known issues (ie torque converter in a8 and afm lifter failure)

05-18-2017, 05:10 AM	#4
pwells18 Drives: 2017 zl1 conv 6 sp- '18 trackhawk Join Date: May 2017 Location: palm beach, florida Posts: 148	michael- in your experience..as you've installed a CAI on your car and presumably others..did it void the warranty?? thx

05-18-2017, 10:42 AM	#9
pwells18 Drives: 2017 zl1 conv 6 sp- '18 trackhawk Join Date: May 2017 Location: palm beach, florida Posts: 148	great idea.. if possible..i will pay the "vig" and have the service dep't install it.. overpaying will be worth it

05-18-2017, 11:05 AM	#10
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	As has been discussed on C5 and here on C6...depends on the mod and depends on the dealer, and of course GM

05-18-2017, 11:23 AM	#11
pwells18 Drives: 2017 zl1 conv 6 sp- '18 trackhawk Join Date: May 2017 Location: palm beach, florida Posts: 148	nancygrl- thanks...ive been searching, to no avail for a post of an "approved" cai from ANY dealer..if you can point me in the direction, i'd be much obliged

05-18-2017, 11:29 AM	#13
snackbar64 Drives: SW 2017 ZL1, M6, Carbon, Nav, MR, Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 801	It's a beautiful piece, but not worth it in my opinion.

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