Need Advice... (extended warranty) - Page 2

ember1205 · 05-20-2021, 09:08 AM

Every time you're considering buying an extended warranty on something, skip it and put the money into a dedicated savings account. If you ever experience a situation that the warranty would have genuinely covered, you have an account to go to that will pay for the repairs.

dpevans · 05-20-2021, 11:18 AM

Unless you think there is something wrong with your car then I would not purchase an extended. If it was a money losing transaction on their end they would not offer them. I bought a Z28 once and I knew a rod was knocking and bought the warranty and when it went I got a new engine out of it. I even told the salesman it had a rod knocking but he didn't care they were getting their cut.

CamaroSS50 · 05-20-2021, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaceme1117

If there are no options that would cover the top and that is your main concern, then I don't think getting an extended warranty is worth it.

For the shudder and battery, I would have these taken care of before you are up on your warranty.

You then need to decide if you want to keep the car beyond the warranty after that.

Been in 2x for the shudder and the dealer does the same thing, changes the oil..trying again before this warranty is up...

CamaroSS50 · 05-20-2021, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro fanboy

i'm getting one for mine
200 USD a year. covers almost everything

What company? where?

Share man...

ember1205 · 05-20-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSS50

Been in 2x for the shudder and the dealer does the same thing, changes the oil..trying again before this warranty is up...

I thought there was a specific transmission fluid that they need to use and is referenced in the TSB? Might be worth looking over the paperwork from the first time to see if they are referencing the TSB... If not, maybe ask whether "the next time" will result in a different course?

If the original paperwork does reference the TSB, you could also consider opening a case with Chevy around it to ensure that the work IS being done according to the bulletin and have the issue logged directly with GM against your VIN for future reference...

CamaroSS50 · 05-20-2021, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

I thought there was a specific transmission fluid that they need to use and is referenced in the TSB? Might be worth looking over the paperwork from the first time to see if they are referencing the TSB... If not, maybe ask whether "the next time" will result in a different course?

If the original paperwork does reference the TSB, you could also consider opening a case with Chevy around it to ensure that the work IS being done according to the bulletin and have the issue logged directly with GM against your VIN for future reference...

I have printed out the TSB and handed it to them, 2x...

ember1205 · 05-20-2021, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSS50

I have printed out the TSB and handed it to them, 2x...

Doesn't really matter, though... What does the RO say?

Dathomas94 · 05-20-2021, 10:09 PM

What happened that you had to replace two tops, tell us vert owners please

CamaroSS50 · 05-25-2021, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dathomas94

What happened that you had to replace two tops, tell us vert owners please

De-lamination was the first time.

2nd time was the arms broke (where the top is attached deep inside the car).

These are not simple fixes as it requires the entire top to be replaced.

PITA under warranty, but cannot imagine the cost without.

And we are talking about a very babied vehicle with under 10K miles...

dmcmahan60 · 05-25-2021, 11:15 AM

On the fluid flush, it sounds like there was damage done to the torque convertor and they don't want to replace it. They are just putting a band aid on it to keep from replacing it. just my thoughts on that. good luck with your car and getting it fixed

jamala00 · 05-25-2021, 11:52 AM

I'm not a fan, but if it eases your mind go for it.

CamaroSS50 · 05-25-2021, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jamala00

I'm not a fan, but if it eases your mind go for it.

If it doesn't cover the top or the damage the top does thanks to that sliding panels, it does not even come close to easing my mind, thusly why I have yet to purchase it.

CamaroSS50 · 05-25-2021, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dmcmahan60

On the fluid flush, it sounds like there was damage done to the torque convertor and they don't want to replace it. They are just putting a band aid on it to keep from replacing it. just my thoughts on that. good luck with your car and getting it fixed

The TSB stated that it had to be done first, well, it was done twice and is still with them, so hoping this time around it has a different outcome.

Camaro fanboy · 05-26-2021, 07:50 AM

Bought mine yesterday.covers almost everything.
200 usd a year. includes breakdown recovery

05-26-2021, 07:50 AM	#28
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	Bought mine yesterday.covers almost everything. 200 usd a year. includes breakdown recovery __________________

05-20-2021, 09:08 AM	#15
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,534	Every time you're considering buying an extended warranty on something, skip it and put the money into a dedicated savings account. If you ever experience a situation that the warranty would have genuinely covered, you have an account to go to that will pay for the repairs.

05-20-2021, 11:18 AM	#16
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,206	Unless you think there is something wrong with your car then I would not purchase an extended. If it was a money losing transaction on their end they would not offer them. I bought a Z28 once and I knew a rod was knocking and bought the warranty and when it went I got a new engine out of it. I even told the salesman it had a rod knocking but he didn't care they were getting their cut.

05-20-2021, 10:09 PM	#22
Dathomas94 Drives: Camaro 2021 ZL1 6 speed ragtop Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: CT. Posts: 62	What happened that you had to replace two tops, tell us vert owners please

05-25-2021, 11:15 AM	#24
dmcmahan60 Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Arab, AL Posts: 756 View My Garage	On the fluid flush, it sounds like there was damage done to the torque convertor and they don't want to replace it. They are just putting a band aid on it to keep from replacing it. just my thoughts on that. good luck with your car and getting it fixed

05-25-2021, 11:52 AM	#25
jamala00 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2020 Location: WI Posts: 2,451	I'm not a fan, but if it eases your mind go for it.

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