How many of you have used your warranty? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

newb · 03-06-2013, 12:26 AM

There is always the discussion about tunes and mods and warranty coverage. I only have 1200 miles on my 1LE and I wonder...

1. How many people with an SS have used the warranty for something that could have been denied if you had a tune? Meaning, mechanical issues that could reasonably be associated with your mods.

2. How many of tuned your car then had an issue and just didn't bother assking the dealer since you assumed you would get denied.

I ask because the L99/LS3 has been around for quite a while and been used extensively. I find it hard to believe that they break very often.

Angrybird 12 · 03-06-2013, 12:33 AM

Sorry I have a V6 and I voted, when i pulled it up all i saw was the pole and first paragraph of the post, i didnt see there was more to it. please don't shoot me, but still no mechanical issues needing warranty work, just one warranty fix was for a piece of weather stripping... Should have SS in the title.

newb · 03-06-2013, 12:40 AM

No hard feelings...LOL

It is however in the poll question

Kite31 · 03-06-2013, 01:06 AM

The only thing that went wrong with mine was the HUD fuse went dead so I had to take it in to get a new one. Not sure if they still would've covered it if tuned.

CWI · 03-06-2013, 02:03 AM

Cam, intake, headers, and tune and drivline was replaced on warranty at 36K miles.

Angrybird 12 · 03-06-2013, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newb

No hard feelings...LOL

It is however in the poll question

I see that now, dang iPod screen not very good resolution with white letters in a black background. I can just barely make it out.

Ringo64 · 03-06-2013, 11:21 AM

Didn't find a poll option that suited me

Used the recall on the passenger airbag light, that's about it. I'll have had it for 1 year in 4 days...

Angrybird 12 · 03-06-2013, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringo64

Didn't find a poll option that suited me

Used it for the recall on the passenger airbag light, that's about it. I'll have had it for 1 year in 4 days...

Safety recalls have nothing to do with warranty work. You could get a safety recall when the car is 10 years old and has 200,000 miles on it if it was mandated by the Government.

Ringo64 · 03-06-2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Safety recalls have nothing to do with warranty work. You could get a safety recall when the car is 10 years old and has 200,000 miles on it if it was mandated by the Government.

Yes, I know. Guess I should have added a

. That's the only thing that has been adjusted on the car, that was point I was trying to make :(

Bodih · 03-06-2013, 11:39 AM

Your question should be "Who's Used Their Powertrain Warranty?"

I've been in several times for warranty work, but never on the drivetrain.

slick rick · 03-06-2013, 11:54 AM

No option for "stock and used warranty" ?

Denis · 03-06-2013, 12:06 PM

i dont wanna answer...dont want to jinx it haha

BlackinBlack · 03-06-2013, 12:55 PM

Had a warranty issue with my 2010 SS. Rear end made noise while turning. There was a TSP about it. Repaired under warranty. No tune but they did check for one due to my CAI and Exhaust.

2011camaro2ss rs · 03-07-2013, 10:21 AM

Once my car left the dealership I have never brought it back for any service. To many
Dealership horror story's

View Poll Results: Have you used your SS warranty
Never had a mechanical issue	32	60.38%
Modded to the point that I knew I would get denied	1	1.89%
Modded but was covered by the dealer anyway	14	26.42%
Scared to mod/tune because I have used it so often	6	11.32%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

03-06-2013, 12:26 AM	#1
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	How many of you have used your warranty? There is always the discussion about tunes and mods and warranty coverage. I only have 1200 miles on my 1LE and I wonder... 1. How many people with an SS have used the warranty for something that could have been denied if you had a tune? Meaning, mechanical issues that could reasonably be associated with your mods. 2. How many of tuned your car then had an issue and just didn't bother assking the dealer since you assumed you would get denied. I ask because the L99/LS3 has been around for quite a while and been used extensively. I find it hard to believe that they break very often. __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013

03-06-2013, 12:33 AM	#2
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Sorry I have a V6 and I voted, when i pulled it up all i saw was the pole and first paragraph of the post, i didnt see there was more to it. please don't shoot me, but still no mechanical issues needing warranty work, just one warranty fix was for a piece of weather stripping... Should have SS in the title. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

03-06-2013, 12:40 AM	#3
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	No hard feelings...LOL It is however in the poll question __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013

03-06-2013, 01:06 AM	#4
Kite31 Drives: 11' 2SS convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 398	The only thing that went wrong with mine was the HUD fuse went dead so I had to take it in to get a new one. Not sure if they still would've covered it if tuned. __________________

03-06-2013, 02:03 AM	#5
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	Cam, intake, headers, and tune and drivline was replaced on warranty at 36K miles. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

03-06-2013, 11:21 AM	#7
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	Didn't find a poll option that suited me Used the recall on the passenger airbag light, that's about it. I'll have had it for 1 year in 4 days... __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd Last edited by Ringo64; 03-06-2013 at 11:38 AM.

03-06-2013, 11:39 AM	#10
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	Your question should be "Who's Used Their Powertrain Warranty?" I've been in several times for warranty work, but never on the drivetrain. __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

03-06-2013, 11:54 AM	#11
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	No option for "stock and used warranty" ? __________________

03-06-2013, 12:06 PM	#12
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	i dont wanna answer...dont want to jinx it haha __________________

03-06-2013, 12:55 PM	#13
BlackinBlack Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 Blade Silver Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 822	Had a warranty issue with my 2010 SS. Rear end made noise while turning. There was a TSP about it. Repaired under warranty. No tune but they did check for one due to my CAI and Exhaust. __________________ 2016 2LZ Z06 Blade Silver 2013 ZL1 BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> Roto-Fab CAI 2010 2SS/RS BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> 3" MBRP 304 Stainless Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI

03-07-2013, 10:21 AM	#14
2011camaro2ss rs Drives: 2011 2ss rs package Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mo Posts: 98 View My Garage	Once my car left the dealership I have never brought it back for any service. To many Dealership horror story's