cajun man 08

Recently went to a high performance driving event,got to thinking does this void warranty.

95blklsc

I wouldn't think so. I would be more concerned about my insurance though. If its not a timed event your insurance MAY cover it.

Red Rochester

No, not if you do not tell. I don't think so.

'06 Quicksilver Z06

Possibly. With GM in the condition they are in now, who knows?

If you blow an engine, and they know it was done on that racing surface, they could try and give you a hassle, even though you weren't actually "racing".

However there have been a couple of Z06s to die during HPDEs as a result of oil starvation issues while running on soft compound tires. They were covered under warranty. Do a search.

though do read your policy. Some of them are getting away from the "timed event" verbage and just saying "off road" or "racing surface" if they want to deny your insurance claim.

There is a thread in here where one guy just called and asked his insurance company if they would cancel him for running HPDEs, and they cancelled his *** just for asking. I'll see if I can find the thread.

Also, if the car has OnStar in it, and the airbag goes off, they can tell where the car was when it went off.

Actually more than one person was cancelled for asking.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...cancelled.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...post1567897615

95blklsc

WOW, I missed those threads about canceling for asking, that is just wrong!

BubbaDuss

A lawyer could have a field day with that.

that is like getting arrested for asking "what is the punishment for Robbing a bank?"

FuRy117

It does void the warranty since GM didn't sign on to warranty a "race car". Be sure to take your plates off and give an alternate address when you go track days to be safe.

jimmie jam

[QUOTE='06 Quicksilver Z06;1569259546]Also, if the car has OnStar in it, and the airbag goes off, they can tell where the car was when it went off.QUOTE]

my other vehicles have OffStar, HOWEVER, the C6 was ordered with everything BUT OffStar. big brother problem solved.

AORoads

The issue of insurance companies and lawyers suing them is old. Ever try to "take on" an insurance co.? Not easy. Companies have been known to raise rates for "asking" about accident coverage related to a real incident. Not claiming, asking. And this is recent news, not ancient history.

To the OP question: possibly, and it wouldn't surprise me at all. Several other makes have actually had their representatives at tracks to monitor who is racing. So far, to my knowledge, not Chevrolet, but at least a couple of the imports. Be advised!

C-INRED

Gee, do you think the discussion here may be an example of why the insurance and car companies are so skeptical about claims?

IMO the 'average' driver shouldn't be paying for damage those who race their cars do to them. One of the reasons I liked the Vette was the relative value the car represents and the relatively low insurance cost for a sports car. I'd like it to stay that way.

Sorry folks, just my opinion.

MN_Corvette

I am finding this rather surprising. GM knows what we do with our cars, otherwise why would they even offer a Z51 package?

avizandum

We had a GM guy at a recent Corvette Club meeting. The deliniation - if the event is timed, warranty voided. No timer, no issues.

FuRy117

The warranty covers damage that occurs as a result of wear or factory defects that are manifested under normal street usage. The cost of covering damage that results from modding or racing would be huge, and it only takes one search on the forum to see how many people have blown stuff up in this manner.

I'd prefer an "opt-out" clause since we're all paying for coverage we might never get but auto companies base their cost structure for warranties on proceeds from "healthy" cars paying for "the unhealthy".

C-INRED

I would be willling to bet that most Z51 owners do not track their cars.

Michrider

Haven't seen the correct answer yet, including this one from a "GM guy."

The correct answer is .....drum roll.... in writing, in your warranty booklet. Everything else is opinion and speculation.

The bottom line is - reading from page 8 of my 09 Chevrolet warranty booklet:

"Damage caused as the result of any of the following in not covered:
..........racing, or other competition....."

Warranties are a very legal matter. If you ever have a question, look at what you have in writing. Internet opinions are just that opinions.

Taking your car to a race track does not void the warranty. Anybody that tells you is does is flat out lying through their teeth. Now, if you damage something during this "racing, or other competition" such as shattering the differential launching at a dragstrip, repairing that damage is not covered. But your car still has a warranty, nothing was voided.

Want to test this theory? Push your OnStar button and ask for route planning directions to your local dragstrip. Guess what will happen. You will get directions to your local dragstrip. Period. Done it numerous times myself in numerous cars to numerous tracks. The conspiracy theorists will have you believe they will somehow flag your car as a racing violator, and the only way to live free of "the man" is to totally unplug OnStar, and disable all communications to the car.

As Colonel Potter would say - Horsehockey.

Want real answers to warranty questions, read your warranty booklet.

Tzzird

Many new car owners that go to HDPEs use painter's tape to cover up their license plate so that their information is not made public to the manufacturer on photo websites.

This isn't a bad idea. Why take the chance?

inthehunt2

Things may be a little foggy for me since I haven't read the manual in awhile, however I thought I remembered something in the oil section of the owner's manual that said in effect, "if racing your car, be sure to check your oil level is at the proper level and then add 1/2 quart. When done racing, drain 1/2 quart from your engine". I also think it made specific reference like, "for cars without a dry sump system".

inthehunt2

OK, more reading...

From page 4-15... Can't image they'd publish this and then say you can't drive the car spiritedly on a track...



Does anyone have a page from the warrantee book???

C-INRED

Just because they know that some owners will race their cars doesn't mean that they must cover damage caused by that racing under the warranty. By not covering damages under warranty they're not saying that you can't drive your car on a track, only that they are not going to pay for damage caused by your doing so.

shopdog

Colt's instruction manuals give pointers on how to maintain their guns under combat conditions, but that doesn't mean they are going to come bail you out of jail if you go all Rambo with one of their guns. Same thing here. GM knows a certain (very small) percentage of Corvette owners are going to race their cars, but that in no way obligates GM to be their pit crew or sponsor via paying the repair bills incurred due to racing activity.