Beezvette

I have an 07 Coupe that I have a confirmed oil leak, I can see where it is dripping on the floor. I am assuming it has to do with the oil pan gasket or something like that, my question is - I do not have the optional extended warranty but the 07 came with the 10 yr/100K (I think that is what it was) drive train warranty, do you think it will be covered?

8/5/2010 Update:
Got the car back from the dealer today. The issue was oil weeping through the bolts that connect the oil pan to the block. Apparently they are open on the end, so the bolts go through the pan housing and extend into the actual inside of the oil pan. The solution is to remove the bolts, clean them, and apply liquid teflon which is very similar to the tape used on pipes. No need to drop the pan. Tech said he has done it on several and the results are successful, no leaks. Seems a poor design for a high tech car, but hey I am gratetful it is fixed. He also cleaned the oil residue. Overall a positive dealer experience.

No charge, it was covered under the drive train warranty.

dgrant3830

I doubt it. They will cover the engine internals for sure. It doesn't hurt to go ask though....so please try anyway and let us know what they say.

Another Don

It's 5 yr/100k miles on the '07 warranty. You might need to hurry on down. You could be running out of time depending on when your car was originally sold.

kellf190

I think it should be covered. I found this page on FAQ's on the warranty and under engine it includes oil pan, seals, gaskets....
http://www.gm.com/vehicles/warranty/....html?page=faq

Click on the question - What does the warranty include.....

But these days you never know. Sure seems GM has been going out of their way to deny coverage for all types of reasons.

LMB-C6

Powertrain is 5Yr/100,000Mi like stated above.

I just had mine done prior to the 3yr B2B expired, but I think it's covered under the powertrain warranty for 5yrs.

Beezvette

Thanks for the clarification. I am way within that, I just hit the 3 year mark in March. It is going in next Wednesday, I will provide an update after the verdict. I was almost certain the problem was a leaky oil pan plug gasket, but no matter what I did I could not stop the leak including a new GM plug and gasket. It is very intermittent but there for sure. So today I was inspecting my wax job using a more powerful light than normal and happened to see remains of dripping oil on the front suspension, got under and confirmed wet oil, not sure of the source but up there slightly to the passenger side, about as far back as the tires. So no more delusions about it being real or not, I am planning to sell and cannot sell as it is.

Mad*Max

Please let us know as some of us might have to use this warranty for leaks. Based on the link to the warranty coverage it should be covered.

WAwatchnut

We must've gotten two of the last LMB's produced - IIRC, mine was produced March 13th.

I had to have a gasket replaced in year two, so I can't be much help with your question. Hope everything is covered and goes smoothly.

(oops - meant to put March...)

Beezvette

I love the color of your car! Mine was produced in March 07. I should have had it looked at a year ago but I was convinced the problem was with the plug. We'll see...

rz2mbc

Just for info...my 07 LMB coupe was built 4/23/07.

sgp99

I have an 07 Coupe that recently went through an oil leak repair. I started to see a few drops of oil on the floor and assumed it was coming from around the oil pan. The car was still under warranty so I had the dealer look at it. On the first visit he put dye in the oil to spot where the leak was coming from and asked me to drive it for a week or two. After a couple of weeks I brought it back to the dealer. It turns out that it was not leaking from the oil pan. They found that the harmonic balancer seal was leaking and they replaced the seal and bolt. Since that repair in May I have not had any oil leaks.

phileaglesfan

I think it should be covered because it is part of the engine. For them not to cover a seal would be the same as not covering a head gasket.

dgrant3830

Cool, will head to the dealer myself then. I've noticed a seepage type thing going on at the rear end. Oil type substance migrating its way over the differential and I'm at 96K miles on my '07, purchased Oct '06, so I'm in there.

TBIRD57

new gm attitude?

Chevy Cust Svc

Hello,

Under normal circumstances, this would be covered under the powertrain warranty. Please let me know if you would like me to help schedule an appointment, or if there is anything else I can help with.

Geoff Allen
Chevrolet Customer Service

Beezvette

Whoaaa Geoff, thank you so much. I think I am on the right track with the local dealer. What part of Chevrolet do you represent, are you part of the dealer network, etc?

dgrant3830

I spoke to the local dealer about mine and they said they were not sure if mine was covered or not till they get it, see it and determine where my seepage is coming from, therefore whether or not its really covered. Got an appointment for 10am on Tuesday.

Beezvette

My dealer told me exactly the same thing, should be an interesting week, please keep us updated and I will do the same.

Mad*Max

How much did they say that they are going to charge you for checking? A dealer tried to pull this $hit on me once so be careful.

dgrant3830

Hopefully they won't charge me for looking at it. I'm going to have them look at something else that I will have to pay for while I'm there. I just happened to open the positive battery terminal cover and saw a forest growing there. Sprayed a cleaner for battery posts with a dye indicator which showed it was indeed acid. Sam's Club replaced the battery for free since I had bought a new one from them last year. But, they found the positive terminal clamp would not tighten all the way, so will let the dealer look. Just an FYI for others as this is a seperate issue and should be addressed in a different forum thread if others are having similar finds.
I'm glad Beezvette brought up the leak issue which prompted me to get under mine.