OMG I'm scared need advice
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OMG I'm scared need advice
Ok, I had an aftermarket exhaust put on my car and went back to have a somethign adjusted. The guys told me my crank pulley is wobling!!!!!
Now this isn't good news. I am no mechanic but the way it was described to me is that I am looking at a lot of money to fix.
They said it is most likely either a bad bolt which would cost a few hundred due to labor or a bad crank which would cost many THOUSANDS.
I bought this car Oct 15 2004 w/ 19672 miles on it.
The dealer gave me a 90 day / 3000 mile warranty
Today I have 22332 miles on it
So according to me I should be under warranty.
Their warranty say's the following items are covered... Internal Engine parts, Auto transmission, axle bearings/differentials, brakes, fuel pump and water pump.
Do you guys think I'm covered?
Given the above information, I would appreciate any and all advice as to how to approach this situation with the dealer and have them cover the problem.
I am really pulling my hair out over this one. I mean the car is a 2000 coupe, it only has 22332 miles on it. I should not be going thru this right now.
Man I feel like I am going to go into labor over this...
Heeeeelp
Now this isn't good news. I am no mechanic but the way it was described to me is that I am looking at a lot of money to fix.
They said it is most likely either a bad bolt which would cost a few hundred due to labor or a bad crank which would cost many THOUSANDS.
I bought this car Oct 15 2004 w/ 19672 miles on it.
The dealer gave me a 90 day / 3000 mile warranty
Today I have 22332 miles on it
So according to me I should be under warranty.
Their warranty say's the following items are covered... Internal Engine parts, Auto transmission, axle bearings/differentials, brakes, fuel pump and water pump.
Do you guys think I'm covered?
Given the above information, I would appreciate any and all advice as to how to approach this situation with the dealer and have them cover the problem.
I am really pulling my hair out over this one. I mean the car is a 2000 coupe, it only has 22332 miles on it. I should not be going thru this right now.
Man I feel like I am going to go into labor over this...
Heeeeelp
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I would think that you are covered, just under the wire, but call the dealer that sold you the car and get it to him before the 90 days are up. I know in New York they have to fix it. I had a problem with a Riviera and I got it fixed 88 days after I bought it. Good Luck
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Originally Posted by bpc4me
Ok, I had an aftermarket exhaust put on my car and went back to have a somethign adjusted. The guys told me my crank pulley is wobling!!!!!
Now this isn't good news. I am no mechanic but the way it was described to me is that I am looking at a lot of money to fix.
They said it is most likely either a bad bolt which would cost a few hundred due to labor or a bad crank which would cost many THOUSANDS.
I bought this car Oct 15 2004 w/ 19672 miles on it.
The dealer gave me a 90 day / 3000 mile warranty
Today I have 22332 miles on it
So according to me I should be under warranty.
Their warranty say's the following items are covered... Internal Engine parts, Auto transmission, axle bearings/differentials, brakes, fuel pump and water pump.
Do you guys think I'm covered?
Given the above information, I would appreciate any and all advice as to how to approach this situation with the dealer and have them cover the problem.
I am really pulling my hair out over this one. I mean the car is a 2000 coupe, it only has 22332 miles on it. I should not be going thru this right now.
Man I feel like I am going to go into labor over this...
Heeeeelp
Now this isn't good news. I am no mechanic but the way it was described to me is that I am looking at a lot of money to fix.
They said it is most likely either a bad bolt which would cost a few hundred due to labor or a bad crank which would cost many THOUSANDS.
I bought this car Oct 15 2004 w/ 19672 miles on it.
The dealer gave me a 90 day / 3000 mile warranty
Today I have 22332 miles on it
So according to me I should be under warranty.
Their warranty say's the following items are covered... Internal Engine parts, Auto transmission, axle bearings/differentials, brakes, fuel pump and water pump.
Do you guys think I'm covered?
Given the above information, I would appreciate any and all advice as to how to approach this situation with the dealer and have them cover the problem.
I am really pulling my hair out over this one. I mean the car is a 2000 coupe, it only has 22332 miles on it. I should not be going thru this right now.
Man I feel like I am going to go into labor over this...
Heeeeelp
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Originally Posted by bpc4me
having a beer right now... trust me... good medication.
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Originally Posted by Sponge Vette
If that 3 Months 3000 Miles warranty is a GMPP Certified, Yes you would be covered. Post your vehicle # and I'll look it up for you, along with any previous work.
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Sounds like you should be fine. Take a deep breath and relax. I do know how you feel. It's an awfull feeling when someone tells you such a part is not right. But at least you found out about it before it was to late. Keep us posted.
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I think the first thing you should have done was called your dealer to get an answer 
Then you could come back here for sympathy when he refuses to fix it.... 
Then you could come back here for sympathy when he refuses to fix it....
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If the bolt is loose and has to be replaced, it is not 1K to repair. A couple hundred at the most, unless you do the work yourself. If it is a crank (which I would doubt) it would be a few grand.
If it is a dealer warranty, common with a used car purchase, and it is just a loose crank bolt (not uncommon), then it might not be covered, since this could be considered not internal to the engine. If the crank, it should be covered, since the crank is inside the engine.
If it is a dealer warranty, common with a used car purchase, and it is just a loose crank bolt (not uncommon), then it might not be covered, since this could be considered not internal to the engine. If the crank, it should be covered, since the crank is inside the engine.
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sorry, been away from the forum for a awhile, but do you mean the harmonic balancer?
if so, what year is your car. my 03 had the problem, but i was told that gm compensated for the issue of wobbling harmonic balancers on 03's and that they really didn't need to be replaced.
i had mine done anyway, so check with the dealer to make sure.
if so, what year is your car. my 03 had the problem, but i was told that gm compensated for the issue of wobbling harmonic balancers on 03's and that they really didn't need to be replaced.
i had mine done anyway, so check with the dealer to make sure.
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Originally Posted by tmcclaff
I would think that you are covered, just under the wire, but call the dealer that sold you the car and get it to him before the 90 days are up.
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Contact your selling dealer right away. From what you describe, you should be covered. Good luck with the repair.