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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 09:13 AM
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I'm in the market for a C6. I found a 2006 that I may be interested in. The Carfax shows that it has an open recall for the low-beam headlamp defective issue. Considering its age (over 10 years old) will GM cover the repair? Just trying to weigh whether or not I want to spend my time to go look at the car. I'd like to purchase something that doesn't require a ton of maintenance the second I drive it home.
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I believe that recall being a safety issue has no expiration date and should be covered, and I'm still getting notices to have mine fixed. (2006 also)
Maybe worth while calling a GM dealer with the VIN and confirm the recall status.

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Originally Posted by mhmayhem88
I'm in the market for a C6. I found a 2006 that I may be interested in. The Carfax shows that it has an open recall for the low-beam headlamp defective issue. Considering its age (over 10 years old) will GM cover the repair? Just trying to weigh whether or not I want to spend my time to go look at the car. I'd like to purchase something that doesn't require a ton of maintenance the second I drive it home.
yes GM will cover the repair.simple 10 minute fix
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 01:03 PM
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A recall is different than a safety bulletin, recalls must be honored no matter how old the vehicle is.
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 02:03 PM
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It's safety recall, never expires, my 05 done while back!
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Next time that car goes to a dealership they'll fix it no charge.
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 02:34 PM
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Yup what they said
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