Does tuning void the warrantee?
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From: Deerfield, Illinois Turn On, Turn In, Track Out
Does tuning void the warrantee?
Sorry if this has been asked before, but before I look into getting a tune, I thought I'd find out the risk to my warrantee, if any. Does anyone know of any downsides to getting a tune; mileage, wear and tear (besides my tires from the added power), etc.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Last edited by vette ruminator; Aug 13, 2006 at 12:09 AM.
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My gas mileage didn't change or may have gotten slightly better. With this last tune on the loading bearing dyno, the car drives great. My guess is Chevy could ultimately deny your warranty for anything and let you be the one to take it to them.
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Originally Posted by G5x4Drag
Yes having your computer reflashed with a custom tune will VOID your warranty.. from chevrolet!
I've never had any issue "period" with any of my mods and my servicing dealer. Any warranty problem would have to be proven to be a direct result of modification.
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Well I was told by 2 dealership's.... That they will not fix anything on my car.. 22000.<Miles@ 2 1/2 YEARS I had the stock bottom-end and H/C... Denide all warranty on the car. So, I guess your Rick James or something.. 
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Originally Posted by G5x4Drag
Well I was told by 2 dealership's.... That they will not fix anything on my car.. 22000.<Miles@ 2 1/2 YEARS I had the stock bottom-end and H/C... Denide all warranty on the car. So, I guess your Rick James or something..
That's right, and I'm back from the grave for the sole purpose of haunting smart as#ess. Don't get nasty with me over your problem. I've been dealing with my servicing dealer manager for 15 years and have developed a very good relationship. Obviously you haven't.
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The problem with a reflash is that it gives the dealer a reason to void your warranty. Those that say the dealer must link the cause of the current malfunction to the reflash are correct. Federal law requires that. HOWEVER, unless you are willing to take the dealer to court (which often costs much more than just fixing it yourself), there is not much you can do when the dealer refuses to warranty the car because of a modification.
Many dealers look for any reason they can to deny a warranty claim because it doesn't make them any money. Your best bet is to try a different dealer - or 2 - or 3. One of them is likely to warranty it for you. Also, once you find that dealership, stick with them! Mod-friendly dealers are VERY hard to find.
Best of luck and cheers.
Many dealers look for any reason they can to deny a warranty claim because it doesn't make them any money. Your best bet is to try a different dealer - or 2 - or 3. One of them is likely to warranty it for you. Also, once you find that dealership, stick with them! Mod-friendly dealers are VERY hard to find.
Best of luck and cheers.
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Originally Posted by toro1966
Many dealers look for any reason they can to deny a warranty claim because it doesn't make them any money.
Tom
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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
I don't understand. I thought the dealer invoiced GM for warranty work? Work is work, and billable hours are billable hours.
Tom
Tom
You are correct. I am told that GM will want to know about any modifications done to the vehicle that may have caused the incident.
A dyno tune is not one of them. A blower, cam, heads are a few of them.
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Originally Posted by saplumr
I've never had any issue "period" with any of my mods and my servicing dealer. Any warranty problem would have to be proven to be a direct result of modification.
See Moss-Magnusson Warranty Act.That said, if a dealer wants to hassle you, the dealer can hassle you. So my thought is it depends on the dealer.....
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Originally Posted by saplumr
That's right, and I'm back from the grave for the sole purpose of haunting smart as#ess. Don't get nasty with me over your problem. I've been dealing with my servicing dealer manager for 15 years and have developed a very good relationship. Obviously you haven't.
Man... Im not trying to **** you off cant you take a Joke? Yeah I have a problem with my Zo6 And I will fix that POS... I think its a bunch of BS that with 24000. Miles on the car the hole ignition is given a problem.. So, I wont be buying a C6 anything! They got anuff problems with the c5 for my billfold.. Seems to me there trying to get out of fixen anything on the car! Seems chevrolet need to take responsability for the bs that we are having to put up with that THEY MADE!
Sorry for the Rage ppl Im just mad...
I love my car.. But, Days that it has given me lately are not pleasent..
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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
I don't understand. I thought the dealer invoiced GM for warranty work? Work is work, and billable hours are billable hours.
Tom
Tom
As to the original question
Originally Posted by toro1966
Your best bet is to try a different dealer - or 2 - or 3. One of them is likely to warranty it for you. Also, once you find that dealership, stick with them! Mod-friendly dealers are VERY hard to find.
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Originally Posted by DSOM Z51
Is warranty work paid at the same $/hr rate as non warranty work?
Don't they put all that stuff into their database so that if the first dealer red flags the car that all the others know it when they pull your VIN up on their computers?
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A dealer reflash doesnt do a read of the PCM as per Brad at Ramp Chevy. They can't tell your were tuned. This of course is an issue if they cant reflash you if you were tuned with LS2-edit.
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Originally Posted by G5x4Drag
Man... Im not trying to **** you off cant you take a Joke? Yeah I have a problem with my Zo6 And I will fix that POS... I think its a bunch of BS that with 24000. Miles on the car the hole ignition is given a problem.. So, I wont be buying a C6 anything! They got anuff problems with the c5 for my billfold.. Seems to me there trying to get out of fixen anything on the car! Seems chevrolet need to take responsability for the bs that we are having to put up with that THEY MADE!
Sorry for the Rage ppl Im just mad...
I love my car.. But, Days that it has given me lately are not pleasent..
Sorry for the Rage ppl Im just mad...
I love my car.. But, Days that it has given me lately are not pleasent..
OK, I'm cool. I understand your frustration but it really comes down to finding a dealer that you can be comfortable with and they be comfortable with you. I don't know what mods if any can affect the ignition or what the ignition problem is. Friday I had mine in for the AC bulletin and a bad oil pressure sending unit. I've had a CEL since my ProCharger install and they found the evap purge valve re-installed backwards. Tech corrected the problem with no charge to me which in reality I should have been. Like I say, it comes down to dealer-customer relationship.
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Originally Posted by saplumr
...it really comes down to finding a dealer that you can be comfortable with and they be comfortable with you.. Like I say, it comes down to dealer-customer relationship.
They want you to come back and buy another one.
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Originally Posted by Wayne88
I guess it means something if you bought the car there.
They want you to come back and buy another one.
They want you to come back and buy another one.