warranty friendly performance upgrades?
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '11
I think that any GM accessory installed by a dealer will not void the warranty, so I would think something like the GM cam or the GM performance exhaust (I think it's a Corsa exhaust) would not void the factory warranty.
I'm not 100% sure on the above but it would make sense.
I'm not 100% sure on the above but it would make sense.
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I've had two different dealers do minor warranty work and I questioned the coverage before I told them who I was. I informed them of my mods (Z06 manifolds to tips, Vararam, tune) and they said "no problem".
I think each dealer has their own policy, so it pays to ask first. Be honest and upfront and especially anonymous until reaching a decision.
I think each dealer has their own policy, so it pays to ask first. Be honest and upfront and especially anonymous until reaching a decision.
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C7 of Year Finalist (track prepared) 2019
Generally, you're okay with doing a air intake system or any exhaust work after the cats.
A tune will definitely void your powertrain warranty. GM has posted bulletins stating specifically that.
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The DEALER has no say on whats covered by Warranty, the Warranty is by GM and the GM Rep is the only one to decide if a repair is Warranty or not. The Dealer may try to turn it in as a Warranty repair but if GM says no the Dealer has to eat it.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I think that any GM accessory installed by a dealer will not void the warranty, so I would think something like the GM cam or the GM performance exhaust (I think it's a Corsa exhaust) would not void the factory warranty.
I'm not 100% sure on the above but it would make sense.
I'm not 100% sure on the above but it would make sense.
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St. Jude Donor '08
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St. Jude Donor '08
The dealer calls in the GM Rep on the big ones. 
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St. Jude Donor '08
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Burning Brakes
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thanks for all the replies, just getting a chance to check it now. Talked to my dealer and a procharger will definitely void the powertrain, they said I can get a cold air intake though and that will keep the powertrain in tact. So much for a 200hp boost.
Instructor
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From: Deer Park Texas
ac foiltape your airfilter intake bottom for a homemade tech. Alot of hot water pump houses right their.A160 stat will not hurt either.None of this can void waranty. Seen alot of people do it.