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Does an air intake mod void warranty?
I understand that there are some great after market air intake options that enhance HP. My question is whether anyone knows definitively whether such a mod would void the warranty. Seems like a straightforward thing to do assuming the warranty remains intact. I have my doubts. Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by dcher
(Post 1589417309)
I understand that there are some great after market air intake options that enhance HP. My question is whether anyone knows definitively whether such a mod would void the warranty. Seems like a straightforward thing to do assuming the warranty remains intact. I have my doubts. Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by Vegas1500
(Post 1589417520)
I think if you had engine issues and they seen it on there......bad news for you. In my experience, if you want no hassle warranty, don't give the dealer any outs.....keep it stock or be prepared for the worst.
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This should be a sticky same question has been asked since beginning of warranties. ..No one can tell you for sure except maybe your dealer. if you install a intake and say your rear brakes take a dump well yeah that will be covered under warranty..lets say your engine blows up...They can deny warranty and you can't do crap about it unless you go to battle with them in court and prove that the intake did not cause the blown engine...$$$ So mod it thinking you don't have a powertrain warranty or talk to the dealer/service department and see what they say or what they allow. There are some guys that take their modded cars and the dealer doesn't care. then you have the dealers that if you put a airfreshner in your car they want to deny everything(exaggeration but you get my point)
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple |
Originally Posted by Chicago1
(Post 1589417593)
This should be a sticky same question has been asked since beginning of warranties. ..No one can tell you for sure except maybe your dealer. if you install a intake and say your rear brakes take a dump well yeah that will be covered under warranty..lets say your engine blows up...They can deny warranty and you can't do crap about it unless you go to battle with them in court and prove that the intake did not cause the blown engine...$$$ So mod it thinking you don't have a powertrain warranty or talk to the dealer/service department and see what they say or what they allow. There are some guys that take their modded cars and the dealer doesn't care. then you have the dealers that if you put a airfreshner in your car they want to deny everything(exaggeration but you get my point)
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple |
And no one is going to spend the money, not even GM to prove that the intake you had on and then took off caused the problem.....
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Originally Posted by firstgear
(Post 1589417686)
And no one is going to spend the money, not even GM to prove that the intake you had on and then took off caused the problem.....
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It may not void your warranty but, reading the SCCA's Solo rules, it will move your car out of the "Street Stock" class. I was hoping that was not the case because I really want to buy the Halltech "Stinger" for the additional hp and cool looks.
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Originally Posted by foreverfuelie
(Post 1589418094)
It may not void your warranty but, reading the SCCA's Solo rules, it will move your car out of the "Street Stock" class. I was hoping that was not the case because I really want to buy the Halltech "Stinger" for the additional hp and cool looks.
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Originally Posted by foreverfuelie
(Post 1589418094)
It may not void your warranty but, reading the SCCA's Solo rules, it will move your car out of the "Street Stock" class. I was hoping that was not the case because I really want to buy the Halltech "Stinger" for the additional hp and cool looks.
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Originally Posted by phantasms
(Post 1589418113)
Go for it. You can uninstall the intake in 5 minutes when you go to a SCCA event. :thumbs:
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Quick 2 hour decision, way faster than me!
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Talked to my dealer, not a problem. It really depends on your dealer.
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Originally Posted by Chicago1
(Post 1589417593)
This should be a sticky same question has been asked since beginning of warranties. ..No one can tell you for sure except maybe your dealer. if you install a intake and say your rear brakes take a dump well yeah that will be covered under warranty..lets say your engine blows up...They can deny warranty and you can't do crap about it unless you go to battle with them in court and prove that the intake did not cause the blown engine...$$$ So mod it thinking you don't have a powertrain warranty or talk to the dealer/service department and see what they say or what they allow. There are some guys that take their modded cars and the dealer doesn't care. then you have the dealers that if you put a airfreshner in your car they want to deny everything(exaggeration but you get my point)
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple |
Is it simple to replace the old with the new? Is it a simple take off old and put on the new, or does it require removing bolts etc?
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Originally Posted by cossan512
(Post 1589419158)
Talked to my dealer, not a problem. It really depends on your dealer.
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Originally Posted by Chicago1
(Post 1589417593)
This should be a sticky same question has been asked since beginning of warranties. ..No one can tell you for sure except maybe your dealer. if you install a intake and say your rear brakes take a dump well yeah that will be covered under warranty..lets say your engine blows up...They can deny warranty and you can't do crap about it unless you go to battle with them in court and prove that the intake did not cause the blown engine...$$$ So mod it thinking you don't have a powertrain warranty or talk to the dealer/service department and see what they say or what they allow. There are some guys that take their modded cars and the dealer doesn't care. then you have the dealers that if you put a airfreshner in your car they want to deny everything(exaggeration but you get my point)
Point is you are going to get a million replies and opinions. No one will give you a answer that you can take to the bank except for you and the service/warranty department. Plain and simple |
Originally Posted by phantasms
(Post 1589418113)
Go for it. You can uninstall the intake in 5 minutes when you go to a SCCA event. :thumbs:
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Originally Posted by cossan512
(Post 1589419158)
Talked to my dealer, not a problem. It really depends on your dealer.
With small stuff yeah. But if you have a catastrophic failure, GM will be the one making the decision with no input from your dealer. I know that historically many mfg's have overlooked a CAI when it comes to warranty work, but up until now they really haven't been that effective(as a stand alone mod) of increasing horsepower. But adding 50 RWHP is something they are going to care about. There is no free lunch. And for those saying just take it off before going to the dealer if you have a problem, not if, but when, GM sees that the air/fuel ratios were off (not to mention the extra pound or so of boost achieved), they'll be well within their rights to deny powertrain coverage. |
Originally Posted by redzone
(Post 1589419942)
With small stuff yeah. But if you have a catastrophic failure, GM will be the one making the decision with no input from your dealer. I know that historically many mfg's have overlooked a CAI when it comes to warranty work, but up until now they really haven't been that effective(as a stand alone mod) of increasing horsepower. But adding 50 RWHP is something they are going to care about. There is no free lunch.
And for those saying just take it off before going to the dealer if you have a problem, not if, but when, GM sees that the air/fuel ratios were off (not to mention the extra pound or so of boost achieved), they'll be well within their rights to deny powertrain coverage. |
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