Warranty Question? *EDIT Answer from CARB inside

[PewterBird]

After searching I was unable to find a true answer to this question.

When It come to emmisions, what is the GM warranty, and what does it include?

I am suspecting that the O2s are bad and my Cat is bad. Because about a 3 months ago I got a code that said bad O2, then the code when away, So I forgot about it, now I hear rattleing and I just wanna get this done for free. What is the warranty say?

For search purposes, here is the link to the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Law on warranty.

http://www.arb.ca.gov/regs/title13/2039.pdf

[ September 24, 2003: Message edited by: PewterBird ]</p>

[02PewterBird]

I didn't look much, but I found this.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr> For many vehicles, the OE catalytic converter is the only choice. Thus, if a new converter is needed, it's going to be rather spendy. But remember, the current federal emissions warranty covers the original converter and several other key emissions components for five years or 80,000 miles. Efforts are underway to increase this mandated warranty to the life of the vehicle, but the technology isn't quite there yet. <hr></blockquote>

[PewterBird]

Does anybody have a copy of the warranty, I need to see what the warranteed components are?

[02PewterBird]

You might already have them, but these are from the 2002 Firebird warranty guide:

http://webpages.charter.net/camarov6/warranty1.JPG
http://webpages.charter.net/camarov6/warranty2.JPG

Edit: I noticed that it says to check the list of covered components and parts that are covered under the emissions warranty will have asterisks next to the part. Oxygen sensors don't have an asterisk, so I guess they're part of the 36 month/36K mile warranty.

[ September 24, 2003: Message edited by: 02PewterBird ]</p>

[PewterBird]

I gotta find that booklet. Hmmm, that strange, I though O2 sensors where part of the emmisions system.

Its pretty sad, when you have to prepare a case to convice the Service Manager, that you are under warranty.

[ September 24, 2003: Message edited by: PewterBird ]</p>

[PewterBird]

Just some good info to have on tap for the search function.


Dear Mr. Holcomb,

Thank you for contacting the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center. We appreciate you taking the time to write us in regards to your 1999 Pontiac Firebird's emissions.

We sincerely apologize for any concern that you are experiencing on your 1999 Pontiac Firebird. California Emissions Warranty does cover specific parts of the vehicle for 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first. The following is the list of parts that are covered under the California Emissions Warranty:

Power Control Module
Vehicle Control Module
Mass Air Flow Sensor
Fuel Rail Assembly
Intake Manifold
Supercharger/Turbo Assemblies
Distributor
Throttle Body Assembly
Ignition Control Module
Catalytic Converter
Exhaust Manifold
Fuel Tank

If you have further questions on the parts covered or the Emissions Warranty itself, you should contact your local dealership for information. If you are having a concern with your vehicle you should contact us with the dealer that you are going go to and the appointment date and time. For the timeliest resolution please contact our Pontiac Customer Assistance Center via telephone.

If you should need to contact us in the future, simply reply to this message with your service request number or call our Pontiac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-762-2737. Customer Relationship Managers are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Again, thank you for contacting Pontiac.

Sincerely,

Zack Sonneborn
Customer Relationship Manager
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center