Powertrain Warranty. Tranny Fluid Leaking. What's Exactly Covered?

andyems · June 3, 2011

I have a 2007 GMT-900 Silverado. Although I only have 26,000 miles on it, it's over then 3 year bumper to bumper warranty mark. Last year, I have a trans fluid leak. Trans fluid was all over the bottom of my motor and trans. Dealer told me some type of tranny return line was loose, said they tightened a bolt and fixed it in 5 min. Last week while pulling a buddy's fishing boat, I noticed some type of smell coming from under the vehicle. Smelled like hot oil or other fluid. Crawled under it and sure enough, trans fluid covering the bottom again. Tranny fluid still good on the dipstick, but it's red fluid, so I'm guessing that's all it could be?

Is this something that will be covered under the longer powertrain warranty or will have to pay for this repair this time? Not really sure what's actually covered under the 5 year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty that is still has left. Thanks for the help.

mkelly · June 3, 2011

I have a 2007 GMT-900 Silverado. Although I only have 26,000 miles on it, it's over then 3 year bumper to bumper warranty mark. Last year, I have a trans fluid leak. Trans fluid was all over the bottom of my motor and trans. Dealer told me some type of tranny return line was loose, said they tightened a bolt and fixed it in 5 min. Last week while pulling a buddy's fishing boat, I noticed some type of smell coming from under the vehicle. Smelled like hot oil or other fluid. Crawled under it and sure enough, trans fluid covering the bottom again. Tranny fluid still good on the dipstick, but it's red fluid, so I'm guessing that's all it could be?
Is this something that will be covered under the longer powertrain warranty or will have to pay for this repair this time? Not really sure what's actually covered under the 5 year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty that is still has left. Thanks for the help.

I believe that since this is an existing condition (they didnt fix it the first time) It should be covered regardless of your warranty.