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My 09 gmc sierra sle is going out warranty very soon in bout 200 miles to be exact.the powertrain will be all I have for the next 2 years,it covers alot of the vitals.Is the extended really worth getting? Anyone have any input? Can't decide if I really need to drop 1500 bucks or if im worrying too much.

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Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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Nope, its not worth it in my opinion. :dunno: If the trucks been pretty solid, I wouldn't worry about it. Save the money.

69camarorag Enthusiast

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My 2 cents worth.......you can never predict the future....as a former GM service advisor, I saw lots of happy faces when they paid $100 for a large bill....I saw up to $12000 once

VRSCA1 Enthusiast

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Anyone else need some more people to talk me out of it,no big issues with truck so far,left window regulator was lubed for noise,Throttle body sensor was also replaced and both rear brake wheel cylinders were leaking,all done recently.

Starter motor sounds a little funny,but thats covered under powertrain 5 yrs. 100K still.

Portdriver Enthusiast

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I'd say get it if you got the money. The SLE has lots of PIA type things that can go wrong, power windows, ac, etc. Besides when was the last time you walked out of a dealership for $100?

PhilB Enthusiast

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With all of the electronics on the vehicles now, it is hard and expensive to fix those things. I got the GMPP extended warranty with 0 deductible when I bought new in 07. So far I have used it to 1) replace the altenator, and 2) replace the fuel pump. I just noticed that my drivers side valve cover seems to leaking oil. I will be taking the truck in for that in the near future. It is nice to know that I can get some things fixed with 0 out of pocket, even though I did pay earlier. I would say I am about even between the cost of the warranty and the cost of having the work done. On my previous truck I didn't get the warranty and had to pay for a bunch of repairs that cost more than the warranty.

 

It's a toss up for you. Do you want the peace of mind in case something goes wrong? It's like having auto insurance - you pay for it but do you ever use it?

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You never know what's in store for your truck. I have it on my Buick and have not had a single issue currently @ 60K miles. But the Bonnie I had before it would have broke my bank account if I didn't have it. With that being said, I did not buy it for my truck yet and at this point I don't know that I will. If it hold up good I am going to take my chances without it. If not, I will either buy it before the bumper warranty expires or tade it on something else. Really will depend on what kind of issues it brings, if any.

 

The fact that you have to ask I am thinking you probably don't need it. If your truck has given you a list of problems I think it would be a no brainer.

txdox21 Enthusiast

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I have been trying to decide the same thing, and cannot reach a decision. I had my rack & pinion replaced and a few other minor, mostly cosmetic, issues fixed.

 

My worry is that with all of the computer/electronics. I know if that stuff goes out, it will cost a fortune.

VT_Z71 Enthusiast

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I too bought the $0 deductable Major Guard plan at the time of purchase in '07. It has saved me a great deal lately:

- new blend door actuator for auto HVAC back about 37k

- leaking trans pan seal at 40k (of course that could be considered in my current Powertrain too)

- new window regulator 2 weeks ago to replace squeeky one

- 3rd time in the shop now over the past 2 weeks (52k) diagnosing random electrical power issues. Think I'm getting a new negative cable per my self diagnosis (and subsequent demonstration to dealer service department this afternoon)

 

And before my 5 years is up this coming September, I'll have her in there to take care of each and every other little thing I can find.

 

A few dollars extra per month for a lot of peace of mind.

CKNSLS Enthusiast

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That Major Gard (or whatever it's called) covers just about everyhting other than shocks and brakes. I plan on getting it before my 3yr/36K expires.

nickvrebel Senior Enthusiast

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it was a complete waste on my 2003 Silverado, I skipped it on my 2009 Sierra. So far so good. I paid off my truck at right around 2 yrs old, I figure with no note I shouldn't have an issue coming up with money to fix it if something goes wrong.

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