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luckybob Enthusiast

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I just picked up a 2014 1500 LTZ z71 and had a few questions around the extended warranty. I will be using this truck as my daily commuter and will be putting approximately 20k miles a year on it. When I was going over the extended warranty it made sense to add the 100k mile extended warranty because of the mileage, but after doing some research online it seems most people don't think the warranty is worth it. So the questions is, in my situation, does it seem like a worthy purchase?

 

I typically do all my own auto work. My brother manages an automotive shop, so I have access to tools and lifts for any work I may need.

 

Thanks,

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nards444 Senior Enthusiast

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depends. You get 100k or five years power train. Which if you drive 20k a year your power train will be out in 5 years and bumper to bumper in a year and half.

 

How long do you keep trucks? Extended warranties you are paying for repairs upfront that you may or may not ever use.

 

Considering most people do not keep cars past 100k or for more than 5-6 years, national average is 7 years. I personally do not see the value in an extended warranty for the average guy. I dont know what you paid but if its like 1500 bucks, barring any huge repair job, 1500 bucks gets you quite a few fixes, specially if your brother has a shop and you can do a lot of things.

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IMO, Extended warranty is a hoax.

 

 

Depends. If you get a GMPP, you would be suprised at the amount of $$$ in repairs that get covered. All of the 3yr/36k stuff is 99% covered. Door actuators, wiper trans, etc. Same for powertrain parts. Its the aftermarket warranties that you have to watch for.

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Depends. If you get a GMPP, you would be suprised at the amount of $$$ in repairs that get covered. All of the 3yr/36k stuff is 99% covered. Door actuators, wiper trans, etc. Same for powertrain parts. Its the aftermarket warranties that you have to watch for.

Yeah your right the aftermarket warranites are a joke I wouldnt touch them.

 

Also with these warranties they come with a deductible 50-100 bucks or so. So factor that in your cost. I think if you ask around there are some guys that used the crap out of those extended warranties. But again for the average guy do the math on what you spend on the extended warranty(did you finance it so it actually cost more) then add in deductibles, then think about how long you keep the vehicle, Im not sure you will find an equation that works in your benefit as far as cost, it may provide peace of mind, but probably nothing more. Also look manufactures push these big time, you think they would be doing this if they werent making money? They wouldnt be making money if they had tons of claims, so there alone tells you the math shows you have a better chance of not having to use it. I know its easy the salesman says do you want to protect your 45k truck for another 1500 bucks, it sounds good at the time.

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depends. You get 100k or five years power train. Which if you drive 20k a year your power train will be out in 5 years and bumper to bumper in a year and half.

 

How long do you keep trucks? Extended warranties you are paying for repairs upfront that you may or may not ever use.

 

Considering most people do not keep cars past 100k or for more than 5-6 years, national average is 7 years. I personally do not see the value in an extended warranty for the average guy. I dont know what you paid but if its like 1500 bucks, barring any huge repair job, 1500 bucks gets you quite a few fixes, specially if your brother has a shop and you can do a lot of things.

 

I keep cars for quite a long time. I had my last truck for 10 years, and fully plan on keeping this truck for 10 years. I will have it paid for in the next 3 years.

 

This is the first new truck purchase I have ever made. I typically buy used, but I get a discount through my company and a new car made sense (that and my wife thinks I deserve it, lol).

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my extended warranty covers hail damage up to 3 inch in diameter with 0 deductible so it was a no brainer to throw it on for 1k. also adds 5k onto theft coverage.

nards444 Senior Enthusiast

nards444

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my extended warranty covers hail damage up to 3 inch in diameter with 0 deductible so it was a no brainer to throw it on for 1k. also adds 5k onto theft coverage.

its always wise with insurance/warranties to ensure you are not double covering items as well. Paying for something twice doesnt make any sense. But if its added bonus in your case it might be worth it. It also wise to see if when these insurances kick in or start working. Sometimes they may say 7 year warranty, but often times they are piggy backing off of the OEM warranty. So say you have a 5 year OEM warranty your really only getting it for two years.

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I think it's one of those things that if it makes you sleep better at night/feel better about the truck do it and enjoy.

BlueWrapper Enthusiast

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I keep cars for quite a long time. I had my last truck for 10 years, and fully plan on keeping this truck for 10 years. I will have it paid for in the next 3 years.

 

This is the first new truck purchase I have ever made. I typically buy used, but I get a discount through my company and a new car made sense (that and my wife thinks I deserve it, lol).

 

Welcome to the forum. Dig your truck and sounds like you have a great wife!

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I didn't buy extended warranty either.. And It just pissed me off more when I declined 2 extra year warranty for $2,000 that they offered it for half price which I thought wow ya just tried to screw me out of an extra thousand that quick.... But seems finance person always gets mad hen I decline the warranties.. Have done this with past two vehicle purchases. And it will turn finance guy from nice guy into a quiet/bad mood guy... Oh well....

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only good thing that will come out of extended warranty is if you get some kind of weird electrical bug that is hard to diagnose. these trucks have quite a few computers in them and while not many go bad there is always that chance. that is the only reason I am still debating on the extended warranty but im leaning towards no. that just my $0.02.

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only good thing that will come out of extended warranty is if you get some kind of weird electrical bug that is hard to diagnose. these trucks have quite a few computers in them and while not many go bad there is always that chance. that is the only reason I am still debating on the extended warranty but im leaning towards no. that just my $0.02.

I went with the extended GM warranty. It covers the added oil changes, wheel damage and a bunch of other items. The biggest reason is that one computer is about $3,500. The warranty was less than that. So like one poster said, it lets me sleep at night.

 

 

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I went with the extended GM warranty. It covers the added oil changes, wheel damage and a bunch of other items. The biggest reason is that one computer is about $3,500. The warranty was less than that. So like one poster said, it lets me sleep at night.

 

 

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Added not quite 15 bucks to my payment. I keep my vehicles past 3 years. Maybe it will end up being "wasted money", but I'll sleep better at night too seeing what major parts cost for these things.

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