Warranty is about to expire

[divejoe]

All, my 36K warranty is about to expire (2K miles left). Knowing how things work, I expect things to start breaking right after expiration. I haven't had any mechanical problems so far (besides the steering shaft problem, tail gate recall, instrument cluster rattling) and I have been taking good care of the truck. Soo is there anything I should do before dooms day? 112 pt inspection, trans/engine check? what do you recommend?

Thanks much for your advice!

2004 Silverado Z71.

[mmmikkke]

Given the recent posts about the 4L60E problems, I'd have the trans checked out. Or I'd evaluate the shift smoothness and if the 1-2 shift is firmer than the 2-3 shift, I'd ask the dealer to check it out.

[the blur]

new truck !!

[Draenor]

Yeah a new truck is always nice, if you want to start over and pick up another payment for 6 more years. ...I'd check out the tranny too. Right now my 1500 bucks like crazy from 1-2.(at 170k now) If you have been taking care of you truck, you should get a lot of miles out of it.

[fataugie]

All, my 36K warranty is about to expire (2K miles left).  Knowing how things work, I expect things to start breaking right after expiration.  I haven't had any mechanical problems so far (besides the steering shaft problem, tail gate recall, instrument cluster rattling) and I have been taking good care of the truck. Soo is there anything I should do before dooms day?  112 pt inspection, trans/engine check?  what do you recommend?

Thanks much for your advice!

2004 Silverado Z71.

 

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Check the U-Joints...I had my go at 36,500k. I have a 2500HD...guess how much the joint is. $125 bucks from GM. WTF?

 

The good news is, my dealership covered it in full for me (Hell, I bought two new vehicles from them and have the service done there, it's the least they could do...but a welcome suprize none the less).

[redvett]

Extended warrenty. GM extended warrenty without a claim during the life of the policy will allow you to get a percentage back on the policy. Only way to go.

[OnTheEdge]

On my 04 Sierra w/ 60K... just had both heated mirrors replaced, new water pump, steering shaft fix (2 times), rear u-joint replaced, tranny fixed (1-2 clunk, 2-3 flare). Not gonna get a percentage back on my extended warranty! But it's paid for itself and then some!