Extended Warranty Agreements For Your Vehicles?

[2001Z71Chevy]

What do you guys think of Extended Warranty agreements on your vehicles? Anybody have one? If so, share all the details about it. You know, price, company, length.

[Z45]

Just read the fine print. You may be agreeing to something you do not want to. No two are alike it would seem.

For instance a friend bought a extended warranty on his Avalanche, from who I have no idea. Come to find out its says he must have it serviced by a GM dealer or he could void the warranty. Also any repairs have to be done by the dealer who sold him the warranty or else he needs to get permission to take it somewhere else. He moved about 300 miles from that dealer and last summer had a heck of a problem getting it fixed by the local GM dealer as they would not process his warranty claim.

[GRB60]

Read what you're buying!!!

In general, I would not consider any warranty that is not sold and backed by the manufacturer. Third party warranty companies are a pain to deal with; they may want to do one thing to the car and the repair shop another. Better to keep it in the family to avoid the fights.

[ALange]

Read what you're buying!!!

In general, I would not consider any warranty that is not sold and backed by the manufacturer. Third party warranty companies are a pain to deal with; they may want to do one thing to the car and the repair shop another. Better to keep it in the family to avoid the fights.

 

I am not fond of them overall. There are good policies out there, but the advantage will be dependent on how long you keep it and whether or not you use it. The GMs are pretty darn reliable. If it was a Ford you might want to buy two.

[superjim]

I bought one for the Cadillac just before it turned 50,000.

GMPP Warranty takes it to 104,000.

 

From everything I could find out... the GMPP is about the best out there and any GM Dealer in America will honor it.

[mr_bots]

Never had one, never needed one. The most expensive repair I've had before 100k miles was about $300 for new injectors on the 96 S10 I had in high school. Especially with the 100k powertrain warranty on the new vehicles I see no need for one. My $0.02.

[Z45]

any GM Dealer in America will honor it

 

Not to argue the point but have you read the fine print. I was selling my 2005 CTS (buying new one) and its still under the Cadi 4yr warranty. So a buyer wanted to know about getting the GMPP so got the info. There was one sentence in there that caused me concern as did them.

 

 

CLAIM PROCEDURES

In the event of a FAILURE YOU must:

1) Use reasonable means to protect the covered VEHICLE from additional damage.

2) Contact the dealership from whom YOU purchased this Agreement.

3) Obtain prior authorization from US before any work is done on the covered VEHICLE.

 

 

If YOU need assistance in submitting a CLAIM or obtaining a service covered by this Agreement, contact YOUR selling dealership. If YOU cannot contact the selling dealer for assistance, call 1-800-631-5590 in the United States or 1-800-268-7676 in Canada, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

If necessary, YOU must allow US to inspect the VEHICLE and provide any information WE may reasonably require (including proof of required maintenance) prior to completion of any repair.

WE may reimburse YOUR COST to repair or replace a covered part, if YOU submit an original paid invoice from a licensed repair facility, or WE may authorize and pay for the repair, replacement, or service ourselves. In either event, WE strongly recommend that YOU return to YOUR selling dealer or a GM Goodwrench dealer for covered repairs and services. Covered repairs and services may be performed by the licensed repair facility of YOUR choice.

[superjim]

any GM Dealer in America will honor it

 

Not to argue the point but have you read the fine print. I was selling my 2005 CTS (buying new one) and its still under the Cadi 4yr warranty. So a buyer wanted to know about getting the GMPP so got the info. There was one sentence in there that caused me concern as did them.

 

 

CLAIM PROCEDURES

In the event of a FAILURE YOU must:

1) Use reasonable means to protect the covered VEHICLE from additional damage.

2) Contact the dealership from whom YOU purchased this Agreement.

3) Obtain prior authorization from US before any work is done on the covered VEHICLE.

 

 

If YOU need assistance in submitting a CLAIM or obtaining a service covered by this Agreement, contact YOUR selling dealership. If YOU cannot contact the selling dealer for assistance, call 1-800-631-5590 in the United States or 1-800-268-7676 in Canada, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

If necessary, YOU must allow US to inspect the VEHICLE and provide any information WE may reasonably require (including proof of required maintenance) prior to completion of any repair.

WE may reimburse YOUR COST to repair or replace a covered part, if YOU submit an original paid invoice from a licensed repair facility, or WE may authorize and pay for the repair, replacement, or service ourselves. In either event, WE strongly recommend that YOU return to YOUR selling dealer or a GM Goodwrench dealer for covered repairs and services. Covered repairs and services may be performed by the licensed repair facility of YOUR choice.

 

 

 

I understand that it may be different in other places... but I talked to my service writer before buying it. He said that they handle everything including calling GMPP.

 

I did buy the GMPP from my local dealer. They matched the best internet price I could find.

 

If / when I ever need it, I hope it isn't too big of a hassle. From what I have read on the Cadillac boards, owners with the GMPP are typically pretty satisfied with how it is all handled.

 

I will probably find out some day..... Hope I am not disappointed.