Yellow Check Engine Light

cnw20 · July 21, 2009

I recently brought my 2007 Silverado into a dealer to check this out. I was charged $83 for the diagnostic that revealed it's a code P0449 and was told that it will cost an additional $200 to fix it.

Since it's technically an engine light shouldn't this be covered on my 5 year/100K mile warranty?

Thanks.

Darkanion · July 21, 2009

I recently brought my 2007 Silverado into a dealer to check this out. I was charged $83 for the diagnostic that revealed it's a code P0449 and was told that it will cost an additional $200 to fix it.

Since it's technically an engine light shouldn't this be covered on my 5 year/100K mile warranty?

Thanks.

The 5yr / 100k mile warranty is on the powertrain, not bumper to bumper. I looked-up that code and it appears to be related to the air conditioning system. So, unless you're still under 36k miles, no, it wouldn't be covered under warranty, unless you bought some sort of extended warranty.

gave20 · July 21, 2009

I take it your '07 is out of warranty (36K)? the 5yr/100K is only on mechanical engine and powertrain and to be quite frank the 5/100 sucks. It covers a limited amount of items most know to never break. All the stuff that has been normal issues in past models ain't covered.

kutu · July 21, 2009

I may be wrong but I think the P0449 (Vent Solenoid Control Circuit) is a for the gas vapor recovery. If it is, it is pollution related item and should be covered under the 100k mile warranty.