I just bought a top of the line Viper auto start and security system, and was just wondering if getting it installed by a reputable place will void the warranty. I wonder if the dealer actually will install it for me. Please let me know as I spent alot of money on this system and need to know if I have to return it.

 

I would say technically no but if it's installed wrong it could mess up a lot of things and if your dealer sucks they will blame it on that. My Grandfather has an aftermarket remote start on his car and I know he hasn't had any issues with the dealership, the the local dearlership is great with customer service.

I would have checked before I bought the thing, but that's me.

 

According to my father who runs a chain of dealerships, yes, it WILL void your warranty unless it's a specific GM certified part. You can't have people messing with electrical and engine management technologies and expect the warranty to remain intact. This is a GM policy by the way.

I'm unsure, however, as to whether it voids the entire vehicle warranty or just a certain part of it, such as electrical etc.

 

NO. It won't void your entire warranty warranty. I work at a chevy dealership. But if you come in with some sort of electrical problem, most of the techs won't touch it. They will just blaim it on the remote start right away.

 

It won't void your warranty however they wont cover it if they trace the problem back to the command start

 

Won't void your entire warranty but will definetly affect parts on the car if they get f***ed up for some reason. Even if its not the cause they can pinpoint it as a partial cause. And if your in a manual then it will definetly void your tranny warranty.

 

Sorry to say that your father is incorrect on this. I used to install car audio and security as a living for about 10 years. Aftermarket systems do not void warranties unless the dealer can prove that it was the cause of the malfuction of whatever it is that they are replaceing. Although, they do love to blame anything that is wrong with your car on the alarm or remote start you had installed aftermarket. They do that to try and get out of making a warranty claim to the factory. I have seen it tons of times and also we have fought dealers on this exact thing, so I do know what I am saying here.

 

im an installer and I install DEI products (the company that makes Viper and others) they cant void it unless they can prove it was the alarm that cause the problem. I have the python on my SS/SC and I have no problems. As long as it is installed right you will be fine and if it is installed wrong the shop that installed the alarm should pay to have it fixed.

 

The dealer can void anything they want, yes you have to fight it but after fighting it you could have just gotten the car fixed.

 

the dealer can not void whatever they want... most of the time you have to fight it but if they know they are wrong they will not fight a certified shop. I konw this bc i have been their and done that. Proof is the only thing that matters

 

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Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

 

YEEEEESSSS it will void your warranty doesnt matter if its a cobalt or a cadillac!!! I just went to a GM Training seminar this morning in Wis Dells, learning about the 07 Silverado and that actually was asked today(If any aftermarket alarm voids the warranty on GM vehicles) and the GM rep said yes but not your entire warranty just anything involving what the installer would tap into. what i think is its just there way of them wanting you to buy there stuff and if somethings f'ed up then they have some one to point the finger at. But its your money.

 

 

We all know about the Magnuson Moss act but if theres anything aftermarket the dealer can deny the warranty. Just like they can deny warranty claiming abuse. Its very simple. Yes you can argue it but for the most part 90% of people dont have the time or money to argue it.

I've seen this done SEVERAL times at work. (Work at a Chevy Dealer) on arguing simplicity of warranty like this with GM Techs. (not only me)

 

You are 100% correct on this. I posted basically the same thing above your comment on it. I have also been there with the company I used to work for when I was an installer as well. A dealer will tell you anything to try and get out of making a warranty claim on something.

 

from what im told if its a stick and you install it its illegal. dont know if thats true or not. i just thought it was an automatic thing

 

The can void your warranty if the aftermarket piece is the reason for the part to malfuction. They also have to prove that the aftermarket part is the culprit. If they can't prove that the aftermarket piece was the reason or cause of the malfuctioned part. Then the warranty is not voided. Yes, you may have to argue with them about this because they will try everything they can to make you believe that the alarm or remote start was the cause of the bad part. Dealers try everything they can to do this. The company I installed for argued and proved the dealer to be wrong on a couple of occasions and they did in turn, replaced the part that was bad under warranty.

 

This is true.

 

This used to be true years ago. They now have remote starts for manual transmissions as well as remote starts for diesels as well now. It is no longer illegal to do. You just have to buy the proper unit.

 

There has also been other threads on this topic on here.

 

I think you and i get it!