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Now that some of the 2020 and 2021 bumper to bumper warranties have expired, I am curious about the number of folks that have experienced significant repairs out of pocket. We know parts and labor are through the roof nowadays.
I am just looking for some assurance that most bugs are worked out in the first three years. Otherwise it seems like a warranty extension is in the cards. Right now I am leaning towards the extension.

Willow1308

An extended warranty is always a good idea… the C8 is a very complex vehicle… and potential repair costs could be very high!

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One Vettey Boi

Get the extension

my ‘21 has had over $11k in repairs alone (none transmission related) and it’s all under warranty. I’m honestly terrified of owning it after my EW ends

24RiptideBlue

How many miles?

AORoads

While you're correct about time AFTER the B2B, there are quite a few other factors, Such as, how YOU drive, and as said above, how many miles on your car now and in the foreseeable future like, say, 3 years or 5. Then, too, how your car is maintained, who's doing it, etc. As to cost to maintain, I just saw one post (for a guy having new exhaust to replace his stock exhaust) and he quoted an indie shop that did his work at $110/hr. My computer almost froze on seeing that number. Because you're correct that the going rate at dealers is way up, pushing $200 and over in many places.

Note: I just saw the $11K and no trans repairs. WOW!

Then, you also have people/owners like "4thCat..." who's going to drive everywhere for fun and visits, and to rack up miles on his C8. Nothing wrong with that, plus, my guess is he seldom gets any problems. Why? IDK but my guess is, he knows how to drive and that doesn't mean no excessive speeds beyond the limit, just carefully done. Not to mention he does like to drive.

Andybump

Keep in mind that the powertrain warranty is 5 years or 60K. Even so, I waited till about 30 days before my BTB expired and then got the 8 year platinum protection plan - doing it that way provides 8 years of coverage beyond the BtB, and 5 years beyond the powertrain warranty. Lots to go wrong with this car, and looks like the costs can be high.

As many point out, the "house always wins". But that's not quite accurate. The house wins overall on average, but for any individual owner, the house may or may not win, depending on the outcome. Frankly, I hope I never have a significant claim, and I hope the house wins. Folks also point out that one "should be able to afford repairing the car". Yes - the worst case loss is the value of the car, so its limited. Unlike health expenses, which for most can be truly catastrophic for most. So the risk-benefit equation is different between an automobile protection plan and health insurance (where on average the house wins too). I can understand those choosing not get the protection plan, but I chose to get it.

john91498

Get the extended warranty. Mine already paid for itself with replacing a headlight assembly. The invoice was over $2,200 with a small deductible.

Avanti

Normally, extended warranties are shown to be a waste of money... on average. Why else would there be so many companies hawking them all over the place. However, with a C8 and its "history" to date, I'd have a hard time NOT getting one if intending to keep it past the initial B2B.

24RiptideBlue

In my experience… the reason so many companies get into the “extended warranty” business is because they have lots of fine print and deny many many claims….

My daughter bought a used car. We bought a third party warranty. Timing chain jumped. $2,500 in repairs. Warranty company denied the claim. Normal wear and tear they said. I ended up getting $1,500 out of them after lots of calls and letters and getting my state AG involved. And me having to pay the bill months before….

Local news story last year independent shop announced they would no longer accept or deal with warranty companies… the shop owner said he was losing one day a week just chasing warranty companies. They ask for the parts to be shipped to them for inspection. Put him on hold forever when he called. Denied more than half of the claims submitted leaving the shop with a now fixed car that the car owner doesn’t have the money for.

Some may have better luck. I won’t use anything but factory warranties.

Slare

If you are still under bumper to bumper and can still get a GM plan it seems borderline crazy to me not to get it. Most of our problems seem to be early ones, but nearly every dang problem in a car like the C8 is going to pay for the warranty in one incident. I think it's a good bet.

You'll also easily get the money back in value and ease of sale if you decide to sell the car while the plan is still active. It's going to be a much bigger deal to used buyers than it was with the 6 or 7. Too many expensive systems.

Andybump

I have heard the same stories for third party coverage. I do not expect the same runaround with the Chevrolet PPP. It is, I think ,technically administered by a third party (which seems to be a GM subsidiary?) but GM claims it has GM backing. But, better yet, I don't think we hear so many complaints about the Chevrolet PPP.

I did have a third party warranty on my C5, and it did work, but the service manage at the Chevy dealer said it was PIA. My Ford backed warranty on my truck has worked several times without an issue.

By the way, my Ford truck warranty is going to expire shortly, and Ford sent me offer to extend it again. I took the original coverage plan because of concerns I had about the twin turbochargers, which turned out not to be a problem. It is a 2017 and the coverage plan expires in Sept. The cost for the new warranty - 91 dollars a month. As they say on the Price is Right: "That's too much!". The original 7 year coverage was under 800 dollars. For 91 dollars a month, I will pay for my own repairs.

AORoads

^^^ For well over 5 years, even Consumer Reports (CR) says, get the car company's extended "warranty plan." CR made a point of calling it a "prepaid service plan," which technically it probably is.

One would think by now, the non-car company extended warranty companies would change their ways such as making the fine print more inclusive. And that means, far less things get excluded and become a part of the plan that IS covered. But, there's only one reason they have not done so: they're still making enough money to NOT have to change their ways.

4thC4at60

I do like to drive! Leaving on a 4,500+ mile trip Monday, gone about 20 days.... somewhere around Olympia, Washington, I'll hit my goal of 1,000,000 miles in Vettes. I only occasionally drive "HARD"... and, I do follow the Vette maintenance/service schedules.... just had the 22K mile service done... --- baring any problems (of my own, not car) I'll be 83 in 90 days...

Andybump

Just got my F150 back from service. They pick it up at my house, and deliver it back for no extra charge. I tipped 'em. But the labor rate at the Ford dealer is 165/hr. I had other things done, but the oil change was a whopping 82.64 for parts and labor Oil filter was 11.39 and oil was 6.05 per quart. I used to buy a quart of oil for 25 cents. And you could get re-refined motor oil at Working Mans Friend gas station for 10 cents a quart. I did not buy protection plans back then. Just went to the junk yard and picked up another engine when needed (more than once, for real). 40 dollars for the engine, guaranteed to run - if not - bring it back for another. woohoo!

Waterline

I like the car for the most part, but not enough to pay for an extended warranty. Mine will no doubt be gone before the BTB warranty is up. And/or before that if I ever do have a warranty issue. No matter how small. For me the car isn't worth worrying about where its parked, is the transmission going to fail, will the DIC or some other electrical failure pop up, and the most common.... will the damn thing start the next time I press the start button. I have little faith or trust in the C8, but it looks cool. That is reason enough to keep it for now anyway.

CanadianCacti

If you're in Washington, I recommend the Cascade Loop.

24RiptideBlue

Never had a bad experience with a factory warranty, regardless who administers….

I had the same experience with my AMG and share the same concern except mine is an 18 and I worry about the twin turbos… original warranty was fine but to extend the factory warranty is well over $2,000 a year. So I took the same approach to deal with the repairs myself but it takes away some of the fun knowing if something serious goes it will could be a significant problem.

There is a video on Instagram from a well known (on Instagram) engine rebuild/repair shop out of Utah and they did a quick video about a “$60,000” AMG engine that had been sent out to them to try and save vs the owner having to spring for a new “hand built” AMG engine…. And in the video the shop owner points out a crack in the crank 😳…. The crank was five figures… but $60k for an engine and then you have to pay to have it installed… yikes…

My car has the more run of the mill twin turbo V6…. And as much as I love the “63” V8’s. I would want the warranty on that car. That engine.

Ystayhm

Warranty Contacts



C8's have 5 cameras, 28 modules, sensors, solonids snd the DCT.



The two go to people for warranties on the forum are Dennis Fichtner at Laurel Chevy and Todd Sutherland at MacMulkin Chevy. If you decide to get an extended warranty, send them your vin and ask for a quote; see what they can do and betting they will be at least half of a dealer quote.

I have the Platium Zero deductible 7 years 56,000 miles.



Warranties can be transferred if sold to a private party or a refund obtained on the unused portion if cancelled



I believe it must be purchased 30 days before your factory warranty expires (or before 35,000 miles) , I thinkwhichever comes first



Keep in mind there are price increases every year and the price goes up as the mileage increases. Also as the time goes on you maybe denied coverage because of mileage or repair history



Dennis Fichtner

Warranty Specialist

Laurel Chevrolet

Online Quote: https://www.laurelchevyprotectionpla...otection-plan/

Phone: 406-698-6355

dfichtner@laurelchevy.com



Todd Sutherland = (978) 660-8045 or todds@thompsonauto.net

Kwagnerhvac

Unfortunately no one really answered your question and is just providing extended warranty opinions and information. I would like to hear answers to your questions about the NON WARRANTY repairs that were dished out AFTER the B2B expired. I am guessing that it is just becoming issues for many of the earlier C8 owners.

Ystayhm

'20 13645 miles and no required repairs after the warranty ran out