Extend my warranty past 36,000 or Not??

[TahoeFL2017]

So I bought a used 2017 4x4 Tahoe LT around 5 months ago, with 31k miles, now I have 34,500 on it. Dealer said to bring it in for a check-up, and they can explain warranty options to extend (I think out to 60 months, bumper to bumper coverage). Right now my bumper-to-bumper warranty is going to run out in 1500 miles, so its time to do it or not.

Not sure of the cost, has anyone else done this? Cost? If no real problems in last 3k miles, should I extend or not? I have never owned a Tahoe until now, so not sure of how reliable they are, my thinking is if its 2k or less, I will just do it.

ALL REPLIES GREATLY APPRECIATED, I AM GOING IN THURSDAY TO THE DEALER, THANKS!

 

[Amanda4461]

My take: I generally know what simple things cost when they fail, and have had enough failures between my Impala/Z28/Corvette/Tahoe to know that yes, the simple things fail, usually immediately after my warranty expires. Simple things to me are heated/cooled seats @ $1k repair, Magnetic Ride Control shocks at $3k, etc. The engines are generally bulletproof if the oil/filter are replaced with quality goods often, but one hiccup with the AFM and cha-ching! Don't want to know what an 8-speed tranny costs. In short, I don't mind spending a couple thousand to get me to the 100,000 mile mark. I have used every warranty that I ever bought, and I have preventive maintenance done on the severe schedule. Mechanical stuff fails. I don't mind being over-insured for those failures when they come. I only use GMEPP for GM vehicles. Nothing much has helped my Ford Exploders, outside of Ohio's Lemon Law

 

[orchidcrazy]

A previous thread from January - I listed out the places I price shopped from when I bought mine.....

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thr...gm-master-protection-plan.99803/#post-1195568

 

[09_4WD_YUKON]

Yes, I just purchased a 100,000 mile warranty from a 3rd party. Look up my driver seat thread... $600 and it still didn't work. Now, I have a $100 deductible...to take anywhere, mechanic or dealer. See what they offer and then shop around. Ours is thru JR Auto protect.

 

[Doubeleive]

my $2k investment into a warranty paid back almost $14k so ya

 

[ChrisYukon]

I'm not a believer in extended warranties myself. There's a reason that they push these so hard - on average, most people's repairs would cost less than the price of the warranty. Seller keeps the difference. If it wasn't profitable, they'd stop selling them.

 

[TahoeFL2017]

Thanks for all the replies! 10 years ago I wouldn't buy a extended warranty, but now things are so tech-y (and my mechanical skills are non-existent), so I think I will be buying the warranty tomorrow.

(I used to sell cars back in 1995, and the dealers/manufacturers do make a ton of cash when the vehicle either doesn't break down or better yet, gets totaled or stolen, ****, your warranty money is gone. But I look at it as making a 2k bet, either the house wins or I win, and I DO NOT want to be dropping a trans or computer, etc and eating the full cost. So looks like a YES on this decision)

 

[Tahoe14]

As others have mentioned the pricing on these new ones are crazy expensive to repair. I believe the taillights are $750, MRC shocks, Headlights $1000, ect, ect. These trucks are full of electronics. Labor rate in Orlando is $150.00 an hour. I wouldn't think twice on these new ones and did it on my 2017. Unfortunately the pricing in Florida is regulated by the Attorney Generals office and there is no negotiating on price. Just look at the different coverages as there are different levels which determines what all they cover. I think they are set up like bronze, silver and gold which determines the level of coverage and some have disappearing deductibles. If you are close to Orlando I have a friend who is the Finance Manager at a Chevy Dealer if you feel you are getting the run around from your Dealer. Good Luck.

 

[Its_Shaun12]

I would be curious to hear what you find since I will be having the same question in another 6000 miles myself. I have generally decided to 'self insure' over my last couple of vehicles because I have not made back my money on warranties but with the tahoe and it's electronics I think I will be extending it just for piece of mind.

 

[Illnasty]

$70k truck and the extended warranty cost $2k, worth it to me if you’re going to keep it past 100k

 

[TahoeFL2017]

$70k truck and the extended warranty cost $2k, worth it to me if you’re going to keep it past 100k

Yes, intend this one to be a keeper until the wheels fall off, I bought primarily because I am 6ft8 and my back can't take it anymore laying down in a Toyota Venza that I came out of, so want I want to payoff and then the wife can lease whatever she wants every couple years. Plus I work in Real Estate (Broker in Tampa Bay, 50% are foreclosure properties, so ALWAYS need to have a toolkit with me for properties, for minor repairs etc that come along with the job) And it happened to be 4x4, so down the road I can have some fun with some mods.

Not worried about the engine/powertrain, mostly about all the electronics and the AC, all that tech has got to be crazy expensive 5 years from now.

 

[Mac 2018 Tahoe]

I just got a 18 Tahoe Premier and bought 84mths 100k miles for under 2k. Kept it on the road for 7yrs and to cover all those bells

 

[petethepug]

Oh yea, warranty. Something directly thru GM like a CPO if possible. You’ll want that HVAC and electricals wrapped up now. The transferable 3/36 GM coverage on our 06 Denali XL easily got us another $5-6k on the selling price after 2 years of ownership.


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[TahoeTX]

I had a Tahoe LT for the last 8 years and did most of the maintenance myself. With an extended warranty I would have come out ahead but not by much. Parts were not that expensive and readily a available. Now last month I picked up a 2016 LTZ and added a bumper to bumper to 110k for about $2800. It’s definitely worth it for the LTZ or higher levels because of all the options they have on them. As others mentioned the auto-shocks, auto-lift gate, sun roof, cameras, media system, yad yada yada. It adds up over time.

 

[Illnasty]

Yes, intend this one to be a keeper until the wheels fall off, I bought primarily because I am 6ft8 and my back can't take it anymore laying down in a Toyota Venza that I came out of, so want I want to payoff and then the wife can lease whatever she wants every couple years. Plus I work in Real Estate (Broker in Tampa Bay, 50% are foreclosure properties, so ALWAYS need to have a toolkit with me for properties, for minor repairs etc that come along with the job) And it happened to be 4x4, so down the road I can have some fun with some mods.

Not worried about the engine/powertrain, mostly about all the electronics and the AC, all that tech has got to be crazy expensive 5 years from now.

I hear you. The tech is replaceable after several years anyway. I’m hoping for Alpine to come out with something that would replace the head unit in these things. It’s decent for now but they’ll build something better. As for the other tech, I have an old Yukon, power side mirrors broken, rear defroster broken, half the the lights on the dash are out but the main things like power seats, moon roof, and windows still work. But the engine still roars so I don’t care but that’s just me

 

[TahoeFL2017]

UPDATE - local dealer quoted me essentially $2700 to $3150 for a warranty through "Protective Asset Protection", so I took the 5 quotes home, and now have two concerns:

-This doesn't appear to be the GM-backed warranty mentioned previously by everyone else in this thread.("Protective Asset Protection"??)
-I was going there for service anyways on the washer nozzles, fixed 5 months ago and went bad again, last time it was free(I am still within my 3/36 Factory Warranty), this time service manager tells me it will be $120 when the parts come in. (???)

So now I am wondering if this dealer is selling me some aftermarket warranty, not the GM one, that they make more profit on, and why is the washer nozzles not part of my 3/36, like the last time they "fixed" the issue?

Dealer is starting to lose some credibility, if anyone has a Florida dealer that they trust, please post or shoot me a PM, appreciated!

 

[Tahoe14]

GMEPP is the only real GM warranty and they can sell you that one also no matter what they tell you. Your washer nozzle should certainly be covered under 3yr/36,000. You could contact GM customer service and it may be time to find a new Dealer.

 

[TahoeFL2017]

GMEPP is the only real GM warranty and they can sell you that one also no matter what they tell you. Your washer nozzle should certainly be covered under 3yr/36,000. You could contact GM customer service and it may be time to find a new Dealer.

Yes, thinking that I need to find another dealer to get the GMEPP warranty, I really don't trust the aftermarket warranties, they are in business to deny claims, every dime they don't pay goes straight to their bottom line. GM dealer on the other hand, may at LEAST want to potentially get my next purchase , and has somewhat of a interest in playing straight with me.
(they are nicknamed "Stealerships" for a reason, I remember selling used(up) cars back in the 90s, when F&I guy sold a $1295 warranty, around $800 was kicked back as profit to dealer, those warranties were truly horrible, covered only "internally lubricated parts", think about that for a minute lol, not covering a whole lot.)

 

[StephenW]

No extended warranty is going to cover MRC. Went through this last year.

 

[Rich16LTZ]

GMEPP Platinum - Covered:

• Engine

• Transmission / Transaxle

• Front / Rear-wheel-drive assemblies

• Fuel system

• Engine cooling system

• Heating and vehicle manufacturer-installed air conditioning systems

• Electrical, computer and audio systems

• Braking system components

• Suspension (Front / Rear)

• Steering system

• High-tech components

• Seals and gaskets

• Safety assemblies

NOT covered:

• Sheet metal

• Body parts, panels and rails

• Bumpers

• Chassis frame

• Cross members

• Hinges

• Trim, moldings, and bright metal

• Paint

• Rust damage

• Convertible and vinyl tops

• Weather-strips

• Carpet and upholstery

• Exhaust system and catalytic converter

• Tires

• Glass

• Lenses

• Sealed Beams

• Light Bulbs

• Batteries

• Brake drums

• Shock absorbers

• Squeaks, rattles, wind noise and odors

AND:
Unless required in connection with a covered part we will not pay for: engine tune-up, suspension alignment, wheel balancing, filters, lubricants, engine coolant, drive belts, radiator hoses, heater and vacuum hoses, windshield wiper blades, air conditioning recharging, fluids, spark/glow plugs and wires, brake pads/linings and brake shoes/rotors, manual clutch disc, vehicle manufacturer recommended maintenance services and parts.