Will Using an Edge Stage 1 Performance Kit Impact Warranty of 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
Question:
How do these affect warranty
asked by: Bill S
Helpful Expert Reply:
Per Edge on using the Stage 1 Performance Kit # EP29025:
"Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the problem in question. However, the reality is that many dealerships have been known to void warranties on vehicles that use aftermarket products as a matter of policy. This applies in particular to those aftermarket products that produce horsepower, such as performance enhancement “chips,” modified intake manifolds, or aftermarket exhaust systems, regardless of product brand.
You have strong legal protection as a consumer in regard to your vehicle’s warranty. However, Edge strongly recommends you always disconnect and remove your module/programmer and monitor when you take your vehicle to a dealer for warranty work. In addition, leaving the product connected may affect dealer diagnostic analysis and scan tool functions. Edge makes every
effort to produce product that can be easily removed.
NOTE: Even if you disconnect your unit, your dealer can detect the use
of any programmer—even if the unit has been removed."
This is directly from the owner's manual. It might be a good idea to check with your local GM dealer to hear their side.
