Should I get an extended warranty on my new GMC?

[ruff]

Getting my new GMC van and will have a power take off- SS- Pro -1200 installed.

Is an extended warranty worth the extra $$.

In the past I've always kept my vans till their death did us part

Should I buy the extended warranty?

 

[Becker]

Will they validate it with a PTO?

 

[hogjowl]

Probably. The 1200 won't create enough heat to cause any issues.

 

[Art Kelley]

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Getting my new GMC van and will have a power take off- SS- Pro -1200 installed.

Is an extended warranty worth the extra $$.

In the past I've always kept my vans till their death did us part

Should I buy the extended warranty?

I would have been much further along with an extended warranty when I got mine. It was breathtaking all the under-hood repairs I paid for the first few years after the 3 year warranty expired. Practically everything you ever heard of and many things you didn't know existed. My repairs dropped way down once I started popping open the hood. See about installing a fan for cooling the front of the radiator while cleaning in the driveway if you don't want the dorky look.

 

[Art Kelley]

Probably. The 1200 won't create enough heat to cause any issues.

Whatever heat problems Knoxclean David had were resolved and I have no doubt his 1200 runs at 230+ now. I am still treating a burn injury on my foot from 3 weeks ago when I scalded it with 230 water from my fill hose. BTW, when the blisters peel off and you are left with no skin on a large area, it's a good idea to go to the doctors and get silver sulfadiazine[FONT=Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif].[/FONT]

 

[Mark Saiger]

What year GMC?

If it is new, I thought they came with 5 year, 100K mileage drive train warranty.

That warranty is limited from GMC just so you know. Had a group of sensors go out even though was under warranty and it still cost me $500.

When I had the fuel pump issues this summer, they did cover that (and 3 sets of shocks that were junk as well as the new set I just ordered under warranty for my 2011 again yesterday for the front) Winters are hard on our vans.

If it is an aftermarket warranty, those can be better in the end and cover more things.

I have extended on my vehicles, but I put them on once the factory warranty expires.

Mark

 

[knoxclean]

How much is the extended warranty?

 

[Mikey P]

I splurged 2 grand for the btb lifetime on my Fiat Ram.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I'd get it, consider it peace of mind insurance.

 

[ruff]

Peace of mind?
You must be referring to GMC's peace of mind. As in, fat cats sleep best.

The Extended warranty is 5 years 100,000 miles (don't know if they calculate machine hours in total miles).- Cost is $2448.00

My past experience- Vehicle was always fine till after warranty expired.

Hagopian, DA Burns, Applebe and or other O/O do you get it?

Was it worth it?

 

[ruff]

My repairs dropped way down once I started popping open the hood. See about installing a fan for cooling the front of the radiator while cleaning in the driveway if you don't want the dorky look.

I thought they all came with a fan in front to cool the radiator.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Peace of mind?
You must be referring to GMC's peace of mind. As in, fat cats sleep best.

The Extended warranty is 5 years 100,000 miles (don't know if they calculate machine hours in total miles).- Cost is $2448.00

My past experience- Vehicle was always fine till after warranty expired.

Hagopian, DA Burns, Applebe and or other O/O do you get it?

Was it worth it?

Chump change for the Kolton's.

$40.00 a month to sleep like a baby. Provide it doesn't cause you to pee or poop the bed like a baby, I'd say that its worth it.

 

[Mark Saiger]

Hey Ofer,

They go off of the Road miles in my experience with every Butler unit I have owned.

I did not have to pay extra for my New vans warranties....so I might have missed something here and this must be a gently used van.

If it is a used van, that is a pretty good price for a warranty like that.

Mark

 

[Art Kelley]

I thought they all came with a fan in front to cool the radiator.

No, this is definitely an aftermarket item. There is always a fan in front of the engine, but you need one in front of the radiator. PM Jim Martin, he put one on his direct drive van and it worked fine in the 115 degree AZ summers.

 

[Ron K]

I splurged 2 grand for the btb lifetime on my Fiat Ram.

Loved to see a picture of an Italian Lima Bean.

How do you like it??
Cost??

My 93 is not getting any younger and I can't get any one to figure out whats wrong with it.

 

[GeneMiller]

No, this is definitely an aftermarket item. There is always a fan in front of the engine, but you need one in front of the radiator. PM Jim Martin, he put one on his direct drive van and it worked fine in the 115 degree AZ summers.

The number one killer of engines is heat then vibration. The lower you can keep both the longer parts last. Diesels can sit in one spot but gasoline engines aren't built for it. I built my box with cross ventilation and I still have 3 radiator fans running. Heat rises so popping the hood will really help. Extended warranties are nice but you still get the downtime for the repair. I'd probably spend the extra for an after market performance radiator.


Gene

 

[ruff]

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Hey Ofer,

If it is a used van, that is a pretty good price for a warranty like that. Mark

It's a spanking brand new van, Mark.

Chump change for the Kolton's.

$40.00 a month to sleep like a baby. Provide it doesn't cause you to pee or poop the bed like a baby, I'd say that its worth it.

Come on Richard, how many times do I have to tell you the same story. I already sleep like a baby- I wake up every 15 minutes and cry.

 

[Desk Jockey]

LOL Too funny!!!

 

[Mark Saiger]

It's a spanking brand new van, Mark.



Come on Richard, how many times do I have to tell you the same story. I already sleep like a baby- I wake up every 15 minutes and cry.

I really thought there was suppose to be 5 year 100K warranty from the factory on those things. My 2011 came that way.

Hmmm....I will check with my dealer tomorrow and try and find out.

 

[Becker]

Power train maybe. But I don't recall gm ever having it that high.


We've got no room for boring.

 

[Able 1]

You need to get more info about the warranty.. First off make sure in writing the it is good with a DD unit. Next would be that hours on the TM are NOT counted as mileage. Are you going to put anywhere close to 100,000 miles on it in five years. If the answer in WRITING is yes to those questions, I would buy it. If not it is a waste of money IMHO.. For a slide in I think it's a waste of money.

 

[ruff]

Keith, it is a power take off.
Most of my work is in S.F. usually not more than 10,000 miles in a year (not counting machine hours.)

 

[The Great Oz]

Couple of things to consider with an extended warranty: they typically are an extended warranty, meaning they kick in only after the regular warranty expires. If the manufacturer's warranty is 36k, a 100k warranty is actually a 64k warranty. The extended warranty often excludes a lot. Read the fine print. The GM warranty isn't affected by the PTO, but an aftermarket warranty might be.

We don't buy extended warranties. They wouldn't pay off for us. The only routine problem we've had with GMC vans is the "Hydroboost" that provides power assist to the brakes and steering and having the paint fall off at about the seven year mark.

The last vans we bought (October 2013) had all of the extra coolers we usually buy already installed as stock items, so in the chilly hilly you live in additional coolers probably aren't needed.


The last time I bought a new car, the extended warranty offer started at $2,500, dropped to $1,900, then $1,500, then $800 before the dealer gave up. He admitted that the warranty cost them $500.

 

[Able 1]

So, you will have a 5 year 50,000 mile warranty.. I wouldn't buy it, I would put that money into what Gene mentioned above... Prevention, because it is not likely to fail in the amount of time allotted. It's always a gamble, but that is what they are doing also(and winning, or they wouldn't offer it)... They are betting it will make it, you are saying it won't. In this case the probability is it will not fail with the low usage and time..

 

[Art Kelley]

. They are betting it will make it, you are saying it won't. In this case the probability is it will not fail with the low usage and time..

One big factor in this gamble is the number of hours you put on the TM. Until I started splitting my work time in half with portys on many jobs, I would put over 1000 hrs/yr on the idling van, because of the inefficiency of one man working, and taking my own calls to book jobs, etc. That plays a big factor the life cycle of the various under hood parts which really get accelerated use. Only you know that information for your company.

 

[Able 1]

Ofer has him a super star helper.. I waited way too long to have my own.. Inefficiencies are just poor management... Not to say you did it wrong Art, but the average guy around here wants to build their company, and not BE their company!! Though, I tip my hat to you!

 

[ruff]

Last extended warranty I had the transmission gave up two weeks after it expired.
In my experience, usually they're a waste of money.

I wish I had an all star helper Keith, I'm a lot like Art. Only less teeth, hair and not as well dressed.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Here's the deal Ofer.

Now I wouldn't do this for just anyone but since I like you, I'm willing to go the extra mile. I'll hold that $2,500.00 for you over the next 5-years, that way the money is out of your hands and it can't be touched by you for non vehicle related expenses or extravagances.

Should a non covered repair be needed simple call me and I'll pull money out of your fund and send it to you. I may need to see a paid invoice as proof though. If after 5-years you don't need any repairs I'll gladly send you back your money in full.................................................................................................................if you can still find me.

 

[ruff]

Due to all the extra office activity and the burden of posting you engage in.

Do you still run fast?

 

[Mark Saiger]

Hey Ofer,

I am at my GMC-Dodge dealer. My service guys says the vans are coming with 5 year 100k miles drivetrane warranty and 3 year 36k wrap around warranty.

He says to Do Not Waste your money at this time on the additonal purchased warranty. Put the extended warranty on just before which ever section of the warranty you would be concerned most about expiring, on the van (3 year or 5 year).

He also says, at that time, go to your dealer and purchase the warranty they are representing at that time.

This is what they have done for me and are friends of mine that would not try to upsell me something they know I do not need.

Hope this info helps.

Mark