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GLIKENNY

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I have a 2011 Colorado crewcab. I bought it last year along with a bumper to bumper warranty. My 4-low on the transfer case is shot. The truck was making a noise, the shop I had diagnose the issue said 4-low was gone. 4-high is fine. They said not to bother since it's unlikely I'd ever use 4-low. But id like it fixed. Will my warranty be void since my truck has been lifted?

Purchased at Naperville Toyota. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1438270054.301649.jpg
 

Gone_2022

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I mean depends on how high the lift is and how large those tires are. Only thing you can really do is take it to a GM dealer and see if they mention the lift or not. Bring the trunk in clean, no mud on it etc.

Chances are you will be fine, it doesn't look that extreme and a Colorado isn't really a mudding off-road truck. But technically if they wanted to deny your claim they could.
 

Gone_2022

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I just reread your first post.... You said bumper to bumper warranty? Your b2b would be expired right now being a 2011. This repair should obv fall under the power train warranty. Are you referring to a service contract you purchased at time of sale? I know a lot of dealers mislead customers telling them the service contract is a b2b warranty
 

GLIKENNY

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Why would your 4 low take a shit? You use it?


I have never used 4-low. Previous owner maybe had.

wait, was it lifted when you bought it?


No it was not. Only thing I didn't change were the wheels. Those were on the truck when I purchased it.

I just reread your first post.... You said bumper to bumper warranty? Your b2b would be expired right now being a 2011. This repair should obv fall under the power train warranty. Are you referring to a service contract you purchased at time of sale? I know a lot of dealers mislead customers telling them the service contract is a b2b warranty


I bought the truck from Naperville Toyota on February, 1 2014. That's when I bought the warranty. It is a bumper to bumper warranty. 4/48,000. I am hesitant with taking the truck to Dan wolf Chevy for the repair(this is where Toyota takes it when I bring it in for warranty claims since they own both dealers). The service advisors are not the nicest to deal with.
 

Gone_2022

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I have never used 4-low. Previous owner maybe had.




No it was not. Only thing I didn't change were the wheels. Those were on the truck when I purchased it.




I bought the truck from Naperville Toyota on February, 1 2014. That's when I bought the warranty. It is a bumper to bumper warranty. 4/48,000. I am hesitant with taking the truck to Dan wolf Chevy for the repair(this is where Toyota takes it when I bring it in for warranty claims since they own both dealers). The service advisors are not the nicest to deal with.


Take it to another Chevrolet dealer then. This should fall under the GM powertrain warranty so that will take precedence over any optional warranties you purchased at time of sale. Being a 4 inch lift you will be fine. I don't even bother looking at one unless it's at least a 6 inch lift or above. It's not worth my time otherwise.
 

GLIKENNY

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Take it to another Chevrolet dealer then. This should fall under the GM powertrain warranty so that will take precedence over any optional warranties you purchased at time of sale. Being a 4 inch lift you will be fine. I don't even bother looking at one unless it's at least a 6 inch lift or above. It's not worth my time otherwise.


Which dealer would you recommend taking it to that is friendly so-to-speak with lifts?

I'm just trying to imagine what broke to make 4 low inop, but 4 high works fine. They use the same actuator, it just spins in a different direction for 4low.


I'd like to know myself. The shop said that 4-high is fine, but when it's switched to 4-low it makes all sorts of noises like something is rattling around in the case. I have never tried it out myself since I don't want to risk it getting stuck in 4-low.
 

Gone_2022

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Which dealer would you recommend taking it to that is friendly so-to-speak with lifts?




I'd like to know myself. The shop said that 4-high is fine, but when it's switched to 4-low it makes all sorts of noises like something is rattling around in the case. I have never tried it out myself since I don't want to risk it getting stuck in 4-low.


I would recommend Cadillac of Naperville first. Talk to Ryan in service. He is [MENTION=22]syP[/MENTION] on here. Or you can go to Webb Chevy in Plainfield. I don't think any would give you problems.
 

GLIKENNY

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[MENTION=11218]lastls1[/MENTION], I don't mind driving It out to Webb Chevy. Do you think they'll be able to cover it with either the powertrain warranty or my purchased one?
[MENTION=22]syP[/MENTION], what is your opinion? Im not sure how a Cadillac dealer will be with me brining in a Chevy when the Chevy dealer isn't far away.
 
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