extended emissions warranty-2002?

[02imp007]

I've read references on several threads to an extension of the factory warranty on emissions equipment for 2001-2002 Impalas due to cruddy catalyst quality. Can anyone steer me to a copy of this document, if it exists? I just had to replace a plugged catalyst at 93K (see my post on 3.4L throttle bog) and spent over $1K. (not to mention all the other $$ spent eliminating all the other potential causes) It sure would be nice to be able to recover some of that..............

Thanks,

Bill

[bigrod118]

well some people say that GM has extended the warrenty, and some say that they havent and have gotten nowhere with the dealership.

but the warrenty on ANY emissions components is 80K, its a federal law. so if you have any paper work from when you did get it worked on, stating is was before the 80K mark, you should be able to get reimbursment.

[BNaylor]

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This is a special policy that raises warranty coverages on the converter in case you experience a failure.

Dear General Motors Customer:

As the owner of a 2001-02 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo; Pontiac Grand Prix; or Buick Regal model vehicle, equipped with a 3.4L or 3.8L V6 engine, your satisfaction with our product is very important to us.

This letter is intended to make you aware that some 2001-02 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo; Pontiac Grand Prix; and Buick Regal model vehicles, equipped with a 3.4L or 3.8L V6 engine, may have a condition where the catalytic converter is replaced due to complaints of lack of power or illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). This may be due to the front endcone insulation from the catalytic converter breaking away and blocking the front of the first catalyst brick and preventing the free flow of exhaust gas through the converter.

This is not a recall. Do not take your vehicle to your GM dealer as a result of this letter unless you believe that your vehicle has the condition as described above.

What We Have Done
General Motors is providing owners with additional protection for the Catalytic Converter. If this condition occurs on your 2001-02 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo; Pontiac Grand Prix; or Buick Regal model vehicle, equipped with a 3.4L or 3.8L V6 engine, within 10 years of the date your vehicle was originally placed in service or 120,000 miles (190,000 km), whichever occurs first, the condition will be repaired for you at no charge .

What You Should Do
Repairs and adjustments qualifying under this special coverage must be performed by a General Motors dealer. You may want to call the service department at your dealer to find out how long they will need to have your vehicle so that you may schedule the appointment at a time that is convenient for you. This will also allow your dealer to order parts if they are not already in stock. Keep this letter with your other important glove box literature for future reference.

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[02imp007]

That's terrific!!!

Now, does anyone have a photocopy of this document on an original GM letterhead? That might be just the ticket for a big refund............

Thanks!!

[02imp007]

I FOUND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Technical Service bulletin 05551 dated 9/14/ 2005 extends the catalyst warranty to 120,000 miles for 2001-2002 Impalas, Monte Carlo's, Grand Prix and Regals. I found the document on alldata.com. All kinds of good service bulletin stuff there.

Hope this helps someone else...............

[maxwedge]

Bigrod118, only the cat and the pcm carry 7/70 or 8/80 coverage, no the sensors or modules and such, wish they did.