Can stereo installation cause problems with warranty work??????

[gixxerific]

I just got a 2010 Silverado. I took all of the (good stuff) out of my old truck. I installed everything in my old truck, just wondering if that would cause problems down the road with my 4 year warranty. I can just see them saying "the problem is your transmision burnt up, we think it is because of the stereo install. Sorry it's not under warranty anymore.":bull:

I just don't want any problems, and the stock speakers are crap. i'm sure you are aware of this.

Would it be better to have a shop do the work? Though the few times I have done that i usually redo their garbage work and make it better. Or can I do this myself without fear?

HELP! I need my good tunes back.

Thanks,
Dono

Also with that year of truck is there anything I need to be aware of?

Again thanks.

[cancritter]

yes....have heard of similar stories on another forum...be warry

[sunburnedaz]

Unless they can prove your mod broke the truck they must still honor the warranty. Your friend is the Magnuson-Moss Act as it covers this very thing. In laymen terms it says that if you mess with X on the car and Y breaks under warranty they must prove that Y broke because you did X. However if you are still gun shy about having to fight for any kind of warranty work then don't do it.

[sonofabish]

Unless they can prove your mod broke the truck they must still honor the warranty. Your friend is the Magnuson-Moss Act as it covers this very thing. In laymen terms it says that if you mess with X on the car and Y breaks under warranty they must prove that Y broke because you did X.


ditto

[TheBigMortboski]

Just what I'd tell people at the Ford dealer that would ask me this stuff: If you put a straight pipe exhaust and a tune on your 6.0L diesel, it won't void the warranty on your power windows, but if you blow a head gasket, be ready to shell out some coin. I can't imagine a stereo system install would do anything to a warranty. Moss-Magnuson will take care of you for most of the way, and if you use a reputable installer for your stereo they *should* take care of the rest.

And by the way, I know I usually listen to talk radio, but aren't most factory stereos pretty good lately, and not in need of upgrade?

[kdhs10]

And by the way, I know I usually listen to talk radio, but aren't most factory stereos pretty good lately, and not in need of upgrade?

Lol, no.