Is an oil leak covered under warranty?
Is an oil leak covered under warranty?
To answer you main question though, yes, oil leaks are covered under the 5/100,000 warranty. Most car dealers give you a bumper-to-bumper warranty that covers a new vehicle for three years. The good news is there is often another solution to repair your engine oil leak.
Is an oil leak a big issue?
In addition to their environmental impacts, oil leaks can lead to major damage to your vehicle’s engine, as well as to its radiator and HVAC system. Accumulated oil can degrade the rubber hoses and seals used in these components and cause them to wear out prematurely. Oil leaks are also a fire and safety hazard.
Where does the oil leak come from on a GM 5L?
If the leak has been diagnosed as coming from the engine rear cover assembly, refer to Engine Rear Cover Replacement in SI and remove the engine rear cover assembly. Inspect the engine block and engine rear cover for porosity on the mating surfaces.
What to do about a Chevy Tahoe oil leak?
The main was definitely wet and I changed both the rear cover gasket and the main seal (the kit was less than $25 at Napa). I also serviced the tranny (dumped the fluid, changed the filter, removed and replaced the tail extension o-ring.
What to do about rear engine oil leak?
Inspect the engine block and engine rear cover for porosity on the mating surfaces. If porosity is found on the engine rear cover (see illustration below), replace the engine rear cover assembly, GM P/N 12633579.
If the leak has been diagnosed as coming from the engine rear cover assembly, refer to Engine Rear Cover Replacement in SI and remove the engine rear cover assembly. Inspect the engine block and engine rear cover for porosity on the mating surfaces.
What to do if you have an oil pan leak in your Chevy Tahoe?
If the leak has been diagnosed as coming from the engine rear cover assembly, refer to Engine Rear Cover Replacement in SI and remove the engine rear cover assembly. Inspect for engine block porosity where the engine rear cover mates to the engine block.
Inspect the engine block and engine rear cover for porosity on the mating surfaces. If porosity is found on the engine rear cover (see illustration below), replace the engine rear cover assembly, GM P/N 12633579.
How long is the warranty on a GMC Yukon?
GMC is proud to offer the response, security, and convenience of the 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program for a period of 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever comes first. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for details, or consult your dealer/retailer.
