fat_boy_tim
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Hi guys,
I was just seeing if anyone else has had this issue or can pass on any advice.
I have a 2010 VE SS, roughly 13,00kms. I had a grinding sound when accelerating so took it in early for the 15k service.
The dealership tested it and believe it is the central muffler that has some scrapes on it and a spot weld or something has broken loose inside. The dealership claims that it isn't covered under warranty as it is due to road damage from speed bumps etc. They don't have any in stock as they are $1k and will only order it in if I am willing to pay to swap it.
Has this issue affected anyone else? The service guy admitted it was a design flaw as the central muffler isn't protected, has no give and it happens to cop cars all the time but is still drivable with just an annoying noise.
Aside from going slower on speed bumps and hoping I don't have to replace this every 15,000 kms, should I fight for a warranty cover on the part, look at after market alternatives or suck it up and pay the money?
Any advice or assistance will be greatly appreciated.
I was just seeing if anyone else has had this issue or can pass on any advice.
I have a 2010 VE SS, roughly 13,00kms. I had a grinding sound when accelerating so took it in early for the 15k service.
The dealership tested it and believe it is the central muffler that has some scrapes on it and a spot weld or something has broken loose inside. The dealership claims that it isn't covered under warranty as it is due to road damage from speed bumps etc. They don't have any in stock as they are $1k and will only order it in if I am willing to pay to swap it.
Has this issue affected anyone else? The service guy admitted it was a design flaw as the central muffler isn't protected, has no give and it happens to cop cars all the time but is still drivable with just an annoying noise.
Aside from going slower on speed bumps and hoping I don't have to replace this every 15,000 kms, should I fight for a warranty cover on the part, look at after market alternatives or suck it up and pay the money?
Any advice or assistance will be greatly appreciated.