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Malibu/Malibu Maxx: Warranty/Extended Warranty

31 messages,  Last post on Oct 11, 2006 at 11:27 AM

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#22 of 31 Re: Extended warranty on 04 Maxx LS [kayakingkris] by maddmaxx

Aug 01, 2006 (3:59 pm)

Replying to: kayakingkris (Aug 01, 2006 9:06 am)
I don't know that I will get the money's worth out of my GMPP. They will not cover most of the (few) problems my car has had in 81k. When I lived in Louisiana, I had a Louisiana Dealer Services Extended Warranty on an Accord that covered nearly everything with a $35 deductible. It was much better than the GMPP I have now. But I must say the Maxx has had fewer problems so far than the Accord did. So I think they're pretty reliable.

#23 of 31 Re: Extended warranty on 04 Maxx LS [kayakingkris] by hgr3inok

Aug 01, 2006 (4:09 pm)

Replying to: kayakingkris (Aug 01, 2006 9:06 am)
FWIW, we purchased a GM Major Guard 72/72/$0-deductible plan when we bought our "new" 2004 Maxx LS in January 2005. I have had good experiences with GM plans. I have bad experiences with third-party plans.

#24 of 31 Re: Extended warranty on 04 Maxx LS [maddmaxx] by pao

Aug 03, 2006 (9:33 am)

Replying to: maddmaxx (Aug 01, 2006 3:59 pm)
what didnt GMPP plan not want to cover on the car???? just curious....73K on my Maxx and no problems to speak of either...only in the shop twice since I had it

#25 of 31 Re: Extended warranty on 04 Maxx LS [pao] by maddmaxx

Aug 03, 2006 (6:55 pm)

Replying to: pao (Aug 03, 2006 9:33 am)
They don't replace the fire damaged headlights because they say it's a cosmetic issue. My a/c does not work half as good as it did when new, but they say they can't do anything about it because GM says 20 degrees colder than outside is acceptable. Well, it's been 104 and my wife and kids are sweating with the a/c on. The dealer wants to charge $70 to look at the car for any problem even though I have the 0 deductable GMPP. I think I'm going to try a different dealer.

#26 of 31 Re: Extended warranty on 04 Maxx LS [maddmaxx] by pao

Aug 04, 2006 (4:56 am)

Replying to: maddmaxx (Aug 03, 2006 6:55 pm)
I would definitely try a second service department..go in with the GMPP plan in hand...you might want to re-read your coverage...if the damage to the headlamps causes changes in light projection you might have an issue.....coolness of the A/C should be measured from the vents...not compared to outside temp......there is a device they should use to measure the temp of the air coming from the vents...not what the cabin temp is compared to the outside temp....
 
would call the service number on the warranty plan as well and tell them your dealer is refusing to deal wtih problems withour a $70 surcharge and see what they tell you as well

#27 of 31 How MAJORGUARD really works by kurtamaxxxguy

Oct 07, 2006 (11:13 am)

Some general info on MAJORGUARD which I did not know until this week - all very nasty surprises:
  
Majorguard classifies repairs into green, yellow, and red-flagged groups.
  
Any repair in the red flagged group (the largest group, the one listing the 15-18 major trouble spots of the car, including all front suspension issues) will __not__ be repaired by the participating dealer until they have been visited by a "majorguard adjuster" who reviews the case and then may or may __not__ greenlight the repair.
  
This majorguard adjuster is __not__ immediately available. The dealer has to wait 24 to 48 hours before they show up at all, and the adjusters do __not__ tell the dealer when they will actually be there. You also have to leave your car at the dealer for the adjuster to review.
  
Worse, there are some areas majorguard adjusters don't regularly visit.
  
What I am trying to say is if your MAJORGUARD covered car breaks down and the warrented repair is on the long "red list", you could be stranded for __several days__.
  
They do not provide rental cars directly - you have to rent a car from whoever, and then try to get reimbused from Majorguard. My understanding is the reimbursement amount is not very much.
  
I assumed as GM issued the program directly it would be a real warranty. It appears no better than any of the other extended warranties. Buyer Beware !!!

#28 of 31 Re: How MAJORGUARD really works [kurtamaxxxguy] by pao

Oct 09, 2006 (11:35 am)

Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 07, 2006 11:13 am)
what was your warranty work that required the adjustor??

#29 of 31 Re: How MAJORGUARD really works [pao] by kurtamaxxxguy

Oct 10, 2006 (12:51 pm)

Replying to: pao (Oct 09, 2006 11:35 am)
the front end suspension (rattles, clunks, etc.).
 
Also on their list are several transmission procedures, and at least 10 others I did not get to see (I did see the list and saw at least 16 individual procedures, but not the names).

#30 of 31 Re: How MAJORGUARD really works [kurtamaxxxguy] by pao

Oct 11, 2006 (6:46 am)

Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 10, 2006 12:51 pm)
ok sounds like a pretty major repair then.....thought the suspension had a TSB out on it....and the new re-engineered parts....is that what they are doing under the extended warranty......

#31 of 31 Re: How MAJORGUARD really works [pao] by kurtamaxxxguy

Oct 11, 2006 (11:27 am)

Replying to: pao (Oct 11, 2006 6:46 am)
yes, it was the TSB several others have had done. GM has redflagged this one, requiring adjuster approval in my area.
 
I was told Urban areas are much worse for getting things fixed via MajorGuard as GM has many more cars to deal with and wants more adjuster approvals, but ironically there are fewer adjusters per dealer #'s - hence the delays.

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