Codes for bad cats GONE!?!

**Raptor Avionics** · 09-10-2009, 12:16 AM

A few months ago I noticed my ses light pop on while I was at idle in standing water. I thought I soaked my O2's so I had the code reset. Came back on after a day or two. I had it diagnosed at chevy and was told I had two bad cats. Not O2's. They did a backpressure test. (just passed the 8yr warrenty).I just kept driving anyway.

Then during a road trip the light went out on its own. Came back about a week later. Then went away again after I "got on it." It has not come back on for the last 300 miles or so. Hard driving seems to have "fixed" it. Is this possible? Did the PCM just recalibrate? If so do you guys think I still have bad cats and the car just learned how to deal with them?

**sunsetorangess** · 09-10-2009, 03:11 AM

If your cats are bad they are bad, May have just had a hiccup, As far as the cats being bad GM extended the warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles.... Free replacement
J

**LS1WS6** · 09-10-2009, 05:00 PM

mine were the same way, got a code,cleared it, came back, did a few heavy hard runs down the highway and cleared the code and it didnt come back on for 7 months then it came back... If you get the code again just go to the dealer to get them replaced under warranty and yes its now 10 year 120k miles, gm extended it for our cars due to them failing early. One thing i do have to tell you is to search the internet for the extended warranty on the cats as the dealer will give you bs and say its only 8 years and forget about calling up the gm hotline and asking cause they dont know either but once you give them the number to look up, oh yea look at that they extended the warranty...

**Raptor Avionics** · 09-11-2009, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by LS1WS6

mine were the same way, got a code,cleared it, came back, did a few heavy hard runs down the highway and cleared the code and it didnt come back on for 7 months then it came back... If you get the code again just go to the dealer to get them replaced under warranty and yes its now 10 year 120k miles, gm extended it for our cars due to them failing early. One thing i do have to tell you is to search the internet for the extended warranty on the cats as the dealer will give you bs and say its only 8 years and forget about calling up the gm hotline and asking cause they dont know either but once you give them the number to look up, oh yea look at that they extended the warranty...

Thats great news guys thanks. Im getting lt's and ORY anyway, however, having them change the Cats before I do it sounds great to me.

**Raptor Avionics** · 09-11-2009, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by LS1WS6

mine were the same way, got a code,cleared it, came back, did a few heavy hard runs down the highway and cleared the code and it didnt come back on for 7 months then it came back... If you get the code again just go to the dealer to get them replaced under warranty and yes its now 10 year 120k miles, gm extended it for our cars due to them failing early. One thing i do have to tell you is to search the internet for the extended warranty on the cats as the dealer will give you bs and say its only 8 years and forget about calling up the gm hotline and asking cause they dont know either but once you give them the number to look up, oh yea look at that they extended the warranty...

Any idea where to look up this extension on the warrenty?

**sunsetorangess** · 09-11-2009, 10:55 AM

You ask and you shall receive.....
Campaign - Catalytic Converter Warranty Extension
Subject:
Special Coverage Adjustment - Catalytic Converter Extended Warranty
# 05513 - (11/27/2006)

Models:
2000-02 CHEVROLET CAMARO
2000-02 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) ENGINE

Condition

Some customers of 2000-02 Chevrolet Camaro and 2000-02 Pontiac Firebird model vehicles, equipped with a 5.7L V8 (RPO LSI - VIN G) engine, may experience a failure of the left or right catalytic converter.

Special Coverage Adjustment

This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after November 27, 2006 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to November 27, 2006 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.
J

**Raptor Avionics** · 09-16-2009, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by sunsetorangess

If your cats are bad they are bad, May have just had a hiccup, As far as the cats being bad GM extended the warranty to 10 years or 120,000 miles.... Free replacement
J

Thanks man, there refunding my money and getting it fixed under warrenty. I appreciate it!!!

**sunsetorangess** · 09-17-2009, 03:38 AM

Sweet....
J

**beach cruiser** · 09-21-2009, 11:41 AM

I went to my dealership with this post in hand, after a small run around saying they were out of warrenty at 80K I got the manager to look up the code and Voila! sure enough, they will replace them for free. They wanted to charge me for a $90 diagnostic but then I told them that all 8 codes in the computer were related to either the left or right Cat so they waived the fee. I still have 3k more miles before the deal is Void and until July for the 10 years. I may put Headers and a full exhaust on anyway, and just leave it like it is. Still not decided.