R1LS1

iTrader: (1)

I have a 2001 SS and I received a letter in the mail a few days ago.

According to chevy some of the LS1 cars produced in 01 could have a catalytic converter go bad on them. They said not to bring the car in unless I think I am having this problem.

My question is, How do I know if a cat is going bad? will the car throw a code?

2001NBMZ28

Yes, bad cats will throw P0420 or P0430 (depending on which side).

GregAbell60143

I was one of the guys that have had a CAT changed by the dealer - CATs are normally warrantied for 75K miles, so no charge. I talked to my buddy who works the parts counter at a different dealership, and he said they were seeing alot of the CATs going out. The letter stated that they're extending the warranty out to 120k miles - cool. I guess the HUNDREDS of 1/4 mile passes might have been the cause. Mine's a 2002 by the way.

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

I think it's 8 years/80K miles per Federal regs.

But what GM is issuing now is 10 years/120K miles. '00-'02 model years are effected. These are all the years with the new manifold/cat/Y-pipe setup ('98-'99 are slightly different).

Sneakyws6

it is 8yr/80k on the entire exhaust system and ECM as per Fed Regs..

I got my letter today, to bad I pulled the cats two years ago after Gm refused to replace mine the right way. They kept replacing one at a time and they would go for about 20k miles before the opposite side would give me the code.

LS1z2802

iTrader: (2)

I got mine in the mail today and its 10 yrs 120,000. maybe its different in some states.

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

The states actually have nothing to do with it. The 8 year/80K mile warranty is required by the federal government. But GM has chosen to extend the coverage all the way to 10 years/120K miles.

ws6togo

iTrader: (1)

I will have to dig mine out of the trash. No wait that trash went out a long time ago

2001somws.6

iTrader: (1)

I had mine fixed at the dealership around 35k for free. The serivce engine light came on and didnt go off so i took it to autozone and they said it was the cat. The next day gm fixed it for free.

Sneakyws6

my problem never was if they would fix it, that they will not change them both out at the same time which then cause a flow or efficiency issue that the ECM ends up trigger the SES light becase the cats are at two completely differnt efficieny rates.

lomaximumta

iTrader: (5)

I got mine too. Good thing I have new hi-flo cats

joshp14

iTrader: (5)

Here is the policy per SI:

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


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Condition
Some customers of 2000-02 Chevrolet Camaro and 2000-02 Pontiac Firebird model vehicles, equipped with a 5.7L V8 (RPO LS1 - 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.

Vehicles Involved
Involved are all 2000-02 Chevrolet Camaro and 2000-02 Pontiac Firebird model vehicles, equipped with a 5.7L V8 (RPO LS1 - VIN G) engine and built within the following VIN breakpoints:

Year
Division
Model
From
Through

2000
Chevrolet
Camaro
Y2100004
Y2177266

2000
Pontiac
Firebird
Y2100002
Y2177254

2001
Chevrolet
Camaro
12100001
12150441

2001
Pontiac
Firebird
12100004
12150442

2002
Chevrolet
Camaro
22100001
22172467

2002
Pontiac
Firebird
22100003
22172466


Parts Information
Parts required to complete this special coverage are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO).

Part Number
Description
Quantity/Vehicle

12609727
Asm, Catalytic Converter and Pipe LH
1

12609726
Asm, Catalytic Converter and Pipe RH
1

12555806
Gasket, Exh Manif Pipe LH
1

88891747
Gasket, Exh Manif Pipe RH
1


Customer Notification
General Motors will notify customers of this special coverage on their vehicles (see copy of typical customer letter included with this bulletin - actual divisional letter may vary slightly).

Hell'sChariot

iTrader: (24)

I got one too. But no cats no care.

2001NBMZ28

Thanks for posting the specifics, have a couple buddies with '99's and they were wondering if the 10/120 applied to them too.

BigDaddyBry

iTrader: (15)

Another important note is that they will reimburse you (cut you a check) if you already had your's replaced.

I received my letter in the mail yesterday.

CULATR

iTrader: (96)

i think its pretty ironic i get a letter in the mail over the cats and still after all the controversy over the sail panel tsb gm will not label it a recall ....SUCKS!

BigDaddyBry

iTrader: (15)

This isn't a recall either.

Bird Man

iTrader: (1)

Both of my cats have been replaced for free

427-WS6-87-02

Thats good to know, I'm in iraq and had to get my Cat replaced a few years back I thought it was odd because the car didnt have many miles on it at all but GM took care of it for me, the car was still under warrenty then. I will be looking for my letter when I get home Thanks


427.

WS6 Rampage

iTrader: (3)

I just found the same letter in my mail box. I'm curriuose tho,..both my cats are welded to the y-pipe,.does that mean that they're gonna replace the y-pipe aswell? Only my drivers side cat(P0420) is out.