Mike00ss

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I just got my letter in the mail today.
Its not really a recall, they are just extending the warranty on the catalytic converters to 120,000 miles or 10 years whichever comes first. And if you do have a problem with the cats it will be repaired for you at no charge.

mcknudsen

I got my letter two days ago for my 02. I have had my pass side cat replaced twice and I'm thinking I hear the same noise again. I only have 53k on the car but I was talking to a woman at the dealer and she said he vette had like 10k on it and had both cats replaced already. I was talking to my work's shop and they told me but federal law they have to cover emissions and emissions control devices for at least 6/100k

BlackBADaSS02

iTrader: (17)

I got that letter on friday for my 02. Doesnt affect me since I dont have cats anymore.

Shinigami2x4

What symptoms does a dying cat give. I know it gives the paint can rattle, and codes. I think my driverside is going out but cant till, My 99 also feels really sluggish sometimes..like it just doesnt want to go. Could it be clogged cats?

Jolly

Typically it throws a code, Cat efficiency below threshold

Mine was
DTC P0420 Catalyst System Low Efficiency Bank 1

SCRWS6

got one too, mines an 02

Mike00ss

iTrader: (9)

Yup mine is P0430 Catalyst System below threshold (Bank 2)

Z282000

I received the letter. SES has been on and off for over a year on my 2000 Z28. Replaced O2's. The Code was/is P0430. Catalyst efficiency low-bank 2
The oxygen sensors monitor the Catalytic Converters ability to store oxygen.
Probable Cause
1. Catalytic Converter defective ( Failure possibly due to # 2,3, or 4)
2. Engine misfire or running condition
3. large vacuum leak
4. Engine oil leakage into exhaust-valve guide seals, piston rings

Sometimes the SES would go out on its own, and stayed off for a couple hundred miles. Then it would come back on. Managed to pass smog during one of the off times. The dealership is going to replace it at no charge.

Darth Z

I got it as well, my car is a 2001. My problem, is the ******* rear driver' s side O2 sensor is being gay. It' s been throwing a code for like 4 years now, It started when I still had cats on the car, and still continues, even tried two different simulators, but it STILL throws a code. I' m sick and tired of seeing that damned SES light!!

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

iTrader: (19)

Hi guys.

I was wondering if they replaced the whole pipe or welded new ones in. I am concered about how long this visit would take because a 2 day quote at my local dealership turns into a two week campout.

Both of my CATS are throwing codes. They aren't clogged though. I think they are bypassing the seals and going around the bricks in the CATS. So, I am not seeing a flow problem just a code. Therefore, having the car in the shop for too long is just plain annoying!!!!!

TLUZLS1

iTrader: (6)

Got my letter a couple days ago as well. Car has 71k miles but shows no signs of cat failure, well atleast now thrown codes yet...fingers crossed

Jmagliola

iTrader: (1)

Do I actually need to have the letter? this post is two years old, has anyone used this recently?

ls1passion

i no longer have cats. lol

but if someone was too get a refund on a cat fixing problem would they just represent a reciet from the shop or a reciet from the shop plus the reciet from the new converter?

gnasty1521

iTrader: (7)

I went to the dealership to see what they had to say about a tick, and they said that the only thing they had for our cars in the form of a recall was the 120,000 miles cat thing... He said if it was a cat he would replace it so I am guessing you don't need the letter.