Automobile replacement parts law

[TheGeekess]

I could use some feedback on this one -

Recently my oil pump failed and caused low oil pressure. This resulted in a catastrophic engine failure - thrown rod. Rather than dwell on the cause, I 'm more interested in where to go from here. 133K miles so out of warranty period.

Agreed to install a new engine. Also wanted new oil pump. Estimate $6k.

Chevy dealer has had vehicle for 3+ weeks. Turns out there are no new oil pumps available in the GM part network. NONE. Talked personally to the GM parts rep in Michigan today. None available at any factory. His recommendation - find a good used one.

After agreeing to a new engine, I shouldn't have to accept a used oil pump since this was the cause of the engine failure in the first place. So without a new oil pump I have 6000 lbs of scrap metal and plastic - the vehicle here and the new engine over there....

A 5 year old vehicle with no spare part available?

Has GM failed to uphold their end of an implied contract that they will have spare parts available for a 5 yr old vehicle? It's a Tahoe Hybrid for god's sake, not an experimental one of a kind. By the way, the Tahoe Hybrid is still being manufactured with a 6L V8 engine like the one I have.

Thoughts?

Start your own thread. Hijacking and necroposting are frowned upon in this forum.

 

[Zigner]

You should start your own thread. You should also give the name of your state when you do so.

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

There are many reputable aftermarket companies that manufacture parts. My local GM dealer will buy and warranty parts from them. I will not post the particular company my dealer uses, due to posting constraints. Check your visitor messages. Your email is not active. Please delete after you get the message.

 

[BL]

I could use some feedback on this one -

Recently my oil pump failed and caused low oil pressure. This resulted in a catastrophic engine failure - thrown rod. Rather than dwell on the cause, I 'm more interested in where to go from here. 133K miles so out of warranty period.

Agreed to install a new engine. Also wanted new oil pump. Estimate $6k.

Chevy dealer has had vehicle for 3+ weeks. Turns out there are no new oil pumps available in the GM part network. NONE. Talked personally to the GM parts rep in Michigan today. None available at any factory. His recommendation - find a good used one.

After agreeing to a new engine, I shouldn't have to accept a used oil pump since this was the cause of the engine failure in the first place. So without a new oil pump I have 6000 lbs of scrap metal and plastic - the vehicle here and the new engine over there....

A 5 year old vehicle with no spare part available?

Has GM failed to uphold their end of an implied contract that they will have spare parts available for a 5 yr old vehicle? It's a Tahoe Hybrid for god's sake, not an experimental one of a kind. By the way, the Tahoe Hybrid is still being manufactured with a 6L V8 engine like the one I have.

Thoughts?

Start your own thread next time.

This time visit batauto.com ,register ,go to the correct forum and ask there .

 

[channan7]

New thread created. Thanks