Well, the extended warranty will cover the engine replacement. It was determined to be a spun bearing/engine failure. But there is a catch. The warranty I purchased (through the dealership when I bought the car) is through a 3rd party/not GM. So they (warranty people) dictate the price they will pay...

ColonelPanic,I started hearing a knocking/ticking noise on Saturday, took it in on Monday. (coincidentally Monday was 3yrs to the day that I took delivery) The noise was quite prominent when accelerating, foot off the gas no noise. My extended warrenty is through Complete Care.Good luck with yours, ...

TRD4reel,I took it to Art Moran. No, I don't teach at Polk. I appreciate the offer to join me at the dealership and talk to Ron, but it is already torn down. I should know tomorrow what the "independant" finds and reports back to the warranty people.

Sfld/Outer Dr area, nothing done.

Hello all, I have just been informed by the Pontiac Dealership that my #1 rod bearing is spun and engine must be replaced. 2003, 49000 miles. Now I must wait to hear back if it will be covered under extended warranty. Not sure how they could possibly pin this on me. Normal driving, regular oil chang...