Found this in the 2019 GM Silverado owners manual. I wonder what exact Federal law these pertain to? So is it now illegal to put on an aftermarket cold air intake since it allows more noise? LOL
TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or
2. The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below.
Insulation: Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation.
Engine: Removal or rendering the engine speed governor, if equipped, inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications.
Fan and Drive: . Removal of the fan clutch, if equipped, or rendering the clutch inoperative. . Removal of the fan shroud, if equipped. Air Intake: .
Removal of the air cleaner silencer. . Modification of the air cleaner. Exhaust: . Removal of the muffler and/or resonator. . Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps.
TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or
2. The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below.
Insulation: Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation.
Engine: Removal or rendering the engine speed governor, if equipped, inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications.
Fan and Drive: . Removal of the fan clutch, if equipped, or rendering the clutch inoperative. . Removal of the fan shroud, if equipped. Air Intake: .
Removal of the air cleaner silencer. . Modification of the air cleaner. Exhaust: . Removal of the muffler and/or resonator. . Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps.