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2 Warranty Coverage at a Glance
The warranty coverages are
summarized below.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper
(Includes Tires)
.Coverage is for the first 4 years
or 50,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
Powertrain
.Coverage is for the first 5 years
or 100,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
Sheet Metal
.Corrosion coverage is for the
first 4 years or 50,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
.Rust-through coverage is for the
first 6 years, unlimited mileage.
Emission Control System
Warranty
For light duty truks, see “How to
Determine the Applicable Emissions
Control System Warranty” under
Emission Control Systems Warranty
on page 18 for more information.
Federal
.Gasoline Engines
‐ Defects and performance for
cars and light duty truck
emission control systems are
covered for the first 2 years or
24,000 miles, whichever
comes first. From the first
2 years or 24,000 miles to
4 years or 50,000 miles
defects in material or
workmanship continue to be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage
explained previously. Specified
major components are
covered for the first 8 years or
80,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
‐ Defects and performance for
heavy duty truck emission
control systems are covered
for the first 5 years or
50,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
.6.6L DURAMAX®Diesel
Engines are covered for the first
5 years or 50,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
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Tire Coverage
The tires supplied with your vehicle are covered by General Motors against
defects in material or workmanship under the bumper-to-bumper warranty
coverage. For vehicles within the bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage,
defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to
the following mileage-based schedule:Mileage Replacement Percentage Covered by GM
0-12,000 100%
12,001-36,000 Sliding scale starting at 67% at 12,001, proportionately falling
(1.96%/1,000 miles) to 20% at 36,000 miles
36,001-50,000 20% (Buick and Cadillac Only) 36,001+ 0% (Chevrolet and GMC Only)
50,001+ 0% (Buick and Cadillac Only)
New Vehicle Limited Warranty 9
business, loss of goodwill, loss of
reputation, punitive or any other
damage, cost or loss of any kind.*
*Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusion may
not apply to you.
Accessory Coverages
All GM parts and accessories sold
and permanently installed on a GM
vehicle by a GM Dealer or GM
approved Accessory Distributer/
Installer (ADI) prior to delivery will
be covered under the applicable
portion (Bumper-to-Bumper,
Powertrain, etc.) of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. In the event GM
accessories are installed after
vehicle delivery, or are replaced
under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, they will be covered, parts
and labor, for the balance of the
applicable portion of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, but in no
event less than 12 months/
12,000 miles.GM accessories sold
over-the-counter, or those not
requiring installation, will continue to
receive the standard GM Dealer
Parts Warranty of 12 months from
the date of purchase, parts only.
GM Licensed Accessories are
covered under the accessory-
specific manufacturer's warranty
and are not warranted by GM or its
dealers.
Notice:
This warranty excludes:
Any communications device that
becomes unusable or unable to
function as intended due to
unavailability of compatible
wireless service or GPS satellite
signals.
Sheet Metal Coverage
Sheet metal panels are covered
against corrosion and rust-through
as follows:
Corrosion: Body sheet metal
panels are covered against rust for
4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever
comes first. Rust-Through:
Any body sheet
metal panel that rusts through, an
actual hole in the sheet metal, is
covered for up to 6 years, unlimited
mileage.
Important: Cosmetic or surface
corrosion, resulting from stone chips
or scratches in the paint, for
example, is not included in sheet
metal coverage.
Towing
Towing is covered to the nearest
Buick dealer if your vehicle cannot
be driven because of a warranted
defect.
What Is Not Covered
Tire and Wheel Damage or Wear
Normal tire wear or wear-out is not
covered. Road hazard damage such
as punctures, cuts, snags, and
breaks resulting from pothole
impact, curb impact, or from other
objects and tire wear due to
misalignment beyond the
maintenance period is not covered.
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Also, damage from improper
inflation, overloading, spinning, as
when stuck in mud or snow, tire
chains, racing, improper mounting
or dismounting, misuse, negligence,
alteration, improper repair, accident,
collision or fire, vandalism or
misapplication is not covered.
Damage to wheels or tire sidewalls
caused by automatic car washes or
cleaning agents is not covered.
Damage Due to Accident, Misuse,
or Alteration
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty
does not cover damage caused as
the result of any of the following:
.Collision, fire, theft, freezing,
vandalism, riot, explosion,
or objects striking the vehicle
.Misuse of the vehicle such as
driving over curbs, overloading,
racing, or other competition.
Proper vehicle use is discussed
in the owner manual.
.Alteration, modification,
or tampering to the vehicle,
including, but not limited to the
body, chassis, powertrain,
driveline, or other components
after final assembly by GM.
.Coverages do not apply if the
odometer has been
disconnected, its reading has
been altered, or mileage cannot
be determined.
.Installation of non-GM (General
Motors) parts
.Water or fluid contamination
.Damage resulting from hail,
floods, windstorms, lightning and
other environmental conditions
.Alteration of glass parts by
application of tinting films
Important: This warranty is void on
vehicles currently or previously titled
as salvaged, scrapped, junked,
or otherwise considered a total loss. Damage or Corrosion Due to
Environment, Chemical
Treatments, or Aftermarket
Products
Damage caused by airborne fallout,
rail dust, salt from sea air, salt or
other materials used to control road
conditions, chemicals, tree sap,
stones, hail, earthquake, water or
flood, windstorm, lightning, the
application of chemicals or sealants
subsequent to manufacture, etc., is
not covered. See
“Chemical Paint
Spotting” underThings to Know
About the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty on page 13.
Damage Due to Insufficient or
Improper Maintenance
Damage caused by failure to follow
the recommended maintenance
schedule intervals and/or failure to
use or maintain proper fluids,
or maintain fluids between
recommended maintenance
intervals, fuel, lubricants,
or refrigerants recommended in the
owner manual is not covered.
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Damage Due to Contaminated or
Poor Quality Fuel
Poor fuel quality or incorrect fuel
may cause driveability problems
such as hesitation, lack of power,
stall, or no start. It may also render
gauges inoperable or degrade
functionality for components such
as spark plugs, oxygen sensors,
and the catalytic converter. Damage
from poor fuel quality, water
contamination, incorrect diesel fuel
or gasoline may not be covered.
It is recommended that gasoline
meet specifications which were
developed by automobile
manufacturers around the world
and contained in the World-Wide
Fuel Charter which is available
from the Alliance of Automobile
Manufacturers at
www.autoalliance.org/
fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meeting
these specifications could provide
improved driveability and emission
control system performance
compared to other gasoline.Please refer to your Owner Manual
under
“Fuel” , for additional
recommendations, including the use
of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Additional information can also be
found at: www.toptiergas.com/
index.html.
Damage Due to Impact, Use,
or the Environment
Windshield or glass cracks, chips or
scratches due to impact are not
covered. Windshield cracks will be
covered for the first 12 months,
regardless of mileage if caused by
defects in material or workmanship.
Lights, lens, mirrors, paint, grill,
moldings and trim are not covered
for cracks, chips, scratches, dents,
dings and punctures or tears as a
result of impact with other objects or
road hazards. In addition, cracks,
chips, scratches or other damage to
the face of a radio or instrument
cluster from impact or foreign
objects is not covered. Maintenance
All vehicles require periodic
maintenance. Maintenance
services, such as those detailed in
the owner manual are the owner's
expense. Vehicle lubrication,
cleaning, or polishing are not
covered. Failure of or damage to
components requiring replacement
or repair due to vehicle use, wear,
exposure, or lack of maintenance is
not covered.
Items such as:
.Audio System Cleaning
.Brake Pads/Linings
.Clutch Linings
.Coolants and Fluids
.Filters
.Keyless Entry (or other remote
transmitter/receiver batteries) *
.Limited Slip Rear Axle Service
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Warranty Coverage–
Extensions
Time Extensions : The New
Vehicle Limited Warranty will be
extended one day for each day
beyond the first 24 hour period in
which your vehicle is at an
authorized dealer facility for
warranty service. You may be asked
to show the repair orders to verify
the period of time the warranty is to
be extended. Your extension rights
may vary depending on state law. Mileage Extensions :
Prior to
delivery, some mileage is put on
your vehicle during testing at the
assembly plant, during shipping,
and while at the dealer facility. The
dealer records this mileage on the
first page of this warranty booklet at
delivery. For eligible vehicles, this
mileage will be added to the
mileage limits of the warranty
ensuring that you receive full benefit
of the coverage. Mileage extension
eligibility:
.Applies only to new vehicles
held exclusively in new vehicle
inventory.
.Does not apply to used vehicles,
GM-owned vehicles, dealer
owned used vehicles, or dealer
demonstrator vehicles.
.Does not apply to vehicles with
more than 1,000 miles on the
odometer even though the
vehicle may not have been
registered for license plates.
Touring Owner Service –
Foreign Countries
If you are touring in a foreign
country and repairs are needed,
take your vehicle to a GM dealer
facility, preferably one which sells
and services Buick vehicles. Once
you return to the United States,
provide your dealer with a statement
of circumstances, the original repair
order, proof of ownership, and any
paid receipt indicating the work
performed and parts replaced for
reimbursement consideration.
Important: Repairs made
necessary by the use of improper or
dirty fuels and lubricants are not
covered under the warranty. See
your owner manual for additional
information on fuel requirements
when operating in foreign countries.
20 Emission Control Systems Warranty
California Emission Control
System Warranty
This section outlines the emission
warranty that GM provides for your
vehicle in accordance with the
California Air Resources Board.
Defects in material or workmanship
in GM emission parts may also be
covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage. There
may be additional coverage on GM
diesel engine vehicles. In any case,
the warranty with the broadest
coverage applies.
This warranty applies if your vehicle
meets both of the following
requirements:
.Your vehicle is registered in
Californiaor other states
adopting California emission
and warranty regulations.*
.Your vehicle is certified for sale
in California as indicated on the
vehicle's emission control
information label. * Important:
Connecticut, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Vermont, and Washington have
California Emissions Warranty
coverage. (New York adopted
California emission standards, but
not the California Emissions
Warranty. The Federal Emissions
Control Warranty applies to all
non-PZEV vehicles in New York.)
California Partial Zero Emission
Vehicles (PZEV) have extended
coverage on all emission related
parts.
Important: California, Connecticut,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, New Mexico, New
York, Rhode Island, and Vermont
have PZEV Emission Warranty
Coverage. Your Rights and Obligations (For
Vehicles Subject to California
Exhaust Emission Standards)
The California Air Resources Board
and General Motors are pleased to
explain the emission control system
warranty on your vehicle. In
California, new motor vehicles must
be designed, built, and equipped to
meet the State's stringent anti-smog
standards. GM must warrant the
emission control system on your
vehicle for the periods of time and
mileage listed provided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your vehicle. Your
vehicle's emission control system
may include parts such as the fuel
injection system, ignition system,
catalytic converter, and engine
computer. Also included are hoses,
belts, connectors, and other
emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition
exists, GM will repair your vehicle at
no cost to you including diagnosis,
parts, and labor.