10 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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.
Things to Know About the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 15
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.
32 Warranty Information for California Only
California Civil Code Section
1793.2(d) requires that, if GM or its
representatives are unable to repair
a new motor vehicle to conform to
the vehicle's applicable express
warranties after a reasonable
number of attempts, GM shall either
replace the new motor vehicle or
reimburse the buyer the amount
paid or payable by the buyer.
California Civil Code Section
1793.22(b) creates a presumption
that GM has had a reasonable
number of attempts to conform the
vehicle to its applicable express
warranties if, within 18 months from
delivery to the buyer or 18,000 mileson the vehicle's odometer,
whichever occurs first, one or more
of the following occurs:
.The same nonconformity results
in a condition that is likely to
cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven
AND the nonconformity has
been subject to repair two or
more times by GM or its agents
AND the buyer or lessee has
directly notified GM of the need
for the repair of the
nonconformity.
.The same nonconformity has
been subject to repair four or
more times by GM or its agents
AND the buyer has notified GM
of the need for the repair of the
nonconformity.
.The vehicle is out of service by
reason of repair nonconformities
by GM or its agents for a
cumulative total of more than
30 calendar days after delivery
of the vehicle to the buyer.
NOTICE TO GENERAL MOTORS
AS REQUIRED ABOVE SHALL BE
SENT TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS:
General Motors LLC
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
When you make an inquiry, you will
need to give the year, model, and
mileage of your vehicle and
your VIN.
