Black plate (5,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
New Vehicle Limited Warranty 5
Engine Coverage includes:All
internally lubricated parts, engine oil
cooling hoses, lines, and radiators.
Also included are all actuators and
electrical components internal
to the engine (e.g., Active Fuel
Management Valve Lifter Oil
Manifold) cylinder head, block,
timing gears, timing chain, timing
cover, oil pump/oil pump housing,
OHC carriers, valve covers, oil pan,
seals, gaskets, manifolds, flywheel,
water pump, harmonic balancer,
engine mount, turbocharger, and
supercharger. Timing belts are
covered until the first scheduled
maintenance interval.Exclusions:Excluded from the
powertrain coverage are sensors,
wiring, connectors, engine radiator,
coolant hoses, coolant, and heater
core. Coverage on the engine
cooling system begins at the inlet to
the water pump and ends with the
thermostat housing and/or outlet
that attaches to the return hose.
Also excluded is the starter motor,
entire pressurized fuel system
(in-tank fuel pump, pressure lines,
fuel rail(s), regulator, injectors, and
return line) as well as the Engine/
Powertrain Control Module and/or
module programming.Transmission/Transaxle Coverage
includes:All internally lubricated
parts, case, torque converter,
mounts, seals, and gaskets as
well as any electrical components
internal to the transmission/
transaxle. Also covered are any
actuators directly connected to the
transmission (slave cylinder, etc.).
Exclusions:Excluded from
the powertrain coverage are
transmission cooling lines,
hoses, radiator, sensors, wiring,
and electrical connectors. Also
excluded are the clutch and
pressure plate as well as any
Transmission Control Module
and/or module programming.
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Transfer Case Coverage includes:
All internally lubricated parts, case,
mounts, seals, and gaskets as
well as any electrical components
internal to the transfer case. Also
covered are any actuators directly
connected to the transfer case as
well as encoder motor.
Exclusions:Excluded from the
powertrain coverage are transfer
case cooling lines, hoses, radiator,
sensors, wiring, and electrical
connectors as well as the transfer
case control module and/or module
programming.Drive Systems Coverage
includes:All internally lubricated
parts, final drive housings, axle
shafts and bearings, constant
velocity joints, propeller shafts
and universal joints. All mounts,
supports, seals, and gaskets
as well as any electrical
components internal to the
drive axle. Also covered are
any actuators directly connected
to the drive axle (e.g., front
differential actuator).
Exclusions:Excluded from the
powertrain coverage are all wheel
bearings, drive wheel front and
rear hub bearings, locking hubs,
drive system cooling, lines, hoses,
radiator, sensors, wiring, and
electrical connectors related to
drive systems as well as any
drive system control module
and/or module programming.Tire Coverage
The tires supplied with your vehicle
are covered by General Motors
against defects in material or
workmanship under the Base
Warranty Coverage. Wear-out
is not considered a defect, and
it may occur before the vehicle
warranty expires. In this case, the
owner is responsible to purchase
replacement tires, or seek coverage
solely from the tire manufacturer.
For vehicles within the Base
Warranty Coverage, defective tires
will be replaced on a prorated
adjustment basis according to the
following mileage-based schedule:
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When a tire is removed from service
due to a covered warranty condition
under a tire manufacturer's limited
warranty program, you may be
eligible for a tire replacement
or a comparable new tire on a
prorated basis.
The tire manufacturer's limited
warranty program, which can
be obtained by calling or visiting
the tire manufacturer's website
or any authorized dealer, is in
lieu of all other remedies or
warranties, expressed or implied,
arising by law or otherwise,
including fitness for a particular
purpose or merchantability.
The tire manufacturer's expressly
disclaim liability for indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential
damages, lost profit, loss of
business, loss of goodwill, loss of
reputation, punitive or any other
damage, cost, or loss of any kind.Towing
Towing is covered to the nearest
authorized dealer if your vehicle
cannot be driven because of a
warranted defect.
6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine
Coverage
For trucks equipped with a
6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine, the
diesel engine assembly, including
turbocharger components (except
those items listed under“What Is
Not Covered”) is covered for defects
in material or workmanship without
a deductible for up to 5 years or
160 000 kilometres whichever
comes first.
.Cylinder block and heads and all
internal lubricant parts, intake
and exhaust manifolds, timing
gears, timing gear chain or belt
and cover, flywheel, harmonic
balancer, valve covers, oil pan,
oil pump, water pump, fuel
pump, engine mounts, seals,
and gaskets.
.Diesel Fuel Metering System:
injection pump, nozzles, high
pressure lines, high pressure
sealing devices.
.Glow Plug Control System:
control/glow plug assembly,
glow plugs, cold advance relay,
Engine Control Module (ECM).
.Fuel injection control module,
integral oil cooler, transmission
adapter plate, left and right
common fuel rails, fuel filter
assembly, fuel temperature
sensor, and function blocks.
Important:Some of the above
components may also be covered
by the Emissions Warranty with
no deductible. See theEmission
Warranty Parts List on page 31
for details.
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Accessory Coverages
All GM approved accessories
marketed and sold by
General Motors of Canada
Limited that are permanently
installed on a GM vehicle prior to
delivery will be covered under the
provisions of the Base Warranty
Coverage of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. In the event GM
accessories are installed after
vehicle delivery or are replaced
under the new vehicle base
warranty, they will be covered,
(parts and labour for the balance
of the applicable portion of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, but
in no event less than 12 months,
unlimited kilometres (12 months/
20 000 kilometres for commercial
vehicles).
GM accessories sold over the
counter, or those not requiring
installation, will receive the
standard GM Dealer Parts
Warranty for 12 months from
the date of purchase, parts only.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.
What Is Not Covered
Tire and Wheel Damage or Wear
Normal tire wear or wear-out is not
covered. Tire wear is influenced
by many variables such as road
conditions, driving styles, vehicle
weight, and tire construction.
Uniform tire wear is a normal
condition, and is not considered
a defect. 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.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, 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 Bedliners
Owners of trucks with a bedliner,
whether after-market or factory
installed, should expect that with
normal operation the bedliner
will move.
This movement may cause finish
damage. Therefore, any damage
caused by the bedliner is not
covered under the terms of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Many are also certified through
the technical training process.
In addition, your GM dealer has
special tools, equipment, computer
software and complete access to
product updates, applicable to your
vehicle to ensure fast and accurate
diagnostics. This level of service is
only available at an authorized GM
dealership.
Maintenance
All vehicles require periodic
maintenance. Maintenance
services, such as those detailed
in the Owner Manual and this
warranty booklet are at 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 and Linings
.Clutch Linings
.Coolants and Fluids
.Filters
.Keyless Entry (or other remote
transmitter/receiver batteries)*
.Limited Slip Rear Axle Service
.Tire Rotation
.Wheel Alignment/Balance**
.Wiper Inserts
are covered up to the first
maintenance inspection period
outlined in the owner manual.
Any replacement at the time of,
or beyond the maintenance
inspection period is considered
maintenance, and is not covered
as part of the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. The New Vehicle Limited
Warranty only covers components
when replacement or repair of these
components is the result of a defect
in material or workmanship.
* Consumable battery covered up to
12 months only.
** Maintenance items after
12 000 kilometres.
Extra Expenses
Economic loss or extra expense is
not covered.
Examples include:.Inconvenience
.Lodging, meals, or other travel
costs
.Loss of vehicle use
.Payment for loss of time or pay
.Storage
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Things to Know About the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 27
Additionally, General Motors
does not warranty non-GM parts,
calibrations, and/or software
modifications.The use of
parts, control module calibrations,
software modifications, and/or
any other alterations not issued
through General Motors will void
the warranty coverage for those
components that are damaged or
otherwise affected by the installation
of the non-GM part, control module
calibration, software modifications,
and/or other alteration.
The only exception is that non-GM
parts labeled“Certified to EPA
Standards”are covered by the
Federal Emissions Performance
Warranty.Recreation Vehicle and Special
Body Alterations
Installations or alterations to
the original equipment vehicle
(or chassis) as manufactured and
assembled by General Motors
are not covered by this warranty.
The body company, assembler,
or equipment installer, is solely
responsible for warranties on
the body or equipment and
any alterations to any of the
parts, components, systems,
or assemblies installed by GM.
Examples include, but are not
limited to, special body installation
or conversion (such as recreational
vehicles), the installation of any
non-GM part, cutting, welding or
the disconnecting of original
equipment vehicle or chassis parts
and components, extension of
the wheelbase, suspension and
driveline modifications and axle
additions.
Pre-Delivery Service
Defects in or damage to the
mechanical, electrical, sheet
metal, paint, trim and other
components of your vehicle
may occur at the factory or while
it is being transported to the
dealership. Normally, any defect
or damage occurring during
assembly is detected and corrected
at the factory during the inspection
process. In addition, dealerships
are obligated to inspect each
vehicle before delivery. They repair
any uncorrected factory defects and
any transit damage detected before
the vehicle is delivered to you.
Black plate (31,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
Emission Warranty Parts List 31
Listed below are most of the
systems that affect emissions of
your vehicle. Emission control
components of these systems are
covered by the Emission Control
Systems Warranty as applicable,
or up to the replacement interval
specified in the owner manual.
If failure of one of the above parts
results in failure of another part
under the Emission Control Systems
Warranty, both will be covered
by this warranty. For detailed
information concerning specific
parts covered by the Emission
Control Systems Warranty, ask
your dealer.
Important:Certain parts may be
covered beyond these warranties if
shown with asterisk as follows:
(*) 8 years/130 000 kilometres,
whichever comes first.Powertrain Control System
ABS Control Module *
Camshaft Position Actuator
Camshaft Position Actuator Valve
Coolant Level Sensor
Data Link Connector
Engine Control Module (ECM) *
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Fuel Control Module *
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
Mass Air Flow Sensor
Oil Pressure Sensor Active Fuel
Management™(AFM) only
Oxygen Sensors
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) *
Throttle Position Sensor
Vehicle Control Module (VCM) *Vehicle Speed Sensor
Wheel Speed Sensor
Transmission Controls and
Torque Management
GMLAN (CAN) Communications
Circuit
Manual Transmission Clutch Switch
Park/Neutral Switch
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoids
Torque Converter Clutch Switch
Transmission Control Module *
Transmission Fluid Temperature
Sensor
Transmission Gear Selection Switch
(Diesel)
Transmission Internal Mode Switch
Transmission Pressure Control
Solenoids
Transmission Pressure Switches
Transmission Shift Solenoids