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Is Covered" and those items listed
under“What Is Not Covered”later in
this section.
Engine Coverage includes:All
internally lubricated parts, engine oil
cooling hoses and lines. 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 thethermostat 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.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).

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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:
Kilometres Replacement Percentage Covered by GM
0-20 000 100%
20 001-60 000 Sliding scale starting at 67% at 20 001, proportionately falling(1.175%/1 000 kilometres) to
20% at 60 000 kilometres.
60 001-80 000 20% (Buick and Cadillac Only) 60 001+ 0% (Chevrolet and GMC Only)
80 001+ 0% (Buick and Cadillac Only)

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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, (Chevrolet and
GMC), whichever comes first, and
6 years or 110 000 kilometres
(Buick), 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 28for
details.
Aftermarket Engine Performance
Enhancement Products and
Modifications
Some aftermarket engine
performance products and
modifications promise a way to
increase the horsepower and torque
levels of your vehicle's powertrain.
You should be aware that these
products may have detrimental

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the applicable portion of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, but in
no event less than 12 months/
20 000 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.
GM Licensed and Integrated
Business Partner (IBP) 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.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 is not covered. Tire wear
due to misalignment beyond the
warranty 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.
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.

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covered for the first 12 months,
regardless of mileage if caused by
defects in material or workmanship.
Lights, lenses, mirrors, paint, grille,
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 are not covered.
Where to Go for Maintenance
Your new GM vehicle was designed
and built to the highest quality
standards, and that quality means
reliability, long-life and economical
operation for years to come. The
investment you made in your new
GM vehicle can best be maintained
at your GM dealer who offers quality
service and genuine GM parts
specifically designed for your GM
vehicle.GM recommends having
maintenance performed by an
authorized GM dealership. GM
dealer technicians are specifically
trained to maintain and repair GM
vehicles. They stay current on the
latest service information through
GM technical bulletins, service
publications and training courses.
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,

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accident that it was written-off or
deemed to be written-off, even if the
rebuilt vehicle uses undamaged
parts and components from the
written-off vehicle.
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.
Any defects still present at the time
the vehicle is delivered to you are
covered by the warranty. If you find
any such defects when you take
delivery, please advise your dealer
without delay. For further details
concerning any repairs which the
dealership may have made prior to
your taking delivery of your vehicle,
please ask your dealership.

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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
Camshaft Position Actuator
Camshaft Position Actuator ValveCoolant 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
CircuitManual 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
Transmission Speed Sensor (Input)
Transmission Speed Sensor
(Output)
Fuel Management System
Diesel Fuel Injection Pump
Direct Fuel Injector Assembly
(6.6L Duramax Diesel)