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GM will provide for repairs to the
vehicle during the warranty period in
accordance with the following terms,
conditions, and limitations.
What Is Covered
Warranty Applies
This warranty is for GM vehicles
registered in the United States and
normally operated in the United
States or Canada, and is provided
to the original and any subsequent
owners of the vehicle during the
warranty period.
Repairs Covered
The warranty covers repairs to
correct any vehicle defect, not slight
noise, vibrations, or other normal
characteristics of the vehicle related
to materials or workmanship
occurring during the warranty
period. Needed repairs will be
performed using new,
remanufactured, or refurbished
parts.No Charge
Warranty repairs, including towing,
parts, and labor, will be made at no
charge.
Obtaining Repairs
To obtain warranty repairs, take the
vehicle to a Cadillac dealer facility
within the warranty period and
request the needed repairs.
Reasonable time must be allowed
for the dealer to perform necessary
repairs.
Warranty Period
The warranty period for all
coverages begins on the date the
vehicle is first delivered or put in
use and ends at the expiration of
the coverage period.
Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage
The complete vehicle is covered for
4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever
comes first, except for other
coverages listed here under
“WhatIs Covered”
and those items listed
under “What Is Not Covered” later in
this section.
Powertrain Coverage
The powertrain is covered for
6 years or 70,000 miles, whichever
comes first, except for other
coverages listed here under “What
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, and
other associated components
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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 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, software, 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 filmsImportant:
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 15.
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,
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ELR-Specific Warranty
For vehicles sold in the United
States, in addition to the
Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage
described previously, General
Motors will warrant certain Extended
Range Electric Vehicle (EREV)
components for each Cadillac ELR,
(hereafter referred to as EREV) for
8 years or 100,000 miles
(160 000 kilometers), whichever
comes first, from the original
in-service date of the vehicle,
against warrantable repairs to the
specific EREV components of the
vehicle.
For vehicles sold in Canada, in
addition to the Base Warranty
Coverage described in the GM
Canadian Cadillac ELR Limited
Warranty, Maintenance and Owner
Assistance booklet, General Motors
of Canada Limited will warrant
certain EREV components for
Cadillac ELR (hereafter referred to
as EREV) for 8 years or
100,000 miles (160,000 kilometers),whichever comes first, from the
original in-service date of the
vehicle, against warrantable repairs
to the specific EREV components of
the vehicle.
This warranty is for Cadillac ELR
vehicles registered and normally
operated in the United States or
Canada, respectively. In addition to
the initial owner of the vehicle, the
coverage described in this EREV
warranty is transferable at no cost to
any subsequent person(s) who
assumes ownership of the vehicle
within the above-described
8 years or 100,000 miles
(160 000 kilometers) term. No
deductibles are associated with this
EREV warranty.
This EREV component warranty is
in addition to the express conditions
and warranties described previously.
The coverage and benefits
described under
“New Vehicle
Limited Warranty” are not extended
or altered because of this special
EREV Component Warranty.
What Is Covered
This EREV warranty covers repairs
to correct any EREV component
defect related to materials or
workmanship occurring during the
8 year or 100,000 miles
(160 000 kilometers) term for the
following:
Towing
During the 8 year or 100,000 miles
(160 000 kilometers) EREV warranty
period, towing is covered to the
nearest Cadillac servicing dealer if
your vehicle cannot be driven
because of a warranted EREV
specific defect. Contact the Cadillac
Roadside Assistance Center for
towing. Refer to the owner manual
for details.
Cadillac ELR Coverage
Propulsion Battery Warranty
Policy
Like all batteries, the amount of
energy that the high-voltage
“propulsion” battery can store will
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decrease with time and miles
driven. Gradual loss of battery
capacity is NOT covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Depending on use, the high-voltage
battery may experience as much as
40% capacity reduction over the
warranty period. See your owner
manual for important tips on how to
maximize the life and capacity of the
high-voltage battery. To avoid losing
warranty coverage for the battery,
follow the guidelines for proper
battery maintenance when the
vehicle is not driven, or when the
vehicle is stored for an extended
period of time.
Repair
If possible, components will be
repaired or replaced, and the
original battery will be returned to
the vehicle.Replace (If Necessary)
Under warranty, the high voltage
battery will be replaced with either a
new or factory reconditioned high
voltage battery with an energy
capacity (kWh storage) level at or
above that of the original battery
prior to the failure.
Your ELR battery warranty
replacement may not return your
vehicle as an
“as new”condition,
but it will make your ELR fully
operational appropriate to its age
and mileage.
Other EREV/Electric Propulsion
Components
High Voltage Wiring, EREV Control
Modules, E-Compressor, Traction
Power Inverter Module (TPIM),
Accessory Power Module (APM),
and EREV/Electric Propulsion
On-Board Charger.
Brakes
Brake Modulator Assembly Electric Drive Unit
Electric drive unit assembly and
internal components, including the
auxiliary fluid pump, auxiliary pump
controller, and 3-phase cables.
What Is Not Covered
In addition to the
”What is Not
Covered“ section previously, the
EREV warranty does not cover the
following items:
Wear Items
Wear items, such as brake linings,
are not covered in the EREV
warranty.
Improper Storage
High-voltage battery replacement
due to improper vehicle storage.
Refer to the owner manual for the
proper ways your vehicle’ s battery
must be maintained if the vehicle is
not driven, or if it is stored for an
extended period of time.
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Warranty Repairs–
Component Exchanges
In the interest of customer
satisfaction, GM may offer
exchange service on some vehicle
components. This service is
intended to reduce the amount of
time your vehicle is not available for
use due to repairs. Components
used in exchange are service
replacement parts that may be new,
remanufactured, or refurbished.
Remanufactured parts meet GM
approved service part requirements
and are made from previously used
components in a process that
involves disassembly, inspection,
cleaning, update of software and
replacement of parts as appropriate,
testing and reassembly.
Refurbished parts meet GM
approved service part requirements
and are previously used parts that
are inspected, cleaned, tested, and
repackaged. All exchange components used
meet GM standards and are
warranted the same as new
components. Examples of the types
of components that might be
serviced in this fashion include:
engine and transmission
assemblies, instrument cluster
assemblies, radios, compact disc
players, batteries, and powertrain
control modules.
Warranty Repairs
–Recycled
Materials
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) guidelines and GM support
the capture, purification, and reuse
of automotive air conditioning
refrigerant gases and engine
coolant. As a result, any repairs GM
may make to your vehicle may
involve the installation of purified
reclaimed refrigerant and coolant.
Tire Service
Any authorized Cadillac or tire
dealer for your brand of tires can
assist you with tire service. If, after contacting one of these dealers, you
need further assistance or you have
questions, contact the Cadillac
Customer Assistance Center. The
toll-free telephone numbers are
listed under
Customer Assistance
Offices on page 36.
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
effects on the performance and life
of the engine, exhaust emission
system, transmission, and
drivetrain. Engine power
enhancement products may enable
the engine to operate at horsepower
and torque levels that could
damage, create failure, or reduce
the life of the engine, engine
emission system, transmission, and
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drivetrain. Damage, failure,
or reduced life of the engine,
transmission, emission system,
drivetrain or other vehicle
components caused by aftermarket
engine performance enhancement
products or modifications may not
be covered under your vehicle
warranty.
After-Manufacture
“Rustproofing”
Your vehicle was designed and built
to resist corrosion. Application of
additional rust-inhibiting materials is
neither necessary nor required
under the Sheet Metal Coverage.
GM makes no recommendations
concerning the usefulness or value
of such products.
Application of after-manufacture
rustproofing products may create an
environment which reduces the
corrosion resistance built into your
vehicle. Repairs to correct damagecaused by such applications are not
covered under your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Paint, Trim, and Appearance
Items
Defects in paint, trim, upholstery,
or other appearance items are
normally corrected during new
vehicle preparation. If you find any
paint or appearance concerns,
advise your dealer as soon as
possible. Your owner manual has
instructions regarding the care of
these items.
Vehicle Operation and Care
Considering the investment you
have made in your Cadillac, we
know you will want to operate and
maintain it properly. We urge you to
follow the maintenance instructions
in your owner manual.
If you have questions on how to
keep your vehicle in good working
condition, see your Cadillac dealer,
the place many customers chooseto have their maintenance work
done. You can rely on your Cadillac
dealer to use the proper parts and
repair practices.
Maintenance and Warranty
Service Records
Retain receipts covering
performance of regular
maintenance. Receipts can be very
important if a question arises as to
whether a malfunction is caused by
lack of maintenance or a defect in
material or workmanship.
A
“Maintenance Record” is provided
in the maintenance schedule
section of the owner manual for
recording services performed.
The servicing dealer can provide a
copy of any warranty repairs for
your records.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical
fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall
upon and adhere to painted
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surfaces on your vehicle. This
damage can take two forms:
blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and/or small irregular dark spots
etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the factory
applied paint causes this, Cadillac
will repair, at no charge to the
owner, the painted surfaces of new
vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within 12 months or
12,000 miles of purchase, whichever
comes first.
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.
Warranty Service —Foreign
Countries
Touring Owner Service
If you are touring in a foreign
country and repairs are needed,
take your vehicle to the nearest GM
dealer which sells and services
Cadillac vehicles. However, if a
Cadillac dealer cannot be located,
significantly inconvenienced
customers can take their vehicle to
any GM dealer for repairs.
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.
Permanent Relocation
This warranty applies to GM
vehicles registered in the United
States and normally operated in the
United States, Canada, or Mexico.
If you have permanently relocated
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.Light Duty Truck equipped with
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine and
with a Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) greater than
8,500 lbs.
‐5 years or 50,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Federal Emission Defect Warranty
GM warrants to the owner the
following:
.The vehicle was designed,
equipped, and built so as to
conform at the time of sale with
applicable regulations of the
Federal Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
.The vehicle is free from defects
in materials and workmanship
which cause the vehicle to fail to
conform with those regulations
during the emission warranty
period.
Emission-related defects in the
genuine GM parts listed under the
Emission Warranty Parts List, including related diagnostic costs,
parts, and labor are covered by this
warranty.
Federal Emission Performance
Warranty
Some states and/or local
jurisdictions have established
periodic vehicle Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs to
encourage proper maintenance of
your vehicle. If an EPA-approved
I/M program is enforced in your
area, you may also be eligible for
Emission Performance Warranty
coverage when all three of the
following conditions are met:.The vehicle has been
maintained and operated in
accordance with the instructions
for proper maintenance and use
set forth in the owner manual
supplied with your vehicle.
.The vehicle fails an
EPA-approved I/M test during
the emission warranty period.
.The failure results, or will result,
in the owner of the vehicle
having to bear a penalty or other
sanctions, including the denial of
the right to use the vehicle,
under local, state, or federal law.
GM warrants that your dealer will
replace, repair, or adjust to GM
specifications, at no charge to you,
any of the parts listed under
Emission Warranty Parts List on
page 25, which may be necessary
to conform to the applicable
emission standards. Non-GM parts
labeled “Certified to EPA Standards”
are covered by the Federal
Emission Performance 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