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2014 Canadian Limited Warranty and
Owner Assistance Information
Important Message to
Owners.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Motors' Commitment
to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GM Participation in the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The General Motors
Protection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Owner Name/Address
Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty Coverage at a
Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. . .5
What Is Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What Is Not Covered . . . . . . . . . . 13
Volt-Specific Warranty . . . . . . . . . 17
What Is Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chevrolet Volt Coverage . . . . . . . 18
What Is Not Covered . . . . . . . . . . 18Buick LaCrosse eAssist®, Buick
Regal eAssist®, Chevrolet
Impala eAssist®and Chevrolet
Malibu Eco with eAssist®
Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
What Is Not Covered . . . . . . . . . . 20
Things to Know About the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. . . . 21
Warranty Repairs—Component
Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance and Warranty
Service Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warranty Repairs—Recycled
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tire Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
After-Manufacture
“Rustproofing”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Paint, Trim and Appearance
Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Operation and Care . . . 22
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . 23Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . 23
Warranty Distance
Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warranty Service—Canada . . . 24
Touring Owner
Service—Canada, the
United States and Mexico . . . . 24
Touring Owner
Service—Countries Other
than Canada, the United
States and Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warranty Service—Canadian
Sold Vehicles Registered and
Operated Outside Canada . . . . 25
Original Equipment
Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Recreation Vehicle and Special
Body Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Pre-Delivery Service . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Production Changes . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Important Message to Owners... 1
General Motors' Commitment
to You
We are committed to ensuring your
satisfaction with your new General
Motors vehicle.
Your General Motors dealer also
wants you to be completely satisfied
and invites you to return for all your
service needs, both during and after
the warranty period.
Owner Assistance
Should you ever encounter a
problem during or after the
warranty periods that is not
resolved, talk to a member of
dealer management. Under certain
circumstances, GM and/or GM
dealers may provide assistance
after the limited warranty period
has expired when the problem
results from a defect in material
or workmanship. These instanceswill be reviewed on a case-by-case
basis. If the problem persists, follow
the procedures outlined under
Customer Satisfaction Procedure on
page 35.
GM Participation in the
Mediation/Arbitration Program
Refer toCustomer Satisfaction
Procedure on page 35, for
information on the voluntary,
binding Mediation/Arbitration
Program in which GM participates.
The General Motors
Protection Plan
Many owners seek to enhance their
vehicle ownership by purchasing an
optional service contract. General
Motors offers its own GM Protection
Plan (GMPP), a service contract
which provides mechanical repair
protection, a rental/alternatetransportation allowance, and
the availability of GM Roadside
Assistance or a towing and road
service allowance. The GM
Protection Plan is available in
different levels of coverage, each
offering a variety of time/kilometre
options to suit your driving needs.
The GM Protection Plan is the only
optional service contract backed by
the worldwide resources of General
Motors. It can be the most valuable
option you choose for your vehicle.
See your GM Dealer for prices,
vehicle eligibility guidelines and
more details.
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty 11
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, (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 29for
details.
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty 13
Accessory Coverages
Most 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/
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.
{Caution
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 adefect. 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.
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty 15
Damage Due to Contaminated or
Poor Quality Fuel
Poor fuel quality or incorrect fuel
may cause driveability problems
such as hesitation, lack of power,
stalling, or failure to 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,
or incorrect diesel fuel or gasoline
may not be covered.
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 becovered 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.
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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 Limited
Warranty. 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
.StorageOther Terms
This warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may have different
rights which vary from province to
province according to applicable
legislation. This warranty does not
exclude or limit those rights but runs
concurrently with any such
applicable provincial legislation.
General Motors of Canada Limited
does not authorize any person to
create for it any other condition or
liability in connection with these
vehicles.Any implied warranty
or condition (including any
implied warranty or condition of
merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose) applicable to
this vehicle is limited in duration
to the duration of this written
warranty. The performance of
repairs and needed adjustments
is the exclusive remedy under
this written warranty or any
implied warranty or condition.
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty 17
General Motors of Canada
Limited shall not be liable for
incidental or consequential
damages resulting from breach
of this written warranty or any
implied warranty or condition.*
* Some provinces do not allow
limitations on how long an implied
warranty will last or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
Volt-Specific Warranty
For vehicles sold in Canada, in
addition to the Base Warranty
Coverage described in the GM
Canadian Limited Warranty and
Owner Assistance booklet, General
Motors of Canada Limited will
warrant certain Voltec
®components
for Chevrolet Volt (hereafter
referred to as Voltec) for 8 years or
160,000 kilometers (100,000 miles),
whichever comes first, from the
original in-service date of thevehicle, against warrantable repairs
to the specific Voltec components of
the vehicle.
This warranty is for Chevrolet Volt
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 Voltec
warranty is transferable at no
cost to any subsequent person(s)
who assumes ownership of the
vehicle within the above-described
8 years or 160 000 kilometers
(100,000 miles) term. No
deductibles are associated with
this Voltec warranty.
This Voltec 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
Voltec Component Warranty.For Chevrolet Volt owners requiring
more comprehensive coverage than
that provided under this Voltec
warranty, a GM Protection Plan may
be available. See your Chevrolet
dealer for more details.
What Is Covered
This Voltec warranty covers repairs
to correct any Voltec component
defect related to materials or
workmanship occurring during the
8 year or 160 000 kilometers
(100,000 miles) term for the
following:
Towing
During the 8 year or
160 000 kilometers (100,000 miles)
Voltec warranty period, towing is
covered to the nearest Chevrolet
servicing dealer if your vehicle
cannot be driven because of a
warranted Voltec specific defect.
Contact the GM Roadside
Assistance Center for towing. Refer
to the owner manual for details.