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Buick 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 Buick vehicles
registered in the United States and
normally operated in the United
States 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 due 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 Buick 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
“What
Is 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 “WhatIs 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
required in the timing belt service
replacement procedure 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
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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 filmsCaution
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 012.
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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 Buick 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 Buick
Customer Assistance Center. The toll-free telephone numbers are
listed under
Customer Assistance
Offices 031.
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.
Buick 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 damage
caused 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
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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 Buick, 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 Buick dealer, the
place many customers choose to
have their maintenance work done.
You can rely on your Buick 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 towhether 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
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, Buick 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.
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.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 the
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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
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage. In any
case, the warranty with the broadest
coverage applies.
This warranty applies if your vehicle
meets both of the following
requirements:
.
Your vehicle is registered in
California or other states
adopting California emission
and warranty regulations.*
. Your vehicle is certified for sale
in California as indicated on the
vehicle's emission control
information label.
* Important: Connecticut,
Delaware, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New
York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, Vermont, and Washington
have California Emissions Warranty
coverage.
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California Transitional Zero
Emission Vehicles (TZEV) have
extended coverage on all
emission-related parts.
Note
Referred to as PZEV warranty in
past model years.
Important:California, Connecticut,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, New York, Oregon,
Rhode Island, and Vermont have
TZEV Emission Warranty Coverage.
Your Rights and Obligations (For
Vehicles Subject to California
Exhaust Emission Standards)
The California Air Resources Board
and General Motors are pleased to
explain the emission control system
warranty on your vehicle. In
California, new motor vehicles must
be designed, built, and equipped to
meet the state's stringent anti-smog
standards. GM must warrant the
emission control system on your
vehicle for the periods of time and
mileage listed provided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your vehicle. Your vehicle's emission control system
may include parts such as the fuel
injection system, ignition system,
catalytic converter, and engine
computer. Also included are hoses,
belts, connectors, and other
emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition
exists, GM will repair your vehicle at
no cost to you including diagnosis,
parts, and labor.
California Emission Defect and
Emission Performance Warranty
Coverage
For cars and trucks with light duty or
medium duty emissions:
.
For 3 years or 50,000 miles
(5 years or 50,000 miles for
Duramax Diesel), whichever
comes first:
‐If your vehicle fails a smog
check inspection, GM will
make all necessary repairs
and adjustments to ensure
that your vehicle passes the
inspection. This is your
Emission Control System
Performance Warranty. ‐
If any emission-related part on
your vehicle is defective, GM
will repair or replace it. This is
your Short-term Emission
Control Systems Defects
Warranty.
. For 7 years or 70,000 miles,
whichever comes first:
‐If an emission-related part
listed in this booklet specially
noted with coverage for
7 years or 70,000 miles is
defective, GM will repair or
replace it. This is your
Long-term Emission Control
System Defects Warranty.
. For 8 years or 80,000 miles,
whichever comes first for
vehicles with a Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) of
8,500 lbs. or less:
‐If the catalytic converter,
vehicle/powertrain control
module, transmission control
module, or other onboard
emissions diagnostic device,
including emissions-related
software, is found to be
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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 miles
on 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.