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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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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. 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
bumper-to-bumper 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
bumper-to-bumper warranty
coverage, defective tires will be
replaced on a prorated adjustment
basis according to the following
mileage-based schedule:
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*Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusion may
not apply to you.
Accessory Coverages
Most GM parts and accessories
sold and permanently installed on a
GM vehicle by a Buick Dealer or
GM approved Accessory Distributor/
Installer (ADI) prior to delivery will
be covered under the applicable
portion (Bumper-to-Bumper,
Powertrain, etc.) of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. In the event GM
accessories are installed after
vehicle delivery, or are replaced
under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, they will be covered, parts
and labor, for the balance of the
applicable portion of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, but in no
event less than 12 months/unlimited
miles.
GM accessories sold over the
counter, or those not requiring
installation, will continue to receivethe standard GM Dealer Parts
Warranty of 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.
Sheet Metal Coverage
Sheet metal panels are covered
against corrosion and rust-through
as follows:
Corrosion: Body sheet metal
panels are covered against rust for
4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever
comes first. Rust-Through:
Any body sheet
metal panel that rusts through, an
actual hole in the sheet metal, is
covered for up to 6 years, unlimited
mileage.
Important: Cosmetic or surface
corrosion, resulting from stone chips
or scratches in the paint, for
example, is not included in sheet
metal coverage.
Towing
Towing is covered to the nearest
Buick dealer if your vehicle cannot
be driven because of a warranted
defect.
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
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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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consumable parts that are designed
to diminish over time, unless failure
has occurred due to a defect in
materials or workmanship; (b) to
damage caused by use with another
product or service; (c) to damage
caused by a third party device or
service (including upgrades and
expansions), or (d) to obsolescence
or lack of utility due to
incompatibility with future versions
of external hardware or software,
including, but not limited to mobile
devices.
Maintenance
All vehicles require periodic
maintenance. Maintenance
services, such as those detailed in
the owner manual are 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/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
7,500 miles.
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
. State or local taxes required on
warranty repairs
. Storage
Other Terms : This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
GM does not authorize any person
to create for it any other obligation
or liability in connection with these
vehicles. Any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose applicable to
this vehicle is limited in duration
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Recreation Vehicle and Special
Body or Equipment Alterations
Installations or alterations to the
original equipment vehicle or
chassis, as manufactured and
assembled by GM, are not covered
by this warranty. The special 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 installations,
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 thewheelbase, suspension and
driveline modifications, and axle
additions.
Pre-Delivery Service
Defects in 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
dealer facility. Normally, any defects
occurring during assembly are
identified and corrected at the
factory during the inspection
process. In addition, dealers 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 defects, advise your dealer
without delay. For further details
concerning any repairs which the
dealer may have made prior to you
taking delivery of your vehicle, ask
your dealer.
Production Changes
GM and Buick dealers reserve the
right to make changes in vehicles
built and/or sold by them at any time
without incurring any obligation to
make the same or similar changes
on vehicles previously built and/or
sold by them.
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Canister Solenoids and Valves
Fuel Feed and Return Pipes and
Hoses
Fuel Filler Cap
Fuel Level Sensor
Fuel Limiter Vent Valve
Fuel Tank(s) *
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (with restrictor)
Fuel Tank Vacuum or Pressure
Sensor
Start/Stop System
Auxiliary Battery or Ultra Capacitor
Battery Isolator
Battery Control Module
Multifunction Power Supply
Converter
Transmission Fluid Accumulator and
Solenoid
Hybrid
ACCM
Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump
Battery Control Module **Battery Cooling Circuit
Battery Pack Current Sensor
Brake Pedal Travel Sensor
Charge Port
Charge Port Switches and Sensors
Drive Motor/Generator Control
Module **
Drive Motors and Resolvers *
Eboost Brake Control Module **
Electro-Hydraulic Brake Control
Module **
Energy Storage Control Module **
Exhaust Heat Exchanger *
Fuel Fill Door Sensors
High Voltage Battery Contactor
Hood Switch
Hybrid Batteries *
Hybrid Battery Temperature and
Voltage Sensors
Hybrid EVAP Canister Assembly
Hybrid RESS Thermal Management:
Air and Coolant Sensors Battery Coolant Pumps and
Cooling Fans
Battery High Voltage Heater
Battery Temperature Sensors
E-compressor * **
Power Electronics
Coolant Pump
Port Valves
Rfg. Temperature and Pressure
Sensors
Internal Mode Switch (IMS)
Onboard Charger * **
SGCM Coolant Circuit (fan,
relay, pump)
Starter Generator *
Starter Generator Control Module **
Starter Generator Drive Belt
Traction Power Inverter
Module (TPIM) **
Vehicle Interface Control Module **
Wheel Speed Sensor
Miscellaneous Items Used with
Above Components and Certain
Tires are Covered
Belts