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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
“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
required in the timing belt service
replacement procedure are covered
until the first scheduled
maintenance interval.
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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 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.
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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 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 films
Caution
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
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available in connection with the use
of the vehicle. In addition, this
Warranty does not apply: (a) to
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
. Limited Slip Rear Axle Service
. Tire Rotation
. Wheel Alignment/Balance
. Wiper Inserts
are covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty for up to
7,500 miles; any replacement after
7,500 miles is considered
maintenance and is not covered as
part of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Keyless Entry batteries
(or other remote transmitter/receiver
batteries) are covered for up to
12 months only; any replacement
after 12 months 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.
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
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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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Power Electronics
Coolant Pump
Port Valves
Rfg. Temperature and Pressure
Sensors
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
Boots
Clamps
Connectors
Ducts Fittings
Gaskets
Grommets
Hoses
Housings
Mounting Hardware
Pipes
Pulleys
Sealing Devices
Springs
Tubes
Wiring and Relays
High Voltage Wiring
Tires (Heavy Duty Applications only
2 yr/24,000 mile Federal Emission
Defect Warranty)
Parts specified in your maintenance
schedule that require scheduled
replacement are covered up to their
first replacement interval or the
applicable emission warranty
coverage period, whichever comes
first. If failure of one of these parts
results in failure of another part,
both will be covered under the
Emission Control System Warranty.
For detailed information concerning
specific parts covered by these
emission control system warranties,
ask your dealer.
Replacement Parts
The emission control systems of
your vehicle were designed, built,
and tested using genuine GM parts*
and the vehicle is certified as being
in conformity with applicable federal
and California emission
requirements.
Accordingly, it is
recommended that any
replacement parts used for
maintenance or for the repair of
emission control systems be new,
genuine GM parts.
The warranty obligations are not
dependent upon the use of any
particular brand of replacement
parts. The owner may elect to use
non-genuine GM parts for
replacement purposes. Use of
replacement parts which are not of