GM has something big in common with most other automakers: its factory warranties don't cover certain circumstances. GM brands also have extras such as roadside assistance, which can be very helpful if you break down and need assistance with a mechanical problem or towing and provide complimentary service on your first maintenance visits.
The warranties on all Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, and GMC vehicles are transferable, which can be a selling point if you decide to unload your car or truck not long after you purchase it. There is some peace of mind knowing that GM will cover most defects should they occur during the first few years and/or miles a vehicle is on the road. Cadillac and Buick stand out because their factory warranties are longer than the industry standard (which is where GMC and Chevrolet fall). The best thing about GM's limited warranties is that they're practically all-inclusive. This includes an oil and oil filter change, tire rotation, and vehicle inspection. Courtesy transportation for Chevy vehicle owners is also available.įinally, GM covers the first maintenance visits during the first year or 12,000 miles for all 2019 GM brand vehicles. This perk is available for five years or 100,000 miles (Cadillac), five years or 60,000 miles (GMC), six years or 70,000 miles (Buick). In addition, arrangements can be made for alternate transportation or reimbursement of expenses for repairs covered under warranty through GM's courtesy transportation program. GMC and Chevy provide corrosion protection for three years or 36,000 miles and rust-through protection six years or 100,000 miles. If a hole rusts through the sheet metal, the defect is covered for six years or unlimited miles.īuicks have corrosion protection for three years or 36,000 miles for 2020 vehicles and four years or 50,000 miles for 2019 vehicles. The body and sheet metal components of Cadillac vehicles are covered against rust and corrosion for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Each provides 24-hour assistance for flat tire changes, battery jump starts, towing to the nearest GM dealership, vehicle unlocking services, and emergency fuel delivery. Buick and Cadillac’s Roadside Assistance programs cover six years or 70,000 miles, while Chevrolet and GMC's programs cover five years or 60,000 miles. Additional CoverageĪll four brands provide roadside assistance.
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However, the 25 Series Heavy Duty pickups equipped with 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel engines are covered for five years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is much less than some automakers that extend powertrain coverage up to 10 years. Powertrain Coverageīuick and Cadillac warrant new vehicles for six years or 70,000 miles for repairs related to defects due to material or workmanship to the engine parts (internal parts, oil and water pumps, etc.), transmission parts (case, torque converter, sensors, etc.), and the drive system (front, rear, or all-wheel drive).Ĭhevy and GMC’s powertrain coverage is slightly shorter at five years or 60,000 miles. Damage caused by improper installation, alteration, or striking objects improper application not specified by GM environmental damage and other incidental or consequential damages are not included.Ĭhevy and GMC’s new vehicle limited warranties do not cover damage caused by a truck’s bedliner because under normal operation the bedliner will move, which may naturally cause damage to the finish. GM’s warranties are comparable to other automakers’ factory limited warranties in their coverage of construction and design defects.
GMC and Chevy vehicles are warranted for repairs for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Bumper-to-Bumper Coverageīuick and Cadillac’s bumper-to-bumper warranties cover repairs, including parts and labor, for defects in materials or workmanship up to four years and 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This can involve anything from problems with the body to electrical malfunctions. The basic warranty is meant to cover most issues with a vehicle. Cadillacand Buick'sbasic and powertrain warranties have similar duration periods, and both of them, which are luxury/premium brands, offer longer coverage periods than Chevroletand GMC. All four GM brands offer bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties.