Understanding Your Chevy Warranty Coverage

Every new Chevy is protected by a comprehensive range of warranties that protect it against any unforeseen issue with the materials or labor used in its manufacture. If a warranty-related issue appears, you can take your Chevy to any authorized Chevy dealer in the US, and the situation will be corrected at no charge. We’re going to look closer at your Chevy warranty coverage and learn more about the coverage it provides.

Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty

This is your main warranty and covers the majority of your Chevy’s systems and components. In the event of any defect, the cost of parts and labor to correct the situation is covered by your warranty. Coverage applies for the first three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you sell your Chevy within the warranty period, the remaining portion of the warranty transfers to the new owner.

Some types of damage are not covered by warranty and are explained in the warranty handbook. Examples of situations that aren’t covered include accidental damage, damage caused by unauthorized repairs, and damage due to lack of maintenance.

Tires

Your original tires are covered by this warranty and, additionally, by their manufacturer’s warranty. If your tires suffer damage covered by the warranty within the first year or 12,000 miles, there is no charge for replacement tires or labor for installation and balancing. After the first year, labor costs are still covered in full, but the cost of replacement tires is pro rata until warranty expiration.

Powertrain Limited Warranty

The powertrain includes your engine, transmission, and drive systems. All these components are protected for five years or 60,000 miles. All components covered by this warranty are detailed in your warranty handbook. Certain engines enjoy extended warranty coverage, as we’ll see below.

Extended Engine Protection

if your Chevy has a Silverado TurboMax or a 3.0L or 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel, the engine is protected against any defect for five years or 100,000 miles.

Hybrid Vehicle Propulsion Battery Coverage

if you have a hybrid Chevy, its highly specialized battery pack is protected by warranty for eight years or 100,000 miles. This battery, like all batteries, slowly loses storage capacity. This is naturally occurring, not a defect, and isn’t covered by warranty.

Restraint System Warranty

This warranty covers your airbags, seatbelts, and all their system components. Coverage applies for six years or 72,000 miles.

If you’d like to know more about your warranty protection, contact us at Jim McKay Chevrolet in Fairfax, VA.

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