| The manufacturer's warranty generally is for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Most customers drive their vehicles more than 36,000 miles in three years. Consider purchasing the GM Protection Plan for your GM vehicle: - If you drive more than 1,000 miles monthly and plan to lease or finance your vehicle for more than 36 months, or
- If you want to decrease your financial exposure to repair costs
GM vehicles are designed, assembled and tested to very high standards, but components used in today's vehicles are extremely complex and expensive to repair. Purchasing a GM Protection Plan provides financial security against the rising cost of unexpected repair expense. Today's GM Protection Plan will protect you against future costs for covered repairs Congratulations - your current vehicle is performing as expected. You have not been inconvenienced or responsible for expensive repairs. Vehicle service contracts are similar to auto insurance. You certainly hope you will not have to use it, but you do not want the risk or uncertainty of paying for an accident repair or theft. By purchasing a GM Protection Plan, you transfer the uncertainty and financial risk of expensive, covered repairs to the GM Protection Plan. For 2007 model year GM vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage (whichever occurs first) which includes Powertrain coverage up to 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) with the following exceptions: - Buick, Cadillac and HUMMER vehicles have a New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of 48 months or 50,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage (whichever comes first) which includes Powertrain coverage up to 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first).
For pre-2007 model year GM vehicles, the warranty period is defined as 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, with the following exceptions: - Cadillac vehicles have a warranty period of 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- HUMMER and Buick 2006 model year and newer HUMMER and Buick vehicles have a warranty period of 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- Chevrolet Aveo and Cobalt vehicles have the standard 36 months or 36,000 miles New Vehicle Limited Warranty and an additional Powertrain Warranty period of 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
The manufacturer's warranty period may be different for non-GM vehicles, but a 36-month or 36,000 mile warranty is the industry standard. The term and mileage of coverage is calculated from the date of contract purchase and the current odometer mileage on the vehicle. There are two forms of pricing available: New and Used. "New" consists of any vehicle that has been in service up to 12 months AND up to 12,000 miles on the odometer. "Used" is any vehicle that has been in service for more than 12 months OR more than 12,000 miles on the odometer. Vehicle service contracts purchased on all vehicles end at the time or mileage selected. All vehicle service contracts and Smart Care vehicle maintenance contracts end at the time or mileage selected (whichever comes first) calculated from the date of contract purchase and odometer mileage at time of contract purchase. For example, a 24,000-mile plan, purchased for a vehicle with 40,000 miles, will end when the odometer reaches 64,000 miles (unless the time period expires first). GM Protection Plan offers several levels of vehicle service and maintenance contract. Major Guard - The premium, comprehensive vehicle service contract covers virtually every component of your vehicle, as well as providing Alternate Transportation and Roadside Assistance, including towing for covered repairs. Value Guard - The quality vehicle service contract that covers parts and labor for nine major vehicle assemblies (engine, transmission / transaxle, front / rear-wheel-drive assemblies, vehicle manufacturer-installed air conditioning systems, electrical systems, braking system components, front suspension, fuel system and steering system), Alternate Transportation and Towing for covered repairs. Basic Guard - Essential protection covering four major assemblies (engine, transmission / transaxle, fuel system and front / rear-wheel-drive assemblies) for parts and labor costs, as well as Towing for covered repairs. Smart Protection - A vehicle service contract for leased GM cars, light-duty trucks and vans that provides coverage equivalent to Major Guard, covering virtually every major vehicle system and component against failure, as well as Roadside Assistance and Alternate Transportation. Smart Care - A specific vehicle maintenance contract that covers chassis lubrication, oil, oil filter and tire rotation according to scheduled time and mileage requirements in your owner's manual. Goodwrench Care - A limited vehicle maintenance contract that covers a specific number of complete oil changes, including filter replacements. By calling a toll-free number available 24 hours-a-day, the GM Protection Plan provides roadside assistance anywhere in the United States and Canada for: - Flat tire change
- Towing
- Battery jump
- Locksmith / Key service
- Out-of-gas fuel delivery
Authorization for emergency roadside assistance is available for any disablement of the vehicle with reimbursement of up to $50 for the assistance services. GM Protection Plan will pay the cost to rent a replacement vehicle or pay for public transportation. The limit is $35 per day and a maximum of $175 per repair visit if the vehicle is accepted for repairs or services covered by either the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or a Major Guard , Value Guard or Smart Protection contract. The repair or service must require two or more manufacturer's labor time guide hours or needs to be kept in the repair facility overnight. (Please see contract for details.) The total dollar limit per repair visit will be increased to a maximum of $280 if the repairs are delayed because of a parts delay. The GM Protection Plan must be notified of the delay within the first five (5) days of the rental period. Rental reimbursements will be made only for rental vehicles obtained through GM dealerships or licensed rental agencies. Most cars, light-duty trucks and vans. Yes. Non-GM vehicles sold through GM dealers and affiliated GM dealers are covered. Yes. See Smart Protection. Yes. Yes. Employees, retirees and surviving spouses of General Motors may purchase, with special pricing, GM Protection Plan Major Guard on New GM vehicles that have been in service up to 12 months AND have up to 12,000 odometer miles. The cost depends on the vehicle and the plan selected. Vehicle considerations include: make/model, age, odometer mileage, new or used. The plan selected will vary in cost depending on the level of coverage, deductible and months/miles selected. Yes. The price of the contract can be included in your monthly payment. (Subject to any state regulation.) For Major Guard, Value Guard and Basic Guard: - New vehicles have deductible options of $0, $100 or $200.
- Used vehicles have deductible options of $0, $50, $100 or $200.
For Smart Protection, Smart Care and Goodwrench Care: Yes. You will receive a full refund if the GM Protection Plan is canceled within 60 days and there have been no claims filed. After 60 days, the refund amount is prorated based on time and mileage remaining. (An administrative fee may apply.) It depends. Vehicle service contracts may be purchased at any time while the manufacturer's warranty is still in effect. After the warranty has expired, a vehicle service contract may be purchased only at the time of vehicle purchase. Vehicle maintenance contracts can be purchased at any time. Yes, but your vehicle service contract must be purchased at the time you buy the vehicle. The GM Protection Plan is endorsed by General Motors and backed by the stability of GMAC Insurance, companies dedicated to your satisfaction and repeat business. Have the other companies been in business more than 75 years, carrying an "A-" Excellent from A.M. Best? Your GM dealer will prepare all necessary paperwork for you. You will receive a copy of the completed, signed contract registration to use as a temporary agreement. A personalized agreement and identification card will be mailed to you. Your contract can be transferred to the new owner upon sale of the vehicle or the remainder of the contract can be canceled. (An administrative fee may apply.) In most cases, yes. Coverage can be renewed anytime during the manufacturer's warranty. After the manufacturer's warranty has expired, coverage can be renewed if the existing GMPP/MRP contract has at least 3 months and 3,000 miles of coverage term remaining. Repairs can be handled conveniently though any GM dealership or licensed repair facility in the United States and Canada. Appointment requirements are based on the policy of the individual GM dealership or licensed repair facility. For your convenience, there are thousands of GM dealerships and licensed repair facilities authorized to perform necessary repairs covered under the GM Protection Plan in the United States and Canada. Major Guard is the premium vehicle service contract for cars, light-duty trucks and vans. It covers the parts and labor costs of repairing covered vehicle components in the event of failure - even if it results from wear and tear* It also provides Roadside Assistance and Alternate Transportation. That depends on the vehicle you're covering, the time, mileage and deductible choices made, and when you purchase the Plan. Yes. It can be transferred to a new owner for a small administrative fee upon sale of the vehicle. Major Guard has a money-back satisfaction guarantee. Cancel within 60 days (with no claims filed) for a full refund. After that your refund is prorated (less an administrative fee). The elimination of unexpected financial surprises on covered repairs. Security down the road and peace of mind for the long run. It ensures that you get a vehicle service contract tailored to your needs, nothing more, nothing less. Value Guard is the quality vehicle service contract for cars, light-duty trucks and vans. It covers the parts and labor costs of repairing specific components within nine major vehicle assemblies in the event of failure even if they result from wear and tear*. These include engine, transmission / transaxle, front / rear-wheel-drive assemblies, fuel system, vehicle manufacturer-installed air conditioning systems, electrical system, braking system components, front suspension and steering system. It also provides Towing and Alternate Transportation. That depends on the vehicle you're covering, the time, mileage and deductible choices made, and when you purchase the Plan. Yes. It can be transferred to a new owner for a small administrative fee upon sale of the vehicle. Value Guard includes a money-back satisfaction guarantee. Cancel within 60 days (with no claims filed) for a full refund. After that your refund is prorated (less an administrative fee). The elimination of unexpected financial surprises for covered repairs. Security down the road and peace of mind for the long run. It ensures that you get a vehicle service contract tailored to your needs, nothing more, nothing less. Basic Guard is the essential vehicle service contract for cars, light-duty trucks and vans. It covers the parts and labor repair costs of specific components within four critical vehicle assemblies in the event of failure - even if they result from wear and tear*. These include engine, transmission / transaxle, front / rear-wheel-drive assemblies and fuel system. It also provides Towing. That depends on the vehicle you're covering, the time, mileage and deductible choices made, and when you purchase the plan. Yes. It can be transferred for a small administrative fee to the new owner upon sale of the vehicle. Basic Guard offers a money-back satisfaction guarantee. Cancel within 60 days (with no claims filed) for a full refund. After that your refund is prorated (less an administrative fee). The elimination of unexpected financial surprises for covered repairs. Security down the road and peace of mind for the long run. It ensures that you get a vehicle service contract tailored to your needs, nothing more, nothing less. * Kentucky state law requires mechanical repair coverage be limited to defects in materials and workmanship. |