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General Motors Introduces New Extended Limited Warranty

General Motors is introducing an optional extended limited warranty for all new Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC models purchased in 46 U.S. states.

GM Vehicle Comprehensive Warranty Coverage
Brand Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (whichever comes first) Extended Limited Warranty (whichever comes first)
Chevrolet 36 months/36,000 miles 60 months/60,000 miles
Buick 2020+ MY 36 months/36,000 miles 60 months/60,000 miles
Buick 2017-2019 MY 48 months/50,000 miles 72 months/70,000 miles
GMC 36 months/36,000 miles 60 months/60,000 miles
Cadillac 48 months/50,000 miles 72 months/70,000 miles

The standard warranty lasts for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all Chevy and GMC vehicles, and for Buick models from the 2020 model year onwards. For 2017-2019 model-year Buicks and all Cadillacs, it lasts for 48 months or 50,000 miles. The extended limited warranty lasts for 60 months or 60,000 miles in the former case, and 72 months or 70,000 miles in the latter.

GM Extended Limited Warranty Pricing
Brand Contract Term Vehicles MSRP
Chevrolet 60 months/60,000 miles Spark, Sonic, Cruze $1,030
Chevrolet 60 months/60,000 miles Colorado 2WD, Silverado 1500/2500HD 2WD, Malibu, Volt, Bolt EV, City Express $1,334
Chevrolet 60 months/60,000 miles Colorado 4WD, Silverado 1500/2500HD 4WD, Camaro, Equinox, Impala, Tahoe, Traverse, Trailblazer, Trax, Blazer, Express $1,416
Chevrolet 60 months/60,000 miles Suburban, Silverado 3500HD, Low Cab Forward, Medium Duty Silverado 4500HD-6500HD $1,712
Chevrolet 60 months/60,000 miles Corvette $2,238
GMC 60 months/60,000 miles Canyon 2WD, Sierra 1500/2500HD 2WD $1,334
GMC 60 months/60,000 miles Canyon 4WD, Sierra 1500/2500HD 4WD, Yukon, Terrain, Acadia, Savana $1,416
GMC 60 months/60,000 miles Yukon XL, Sierra 3500HD $1,712
Buick 2017-2019 MY 72 months/70,000 miles All Buick Vehicles $1,670
Buick 2020+ MY 60 months/60,000 miles All Buick Vehicles $1,670
Cadillac 72 months/70,000 miles All Cadillac Vehicles $2,800

As might be expected, the MSRP of the General Motors extended limited warranty varies considerably according to the vehicle it applies to. For the low-budget Chevy Spark (the lowest priced car currently on sale in the United States) and remaining examples of the Chevy Sonic and the Chevy Cruze, it costs $1,030. At the other end of the scale, the cost is more than double that, at $2,238 for any version of the Chevy Corvette and $2,800 in the case of all Cadillac luxury models. It should be noted that dealers are at liberty to set their own prices.

There are, of course, conditions. The extended limited warranty applies only to first deliveries of vehicles in the 2017 model year or later, and not to daily rental or scrap/stolen vehicles.

It does not apply in California, Florida, Maine or Minnesota, but this refers only to the location of the dealer and not to the residence of the buyer. A customer who travels from Truckee, California to a General Motors dealership in Reno, Nevada (quite likely), or from Key West, Florida to Wasilla, Alaska (less likely), can take advantage of the offer.

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Comments

  1. How would this offer apply for the U.S territories that are not States?

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  2. Otherwise known as GMPP?

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    1. Not sure why the several “thumbs down”? How is this any different than GMPP? You pay a price for a certain level of extended warranty, that the dealer can mark up to infinity. Am I missing something?

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      1. GMPP was by Ally financial (former GMAC). Ally took the program and extended it to multiple brands. Many dealers push Ally instead of GM due to better margins. Ally requires repair at a participating dealer, dealers are under no obligation to support it.

        GMEPP, called “Chevrolet Protection” etc is the new GM Financial replacement. GMEPP has different coverage levels, different deductibles, different coverage levels. I believe dealers still have to opt in to do repairs. GMEPP can be added at any time up to 84 months/100k miles, and can be cancelled.

        GM Extended Limited Warranty must be purchased before new vehicle delivery and simply extends the term of the existing bumper-to-bumper warranty. It cannot be cancelled and all dealers must accept it as a standard warranty repair. It is the most restrictive but I think it generally offers the most coverage.

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        1. GMEPP is longer then GMELV, but is more expensive.

          Especially on higher priced cars like the Corvette. If you plan to keep a C8, this is a really good deal. You can then trade off to a CNA policy in year nine while they still offer good plans, and then extend the CNA 5-6 years down the line.

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  3. Great to know that a GM customer can now purchase the same 5 year – 60,000 mile warranty that Kia and Hyundai have offered as the standard warranty (no extra cost) on their vehicles for the past several years. Good to see that GM is developing enough confidence in their products to compete with the Koreans.

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    1. Didn’t they kill off the 100k mile power train warranty after 2016?

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      1. They dropped it down to 5/60K miles.

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    2. And it’s good Kia/Hyundai has that warranty because you will surely need it…

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      1. they prob dropped it down from 10 yrs to 5 yrs because they were losing their arse. [Kia]

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        1. Kia and Hyundai have 10 years/100,000 mile powertrain coverage when new for the original owner. Bumper to Bumper is 5 years.60,000 miles to original or subsequent owners….any subsequent owner to does not get the 10/100,000 powertrain coverage. I own a 2021 Yukon XL now…but have to give Hyundai credit…owned (3) Genesis and (1) Palisade before this. All 4 vehicles were 100% trouble free and a pleasure to drive/own.

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    3. That’s why we need a federal minimum warranty law in this country.
      60,000 mile bumper to bumper, 150,000 mile power train.

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      1. Sure, and give them an excuse to increase sticker prices across the board, but then again, everyone will be playing on a level field.

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      2. NO-We don’t need a fed min warranty in this country. Congress does not have the authority per article 1 section 8. That’s up to the states. We need another fed reg like we need hole in the head.

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  4. Funny I was going to say the same thing about the Korean warranty versus the so-called American car company warranty. Just another way for GM to make money off the dealers. Now the dealers won’t have to go to non-gm authorized guarantee warranty people. Of course I’m sure somewhere in the fine print is that you have to take your car back and get it fixed and maintenance according to the book

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    1. dealers make a lot of money on extended warranties and you you sell or want to cancel before the end you will need to go back to that dealer to do it because they have been paid by the company for their profit and need to authorize the cancelation, more ways you get screwed.

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      1. Extended warranties are like insurance , a sucker bet. Insurance though is required by law, so people accept it as required, it is however highly profitable for the companies taking the risk, and they have rooms of actuaries (people highly skilled in calculating risk probability) making sure at the end of the day they come out on top. Very few people win at the casino over their lifetime, likewise with insurance and warranty, most people lose.

        If you bought a car you have to worry about major repairs in the first 60K miles, you bought the wrong car, that was the mistake…

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        1. You’re mistaken about insurance. Consumer casualty insurance companies (auto, homeowners) lose money on their product. From 2009 to 2017, US auto insurance industry was negative. On average, their margin is -1% of premiums.

          Their profit comes from the investment gains on the financial reserves they hold. This is exactly why Geico is owned by Berkshire Hathaway.

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          1. Interesting… read this….
            Taken together, $3.4 billion of pre-tax underwriting profit for personal lines auto insurer GEICO, combined with $110 million for Berkshire’s commercial primary insurance operations, more than offset $2.0 billion in pre-tax underwriting losses in Berkshire’s reinsurance group, Berkshire reported on Saturday. Total underwriting profit for the P/C insurance and reinsurance operations came in at $1.5 billion for 2020, compared to $640 million for 2019.

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            1. Wrong. Common sense: 2020 doesn’t count due to COVID screwing everything up. Everybody knows claims fell through the floor, which is why people got refunds.

              Read the article “US private auto industry combined ratio falls under 100% for 1st time since 2008”

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              1. If you read more carefully, there was also profit in 2019, was that due to Covid too?

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  5. Chevrolet is now making their coustomers buy insurance to cover their fraud. Example, the 8-speed transmission in the Colorado’s. Enough said.

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    1. Bernie O’Hara:

      Apparently you missed the word “offers” (if you actually read the piece). GM isn’t “making” any one buy the extended warranty. The standard is still in place.

      Enough said.

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      1. Megeebee, no I read it correctly. I also own a Colorado so I know what I know about GM’s “FRUAD”. When one sell something knowing there is a problem that is “FRUAD”. Really not into word salad just facts. My Colorado is what in know as a “FACT”. Need I say more?

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        1. would you of bought the extended warranty when you purchased the Colorado if it was available? Is your Colorado still under the factory warranty? If it is, get it fixed. If they refuse to fix it under warranty, you need to learn to play hardball with big companies. If it is out of warranty, that’s the rules, lick your wounds and move on.

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  6. John Eickholt what about a 2020 Impala

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    1. What about it?

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  7. Why not in Florida, California, Maine and Minnesota? And how about 2017-2020 Impalas?

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    1. John De Grace:

      Likely because State laws forbid it.

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      1. Megeebee, if this offer from GM is on the up and up then why would a State forbid it?

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        1. Insurance is highly regulated on a state basis. There may be requirements like policies have to be sold by a licensed insurance agent or the company backing it must be regulated as an insurance company etc.

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  8. I have purchased a used 2017 Cadillac ct6 Luxury which currently has 25k miles on it. The original bumper to bumper expires this August. Does this mean I can extend this out another 60 months for $2800?
    Please Advise

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    1. shop around, their good companies with extended warranties that can be less expensive and a better fix for you needs abd purpose with sorter or longer terms. BE SMARTER THAN YOUR DEALER.

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    2. No, it means you can extend to 60 months. Save yourself the thought, put your $2800 in GM stock, and when you have a breakdown sell the stock, you will likely have a lot more then $2800 to pay for your repairs, and the repairs will likely be less than $2800, as GM is not in the business of selling services at a loss.

      This is not investment advise…

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  9. comment

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  10. Once again dealers can set their own pricing which means forget what you read. If they can get $20,000 over list on their biggest profit maker Corvette, guess what they are going to do with your extended warranty. Wait until your in the last year of your factory warranty and if you jeep the car you purchased then go an extended warranty like AUL or any of tge others including GM. SHOP AROUND a little before your warranty ends. Be SMART, it’s your money. At that point you may want to even get rid of what you purchased. With loans getting almost as long as a mortgage running the numbers is a good idea.

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    1. How do I turn a corvette into a jeep? Please explain

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      1. Click the ruby slippers together three times while saying, “There’s no place like home, There’s no place like home…”

        No. Wait. That’s something different.

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      2. keep the car you purchase, typo dummy, your one of those who most likely pays the DOC fees they get you for. 4,5,7 hundred dollars for the girl to finish the paperwork to take and get you plates and title. That fee is NOT REQUIRED by the state. They love you.

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      3. trade it, you will now have a more useful vehicle

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  11. Haha! This is a money grab by GM, they have all the data, and know what their warranty cost is for these extended periods, then mark it up and sell it to customers too dumb (naive, chicken, or whatever word you want to insert) to do math, and understand probability. As an investor, I love it, more free profit passing almost straight to the bottom line, as a consumer you better darn well bet they will not sucker me with this cost anymore than I would buy insurance at the blackjack table, it’s a sucker bet my friends.

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    1. Agreed, though all extended warranties are a money grab. The cost of warranty has to be set higher than the average claim, else they wouldn’t make any money. And the vast majority of holders never recoup the cost of the warranty price, so the difference between the two is pure profit, over and above the profit on the warranty price itself.

      If a vehicle, any vehicle, needs an extended warranty to be reliable, it isn’t.

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  12. Wow, I missed out on Buick reducing warranty from 4yr/50,000 to 3yr/36,000. Disappointing as this kept Buick and Caddy on a level with Lexus type competition.

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    1. Yah it seems a bit odd that they reduced the warranty on one of their slowest selling brands. My question about this extended warranty is does it start after the standard warranty end?

      If not then you are paying for a 24,000 or a 12,000 mile warranty depending on the vehicle you purchase. I am pretty sure I already know the answer to this. Just curious as to what others think.

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      1. you got it, it runs concurrent with the existing, wait until the last year then shop an extended. Ah, dealers wonderful people.

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  13. Surely a Misprint but Diesel equipped warranties will cost more than a Gas warranty

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    1. Is that true? The powertrain warranty is already 5/60 for gas and 5/100 for Duramax, so these policies don’t add anything to powertrain. The emissions warranties exceed these policies anyway, except the HD diesels which are 5/50.

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  14. It just extends your bumper to bumper warranty to 5/60,000.

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  15. Would be good to hear the coverage details. On the surface this seems much less expensive than the previous plans GM offered on my 2021 Yukon. As far as non-GM plans, show me one that is legit. Many of these companies have gone belly-up after collecting the premium. Others have such restrictive fine print no dealer will honor them. If you want an issue fixed, you best have a plan that is honored by GM dealers who know how to fix these four-wheel mobile computers!!!

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  16. A lot of people will put 60k on the clock in three years anyway. When the wife and I were working and trucking the boys around for their thing, we easily put 18k miles a year on each of our vehicles.

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  17. It’s a GM extended warranty. This means you go from 36k to 60k miles of, “It’s normal for it to jerk and shudder when upshifting”, or, “we couldn’t duplicate the problrm”.

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    1. LOL!! You know. And they look right into your eyes and lie.

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  18. This should make it more difficult for those warranty scammers

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  19. The warranty is determined by the residence. I live in Florida and purchased my car in Ohio. I was not able to purchase the GM extended warranty.

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  20. I heard back from my dealer, this is a new car purchase option..since I bought myCT6 used it is not an option for me. I can however ADD 60 months & 60k miles ( as long as I do so before my 48 months expire) for $4200.

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  21. Got the answers…
    – released this year (2021) but has to be purchased on a new vehicle ( why my 2017 qualifies I do not know)!
    – my original bumper to bumper expires in a couple months.. I can purchase an ADDITIONAL 60month/ 60k bumper to bumper for $4200.. clearly a better deal.

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  22. Yes IT SOUNDS GOOD!!!!

    But let me tell you I bought one with EXTENTED EVERYTHING and the dealership knew what they were selling and hoped i would not notice until it was to late but i noticed they sold me a Pig wearing makkeup THEY REUSE TO HONOR ANY OF THRE SO CALLED PROMISES BEWARE THEY DO NOT INSPECT MY CAR LOST BRAKES AFTER ONLY A WEEK

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  23. None of the Chevy dealers in North Texas that we’ve contacted know anything about this ‘after the sale’ extended warranty program. Can you provide a link or phone number?

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  24. Let me put a “new one” out there to all of you: I purchased a 2016 CTS luxury sedan CERTIFIED and never titled before April 2017 with all the dealer’s warranties, B2B and Powertrain, in Kentucky from a dealer now out of business – am told (by three dealerships :all warranties expire 10/02/21″, the same confirmed today by Cadillac Division, GM. Their response – while a local dealer is pricing 20K additional miles over two years, $2200 and awaiting my response on a Premium Maintenance Contract – know that “the vehicle was delivered October 15, 2015 to dealer, Powertrain warranty expires while not titled for eighteen months when in possession of dealer, reducing the customer’s benefit as to factory warranty good initially for 6 yr/70,000 miles; further, while service under B2B warranty has never been denied – recognizing warranty extended from my purchase 2017, 4 yrs/50,000 miles (mileage now 42850) the title date obviously recognized (April 2017) as opposed to delivery date to the dealer – all warranties due to expire 10/02/21 other than that covering airbags. There is lack of consistency here, as well as deprivation of customer’s rights due to this position. Should I buy an extended warranty is the question?

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