In a memo released to dealers yesterday, General Motors announced that beginning with 2016 model year vehicles, the powertrain warranty will be shortened from 100,000 miles to 60,000 miles on Chevrolet and GMC models, while still remaining in effect for 5 years. Buick's existing 6 year / 70,000 mile powertrain warranty remains in effect. General Motors began offering 5 year / 100,000 mile powertrain warranties in 2007 at a time when public confidence in the company was low. There is no mention of Cadillac in the memo, so it looks like they will keep the 5 year / 100,000 powertrain warranty they currently offer.
Also being scaled back is the amount of included maintenance. Current Chevy, Buick, and GMC vehicles come with 4 scheduled maintenance visits included in the first 2 years of ownership. That will be cut back to 2 scheduled maintenance visits beginning for model year 2016.
GM says this move brings the warranties for these brands more in line with their direct competition.
This is where the brands stack up for most of their respective models:
Family Brands:
Fiat: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Honda, Nissan: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep: 5 years /100,000 miles
Toyota: 6 years / 60,000 miles
Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Premium Brands:
Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar/LR, Volvo, Porsche: 4 years / 50,000
Cadillac: 5 years / 100,000 miles
Buick, Acura, Lexus, Lincoln: 6 years / 70,000 miles\
We obtained a copy of the memo which you can read below. (click to enlarge)
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