General Motors of Canada Limited warrants to owners of 2004 passenger cars, light duty trucks and vans sold in Canada, that the vehicle (1) was designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with the Emission Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and (2) is free from defects in material and workmanship which cause the vehicle to fail to conform with those regulations for a period of the coverage outlined below.
How to Determine the Applicable Emissions Control System Warranty
Federal or provincial agencies may require different emission control system warranties for light duty trucks depending on whether the truck is certified with a light duty or heavy duty emission control system.
Do the following to determine emission eligibility:
- Determine if the vehicle is equipped with a gasoline or diesel engine.
- Locate the underhood emission control label located inside the engine compartment on either the underside of the hood, the air cleaner assembly or the engine.
- The language on the bottom left side of the label will indicate if the vehicle is certified for light or heavy duty emissions.
Emission Control Warranty
The Emission Control Systems Warranty period described below shall begin on the date the vehicle is first delivered to the first retail purchaser or, on the date the vehicle is first placed in service as a demonstrator or company vehicle prior to sale at retail. Emission related defects in the genuine GM components including related diagnostic costs, parts and labour, are covered by this warranty.
| • | Passenger Cars, Light Duty Trucks and Vans Equipped with Light Duty Gasoline Engine |
| - | 3 year or 60 000 kilometres, and 8 years or 130 000 kilometres on the catalytic converter and vehicle (powertrain) control module, whichever comes first. |
| • | Light Duty Truck Equipped with Heavy Duty Gasoline Engine |
| - | 5 years or 80 000 kilometres, whichever comes first. |
| • | Light Duty Truck Equipped with Heavy Duty Diesel Engine |
| - | 5 years or 160 000 kilometres, whichever comes first. |
Emission Performance
Some provinces and local jurisdictions have established periodic vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs to encourage proper maintenance of your vehicle. If a provincial I/M program is enforced in your area you may also be eligible for Emission Performance coverage when all of the following three conditions are met:
- the vehicle has been maintained and operated in accordance with the instructions for proper maintenance and use set forth in the Owner's Manual, New Vehicle Warranty, or Maintenance Schedule supplied with your vehicle;
- the vehicle fails a provincial I/M test during the emission warranty period indicated above; and
- the failure results, or will result, in the owner of the vehicle having to bear a penalty or other sanctions (including the denial of the right to use the vehicle) under local, provincial, or federal law.
Claims Procedure
Make your vehicle available to any authorized GM dealer as soon as possible after failing a provincial I/M test or at any time you suspect a defect in a part. If all the above conditions are met, GM warrants that your dealer will replace, repair, or adjust to GM specifications, at no charge to you, any of the parts listed under "What Is Covered" which may be necessary to cause your vehicle to conform to the applicable emission standards.
Repairs which do not qualify will be charged to you.
In the event a warranty matter is not handled to your satisfaction, refer to the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this booklet under Owner Assistance .
What is Covered
Listed below are most of the systems that affect emissions of your vehicle. Emission control components of these systems are covered by the emission warranty as applicable. Items that require replacement as scheduled maintenance are covered by the Emission Control Systems Warranty, or up to the replacement interval specified in your Owner's Manual. |
Powertrain Control System
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Fuel Management System
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Catalytic Converter System
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Transmission Controls and Torque Management
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Air Management System
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Ignition System
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Evaporative Emission Control System (Gasoline Engines)
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Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
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Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
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Secondary Air Injection System
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Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
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If failure of one of the above components results in failure of another part, both will be covered by this warranty. For detailed information concerning specific components covered by the Emission Control Systems Warranty, ask your dealership.
* 8 years/130 000 kilometres, whichever comes first. | |
What Is Not Covered
THESE WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO:
THE "OTHER TERMS" PRESENTED IN THE NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY ALSO APPLY TO THIS WARRANTY. |
