What Is Covered
General Motors of Canada Limited will pay for repairs to the vehicle during the Warranty Period in accordance with the terms, conditions and limitations contained in this booklet.
Warranty Applies
This warranty is for Cadillac vehicles registered in Canada and normally operated in Canada . GM warranty coverages may be void or subject to restrictions on GM vehicles that have been imported/exported for resale.
Repairs Covered
The warranty covers repairs to correct any vehicle defect related to materials or workmanship occurring during the Warranty Period. Needed repairs will be performed using new or remanufactured parts.
Warranty Period
The Warranty Period for all coverages begins on the date the vehicle is first delivered or put in use and ends at the expiration of the Coverage period.
Complete Vehicle Coverage
The complete vehicle is covered for 4 years or 80 000 kilometres, whichever comes first, except for other coverages listed here under "What Is Covered" and those items listed under "What Is Not Covered".
Tire Coverage
The original tires on your vehicle are covered for 4 years or 80 000 kilometres OR until the tire requires normal replacement, whichever comes first. Any tire replaced under warranty will be covered for the remaining portion of the original tire coverage period.
The Tire Manufacturer warranty coverage may extend beyond the General Motors of Canada Limited warranty coverage. See your Tire Manufacturer dealer for specific details.
Sheet Metal Coverage
Sheet metal panels are covered against corrosion and rust-through as follows:
Corrosion: Body sheet metal panels are covered against 4 year or 80 000 kilometres, whichever comes first.Rust-Through: Any body sheet metal panel that rusts-through due to corrosion (an actual hole in the sheet metal) continues to be covered for up to 6 year or 160 000 kilometres, whichever comes first. This coverage only applies to body sheet metal panels and not to other metal components.
Important: Cosmetic or surface corrosion (resulting from stone chips, dents or scratches in the paint, or failure to repair damaged paint by stone chips, dents or scratches in the paint) is not included in sheet metal coverage.
Towing
Towing is covered to the nearest Cadillac dealership, if your vehicle cannot be driven because of a warranted defect.
No Charge
Warranty repairs, including Towing, Parts and Labour, will be made at No Charge.
Obtaining Repairs
To obtain warranty repairs, take the vehicle to a Cadillac dealership within the Warranty Period, and request the needed repair. A reasonable time must be allowed for the dealership to perform necessary repairs.
Accessory Coverages
All GM approved accessories marketed and sold by General Motors of Canada Limited that are permanently installed on a GM vehicle prior to delivery will be covered under the provisions of the Cadillac Limited Warranty. In the event GM accessories are installed after vehicle delivery or are replaced under the new vehicle warranty, they will be covered (parts and labour) for the balance of the vehicle warranty, but in no event less than 12 months/20 000 km. This coverage is only effective for GM approved accessories permanently installed by a GM dealer or an associated GM-approved Accessory Distributor/Installer (ADI).
GM accessories sold over-the-counter, or those not requiring installation, will continue to receive the standard GM Dealer Parts Warranty for 12 months from the date of purchase (parts only). GM Licensed Accessories are covered under the accessory-specific manufacturer's warranty and are not warranted by GM or its dealers.
What Is Not Covered
Tires
Alterations to the tire or changing its appearance; road hazards (including punctures, cuts, snags, impact breaks, etc.); improper inflation, high speed spinup, racing, improper mounting or dismounting and tirechain damage are examples of what is not covered.
Adjustments Needed Due to Impact
Tire wear, front and rear suspension alignment, and/or tire and wheel balancing due to "curbing" or impact with potholes or other road hazards, are not covered.
Damage Due to Accident, Misuse, or Alteration
Damage caused as the result of any of the following is not covered:
| • | Collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot, explosion, or objects striking the vehicle; |
| • | Misuse of the vehicle such as spinning the wheels, driving over curbs, overloading, racing, or other competition. Proper vehicle use is discussed in the Owner's Manual; |
| • | Alterations or modifications to the vehicle including the body, chassis or components, after final assembly by General Motors (which includes rebuilding the vehicle after it has suffered such extensive collision damage in an accident that it was written-off or deemed to be written-off, even if the rebuilt vehicle uses undamaged parts and components from the written-off vehicle). |
| • | Coverages do not apply if the odometer has been disconnected, its reading has been altered, or kilometrage cannot be determined. |
Important: This warranty is void on vehicles currently or previously registered as salvaged, scrapped (irreparable), rebuilt, junked or totaled (written-off) or stolen.
Damage or Corrosion Due to Environment, Chemical Treatments, or Aftermarket Products
Damage caused by airborne contaminants (chemicals, tree sap, insects, etc.), stones, hail, earthquake, water or flood, windstorm, lightning, the application of chemicals or sealants subsequent to manufacture, etc., are examples of what is not covered. See Chemical Paint Spotting ("acid rain") under Things You Should Know about the Cadillac Warranty .
Damage Due to Insufficient or Improper Maintenance
Damage caused by failure to follow the recommended Maintenance Schedule intervals and/or failure to use or maintain fluids, fuel, lubricants, or refrigerants recommended in the Owner's Manual is not covered.
Maintenance is the owner's responsibility. General Motors of Canada Limited recommends that you keep all receipts and make them available if questions arise about maintenance.
Maintenance and Repairs
All vehicles require periodic maintenance. Maintenance services, such as those detailed in the Owner's Manual are the owner's expense.
Vehicle lubrication, cleaning, or polishing as well as items requiring replacement or repair as a result of vehicle use, wear, or exposure are not covered. Items such as, but not limited to:
| • | Filters |
| • | Brake Pads and Linings |
| • | Clutch Linings |
| • | Limited Slip Rear Axle Service |
| • | Keyless Entry Batteries * |
| • | Audio System Cleaning |
| • | Coolants and Fluids |
| • | Wiper Inserts |
| • | Tire Rotation |
| • | Wheel Alignment/Balance ** |
are covered only when replacement or repair is the result of a defect in material or workmanship.
Failure of or damage to one component due to routine use, wear, exposure, or lack of maintenance of another component is not covered.
* Consumable battery covered up to 12 months only.
** Maintenance items after 12 000 kilometres.
Extra Expenses*
Economic loss or extra expense is not covered.
Examples include:
| • | Loss of vehicle use |
| • | Inconvenience |
| • | Storage |
| • | Payment for loss of time or pay |
| • | Vehicle rental expense |
| • | Lodging, meals, or other travel costs |
*While extra expenses are not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, General Motors does provide many additional customer benefits such as Cadillac Owner Privileges. Refer to Owner's Manual.
Other Terms: This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have different rights which vary from province to province according to applicable legislation. This warranty does not exclude or limit those rights but runs concurrently with any such applicable provincial legislation.General Motors of Canada Limited does not authorize any person to create for it any other condition or liability in connection with these vehicles. Any implied warranty or condition (including any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) applicable to this vehicle is limited in duration to the duration of the written warranty or condition . The performance of repairs is the exclusive remedy under this written warranty or any implied warranty or condition. General Motors of Canada Limited shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from breach of this written warranty or any implied warranty.*
* Some provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
