Saturn will provide for repairs to the vehicle during the warranty period in accordance with the following terms, conditions, and limitations.
This warranty is for Saturn vehicles registered in the United States and normally operated in the United States or Canada, and is provided to the original and any subsequent owners of the vehicle during the warranty period.
In the state of Hawaii, authorized Saturn service is available only on the island of Oahu.
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 repairs, including towing, parts, and labor, will be made at no charge.
To obtain warranty repairs, take the vehicle to a Saturn retail facility within the warranty period and request the needed repairs. A reasonable time must be allowed for the retail facility to perform necessary repairs.
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.
The complete vehicle is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, except for other coverages listed here under "What Is Covered" and those items listed under "What Is Not Covered" later in this section.
The powertrain is covered for 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, except for other coverages listed here under "What is Covered" and those items listed under "What is Not Covered" later in this section.
Engine: Cylinder head, block, timing gears, timing chain, timing cover, oil pump/oil pump housing, OHC carriers, valve covers, oil pan, seals, gaskets, turbocharger, supercharger and all internal lubricated parts as well as manifolds, flywheel, water pump, harmonic balancer and engine mount. Timing belts are covered until the first scheduled maintenance interval.
Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case: Case, all internal lubricated parts, torque converter, transfer case, transmission/transaxle mounts, seals, and gaskets.
Drive Systems: Final drive housing, all internal lubricated parts, axle shafts and bearings, constant velocity joints, axle housing, propeller shafts, universal joints, wheel bearings, locking hubs, front differential actuator, supports, front and rear hub bearings, seals and gaskets.
All Saturn accessories and parts sold by Saturn and permanently installed on a Saturn vehicle prior to delivery will be covered under the provisions of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. In the event Saturn accessories are installed after vehicle delivery, or are replaced under the new vehicle warranty, they will be covered, parts and labor, for the balance of the vehicle warranty, but in no event less than 12 months/12,000 miles. This coverage is only effective for Saturn accessories permanently installed by a Saturn retailer or an associated Saturn-approved Accessory Distributor/Installer (ADI).
Saturn accessories sold over-the-counter, or those not requiring installation, will continue to receive the standard Saturn Retailer Parts Warranty of 12 months from the date of purchase, parts only.
Saturn Licensed Accessories are covered under the accessory-specific manufacturer's warranty and are not warranted by Saturn or its retailers.
Notice: This warranty excludes:
Any communications device that becomes unusable or unable to function as intended due to unavailability of compatible wireless service from the wireless communication carrier that provides service for the OnStar® system.Sheet metal panels are covered against corrosion and rust-through as follows:
Corrosion: Body sheet metal panels are covered against rust for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Rust-Through: Any body sheet metal panel that rusts through, an actual hole in the sheet metal, is covered for up to 6 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Important: Cosmetic or surface corrosion, resulting from stone chips or scratches in the paint, for example, is not included in sheet metal coverage.
Towing is covered to the nearest Saturn retail facility if your vehicle cannot be driven because of a warranted defect.
Normal tire wear or wear-out is not covered. Road hazard damage such as punctures, cuts, snags, and breaks resulting from pothole impact, curb impact, or from other objects is not covered. Also, damage from improper inflation, spinning, as when stuck in mud or snow, tire chains, racing, improper mounting or dismounting, misuse, negligence, alteration, vandalism, or misapplication is not covered.
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 driving over curbs, overloading, racing, or other competition. Proper vehicle use is discussed in the owner manual. |
• | Alteration or modification to the vehicle including the body, chassis, or components after final assembly by Saturn. |
• | Coverages do not apply if the odometer has been disconnected, its reading has been altered, or mileage cannot be determined. |
Important: This warranty is void on vehicles currently or previously titled as salvaged, scrapped, junked, or totaled.
Damage caused by airborne fallout, salt from sea air, salt or other materials used to control road conditions, chemicals, tree sap, stones, hail, earthquake, water or flood, windstorm, lightning, the application of chemicals or sealants subsequent to manufacture, etc., is not covered. See "Chemical Paint Spotting" under Things You Should Know About the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for more details.
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 manual is not covered.
Poor fuel quality or incorrect fuel may cause driveability problems such as hesitation, lack of power, stall or no start. It may also render gauges inoperable or degrade functionality for components such as spark plugs, oxygen sensors and the catalytic converter. Damage from poor fuel quality, water contamination, incorrect diesel fuel or gasoline may not be covered.
It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
All vehicles require periodic maintenance. Maintenance services, such as those detailed in the owner manual are at the owner's expense. Vehicle lubrication, cleaning, or polishing are not covered. Failure of or damage to components requiring replacement or repair due to vehicle use, wear, exposure, or lack of maintenance is not covered.
Items such as:
• | Filters |
• | Brake Pads/Linings |
• | Clutch Linings |
• | 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.
* Consumable battery covered up to 12 months only.
** Maintenance items after 7,500 miles
Economic loss or extra expense is not covered.
Examples include:
• | Inconvenience |
• | Lodging, meals, or other travel costs |
• | Loss of vehicle use |
• | Payment for loss of time or pay |
• | Storage |
Saturn does not authorize any person to create for it any other obligation or liability in connection with these vehicles. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose applicable to this vehicle is limited in duration to the duration of this written warranty. Performance of repairs and needed adjustments is the exclusive remedy under this written warranty or any implied warranty. Saturn shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as, but not limited to, lost wages or vehicle rental expenses, resulting from breach of this written warranty or any implied warranty.*
* Some states 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.