Buick Warranty and Protection Plans

Covers the components below for repairs, including parts and labor, due to defects in materials and/or workmanship for the duration of the warranty. Typical powertrain warranties last for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, but other durations are available.
 

Covered components include:

• Engine — Components such as engine block, cylinder head, manifolds, timing gears, oil pump, all internally lubricated parts, seals, gaskets and internal electrical components
• Transmission/Transaxle and Transfer Case (if equipped) — Components such as the case, all internally lubricated parts, mounts, seals, gaskets and internal electrical components
• Drive Systems — Components such as propeller shafts, universal joints, constant-velocity joints, axle shafts, bearings, final-drive housings and all internally lubricated parts
  

The Federal Emissions Control System Limited Warranty covers your vehicle’s emissions control system. Additionally, if your vehicle conforms to or is certified for California regulations, it may also be covered by the California Emissions Control System Warranty.
 

Go here to see if the California Emissions Control System Warranty applies to your vehicle. 

For any emissions-related component that requires repair, the warranty that has the broadest coverage applies.
 

Federal Emissions Control Warranty

Limited warranty coverage depends on the type of vehicle and the emissions component. 
 

Light-Duty Car or Truck

• Emissions-related components are warranted for 2 years of 24,000 miles, whichever comes first
• Select emissions-related components are warranted for 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first.
• Covered components include: catalytic converters, engine control module, transmission control module and other diagnostic-emissions-critical electronic control units 
  
  

Go here for a full list of what is and what is not covered.
 

If you have a flat tire, run out of gas or find yourself stranded, you have access to highly trained advisors 24/7/365 to get you the help you need. For terms and duration, check your Roadside Assistance^* plan.

Services include:

• Towing to the nearest authorized GM dealer    
• Vehicle unlock service     
• Flat tire change
• Battery jump-start  
• Emergency fuel delivery 
   

Go here for more details.

If your vehicle requires warranty repairs during the coverage period, the following are available:
 

• Alternate transportation
  
     -AND/OR-
  
  
• Reimbursement of certain transportation expenses
   

Refer to your Owner’s Manual or consult your dealer for more details.

Corrosion Protection
 

All body and sheet metal components are warranted against corrosion for the duration of the limited warranty. Coverage periods typically last for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, but other durations may be available.

All body and sheet metal components are covered against rust through — an actual hole in the panel — for the duration of the limited warranty.
 

Coverage periods typically last for 6 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, but other durations may be available.

When you purchase or lease a new GM vehicle, your first service visit is covered. This includes an oil change, multi-point vehicle inspection and a tire rotation (4 tires).
 
The service visit must occur at a participating dealer within the first year of vehicle delivery. Does not include air filters. Other restrictions apply.

Yes. If the limited warranty is still active, it will transfer to the new owner.

Your limited warranty could be voided if the systems and parts under warranty are damaged by any of the following:

• Damage due to accident, misuse or alteration
• Damage or corrosion due to environment, chemical treatments or aftermarket products
• Damage due to insufficient or improper maintenance
• Damage due to contaminated, improper or poor-quality fuel
• Damage due to impact (e.g., flying debris)

If the GM accessory was installed prior to taking new vehicle delivery (at the time of purchase), it will be covered under the applicable new vehicle limited warranty (Bumper-to-Bumper, Powertrain, etc.).

If the GM accessory was installed after new vehicle delivery, or replaced under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, it will be covered, parts and labor, for the balance of the applicable portion of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, but in no event less than 12 months/unlimited miles.

GM Accessories sold over the counter, or those not requiring installation, will receive the standard GM Dealer Accessory Warranty of 12 months from the date of purchase, parts only. GM Licensed and Integrated Business Partner (IBP) Accessories are covered under the accessory-specific manufacturer's warranty and are not warranted by GM or its dealers. 

1. Take your vehicle to any authorized dealer facility to obtain service.
2. Those repairs qualifying under the limited warranty will be performed at no charge.
3. Repairs that do not qualify will be charged to you.

For best results, adhere to the following protocol: 
 

1. Discuss your concern with a member of dealer management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealer facility or the general manager.
   
   
2. If after contacting a member of dealer management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealer without further help, contact the Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-694–6546. Have the following information available: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), dealer name and location, date of service, and present mileage.
    

When contacting the Customer Assistance Center, remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer's facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern.