Buick Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information (GMNA-Localiz-
ing-U.S.-15517667) - 2022 - CRC - 2/8/21
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Emission Control Systems Warranty
How to Determine the Applicable
Emissions Warranty
State and Federal agencies may require a
different emission warranty coverage
depending on:
.
Whether the vehicle conforms to
regulations applicable to light duty or
heavy duty emission control systems.
.
Whether the vehicle conforms to or is
certified for California regulations in
addition to U.S. EPA Federal regulations.
All vehicles are eligible for Federal
Emissions Control System Warranty. The
California Emission Control System
Warranty section of this manual gives the
requirements for that warranty.
Defects in material or workmanship in GM
emission parts may also be covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage. The warranty
with the broadest coverage applies.
Any authorized Buick dealer will, as
necessary under these warranties, replace,
repair, or adjust to GM specifications any
genuine GM parts that affect emissions. The
applicable warranty period shall begin on
the date the vehicle is delivered to the first
retail purchaser or, if the vehicle is first
placed in service as a demonstrator or
company vehicle prior to sale at retail, on
the date the vehicle is placed in such
service.
Federal Emission Control System
Warranty
All vehicles are eligible for Federal Emission
Control System Warranty. This warranty is
issued in accordance with the U.S. Federal
Clean Air Act. The Emission related parts
covered under the Federal Warranty are
listed under the Emission Warranty
Parts List.
Federal Emissions Warranty Coverage
For Passenger Car or Light Duty Truck with a
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of
8,500 lbs. or less
.
2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes
first for Emissions related parts
.
8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes
first for Emissions select components;
catalytic converters, engine control
module, transmission control module and
other diagnostic emissions
critical-electronic control units.
For Heavy Duty Vehicles with a Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) greater than
8,500 lbs.
.
5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes
first for Emissions related parts
Federal Emission Defect Warranty
GM warrants to the owner the following:
.
The vehicle was designed, equipped and
built to conform at the time of sale with
applicable regulations of the U.S. Federal
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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The vehicle is free from emissions-defects
in materials and workmanship which
cause the vehicle to fail to conform to
those regulations during the emission
warranty period.
.
Emission-related defects in the genuine
GM parts listed under the Emission
Warranty Parts List, including related
diagnostic costs, parts, and labor are
covered by this warranty.
Federal Emission Performance Warranty
Some states and/or local jurisdictions have
established periodic vehicle Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs to encourage
proper maintenance of your vehicle. If an
EPA approved I/M program is enforced in
your area, you may also be eligible for