emissions CADILLAC XTS 2017 1.G Warranty Guide
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2017 Cadillac Limited Warranty andOwner Assistance Information
Important Message to
Owners... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Cadillac’s Commitment . . . . . . . . . . 1
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Cadillac Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty Service– United States,
Canada and Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty Coverage at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
New Vehicle Limited Warranty . . . 2
Emission Control System Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
New Vehicle Limited Warranty . . .3
What Is Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What Is Not Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CT6 Hybrid Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . 11
What Is Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cadillac CT6 Hybrid Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
What Is Not Covered . . . . . . . . . . 12 Things to Know About the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty . . . . 13
Warranty Repairs –Component
Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty Repairs –Recycled
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tire Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Aftermarket Engine Performance Enhancement
Products and Modifications . . . 13
After-Manufacture “Rustproofing” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Paint, Trim, and Appearance Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Vehicle Operation and Care . . . 14
Maintenance and Warranty Service Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . 14
Warranty Coverage –
Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty Service —Foreign
Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Permanent Relocation . . . . . . . . . 15
Original Equipment Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Recreation Vehicle and Special
Body or Equipment
Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pre-Delivery Service . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Production Changes . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Noise Emissions Warranty for Light Duty Trucks Over
10,000 Lbs Gross Vehicle
Weight
Rating (GVWR) Only . . . . . . . . . . 17
Emission Control Systems Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
What Is Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
How to Determine the Applicable Emissions Control
System Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Federal Emission Control System Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
California Emission Control System Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Emission Warranty Parts List . . .22
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance and Repairs . . . . . . 26
Claims Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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2 Warranty Coverage at a Glance
The warranty coverages are
summarized below.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper (Includes
Tires)
.Coverage is for the first 4 years
or 50,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
Powertrain
. Coverage is for the first 6 years
or 70,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
Sheet Metal
. Corrosion coverage is for the
first 4 years or 50,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
. Rust-through coverage is for the
first 6 years, unlimited mileage.
Emission Control System
Warranty
For light duty trucks, see “How to
Determine the Applicable Emissions
Control System Warranty” under
Emission Control Systems Warranty
0 18 for more information. Federal
.
Gasoline Engines
‐Defects and performance for
cars and light duty truck
emission control systems are
covered for the first 2 years or
24,000 miles, whichever
comes first. From the first
2 years or 24,000 miles to
4 years or 50,000 miles
defects in material or
workmanship continue to be
covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage
explained previously. Specified
major components are
covered for the first 8 years or
80,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
California
. Gasoline Engines
‐Defects and performance for
cars and trucks with light duty
or medium duty emission
control systems are covered for the first 3 years or
50,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
‐ Specified components for cars
or light duty trucks equipped
with light duty or medium duty
truck emission control systems
are covered for the first
7 years or 70,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Important: Some California
emission vehicles may have special
coverages longer than those listed
here. See “California Emission
Control System Warranty” under
Emission Control Systems
Warranty 018.
Noise Emissions
. Coverage is for applicable
vehicles weighing over
10,000 lbs based on the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
only, for the entire life of the
vehicle.
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Damage Due to Contaminated,
Improper, or Poor Quality Fuel
Poor fuel quality or incorrect fuel
may cause driveability problems
such as hesitation, lack of power,
stalling, or failure to start. They may
also degrade functionality of critical
exhaust emissions components
such as spark plugs, oxygen
sensors, and the catalytic converter.
Damage from poor fuel quality,
water contamination, or if the
vehicle requires premium fuel,
operating the vehicle on gasoline
with a Pump Octane less than a 91
(R+M)/2, may not be covered.
Prohibited fuels are: Gasolines
containing any methanol, MMT, an
organometallic octane enhancing
additive, and/or fuels containing
more than 15% ethanol in non-Flex
Fuel Vehicles (FFV).
Please refer to your owner manual
under“Fuel,” for additional
recommendations, including the use
of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Additional information can also be
found at: www.toptiergas.com/
index.html. Damage Due to Impact, Use,
or the Environment
Windshield or glass cracks, chips,
or scratches due to impact are not
covered. Windshield cracks will be
covered for the first 12 months,
regardless of mileage if caused by
defects in material or workmanship.
Lights, lenses, mirrors, paint, grille,
moldings, and trim are not covered
for cracks, chips, scratches, dents,
dings, and punctures or tears as a
result of impact with other objects or
road hazards. In addition, cracks,
chips, scratches, or other damage
to the face of a radio or instrument
cluster from impact or foreign
objects are not covered.
Third Party Externally Connected
Electrical Products
This warranty does not apply to
hardware or software of a third party
device that is connected to the
vehicle or its components, even if
integrated or delivered with the
vehicle. GM is not responsible for
the quality or accuracy of any
information, or service accessed
through or from any third partydevice or platform. Software
distributed by GM inside or outside
the vehicle (including, but not limited
to system software or applications)
is not covered by this Warranty. GM
does not warrant that connections
to, from or through the vehicle will
be uninterrupted or error-free. Also,
the user should back-up their data
and information frequently. GM is
not responsible for any loss or
damage to data or information made
available in connection with the use
of the vehicle. In addition, this
Warranty does not apply: (a) to
consumable parts that are designed
to diminish over time, unless failure
has occurred due to a defect in
materials or workmanship; (b) to
damage caused by use with another
product or service; (c) to damage
caused by a third party device or
service (including upgrades and
expansions), or (d) to obsolescence
or lack of utility due to
incompatibility with future versions
of external hardware or software,
including, but not limited to mobile
devices.
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or disconnecting of the vehicle's
original equipment parts and
components.
Additionally, General Motors does
not warranty non- parts,
calibrations, and/or software
modifications.The use of parts,
control module calibrations,
software modifications, and/or any
other alteration not issued through
General Motors will void the
warranty coverage for those
components that are damaged or
otherwise affected by the installation
of the non-GM part, control module
calibration, software modification,
and/or other alteration.
The only exception is that non-GM
parts labeled “Certified to EPA
Standards” are covered by the
Federal Emissions Performance
Warranty.
Recreation Vehicle and Special
Body or Equipment Alterations
Installations or alterations to the
original equipment vehicle or
chassis, as manufactured and
assembled by Cadillac, are not
covered by this warranty. The special body company, assembler,
or equipment installer is solely
responsible for warranties on the
body or equipment and any
alterations to any of the parts,
components, systems,
or assemblies installed by Cadillac.
Examples include, but are not
limited to, special body installations,
such as recreational vehicles, the
installation of any non-GM part,
cutting, welding, or the
disconnecting of original equipment
vehicle or chassis parts and
components, extension of the
wheelbase, suspension and
driveline modifications, and axle
additions.
Pre-Delivery Service
Defects in the mechanical,
electrical, sheet metal, paint, trim,
and other components of your
vehicle may occur at the factory or
while it is being transported to the
dealer facility. Normally, any defects
occurring during assembly are
identified and corrected at the
factory during the inspection
process. In addition, dealers inspect
each vehicle before delivery. They
repair any uncorrected factory
defects and any transit damage
detected before the vehicle is
delivered to you.
Any defects still present at the time
the vehicle is delivered to you are
covered by the warranty. If you find
any defects, advise your dealer
without delay. For further details
concerning any repairs which the
dealer may have made prior to you
taking delivery of your vehicle, ask
your dealer.
Production Changes
Cadillac and Cadillac dealers
reserve the right to make changes
in vehicles built and/or sold by them
at any time without incurring any
obligation to make the same or
similar changes on vehicles
previously built and/or sold by them.
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Noise Emissions Warranty for
Light Duty Trucks Over
10,000 Lbs Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) Only
GM warrants to the first person who
purchases this vehicle for purposes
other than resale and to each
subsequent purchaser of this
vehicle, as manufactured by GM,
that this vehicle was designed, built,
and equipped to conform at the time
it left GM's control with all applicable
United States EPA Noise Control
Regulations.
This warranty covers this vehicle as
designed, built, and equipped by
GM, and is not limited to any
particular part, component,
or system of the vehicle
manufactured by GM. Defects in
design, or assembly, or in any part,
component, or vehicle system as
manufactured by GM, which, at the
time it left GM's control, caused
noise emissions to exceed Federal
Standards, are covered by this
warranty for the life of the vehicle.
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The emission warranty on your
vehicle is issued in accordance with
the U.S. Federal Clean Air Act.
Defects in material or workmanship
in GM emission parts may also be
covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage.
What Is Covered
The parts covered under the
emission warranty are listed under
the“Emission Warranty Parts List”
later in this section.
How to Determine the
Applicable Emissions Control
System Warranty
State and Federal agencies may
require a different emission control
system warranty 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
Coverage. If the emissions control
label contains language stating the
vehicle conforms to California
regulations, the vehicle is also
eligible for California Emissions
Control System Warranty Coverage.
Federal Emission Control
System Warranty
Federal Warranty Coverage
.
Car or Light Duty Truck with a
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) of 8,500 lbs.
or less
‐2 years or 24,000 miles and
8 years or 80,000 miles for the
catalytic converter, vehicle/
powertrain control module,
transmission control module or
other onboard emissions
diagnostic device, including
emission-related software,
whichever comes first. .
Light Duty Truck equipped with
Heavy Duty Gasoline Engine
and with a Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) greater than
8,500 lbs.
‐5 years or 50,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
. Light Duty Truck equipped with
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine and
with a Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) greater than
8,500 lbs.
‐5 years or 50,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Federal Emission Defect Warranty
GM warrants to the owner the
following:
. The vehicle was designed,
equipped, and built so as to
conform at the time of sale with
applicable regulations of the
Federal Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
. The vehicle is free from defects
in materials and workmanship
which cause the vehicle to fail to
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conform with 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
Emission Performance Warranty
coverage when all three of the
following 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 manual
supplied with your vehicle. .
The vehicle fails an
EPA-approved I/M test during
the emission warranty period.
. 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, state, or federal law.
GM warrants that your Cadillac
dealer will replace, repair, or adjust
to Cadillac specifications, at no
charge to you, any of the parts listed
under Emission Warranty Parts List
0 22, which may be necessary to
conform to the applicable emission
standards. Non-Cadillac parts
labeled “Certified to EPA Standards”
are covered by the Federal
Emission Performance Warranty.
California Emission Control
System Warranty
This section outlines the emission
warranty that Cadillac provides for
your vehicle in accordance with the
California Air Resources Board.
Defects in material or workmanship
in Cadillac emission parts may also be covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage.
This warranty applies if your vehicle
meets both of the following
requirements:
.
Your vehicle is registered in
California or other states
adopting California emission
and warranty regulations.*
. Your vehicle is certified for sale
in California as indicated on the
vehicle's emission control
information label.
* Important: Connecticut,
Delaware, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New
York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, Vermont, and Washington
have California Emissions Warranty
coverage.
California Partial Zero Emission
Vehicles (PZEV) have extended
coverage on all emission-related
parts.
Important: California, Connecticut,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, New York, Rhode
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Island, and Vermont have PZEV
Emission Warranty Coverage.
(Oregon has PZEV Hybrid battery
10 years/150,000 mile
coverage only).
Your Rights and Obligations (For
Vehicles Subject to California
Exhaust Emission Standards)
The California Air Resources Board
and General Motors are pleased to
explain the emission control system
warranty on your vehicle. In
California, new motor vehicles must
be designed, built, and equipped to
meet the state's stringent anti-smog
standards. Cadillac must warrant
the emission control system on your
vehicle for the periods of time and
mileage listed provided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your vehicle. Your
vehicle's emission control system
may include parts such as the fuel
injection system, ignition system,
catalytic converter, and engine
computer. Also included are hoses,
belts, connectors, and other
emission-related assemblies.Where a warrantable condition
exists, Cadillac will repair your
vehicle at no cost to you including
diagnosis, parts, and labor.
California Emission Defect and
Emission Performance Warranty
Coverage
For cars and trucks with light duty or
medium duty emissions:
.
For 3 years or 50,000 miles,
whichever comes first:
‐If your vehicle fails a smog
check inspection, Cadillac will
make all necessary repairs
and adjustments to ensure
that your vehicle passes the
inspection. This is your
Emission Control System
Performance Warranty.
‐ If any emission-related part on
your vehicle is defective,
Cadillac will repair or replace
it. This is your Short-term
Emission Control Systems
Defects Warranty. .
For 7 years or 70,000 miles,
whichever comes first:
‐If an emission-related part
listed in this booklet specially
noted with coverage for
7 years or 70,000 miles is
defective, Cadillac will repair
or replace it. This is your
Long-term Emission Control
System Defects Warranty.
. For 8 years or 80,000 miles,
whichever comes first:
‐If the catalytic converter,
vehicle/powertrain control
module, transmission control
module, or other onboard
emissions diagnostic device,
including emissions-related
software, is found to be
defective, Cadillac will repair
or replace it under the Federal
Emission Control System
Warranty.
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.For 15 years or 150,000 miles,
whichever comes first for a
Partial Zero Emission
Vehicle (PZEV):
‐If any emission-related part*
listed in this booklet is
defective, Cadillac will repair
or replace it. This is your
(PZEV) Emission Control
System Defects Warranty.
* PZEV Hybrid Batteries and Hybrid
A/C Compressors are covered for
10 years or 150,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Any authorized Cadillac 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.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
As the vehicle owner, you are
responsible for the performance of
the scheduled maintenance listed in
your owner manual. GM
recommends that you retain all
maintenance receipts for your
vehicle, but GM cannot deny
warranty coverage solely for the
lack of receipts or for your failure to
ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting
your vehicle to a GM dealer selling
your vehicle line as soon as a
problem exists. The warranted
repairs should be completed in a
reasonable amount of time, not to
exceed 30 days.
As the vehicle owner, you should
also be aware that GM may deny
warranty coverage if your vehicle or
a part has failed due to abuse,
neglect, improper or insufficient
maintenance, or modifications not
approved by GM.
If you have any questions regarding
your rights and responsibilities
under these warranties, you should
contact the Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-458-8006, or in
California, write to:
State of California Air Resources
Board
Mobile Source Operations Division
P.O. Box 8001
El Monte, CA 91731-2990