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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. There
may be additional coverage on GM
diesel engine vehicles. In any case,
the warranty with the broadest
coverage applies.
What Is Covered
The parts covered under the
emission warranty are listed under
Emission Warranty Parts List020
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).

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.The vehicle is free from defects
in materials and workmanship
which cause the vehicle to fail to
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 dealer will
replace, repair, or adjust to GM
specifications, at no charge to you,
any of the parts listed under the
Emission Warranty Parts List 020
which may be necessary to conform
to the applicable emission
standards. Non-GM 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 GM provides for your
vehicle in accordance with the California Air Resources Board.
Defects in material or workmanship
in GM emission parts may also be
covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage. In any
case, the warranty with the broadest
coverage applies.
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.

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California Transitional Zero
Emission Vehicles (TZEV) have
extended coverage on all
emission-related parts.
Note
Referred to as PZEV warranty in
past model years.
Important:California, Connecticut,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, New York, Oregon,
Rhode Island, and Vermont have
TZEV Emission Warranty Coverage.
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. GM 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, GM 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
(5 years or 50,000 miles for
Duramax Diesel), whichever
comes first:
‐If your vehicle fails a smog
check inspection, GM 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, GM
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, GM 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 for
vehicles with a Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) of
8,500 lbs. or less:
‐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

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defective, GM will repair or
replace it under the Federal
Emission Control System
Warranty.
. For 15 years or 150,000 miles,
whichever comes first for a
Transitional Zero Emission
Vehicle (TZEV):
‐If any emission-related part*
listed in this booklet is
defective, GM will repair or
replace it. This is your TZEV
Emission Control System
Defects Warranty.
* TZEV Hybrid Batteries and Hybrid
A/C compressor are covered for
10 years or 150,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
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.
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 Buick 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 Buick may deny
warranty coverage if your vehicle or
a part has failed due to abuse,
neglect, improper or insufficient
maintenance, modifications not
approved by Buick, or if the defect
is not emissions-related.
If you have any questions regarding
your rights and responsibilities
under these warranties, you should
contact the Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-222-1020 or, in
California, write to:
State of California Air Resources
Board
Mobile Source Operations Division
P.O. Box 8001
El Monte, CA 91731-2990

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Emission-related defects in the
emission parts listed here are
covered under the Emission Control
System Warranty. The terms are
explained in theEmission Control
Systems Warranty 016 under
“Federal Emission Control System
Warranty” and the“California
Emission Control System Warranty.”
Important: Certain parts may be
covered beyond these warranties if
shown with asterisk(s) as follows:
. (*) 7 years/70,000 miles,
whichever comes first, California
Emission Control System
Warranty coverage.
. (**) 8 years/80,000 miles,
whichever comes first, Federal
Emission Control System
Warranty coverage for light duty
vehicles. (Also applies to
California certified light duty
vehicles.)
All listed parts 15 years/
150,000 miles, whichever comes
first, on California TZEV (NU6)
vehicles registered in a TZEV state
except Hybrid batteries and Hybrid A/C compressors, which are
covered for 10 years/150,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Powertrain Control System
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
Barometric Pressure Sensor
Camshaft Position Actuator *
Camshaft Position Actuator Valve
Communication Gateway Module
(CGM)**
Coolant Sensor
Crankcase Pressure Sensor
Data Link Connector
Engine Control Module (ECM) **
Engine Temperature Sensor
Flex Fuel Sensor
Fuel Control Module **
Humidity Sensor
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
Mass Air Flow Sensor
Oil Pressure Sensor
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
Oxygen Sensor(s)
NOx Sensor(s)
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) **
Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor
Thermostat
Throttle Position Sensor
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Ignition System
Camshaft Position Sensor(s)
Crankshaft Position Sensor(s)
Glow Plug(s) (Diesel)
Glow Plug Controller (Diesel)
Ignition Coil(s)
Ignition Control Module
Knock Sensor
Spark Plug Wires
Spark Plugs

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Transmission Controls and
Torque Management
Clutch Solenoids and Switches
Control Solenoids and Pressure
Switches
ETRS Shifter/Button
Internal Mode Switch (IMS)
Park/Neutral Switch
Transmission Control Module **
Transmission Fluid Temperature
Sensor
Transmission Range Control Module
(TRCM)**
Transmission Speed Sensors
Vehicle Control System
Integrated Chassis Control
Module ** (ETRS and Corvette only)
Vehicle Control Module (VCM) **
Fuel Management System
AFM Exhaust Valves and Controller
Diesel Fuel Injection Pump *
Diesel Direct Fuel Injector and Rail *HD Duramax Fuel Pressure
Regulator *
HD Duramax Fuel Pipes *
Fuel Injector
Fuel Pressure Regulator
Fuel Pressure Sensor
Fuel Pump Power Module
Fuel Rail Assembly
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump
Fuel Temperature Sensor
High Pressure Fuel Pump (SIDI)
Air Management System
Active Aero Shutters and Controller
Air Cleaner
Air Intake Ducts
Charge Air Cooler *
Charge Air Cooler Control
Idle Air Control Valve
Idle Speed Control Motor
Intake Air Heater
Intake Manifold (* for diesel only)Intake Manifold Gasket
Intake Manifold Tuning Valve
Supercharger *
Throttle Body
Turbocharger *
Turbocharger Pressure Sensor
Turbocharger Vane Position
Sensor *
Turbocharger Vane Position
Solenoid *
Variable Geometry Turbine (VGT)
Actuators
Catalytic Converter System
Catalytic Converter(s) * **
Diesel Exhaust Emission Reduction
Fluid (DEF) Tank
Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment
Actuators and Sensors
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) *
Exhaust Manifold and Gasket

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Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) System
Oil Filler Cap
PCV Filter
PCV Oil Separator
PCV Valve
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
System
EGR Bypass Valve
EGR Feed and Delivery Pipes
EGR Temperature Sensor
EGR Valve
EGR Valve Cooler *
Evaporative Emission Control
System (Gasoline Engines)
Canister
Canister Vent Solenoid
Electronic Leak Check
Pump (ELCP)
Fuel Feed and Purge Line
Fuel Filler Cap
Fuel Level SensorFuel Tank(s) *
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (with restrictor)
Fuel Tank Vapor and Liquid
Pressure Sensor
Purge Valve
Start/Stop System
Auxiliary Battery or Ultra Capacitor
Battery Isolator
Battery Control Module
Bi-Directional DC-DC Converter
Intelligent Battery Sensor
Multifunction Power Supply
Converter
Transmission Fluid Accumulator and
Solenoid
Hybrid
ACCM
Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump
Battery Control Module **
Battery Cooling Circuit
Battery Pack Current Sensor
Brake Pedal Travel SensorCharge Port
Charge Port Switches and Sensors
Drive Motor/Generator Control
Module **
Drive Motors and Resolvers *
Eboost Brake Control Module **
Electro-Hydraulic Brake Control
Module **
Energy Storage Control Module **
Exhaust Heat Exchanger
Fuel Fill Door Sensors
High Voltage Battery Contactor
Hood Switch
Hybrid Batteries *
Hybrid Battery Temperature and
Voltage Sensors
Hybrid EVAP Canister Assembly
Hybrid RESS Thermal Management:
Air and Coolant Sensors
Battery Coolant Pumps and
Cooling Fans
Battery High Voltage Heater
Battery Temperature Sensors
E-compressor * **

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Power Electronics
Coolant Pump
Port Valves
Rfg. Temperature and Pressure
Sensors
Onboard Charger * **
SGCM Coolant Circuit (fan,
relay, pump)
Starter Generator *
Starter Generator Control Module **
Starter Generator Drive Belt
Traction Power Inverter
Module (TPIM) **
Vehicle Interface Control Module **
Wheel Speed Sensor
Miscellaneous Items Used with
Above Components and Certain
Tires are Covered
Belts
Boots
Clamps
Connectors
Ducts Fittings
Gaskets
Grommets
Hoses
Housings
Mounting Hardware
Pipes
Pulleys
Sealing Devices
Springs
Tubes
Wiring and Relays
High Voltage Wiring
Tires (Heavy Duty Applications only
2 yr/24,000 mile Federal Emission
Defect Warranty)
Parts specified in your maintenance
schedule that require scheduled
replacement are covered up to their
first replacement interval or the
applicable emission warranty
coverage period, whichever comes
first. If failure of one of these parts
results in failure of another part,
both will be covered under the
Emission Control System Warranty.
For detailed information concerning
specific parts covered by these
emission control system warranties,
ask your dealer.
Replacement Parts
The emission control systems of
your vehicle were designed, built,
and tested using genuine GM parts*
and the vehicle is certified as being
in conformity with applicable federal
and California emission
requirements.
Accordingly, it is
recommended that any
replacement parts used for
maintenance or for the repair of
emission control systems be new,
genuine GM parts.
The warranty obligations are not
dependent upon the use of any
particular brand of replacement
parts. The owner may elect to use
non-genuine GM parts for
replacement purposes. Use of
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equivalent quality may impair the
effectiveness of emission control
systems.
If other than new, genuine GM parts
are used for maintenance
replacements or for the repair of
parts affecting emission control, the
owner should assure himself/herself
that such parts are warranted by
their manufacturer to be equivalent
to genuine GM parts in performance
and durability.
*“Genuine GM parts,” when used in
connection with GM vehicles,
means parts manufactured by or for
GM, designed for use on GM
vehicles, and distributed by any
division or subsidiary of GM.
Maintenance and Repairs
Maintenance and repairs can be
performed by any qualified service
outlet; however, warranty repairs
must be performed by an authorized
dealer except in a situation where
the vehicle owner is significantly
inconvenienced and a warranted part or a warranty station is not
reasonably available to the vehicle
owner.
In a situation where the vehicle
owner is significantly
inconvenienced, and an authorized
dealer is not reasonably available,
repairs may be performed at any
available service establishment or
by the owner, using any
replacement part. Buick will
consider reimbursement for the
expense incurred, including
diagnosis, not to exceed the
manufacturer's suggested retail
price for all warranted parts
replaced and labor charges based
on Buick's recommended time
allowance for the warranty repair
and the geographically appropriate
labor rate. A part not being available
within 10 days or a repair not being
completed within 30 days
constitutes a significant
inconvenience. Retain receipts and
failed parts in order to receive
compensation for warranty repairs
reimbursable due to these
situations.If you are in a situation where you
are significantly inconvenienced and
it is necessary to have repairs
performed by other than a Buick
dealer and you believe the repairs
are covered by emission warranties,
take the replaced parts and your
receipt to a Buick dealer for
reimbursement consideration. This
applies to both the Federal
Emission Defect Warranty and
Federal Emission Performance
Warranty.
Receipts and records covering the
performance of regular maintenance
or other repairs (such as those
outlined earlier) should be retained
in the event questions arise
concerning maintenance. These
receipts and records should be
transferred to each subsequent
owner. GM will not deny warranty
coverage solely on the absence of
maintenance records. However, GM
may deny a warranty claim if a
failure to perform scheduled
maintenance resulted in the failure
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Claims Procedure
As with the other warranties
covered in this booklet, take your
vehicle to any authorized Buick
dealer facility to obtain service
under the emission warranty. This
should be done as soon as possible
after failing an EPA-approved I/M
test or a California smog check test,
or at any time you suspect a defect
in a part.
Those repairs qualifying under the
warranty will be performed by any
Buick dealer at no charge. Repairs
which do not qualify will be charged
to you. You will be notified as to
whether or not the repair qualifies
under the warranty within a
reasonable time, not to exceed
30 days after receipt of the vehicle
by the dealer, or within the time
period required by local or state law.
The only exceptions would be if you
request or agree to an extension,
or if a delay results from events
beyond the control of your dealer or
GM. If you are not so notified, GM
will provide any required repairs at
no charge.In the event a warranty matter is not
handled to your satisfaction, refer to
the
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure 026.
For further information or to report
violations of the Emission Control
System Warranty, you may contact
the EPA at:
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of Transportation and Air
Quality
Compliance Division, Light-Duty
Vehicle Group
Attn: Warranty Complaints
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email:
[email protected]
For a vehicle subject to the
California Exhaust Emission
Standards, you may contact the:
State of California Air Resources
Board
Mobile Source Operations Division
P.O. Box 8001
El Monte, CA 91731-2990