CHEVROLET CAMARO 2012 5.G Warranty Guide
Manufacturer: CHEVROLET, Model Year: 2012, Model line: CAMARO, Model: CHEVROLET CAMARO 2012 5.GPages: 56, PDF Size: 0.48 MB
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Black plate (7,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
New Vehicle Limited Warranty 7
KilometresReplacement Percentage Covered
by GM
0-20 000 100%
20 001-60 000 Sliding scale starting at 67% at
20 001, proportionately falling
(1.175%/1 000 kilometres) to 20%
at 60 000 kilometres.
60 001-80 000 20% (Buick and Cadillac Only)
60 001+ 0% (Chevrolet and GMC Only)
80 001+ 0% (Buick and Cadillac Only)
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Black plate (8,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
8 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Examples:Kilometres Coverage10 000 100%
20 000 100%
20 001 67%
30 000 55.25%
40 000 43.5%
50 000 31.75%
60 000 20%
80 000 20% Buick and Cadillac (0% Chevrolet and GMC) This schedule applies to the price of
the tires only. GM will cover 100% of
the cost to mount and balance the
tires replaced under warranty for the
full Base Warranty Coverage period.
After your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires, you may still have
prorated warranty coverage on your
original equipment tires by the tire
manufacturer. Contact your GM
dealer or the tire manufacturer of
the brand of tires on your vehicle for
more information. The following is
a list of current tire manufacturer's
websites and toll-free customer
assistance numbers.
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Black plate (9,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
New Vehicle Limited Warranty 9
Tire Companies
CompanyWebsiteToll-Free Number
Bridgestone/Firestone www.bridgestonetire.ca 1-800-267-1318
Continental/General www.generaltire.ca
www.continentaltire.ca 1-800-461-1776
1-800-461-1776
Goodyear/Dunlop www.goodyear.ca
www.dunlop.ca 1-800-387-3288
Michelin/Goodrich www.michelin.ca1-888-871-4444
Uniroyal www.uniroyal.ca 1-888-871-7777
Goodrich www.bfgoodrichtires.ca 1-888-871-6666
Hankook www.hankooktire.ca 1-800-843-7709
Kumho www.kumhotire.ca 1-604-241-4142 (West)
1-416-636-0904 (East))
Pirelli www.pirelli.ca1-800-828-2585 (Ontario)
1-800-363-0583 (Que/Maritimes) 1-800-663-0148 (West)
Maxxis www.maxxiscanada.com 1-905-789-0882
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Black plate (10,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
10 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
When a tire is removed from service
due to a covered warranty condition
under a tire manufacturer's limited
warranty program, you may be
eligible for a tire replacement
or a comparable new tire on a
prorated basis.
The tire manufacturer's limited
warranty program, which can
be obtained by calling or visiting
the tire manufacturer's website
or any authorized dealer, is in
lieu of all other remedies or
warranties, expressed or implied,
arising by law or otherwise,
including fitness for a particular
purpose or merchantability.
The tire manufacturer's expressly
disclaim liability for indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential
damages, lost profit, loss of
business, loss of goodwill, loss of
reputation, punitive or any other
damage, cost, or loss of any kind.Towing
Towing is covered to the nearest
authorized dealer if your vehicle
cannot be driven because of a
warranted defect.
6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine
Coverage
For trucks equipped with a
6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine, the
diesel engine assembly, including
turbocharger components (except
those items listed under“What Is
Not Covered”) is covered for defects
in material or workmanship without
a deductible for up to 5 years or
160 000 kilometres whichever
comes first.
.Cylinder block and heads and all
internal lubricant parts, intake
and exhaust manifolds, timing
gears, timing gear chain or belt
and cover, flywheel, harmonic
balancer, valve covers, oil pan,
oil pump, water pump, fuel
pump, engine mounts, seals,
and gaskets.
.Diesel Fuel Metering System:
injection pump, nozzles, high
pressure lines, high pressure
sealing devices.
.Glow Plug Control System:
control/glow plug assembly,
glow plugs, cold advance relay,
Engine Control Module (ECM).
.Fuel injection control module,
integral oil cooler, transmission
adapter plate, left and right
common fuel rails, fuel filter
assembly, fuel temperature
sensor, and function blocks.
Important:Some of the above
components may also be covered
by the Emissions Warranty with
no deductible. See theEmission
Warranty Parts List on page 31
for details.
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Black plate (11,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
New Vehicle Limited Warranty 11
Aftermarket Engine Performance
Enhancement Products and
Modifications
Some aftermarket engine
performance products and
modifications promise a way to
increase the horsepower and torque
levels of your vehicle's powertrain.
You should be aware that these
products may have detrimental
effects on the performance and life
of the engine, exhaust emission
system, transmission and drivetrain.
The Duramax Diesel Engine, Allison
Automatic Transmission
®and
drivetrain have been designed
and built to offer industry leading
durability and performance in the
most demanding applications.
Engine power enhancement
products may enable the engine to
operate at horsepower and torque
levels that could damage, create
failure, or reduce the life of theengine, engine emission system,
transmission and drivetrain.
Damage failure, or reduced life of
the engine, transmission emission
system, drivetrain or other vehicle
components caused by aftermarket
engine performance enhancement
products or modifications may not
be covered under your vehicle
warranty.
Sheet Metal Coverage
Sheet metal panels are covered
against corrosion and rust-through
as follows:
Corrosion:For Chevrolet and
GMC, body sheet metal panels are
covered against rust for 3 years or
60 000 kilometres, whichever comes
first. For Buick, body sheet metal
panels are covered against rust
for 4 years or 80 000 kilometres,
whichever comes first.Rust-Through:For Chevrolet and
GMC, any body sheet metal panel
that rusts through due to corrosion
(an actual hole in the sheet metal)
is covered for up to 6 years or
160 000 kilometres, whichever
comes first. This coverage only
applies to the body sheet metal
panels and not to other metal
components.
Rust-Through:For Buick, any
body sheet metal panel that
rusts through due to corrosion
(an actual hole in the sheet metal) is
covered for up to 6 years, unlimited
kilometres. This coverage only
applies to the body sheet metal
panels and not to other metal
components.
Important:Cosmetic or surface
corrosion (resulting from stone
chips, dents, or scratches in the
paint, or failure to repair paint
damaged by stone chips, dents,
or scratches in the paint) is not
included in the sheet metal
coverage.
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Black plate (12,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Accessory Coverages
All GM approved accessories
marketed and sold by
General Motors of Canada
Limited that are permanently
installed on a GM vehicle prior to
delivery will be covered under the
provisions of the Base Warranty
Coverage of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. In the event GM
accessories are installed after
vehicle delivery or are replaced
under the new vehicle base
warranty, they will be covered,
(parts and labour for the balance
of the applicable portion of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, but
in no event less than 12 months,
unlimited kilometres (12 months/
20 000 kilometres for commercial
vehicles).
GM accessories sold over the
counter, or those not requiring
installation, will receive the
standard GM Dealer Parts
Warranty for 12 months from
the date of purchase, parts only.Notice:This warranty excludes:
Any communications device that
becomes unusable or unable
to function as intended due to
unavailability of compatible
wireless service or GPS satellite
signals.
What Is Not Covered
Tire and Wheel Damage or Wear
Normal tire wear or wear-out is not
covered. Tire wear is influenced
by many variables such as road
conditions, driving styles, vehicle
weight, and tire construction.
Uniform tire wear is a normal
condition, and is not considered
a defect. Road hazard damage
such as punctures, cuts, snags,
and breaks resulting from pothole
impact, curb impact, or from
other objects and tire wear
due to misalignment beyond the
maintenance period is not covered.Also, damage from improper
inflation, overloading, spinning,
as when stuck in mud or snow,
tire chains, racing, improper
mounting or dismounting, misuse,
negligence, alteration, improper
repair, accident, collision, fire,
vandalism, or misapplication is
not covered. Damage to wheels or
tire sidewalls caused by automatic
car washes or cleaning agents is
not covered.
Damage Due to Bedliners
Owners of trucks with a bedliner,
whether after-market or factory
installed, should expect that with
normal operation the bedliner
will move.
This movement may cause finish
damage. Therefore, any damage
caused by the bedliner is not
covered under the terms of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Black plate (13,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
New Vehicle Limited Warranty 13
Damage Due to Accident, Misuse,
or Alteration
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty
does not cover damage caused as
the result of any of the following:
.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, modification,
or tampering to the vehicle,
including, but not limited to
the body, chassis, powertrain,
driveline, software, or other
components after final assembly
by GM.
.Coverages do not apply
if the odometer has been
disconnected, its reading
has been altered, or mileage
cannot be determined.
.Installation of non-GM
(General Motors) parts.
.Water or fluid contamination.
.Damage resulting from hail,
floods, windstorms, lightning and
other environmental conditions.
.Alteration of glass parts by
application of tinting films.
Important:This warranty is void
on vehicles currently or previously
registered as salvaged, scrapped
(irreparable), rebuilt, junked,
or otherwise considered a total loss.Damage or Corrosion Due
to Environment, Chemical
Treatments, or Aftermarket
Products
Damage caused by airborne fallout,
rail dust, 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”underThings to Know
About the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty on page 22for details.
Damage Due to Insufficient or
Improper Maintenance
Damage caused by failure to follow
the recommended maintenance
schedule intervals and/or failure
to use or maintain proper fluids,
fuel, lubricants, or refrigerants
between maintenance intervals
recommended in the owner
manual is not covered.
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Black plate (14,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
14 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Damage Due to Contaminated 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. 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, or incorrect
diesel fuel or gasoline may not
be covered.
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.Where to Go for Maintenance
Your new GM vehicle was designed
and built to the highest quality
standards, and that quality means
reliability, long-life and economical
operation for years to come.
The investment you made in
your new GM vehicle can best
be maintained at your GM dealer
who offers quality service and
genuine GM parts specifically
designed for your GM vehicle.
GM recommends having
maintenance performed by an
authorized GM dealership. GM
dealer technicians are specifically
trained to maintain and repair GM
vehicles. They stay current on the
latest service information through
GM technical bulletins, service
publications and training courses.
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Black plate (15,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
New Vehicle Limited Warranty 15
Many are also certified through
the technical training process.
In addition, your GM dealer has
special tools, equipment, computer
software and complete access to
product updates, applicable to your
vehicle to ensure fast and accurate
diagnostics. This level of service is
only available at an authorized GM
dealership.
Maintenance
All vehicles require periodic
maintenance. Maintenance
services, such as those detailed
in the Owner Manual and this
warranty booklet 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:
.Audio System Cleaning
.Brake Pads and Linings
.Clutch Linings
.Coolants and Fluids
.Filters
.Keyless Entry (or other remote
transmitter/receiver batteries)*
.Limited Slip Rear Axle Service
.Tire Rotation
.Wheel Alignment/Balance**
.Wiper Inserts
are covered up to the first
maintenance inspection period
outlined in the owner manual.
Any replacement at the time of,
or beyond the maintenance
inspection period is considered
maintenance, and is not covered
as part of the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. The New Vehicle Limited
Warranty only covers components
when replacement or repair of these
components is the result of a defect
in material or workmanship.
* Consumable battery covered up to
12 months only.
** Maintenance items after
12 000 kilometres.
Extra Expenses
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
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Black plate (16,1)Canadian Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information - 2012
16 New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Other Terms
This warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may have different
rights which vary from province to
province according to applicable
legislation. This warranty does
not exclude or limit those rights but
runs concurrently with any such
applicable provincial legislation.
General Motors of Canada Limited
does not authorize any person to
create for it any other condition or
liability in connection with these
vehicles.Any implied warranty
or condition (including any
implied warranty or condition of
merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose) applicable to
this vehicle is limited in duration
to the duration of this written
warranty. The performance of
repairs and needed adjustments
is the exclusive remedy under
this written warranty or any
implied warranty or condition.General Motors of Canada
Limited shall not be liable for
incidental or consequential
damages resulting from breach
of this written warranty or any
implied warranty or condition.*
* Some provinces 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.
Volt-Specific Warranty
For vehicles sold in Canada, in
addition to the Base Warranty
Coverage described in the GM
Canadian Limited Warranty
and Owner Assistance booklet,
General Motors of Canada Limited
will warrant certain Voltec
®
components for Chevrolet Volt
(hereafter referred to as Voltec)
for 8 years or 160,000 kilometers
(100,000 miles), whichever comesfirst, from the original in‐service date
of the vehicle, against warrantable
repairs to the specific Voltec
components of the vehicle.
This warranty is for Chevrolet Volt
vehicles registered and normally
operated in the United States or
Canada, respectively. In addition to
the initial owner of the vehicle, the
coverage described in this Voltec
warranty is transferable at no cost
to any subsequent person(s) who
assumes ownership of the vehicle
within the above-described 8 years
o160 000 kilometers (100,000 miles)
term. No deductibles are associated
with this Voltec warranty.
This Voltec component warranty is
in addition to the express conditions
and warranties described previously.
The coverage and benefits
described under“New Vehicle
Limited Warranty”are not extended
or altered because of this special
Voltec Component Warranty.