CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 2017 Limited Warranty manual

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first), 50% of parts and labor are
covered for up to 60 months/
unlimited miles.
. Diesel Engine Powered Units:
100% of parts and labor are
covered for 36 months/unlimited
miles. After 36 months or
36,000 miles (whichever comes
first), 50% of parts and labor are
covered for up to 60 months/
unlimited miles.
Service Adjustment
Service adjustment −minor repairs
not usually associated with the
replacement of parts and not a part
of normal maintenance −are
covered for the first 1 year,
12,000 miles.
This includes but is not limited to:
. Wheel alignment
. Tire balance
. Clutch adjustment
. Door and window adjustmentWhat 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 is not covered. Tire wear
due to misalignment beyond the
warranty 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 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 chassis.
. 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 Chevrolet.
. Coverages do not apply if the
odometer has been
disconnected, its reading has
been altered, or mileage cannot
be determined.
. Installation of non-GM parts.
. Water or fluid contamination.

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.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
vehicle currently or previously titled
as salvaged, scrapped, junked,
or otherwise considered a total loss.
Damage or Corrosion Due to
Environment, Chemical
Treatments, or Aftermarket
Products
Damage caused by airborne fallout,
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 010 for more 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,
or maintain fluids between
recommended maintenance
intervals, fuel, lubricants,
or refrigerants recommended in the
owner manual is not covered.
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

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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 party
device 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 designedto 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.
Maintenance
All vehicles require periodic
maintenance. Maintenance
services, such as those detailed in
the owner manual are at the owners
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/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 Limited
Warranty. 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
7,500 miles.

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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
. State or local taxes required on
warranty repairs
. Storage
Other Terms : This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
GM does not authorize any person
to create for it any other obligation
or liability in connection with these
vehicles. Any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose applicable to
this chassis is limited in duration
to the duration of this written
warranty. Performance of repairs
and needed adjustments is the exclusive remedy under this
written warranty or any implied
warranty. GM shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential
damages, such as, but not limited
to, lost wages or vehicle rental
expenses, resulting from breach
of this written warranty or any
implied warranty.*
* Some states 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.

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Warranty Repairs–
Component Exchanges
In the interest of customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet may offer
exchange service on some vehicle
components. This service is
intended to reduce the amount of
time your vehicle is not available for
use due to repairs. Components
used in exchange are service
replacement parts that may be new,
remanufactured, or refurbished.
Remanufactured parts meet
Chevrolet approved service part
requirements and are made from
previously used components in a
process that involves disassembly,
inspection, cleaning, update of
software and replacement of parts
as appropriate, testing and
reassembly.
Refurbished parts meet Chevrolet
approved service part requirements
and are previously used parts that
are inspected, cleaned, tested, and
repackaged.
All exchange components used
meet Chevrolet standards and are
warranted the same as new components. Examples of the types
of components that might be
serviced in this fashion include:
engine and transmission
assemblies, instrument cluster
assemblies, radios, compact disc
players, batteries, and powertrain
control modules.
Warranty Repairs
–Recycled
Materials
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) guidelines and Chevrolet
support the capture, purification,
and reuse of automotive air
conditioning refrigerant gases and
engine coolant. As a result, any
repairs Chevrolet may make to your
vehicle may involve the installation
of purified reclaimed refrigerant and
coolant.
Tire Service
Any authorized Chevrolet Low Cab
Forward Truck or tire dealer for your
brand of tires can assist you with
tire service. If, after contacting one
of these dealers, you need further
assistance or you have questions,
contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center. The toll-free
telephone numbers are listed under
Customer Assistance Offices
028.
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 Powertrain has 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 the
engine, engine emission system,
transmission, and drivetrain.
Damage, failure, or reduced life of
the engine, transmission, emission

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system, drivetrain or other vehicle
components caused by aftermarket
engine performance enhancement
products or modifications may not
be covered under your new vehicle
limited warranty.
After-Manufacture
“Rustproofing”
Your Low Cab Forward Truck was
designed and built to resist
corrosion. Application of additional
rust-inhibiting materials is neither
necessary nor required under the
Sheet Metal Coverage. Chevrolet
makes no recommendations
concerning the usefulness or value
of such products.
Application of after-manufacture
rustproofing products may create an
environment which reduces the
corrosion resistance built into your
vehicle. Repairs to correct damage
caused by such applications are not
covered under your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Paint, Trim, and Appearance
Items
Defects in paint, trim, upholstery,
or other appearance items are
normally corrected during new
vehicle preparation. If you find any
paint or appearance concerns,
advise your Chevrolet Low Cab
Forward dealer as soon as possible.
Your owner manual has instructions
regarding the care of these items.
Vehicle Operation and Care
Considering the investment you
have made in your Chevrolet, we
know you will want to operate and
maintain it properly. We urge you to
follow the maintenance instructions
in your owner manual.
If you have questions on how to
keep your vehicle in good working
condition, see your Chevrolet Low
Cab Forward dealer, the place many
customers choose to have their
maintenance work done. You can
rely on your Chevrolet Low Cab
Forward dealer to use the proper
parts and repair practices.
Maintenance and Warranty
Service Records
Retain receipts covering
performance of regular
maintenance. Receipts can be very
important if a question arises as to
whether a malfunction is caused by
lack of maintenance or a defect in
material or workmanship.
A“Maintenance Record” is provided
in the maintenance schedule
section of the owner manual for
recording services performed.
The servicing Chevrolet Low Cab
Forward dealer can provide a copy
of any warranty repairs for your
records.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical
fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall
upon and adhere to painted
surfaces on your vehicle. This
damage can take two forms:
blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and/or small irregular dark spots
etched into the paint surface.

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Although no defect in the factory
applied paint causes this, Chevrolet
will repair, at no charge to the
owner, the painted surfaces of new
vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within 12 months or
12,000 miles of purchase,
whichever comes first.
Warranty Coverage–
Extensions
Time Extensions : The New
Vehicle Limited Warranty will be
extended one day for each day
beyond the first 24 hour period in
which your vehicle is at an
authorized Chevrolet Low Cab
Forward dealer facility for warranty
service. You may be asked to show
the repair orders to verify the period
of time the warranty is to be
extended. Your extension rights may
vary depending on state law. Mileage Extensions :
Prior to
delivery, some mileage is put on
your vehicle during testing at the
assembly plant, during shipping,
and while at the Chevrolet Low Cab
Forward dealer facility. The dealer
records this mileage on the first
page of this warranty booklet at
delivery. For eligible vehicles, this
mileage will be added to the
mileage limits of the warranty
ensuring that you receive full benefit
of the coverage. Mileage extension
eligibility:
. Applies only to new vehicles
held exclusively in new vehicle
inventory.
. Does not apply to used vehicles,
GM-owned vehicles, dealer
owned used vehicles, or dealer
demonstrator vehicles.
. Does not apply to vehicles with
more than 1,000 miles on the
odometer even though the
vehicle may not have been
registered for license plates.
Original Equipment Alterations
This warranty does not cover any
damage or failure resulting from
modification or alteration to the
vehicle's original equipment as
manufactured or assembled by
Chevrolet. Examples of the types of
alterations that would not be
covered include cutting, welding,
or disconnecting of the vehicle's
original equipment parts and
components.
Additionally, Chevrolet does not
warranty non-GM parts,
calibrations, and/or software
modifications. The use of parts,
control module calibrations,
software modifications, and/or any
other alterations not issued through
Chevrolet 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.

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The only exception is that non-GM
parts labeled“Certified to EPA
Standards” are covered by the
Federal Emissions Performance
Warranty.
Special Body or Equipment
Alterations
Installations or alterations to the
original equipment vehicle or
chassis, as manufactured and
assembled by Chevrolet, 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
Chevrolet. 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
Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 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 Chevrolet
Low Cab Forward dealer without
delay. For further details concerning
any repairs which the dealer mayhave made prior to you taking
delivery of your vehicle, ask your
dealer.
Production Changes
Chevrolet and Chevrolet Low Cab
Forward 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.
Noise Emissions Warranty
Chevrolet 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
Chevrolet, that this vehicle was
designed, built and equipped to
conform at the time it left
Chevrolet’s control with all
applicable United States EPA Noise
Control Regulations.

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This warranty covers this vehicle as
designed, built and equipped by
Chevrolet, and is not limited to any
particular part, component or
system of the vehicle manufactured
by Chevrolet. Defects in design,
assembly or in any part, component
or vehicle system as manufactured
by Chevrolet, which, at the time it
left Chevrolet’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 Low
Cab Forward truck 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 Low
Cab Forward Truck Limited
Warranty coverage. There may be
additional coverage on diesel
powered units. In any case, the
warranty with the broadest coverage
applies.
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 for chassis
depending on:
. Whether the truck conforms to
regulations applicable to light
duty or heavy duty emission
control systems. .
Whether the truck or engine
conforms to California
regulations in addition to U.S.
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Federal
regulations.
All Low Cab Forward trucks are
eligible for Federal Emissions
Control System Warranty Coverage.
If the emissions control label
contains language stating the truck
conforms to California regulations,
the vehicle is also eligible for
California Emissions Control System
Warranty Coverage.
Federal Emission Control
System Warranty
Federal Warranty Coverage is as
follows:
. Gasoline engine powered units
with a Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) greater than
8,500 lbs.
‐5 years or 50,000 miles,
whichever comes first. .
Diesel engine powered units
with a Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) greater than
8,500 lbs.
‐5 years or 100,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
. If any tire originally equipped on
your truck is defective (excluding
tread wear).
‐2 years or 24,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
Federal Emission Defect Warranty
Chevrolet warrants to the owner the
following:
. The Low Cab Forward truck was
designed, equipped, and built to
conform at the time of sale with
applicable regulations of the
Federal Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
. The Low Cab Forward truck is
free from defects in materials
and workmanship which cause
the vehicle to fail to conform with
those regulations during the
emission warranty period.