Chevrolet Equinox 2009 Warranty

IMPORTANT: This booklet contains important information about the vehicle’s warranty coverage. It also explains

owner assistance information and GM’s participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Keep this booklet with your vehicle and make it available to a Chevrolet dealer if warranty work is needed. Be sure to keep it with your vehicle if you sell it so future owners will have the information.

Owner’s Name:

Street Address:

City & State:

Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN):

Date Vehicle First Delivered or Put In Use:

Odometer Reading on Date Vehicle First Delivered or Put In Use:

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2009 Chevrolet Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information

An Important Message to Chevrolet Owners... ......1

Chevrolet’s Commitment to You ..........................1

Owner Assistance .............................................1

GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute

Resolution Program ........................................1

Warranty Service – United States and Canada ......1

Warranty Coverage at a Glance ...........................2

New Vehicle Limited Warranty ............................2

Emission Control System Warranty ......................2

General Motors Corporation New Vehicle

Limited Warranty .............................................4

What Is Covered ...............................................4

What Is Not Covered .........................................7

Hybrid Speciﬁc Warranty ..................................10

What is Covered .............................................11

Towing ..........................................................11

Malibu Hybrid Coverage ...................................11

Chevrolet Tahoe and Silverado Two-mode

Hybrid Coverage ..........................................11

What is Not Covered .......................................12

Things You Should Know About the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty ................................13

Warranty Repairs – Component Exchanges .........13

Warranty Repairs – Recycled Materials ...............13

Tire Service ....................................................13

6.6L DURAMAX Aftermarket Engine Performance Enhancement

Products and Modiﬁcations ............................14

After-Manufacture “Rustprooﬁng” ........................15

Paint, Trim, and Appearance Items ....................15

Vehicle Operation and Care ..............................15

Maintenance and Warranty Service Records ........15

Chemical Paint Spotting ...................................15

Warranty Coverage – Extensions .......................16

Touring Owner Service – Foreign Countries ........16

Warranty Service – Foreign Countries ................17

Original Equipment Alterations ...........................17

Recreation Vehicle and Special Body or

Equipment Alterations ...................................17

Pre-Delivery Service ........................................18

Production Changes .........................................18

Noise Emissions Warranty for Light Duty

Trucks Over 10,000 LBS Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR) Only ..........................18

Diesel Engine Components ......14

2009 Chevrolet Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information

Emission Control Systems Warranty ..................19

What Is Covered .............................................19

How to Determine the Applicable Emissions

Control System Warranty ...............................19

Federal Emission Control System Warranty .........19

California Emission Control System Warranty .......21

Emission Warranty Parts List ............................23

Replacement Parts ..........................................28

Maintenance and Repairs .................................29

Claims Procedure ............................................30

Owner Assistance .............................................31

Customer Satisfaction Procedure .......................31

State Warranty Enforcement Laws .....................32

Assistance For Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......33

Chevrolet Roadside Assistance ..........................33

Chevrolet Courtesy Transportation ......................33

Warranty Information for California Only ................34

Special Coverage Adjustment Programs

Beyond the Warranty Period ..........................34

Customer Assistance Offices .............................35

Online Owner Center (U.S.) —

www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet .................36

My GM Canada (Canada) — www.gm.ca ............36

An Important Message to Chevrolet Owners...

Chevrolet’s Commitment to You

We are committed to assuring your satisfaction with your new Chevrolet.

Your Chevrolet dealer also wants you to be completely satisﬁed and invites you to return for all your service needs, both during and after the warranty period.

Owner Assistance

Your Chevrolet dealer is best equipped to provide all your service needs. Should you ever encounter a problem that is not resolved during or after the limited warranty period, talk to a member of dealer management. Under certain circumstances, GM and/or GM dealers may provide assistance after the limited warranty period has expired when the problem results from a defect in material or workmanship. These instances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If your problem has not been resolved to your satisfaction, follow the “Customer Satisfaction Procedure” as outlined under Owner Assistance on page 31.

We thank you for choosing a Chevrolet.

GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

See the “Customer Satisfaction Procedure” under Owner Assistance on page 31 for information on the voluntary, non-binding Alternative Dispute Resolution Program in which GM participates.

Warranty Service – United States and Canada

Your selling dealership has made a large investment to ensure that they have the proper tools, training, and parts inventory to make any necessary warranty repairs should they be required during the warranty period. We ask that you return to your selling dealer for warranty repairs. In the event of an emergency repair, you may take your vehicle to any authorized GM dealer for warranty repairs. However, certain warranty repairs require special tools or training that only a dealer selling your brand may have. Therefore, not all dealers are able to perform every repair. If a particular dealership cannot assist you, then contact the Customer Assistance Center. If you have changed your residence, visit any Chevrolet dealer in the United States or Canada for warranty service.

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 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst.

Powertrain

•

Coverage is for the ﬁrst 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst.

Sheet Metal

•

Corrosion coverage is for the ﬁrst 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst.

• Rust-through coverage is for the ﬁrst 6 years or

100,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst.

6.6L DURAMAX®Diesel Engine (If Equipped)

•

Coverage is for 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst.

Emission Control System Warranty

For light duty trucks, see “How to Determine the Applicable Emissions Control System Warranty” under Emission Control Systems Warranty on page 19 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 3 years or 36,000 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.

− Defects and performance for heavy duty truck emission control systems are covered for the ﬁrst 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst.

• 6.6L DURAMAX

the ﬁrst 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst.

Diesel Engines are covered for

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.

• 6.6L DURAMAX

− Defects and performance for the emission control systems are covered for the ﬁrst 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst.

− Speciﬁed components for the emission control system 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 on page 19.

Diesel Engines

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.

General Motors Corporation New Vehicle Limited Warranty

GM will provide for repairs to the vehicle during the warranty period in accordance with the following terms, conditions, and limitations.

What Is Covered

Warranty Applies

This warranty is for GM vehicles registered in the United States and normally operated in the United States or Canada, and is provided to the original and any subsequent owners of the vehicle during the warranty period.

Repairs Covered

The warranty covers repairs to correct any vehicle defect related to materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Needed repairs will be performed using new or remanufactured parts.

No Charge

Warranty repairs, including towing, parts, and labor, will be made at no charge.

Obtaining Repairs

To obtain warranty repairs, take the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer facility within the warranty period and request the needed repairs. A reasonable time must be allowed for the dealer to perform necessary repairs.

Warranty Period

The warranty period for all coverages begins on the date the vehicle is ﬁrst delivered or put in use and ends at the expiration of the coverage period.

Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage

The complete vehicle is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst, except for other coverages listed here under “What Is Covered” and those items listed under “What Is Not Covered” later in this section.

Powertrain Coverage

The powertrain is covered for 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst, except for other coverages listed here under “What is Covered” and those items listed under “What is Not Covered” later in this section.

Engine Coverage includes: All internally lubricated parts, the entire pressurized fuel system (in-tank fuel pump, pressure lines, fuel rail(s), regulator, injectors and return line). Also included are all actuators and electrical components internal to the engine (i.e.: Active Fuel Management Valve Lifter Oil Manifold, etc.) as well as the Engine/Powertrain Control Module, module programming, cylinder head, block, timing gears, timing chain, timing cover, oil pump/oil pump housing, OHC carriers, valve covers, oil pan, seals, gaskets, manifolds, ﬂywheel, water pump, harmonic balancer, engine mount, starter motor, turbocharger and supercharger. Timing belts are covered until the ﬁrst scheduled maintenance interval.

Exclusions: Excluded from the powertrain coverage are sensors, wiring, connectors, engine radiator, coolant hoses, fans, coolant and heater core. Coverage on the engine cooling system begins at the inlet to the water pump and ends with the thermostat housing and/or outlet that attaches to the return hose. Also excluded are engine oil cooling hoses lines and radiators.

Transmission/Transaxle Coverage includes: All internally lubricated parts, case, torque converter, mounts, seals and gaskets as well as any electrical components internal to the transmission/transaxle. Also covered are any actuators directly connected to the transmission (slave cylinder, etc.) as well as any Transmission Control Module and/or module programming.

Exclusions: Excluded from the powertrain coverage are transmission cooling lines, hoses, radiator, sensors, wiring and electrical connectors.

Transfer Case Coverage includes: All internally lubricated parts, case, mounts, seals and gaskets as well as any electrical components internal to the transfer case. Also covered are any actuators directly connected to the transfer case as well as encoder motor, transfer case control modules and/or module programming.

Exclusions: Excluded from the powertrain coverage are transfer case cooling lines, hoses, radiator, sensors, wiring and electrical connectors.

Drive Systems Coverage includes: All internally lubricated parts, ﬁnal drive housings, axle shafts and bearings, constant velocity joints, propeller shafts, universal joints, wheel bearings, front and rear hub bearings, locking hubs, mounts, supports, seals, gaskets as well as any electrical components internal to the drive axle. Also covered are any actuators directly connected to the drive axle (i.e.: front differential actuator, etc.) as well as any drive system control module and/or module programming.

Exclusions: Excluded from the powertrain coverage are drive system cooling, lines, hoses, radiator, sensors, wiring and electrical connectors related to drive systems.

Tire Coverage

The tires supplied with your vehicle are covered against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage. Any tire replaced will continue to be warranted for the remaining portion of the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage period.

Following expiration of the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage, tires may continue to be covered under the tire manufacturer’s warranty. Review the tire manufacturer’s warranty booklet or consult the tire manufacturer distributor for speciﬁc details.

Accessory Coverages

All GM parts and accessories sold and permanently installed on a GM vehicle by a GM Dealer or GM approved Accessory Distributor/Installer (ADI) prior to delivery will be covered under the applicable portion (Bumper-to-Bumper, Powertrain, etc.) of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. In the event GM accessories are installed after vehicle delivery, or are replaced under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, they will be covered, parts and labor, for the balance of the applicable portion of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, but in no event less than 12 months/12,000 miles.

GM accessories sold over-the-counter, or those not requiring installation, will continue to receive the standard GM Dealer Parts Warranty of 12 months from the date of purchase, parts only.

GM Licensed Accessories are covered under the accessory-speciﬁc manufacturer’s warranty and are not warranted by GM or its dealers.

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.

Sheet Metal Coverage

Sheet metal panels are covered against corrosion and rust-through as follows:

Corrosion: Body sheet metal panels are covered against rust for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst.

Rust-Through: Any body sheet metal panel that rusts through, an actual hole in the sheet metal, is covered for up to 6 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst.

Important: Cosmetic or surface corrosion, resulting from stone chips or scratches in the paint, for example, is not included in sheet metal coverage.

Towing

Towing is covered to the nearest Chevrolet 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, except those items listed under “What Is Not Covered” later in this section, is covered for 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes ﬁrst. For additional information, refer to Things

You Should Know About the New Vehicle Limited Warranty on page 13. Also refer to the appropriate

emission control system warranty for possible additional coverages.

What Is Not Covered

Tire Damage or Wear

Normal tire wear or wear-out is not covered. Road hazard damage such as punctures, cuts, snags, and breaks resulting from pothole impact, curb impact, or from other objects is not covered. Also, damage from improper inﬂation, spinning, as when stuck in mud or snow, tire chains, racing, improper mounting or dismounting, misuse, negligence, alteration, vandalism, or misapplication 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 and/or squeaks and rattles. Therefore, any damage caused by the bedliner is not covered under the terms of the warranty.

Damage Due to Accident, Misuse, or Alteration

Damage caused as the result of any of the following is not covered:

• 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 or modiﬁcation to the vehicle including

the body, chassis, or 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. Important: This warranty is void on vehicles currently or previously titled as salvaged, scrapped, junked, or totaled.

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” under Things

You Should Know About the New Vehicle Limited Warranty on page 13.

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 ﬂuids, fuel, lubricants, or refrigerants recommended in the owner manual is not covered.

Damage Due to Contaminated or Poor Quality Fuel

Poor fuel quality or incorrect fuel may cause driveability problems such as hesitation, lack of power, stall, or no 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, incorrect diesel fuel or gasoline may not be covered.

It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.

Maintenance

All vehicles require periodic maintenance. Maintenance services, such as those detailed in the owner manual are 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/Linings

• Clutch Linings

• Coolants and Fluids

• Filters

• Keyless Entry Batteries *

• Limited Slip Rear Axle Service

• Tire Rotation

• Wheel Alignment/Balance **

• Wiper Inserts

are covered only when replacement or repair is the result of a defect in material or workmanship.

* Consumable battery covered up to 12 months only. ** Maintenance items after 7,500 miles.

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 vehicle 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.

Hybrid Speciﬁc Warranty

For vehicles sold in the United States, in addition to the Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage described previously, General Motors will warrant certain Hybrid components for each 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid, Chevrolet Silverado Two-mode Hybrid, and Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (hereafter referred to as Hybrid) for 8 years or 100,000 miles (160 000 kilometers), whichever comes ﬁrst, from the original in-service date of the vehicle, against warrantable repairs to the speciﬁc Hybrid components of the vehicle.

For vehicles sold in Canada, in addition to the Base Warranty Coverage described in the GM Canadian Limited Warranty, Maintenance and Owner Assistance booklet, General Motors of Canada Limited will warrant certain Hybrid components for each 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid, Coverlet Silverado Two-mode Hybrid, and Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (hereafter referred to as Hybrid) for 8 years or 160,000 kilometers (100,000 miles), whichever comes ﬁrst, from the original in-service date of the vehicle, against warrantable repairs to the speciﬁc Hybrid components of the vehicle.

This warranty is for Hybrid vehicles registered in the United States or Canada, and normally operated in the United States or Canada respectively.

In addition to the initial owner of the vehicle, the coverage described in this Hybrid warranty is transferable at no cost to any subsequent person(s) who assumes ownership of the vehicle within the above described 8 years or 100,000 miles (160 000 kilometers) term. No deductibles are associated with this Hybrid warranty.

This Hybrid 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 Hybrid Component Warranty.

For 2009 Hybrid owners requiring more comprehensive coverage than that provided under this Hybrid warranty, a GM Protection Plan may be available. See your Chevrolet dealer for more details.

What is Covered

This Hybrid warranty covers repairs to correct any vehicle defect related to materials or workmanship occurring during the 8 year or 100,000 mile (160 000 kilometers) term for the following:

Towing

During the 8 year or 100,000 mile (160 000 km) Hybrid warranty period, towing is covered to the nearest Chevrolet servicing dealer if your vehicle cannot be driven because of a warranted Hybrid speciﬁc defect. Contact the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center for towing. Refer to the owner manual for details.

Malibu Hybrid Coverage

Hybrid Components

The energy storage control module and components including the Hybrid NiMH batteries, Hybrid battery disconnect, and Hybrid battery cooling fan.

Starter Generator Unit

The starter generator unit, starter generator control module, starter generator control module coolant pump, 3-phase cable assembly, starter generator drive belt, belt tensioner and brackets, belt pulley and brackets.

Other Hybrid Components

The 42-volt cable assembly, auxiliary transmission pump, hill start valve, and cabin heater coolant pump.

Chevrolet Tahoe and Silverado Two-mode Hybrid Coverage

Transmission

Hybrid transmission assembly and internal components, including the transmission auxiliary ﬂuid pump, transmission auxiliary pump controller, and 3-phase transmission cables.

Brakes

Brake Modulator Assembly

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