Chevrolet Factory Warranty Coverage
When you buy a new Chevy, you’re buying a vehicle that offers advanced technology, modern style, and powerful performance for every adventure. But what makes buying a new Chevy an even easier choice is knowing that it comes protected.
Thanks to Chevrolet’s generous warranty coverage, which even includes benefits like roadside assistance and courtesy transportation, you can enjoy a more stress-free ownership experience.
If you’re considering a new Chevy or want to learn more about the warranty coverage your current Chevy model offers, check out our handy guide below. And if you have any questions along the way, let us know, and we’ll be happy to help!
Factory Warranty Coverage for New Vehicles
Chevrolet new vehicle warranties are designed to provide protection and peace of mind for when the unexpected occurs. From the Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty to roadside assistance, Chevrolet looks out for you in a variety of ways, enhancing your ownership experience. Wherever you’re headed, you can enjoy stress-free driving with the following new vehicle warranties:*
| Coverage Type | Coverage Length |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty | 3 Years / 36,000 Miles |
| Powertrain Limited Warranty | 5 Years / 60,000 Miles |
| Corrosion Protection | 3 Years / 36,000 Miles |
| Rust-Through Protection | 6 Years / 100,000 Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 Years / 60,000 Miles |
*To learn more and confirm coverage for a specific vehicle, see a dealer or warranty manual for details.
Chevrolet Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty Coverage
The Chevrolet Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty provides comprehensive coverage for repairs on your vehicle, fixing any defect in materials or workmanship. This includes parts and labor and protects your Chevy for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Coverage also includes protection for tires against defects in material or workmanship, and towing to the nearest authorized dealership for warranty repairs. Coverage does not include routine maintenance, minor noise, vibrations, or other normal characteristics of the vehicle, or damage from an accident, misuse, insufficient maintenance, or alteration.
You can find more details and model-specific information on Chevrolet’s manuals and guides page.
What's Included in Chevrolet Powertrain Warranty Coverage?
The Chevrolet Powertrain Limited Warranty focuses on major components like the engine, transmission/transaxle, transfer case (if equipped), and the drive systems. Coverage usually lasts for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, other durations are available, so be sure to ask your dealer for more information.
The Powertrain Limited Warranty covers crucial parts like:
Engine
- Engine block
- Cylinder head
- Manifolds
- Timing gears
- Oil pump
- All internally lubricated parts
- Seals
- Gaskets
- Internal electrical components
Transmission/Transaxle and Transfer Case (if equipped)
- Case
- All internally lubricated parts
- Mounts
- Seals
- Gaskets
- Internal electrical components
Drive Systems
- Propeller shafts
- Universal joints
- Constant-velocity joints
- Axle shafts
- Bearings
- Final-drive housings
- All internally lubricated parts
Note that coverage does not include components like sensors, wiring, connectors, radiators, hoses, coolant, and cooling lines. You can learn more about warranty coverage on Chevrolet’s manuals and guides page.
Chevrolet Warranty Benefits Beyond Basic Coverage
Coverage doesn’t stop with the Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty and the Powertrain Limited Warranty. Other benefits that add peace of mind on the road include:
Roadside Assistance
Getting stuck on the side of the road is never fun, but when you have access to 24/7 roadside assistance, you can worry less. Included for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, roadside assistance includes:
- Towing to the nearest authorized dealer
- Vehicle unlock service
- Flat tire change
- Battery jump start
- Emergency fuel delivery
Note: Roadside service provided by third-party providers. Roadside services are for properly equipped vehicles with an eligible service plan only. Limitations and restrictions apply. A combination of roadside services can be used up to four times per year then, additional charges may apply. Additional charges apply to tire changes when a spare tire is not provided.
For more information, visit Chevrolet’s manuals and guides page.
Corrosion Warranty Coverage
This warranty covers all body and sheet metal components in the event of corrosion. Corrosion Warranty Coverage is usually good for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, other durations may be available, so be sure to ask your dealer for more information.
Rust-Through Protection
This covers all body and sheet metal components if rust creates a hole in the panel of the vehicle. Rust-Through Protection is usually good for six years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, other durations may be available, so be sure to ask your dealer for more information.
Courtesy Transportation
Repairs are never convenient, but when you have access to reliable transportation while your vehicle is being worked on, that can make all the difference. If your vehicle needs warranty repairs, alternative transportation and/or the reimbursement of certain transportation expenses can be provided during the coverage period.
For more information, contact your dealer or check your owner’s manual.
First Maintenance Visit
Enjoy a complimentary first service visit for your new Chevy, which includes an oil change, a multipoint inspection, and a tire rotation.*
*The service visit must occur at a participating dealer within the first year of vehicle delivery. Does not include air filters. Other restrictions apply.
Chevrolet Protection Plans and Extended Coverage Options
Want even more protection during your Chevy ownership experience?
That’s where a Chevrolet Protection Plan comes in. For an additional cost, you can add a Protection Plan either when you first buy your Chevy or after that — up to eight years or 100,000 miles after, whichever comes first. Plus, these plans are transferable1 and can also be cancelled,2 if needed.
Choose between the following three Protection Plan options:
Powertrain Plan
- Basic coverage for the most essential parts and components.
Up to 96 months or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first
Silver Plan
- Same coverage as the Powertrain plan, with additional coverage for:
- Front suspension
- Rear suspension
- Climate control
- Electrical
- Steering
- Brakes
Up to 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first
Platinum Plan
- Same coverage as the Powertrain and Silver plans, with additional coverage for:
- Audio
- Navigation
- Parking Assist
- Video display screen
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- and more!
Up to 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first
But that’s not all. Other benefits include roadside assistance, rental car coverage, and trip interruption reimbursement.
Chevrolet Warranty Coverage FAQs
Because warranty repairs need to be performed at a General Motors dealer, you can schedule your appointment here at Legacy Chevrolet! We’ll ensure the repair is completed thoroughly.
You can check your vehicle’s warranty status either on the Chevrolet website or through the myChevrolet mobile app.
When your Chevrolet factory warranty expires, you have the option of adding one of three Chevrolet Protection Plans for an additional cost. You can do so up to eight years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) after the initial vehicle purchase and enjoy continued peace of mind.
Yes, the Chevrolet Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty includes coverage on tires for defects in material or workmanship.
For the Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty, routine maintenance, minor noise, vibrations, or other normal characteristics of the vehicle, and damage caused by accident, misuse, insufficient maintenance, or alteration are not covered.
For the Powertrain Limited Warranty, components like sensors, wiring, connectors, radiators, hoses, coolant, and cooling lines are not covered.
Learn More About Chevrolet Ownership at Legacy Chevrolet
We hope you found our guide to Chevy warranty coverage helpful. If you have any questions, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to provide more details. Give us a call, contact us online, or come see us in person today!
Whether you’re ready to upgrade to a new Chevrolet and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with Chevrolet vehicle ownership, or you’re interested in adding Chevrolet extended warranty protection to your current Chevy, we can help with either!
Disclaimers
1Transfers to another private party are allowed within 30 days of resale or lease assumption, subject to a $50 transfer fee. Transfer to a dealership is not allowed.
2Coverage is fully refundable within 30 days of agreement purchase date if no claims have been filed. After 30 days or if a claim has been filed, you will receive a pro rata refund, less claims paid (where permissible) and any applicable cancellation fees.