General Motors of Canada Limited, on behalf of Saturn Corporation, will provide for repairs to the vehicle during the Warranty Period in accordance with the terms, conditions and limitations contained in this booklet.
This warranty is for a Saturn vehicle registered in Canada and normally operated in Canada. Saturn warranty coverages may be void or subject to restrictions on Saturn vehicles that have been imported/exported for resale.
This 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.
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.
The complete vehicle is covered for 3 years or 60 000 kilometres, whichever comes first, except for other coverages listed here under "What Is Covered" and those items listed under "What Is Not Covered" .
In addition to the Base Warranty Coverage, General Motors of Canada Limited will warrant for 5 years or 160 000 kilometres, whichever comes first, from the original in-service date of the vehicle, warrantable repairs which are required as a result of defects due to material and/or workmanship to the owertrain components as listed:
Engine
Cylinder head, block, all internally lubricated parts, manifolds, timing gears, timing chain, timing cover, flywheel, oil pump/oil pump housing, water pump, harmonic balancer, OHC carriers, valve covers, oil pan, engine mount, seals, gaskets, turbocharger and supercharger. Timing belts are covered until the first scheduled maintenance interval.
Transmission/Transaxle
Case, all internal parts, torque converter, transfer case, transmission/transaxle mounts, seals and gaskets.
Front/Rear Wheel Drive
Final drive housing, all internal parts, axle shafts and axle shaft bearings, constant velocity joints, axle housing, propeller shafts, universal joints, wheel bearings, locking hubs, front differential actuator, supports, front hub bearings and rear axle hub bearings, seals and gaskets.
The coverages and benefits described under "Base Warranty Coverage" are not extended or altered because of this Powertrain Component Warranty.
For owners requiring more comprehensive coverage than that provided in this Powertrain Component Warranty, a specially priced Saturn Service Plan is available. See your Saturn retailer for more details.
The original tires on your vehicle are covered against defects in materials or workmanship under the Base Warranty Coverage for 3 years or 60 000 kilometres OR until the tire requires normal replacement, whichever comes first. Any tire replaced under warranty will be covered for the remaining portion of the Base Warranty Coverage period.
The Tire Manufacturer warranty coverage may extend beyond the Saturn Limited Warranty coverage. See your Tire Manufacturer dealer for specific details.
Towing is covered from a public roadway or highway to the nearest Saturn retail facility, if your vehicle cannot be driven because of a warranted defect. Restrictions may apply for towing in cases in excess of 200 kilometres. Contact your retailer for details.
If your vehicle must be towed, the only towing equipment which can be used is a vehicle carrier or a wheel lift tow truck. See your Owner Manual for more details.
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 60 000 kilometres, whichever comes first.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.
To obtain warranty repairs, take the vehicle to a Saturn retail facility within the Warranty Period, and request the needed repairs. A reasonable time must be allowed for the retail facility to perform the necessary repairs.
Warranty repairs including Parts, Labour and approved Towing, will be made at No Charge.
All Saturn approved accessories marketed and sold by Saturn Corporation that are permanently installed on a Saturn vehicle prior to delivery will be covered under the provisions of the Saturn Base Warranty Coverage of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. In the event Saturn accessories are installed after vehicle delivery or are replaced under the new vehicle warranty, they will be covered (parts and labour) for the balance of the vehicle warranty, but in no event less than 12 months/unlimited kilometres (12 months/20 000 kilometres for commercial vehicles).
Saturn accessories sold over-the-counter, or those not requiring installation, will receive the standard Saturn Retailer Parts Warranty for 12 months from the date of purchase (parts only).
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, high speed spinup (as when stuck in mud or snow), tire chains, racing, improper mounting or dismounting, misuse, negligence, alteration, vandalism or misapplication is not covered.
Damage caused as the result of any of the following is not covered:
• | Collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot, explosion, earthquake, water or flood, windstorm, lightning, or objects striking the vehicle; |
• | Misuse of the vehicle such as spinning the wheels; driving over curbs, overloading, racing, or other competition. Proper vehicle use is discussed in the Owner Manual; |
• | Alterations or modifications to the vehicle including the body, chassis or components, after final assembly by Saturn Corporation (which includes rebuilding the vehicle after it has suffered such extensive collision damage in an accident that it was written-off or deemed to be written-off, even if the rebuilt vehicle uses undamaged parts and components from the written-off vehicle); |
• | Coverages do not apply if the odometer has been disconnected, its reading has been altered, or kilometrage cannot be determined; |
• | Chassis overloading or uneven weight distribution; |
• | Cutting, welding, stretching, or shrinking of chassis frame rails or driveline; |
• | Addition of aftermarket suspension equipment such as tag axles, springs, or spring helpers, spacer blocks, or air spring; |
• | Addition of aftermarket engine and transmission modifications such as blowers, turbochargers, exhaust brakes, exhaust systems, air induction systems, computers (software or hardware modifications), governors, gear splitters, or electric braking devices. |
Important: This warranty is void on vehicles currently or previously registered as salvaged, scrapped (irreparable), rebuilt, junked or totaled (written-off) or stolen.
Damage caused by airborne fallout, salt from sea air, salt or other materials used to control road conditions, chemicals, tree sap, insects, 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 .
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.
Maintenance is the owner's responsibility. General Motors of Canada Limited recommends that you keep all receipts and make them available if questions arise about maintenance.
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.
All vehicles require periodic maintenance. Maintenance services, such as those detailed in the Owner Manual and this warranty booklet 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 to the elements, or lack of maintenance is not covered.
Items such as, but not limited to:
• | Audio System Cleaning |
• | Brake Pads/Linings |
• | Clutch Linings |
• | Coolants and Fluids |
• | Filters |
• | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Batteries* |
• | 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 after 12 000 kilometres.
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 |
This warranty excludes any communications device that becomes unusable or unable to function as intended due to unavailability of compatible wireless service from the wireless communication carrier that provides service for the OnStar® system.
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.
Neither General Motors of Canada Limited nor Saturn Corporation authorizes any person to create for them any other condition or liability in connection with these vehicles. Any implied warranty of condition (including any implied warranty or condition of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose) applicable to this vehicle is limited in duration to the duration of this written warranty. The performance of repairs is the exclusive remedy under this written warranty or any implied warranty or condition. Neither General Motors of Canada Limited nor Saturn Corporation 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.
For vehicles sold in Canada, in addition to the Saturn New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage described in the warranty booklet, General Motors will warrant certain Hybrid components for each 2008 Saturn AURA and Saturn VUE Hybrid (hereafter referred to as Hybrid) for 8 years or 160 000 kilometres, whichever comes first, from the original in-service date of the vehicle, against warrantable repairs to the specific Hybrid components of the vehicle.
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 first 8 years or 160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. No deductibles are associated with the Hybrid warranty.
This Hybrid warranty is in addition to the express conditions and warranties described in the warranty booklet. The coverage and benefits described under "New Vehicle Limited Warranty" are not extended or altered because of this special Hybrid Component Warranty.
For 2008 Hybrid owners desiring more comprehensive coverage than that provided under this Hybrid warranty, a GM Protection Plan may be available. See your Saturn retailer for more details.
This hybrid warranty covers repairs to correct any vehicle defect related to materials or workmanship occurring during the first 8 years or 160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first, for the following:
• | 3-phase cable assembly |
• | 42-volt cable assembly |
• | Auxiliary transmission pump |
• | Cabin heater coolant pump |
• | Energy storage control module and components including the Hybrid NiMh batteries, Hybrid battery disconnect, and Hybrid battery cooling fan |
• | Hill start valve |
• | Starter generator control module |
• | Starter generator control module coolant pump |
• | Starter generator drive belt, belt tensioner and brackets, belt pulley and brackets |
• | Starter generator unit |
During the 8 year or 160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first, Hybrid warranty period, towing is covered to the nearest Saturn Hybrid servicing retailer if your vehicle cannot be driven because of a warranted defect. Contact the Saturn Roadside Assistance Centre for towing. Refer to the Owner Manual for details.
In addition to the "What is Not Covered" section of this warranty booklet, this Hybrid warranty does not cover the conventional 12-volt battery, wear items, such as brake linings, and maintenance items, such as filters. Only the specific components listed in the "What is Covered" section found prior are covered under the Hybrid Warranty.