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Saturn’s participation in the Mediation/Arbitration Program. Keep this booklet with your vehicle and make it available to a Saturn retailer if warranty work is needed. Be sure to keep it with your vehicle if you sell it so future owners will have the information.
2009 Saturn Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information An Important Message to Owners......1 After-Manufacture “Rustproofing” ......12 Saturn’s Commitment to You ......1 Paint, Trim, and Appearance Items ....12 Owner Assistance ..........1 Vehicle Operation and Care ......13 GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Maintenance and Warranty Service Records ..13...
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2009 Saturn Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Owner Assistance ..........28 Saturn Courtesy Transportation ......31 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .......28 Warranty Information for California Only ....31 Notification of Name/Address Change ....29 Special Coverage Adjustment Programs Participation in Better Business Bureau Beyond the Warranty Period ......32 Mediation/Arbitration Program ......29...
Saturn. See Owner Assistance on page 28 for information on the voluntary, non-binding Alternative Dispute Resolution Your Saturn retailer also wants you to be completely Program in which GM participates. satisfied and invites you to return for all your service needs, both during and after the warranty period.
Warranty Coverage at a Glance The warranty coverages are summarized below. Sheet Metal • Corrosion coverage is for the first 3 years or New Vehicle Limited Warranty 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Bumper-to-Bumper (Includes Tires) • Rust-through coverage is for the first 6 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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Federal California • • Gasoline Engines Gasoline Engines − Defects and performance for cars and light duty − Defects and performance for cars and trucks engines are covered for the first 2 years or with light duty or medium duty emission 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Saturn will provide for repairs to the vehicle during the Obtaining Repairs warranty period in accordance with the following To obtain warranty repairs, take the vehicle to a Saturn terms, conditions, and limitations. retail facility within the warranty period and request What Is Covered the needed repairs.
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Engine Coverage includes: All internally lubricated Exclusions: Excluded from the powertrain coverage are parts, the entire pressurized fuel system (in-tank fuel transmission cooling lines, hoses, radiator, sensors, pump, pressure lines, fuel rail(s), regulator, injectors wiring and electrical connectors. and return line). Also included are all actuators Transfer Case Coverage includes: All internally and electrical components internal to the engine (i.e.: lubricated parts, case, mounts, seals and gaskets as...
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Saturn Retailer Parts Warranty of 12 months from the date of purchase, parts only. Towing is covered to the nearest Saturn retail facility if your vehicle cannot be driven because of a warranted Saturn Licensed Accessories are covered under the defect.
Alteration or modification to the vehicle including the body, chassis, or components after final Tire Damage or Wear assembly by Saturn. • Coverages do not apply if the odometer has been Normal tire wear or wear-out is not covered. Road...
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Damage Due to Insufficient or Improper Maintenance Maintenance All vehicles require periodic maintenance. Maintenance services, such as those detailed in the owner manual are Damage caused by failure to follow the recommended at the owner’s expense. Vehicle lubrication, cleaning, or maintenance schedule intervals and/or failure to polishing are not covered.
For vehicles sold in Canada, in addition to the Base vary from state to state. Warranty Coverage described in the GM Canadian Saturn does not authorize any person to create for it any Saturn Warranty, Maintenance and Owner Assistance other obligation or liability in connection with these booklet, General Motors of Canada Limited will warrant vehicles.
No deductibles are associated with this warranty period, towing is covered to the nearest Hybrid warranty. Saturn servicing retailer if your vehicle cannot be driven This Hybrid warranty is in addition to the express because of a warranted Hybrid specific defect. Contact conditions and warranties described previously.
Other Hybrid Components What is Not Covered The 42-volt cable assembly, auxiliary transmission In addition to the ”What is Not Covered“ section pump, hill start valve, and cabin heater coolant pump. previously, this Hybrid warranty does not cover the following items: VUE Two-mode Hybrid Coverage Wear Items Transmission...
Exchanges Your vehicle was designed and built to resist corrosion. Application of additional rust-inhibiting materials is In the interest of customer satisfaction, Saturn may offer neither necessary nor required under the Sheet Metal exchange service on some vehicle components. Coverage. Saturn makes no recommendations This service is intended to reduce the amount of time concerning the usefulness or value of such products.
Considering the investment you have made in your services performed. Saturn, we know you will want to operate and maintain The servicing retailer can provide a copy of any warranty it properly. We urge you to follow the maintenance repairs for your records.
Applies only to new vehicles held exclusively in information on fuel requirements when operating in new vehicle inventory. foreign countries. • Does not apply to used vehicles, Saturn-owned vehicles, retailer owned used vehicles, or retailer demonstrator vehicles. • Does not apply to vehicles with more than...
Saturn approved retailer installed during the inspection process. In addition, retailers accessory packages as identified in the Saturn parts and inspect each vehicle before delivery. They repair any accessories manuals. Examples of the types of...
How to Determine the Applicable accordance with the U.S. Federal Clean Air Act. Defects Emissions Control System Warranty in material or workmanship in Saturn emission parts may also be covered under the New Vehicle Limited State and Federal agencies may require different Warranty Bumper-to-Bumper coverage.
*Saturn warrants that your retailer will replace, repair, or warranty period. adjust to Saturn specifications, at no charge to you, any of the parts listed under the “Emission Warranty...
Warranty Important: California, Connecticut, Maine, This section outlines the emission warranty that Saturn Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, provides for your vehicle in accordance with the and Vermont have PZEV Emission Warranty Coverage.
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− If any emission related part on your vehicle is first for a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV): defective, Saturn will repair or replace it. This is − If any emission related part* listed in this booklet your Short-term Emission Defects Warranty.
California certified light duty and medium duty As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware that vehicles.) Saturn may deny warranty coverage if your vehicle or a • (*) and (**) are 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper or comes first, for California LEV2 vehicles equipped...
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Powertrain Control System Vehicle Speed Sensor ABS Control Module ** Wheel Speed Sensor Camshaft Position Actuator * Transmission Controls and Torque Management Camshaft Position Actuator Valve GMLAN (CAN) Communications Circuit Coolant Level Sensor Manual Transmission Clutch Switch Data Link Connector Park/Neutral Switch Engine Control Module (ECM) ** Torque Converter Clutch Solenoids...
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Fuel Management System Charge Air Control Solenoid Valve ® Common Rail Assembly (6.6L DURAMAX Diesel) * Charge Air Control Valve Diesel Fuel Injection Pump * Charge Air Cooler * Diesel Fuel Injector Control Module – EDU Charge Air Cooler Fan ®...
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Ignition System Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter attached as assembly * ** Camshaft Position Sensor(s) Exhaust Manifold Gasket Crankshaft Position Sensor(s) Exhaust Pipes and/or Mufflers (when located Glow Plug(s) (Diesel) between catalytic converters and exhaust manifold) Glow Plug Controller (Diesel) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System Ignition Coil(s) Oil Filler Cap...
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Evaporative Emission Control System Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (Gasoline Engines) (DMCM - HCP, MCPA, MCPB) ** Canister Electro-Hydraulic Brake Control Module (EBCM) ** Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Energy Storage Control Module ** Canister Vent Solenoid Fuel Filler Pipe Adapter Seal Fuel Feed and Return Pipes and Hoses Hybrid Batteries * Fuel Filler Cap...
Wiring and Relays effectiveness of emission control systems. Parts specified in your maintenance schedule that If other than new, genuine Saturn parts are used for require scheduled replacement are covered up to their maintenance replacements or for the repair of parts first replacement interval or the applicable emission...
Maintenance and Repairs If, in an emergency situation, it is necessary to have repairs performed by other than a Saturn retailer Maintenance and repairs can be performed by any and you believe the repairs are covered by emission qualified service outlet; however, warranty repairs must...
Mobile Source Operations Division an extension, or if a delay results from events beyond P.O. Box 8001 the control of your retailer or Saturn. If you are not El Monte, CA 97131-2990 so notified, Saturn will provide any required repairs at...
In the event that you At Saturn, we are committed to the concept of total desire to write to the Saturn Customer Assistance customer satisfaction. We have made a commitment to...
Mediation/Arbitration Program following address: BBB Auto Line Program Both Saturn and your retailer are committed to making Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. sure you are completely satisfied with your new 4200 Wilson Boulevard vehicle.
To assist customers who are deaf or hard of hearing under certain circumstances. The provisions of and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Saturn has TTY these laws vary from state to state. To the extent equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center.
California Civil Code Section If your vehicle requires warranty repairs during 1793.22(b) creates a presumption that Saturn has had a the 5 year/100,000 mile (8 year/100,000 miles reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle...
Saturn encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a customer wishes to write to Saturn is proud of the protection afforded by its Saturn, the letter should be addressed to: warranty coverages. In order to achieve maximum...
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