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of these parts causes a smog check failure after the
3 year/50,000 mile performance warranty has expired,
the part is still covered for 7 year/70,000 miles.)
For detailed information concerning specific parts
covered by these emission control system warranties,
ask your dealer.
4. Things You Should Know About the
Emission Control Systems Warranties
Replacement Parts
The emission control systems of your vehicle were
designed, built, and tested using genuine GM parts* and
the vehicle is certified as being in conformity with
applicable federal and California emission requirements.
Accordingly, it is recommended that any replacement
parts used for maintenance or for the repair of
emission control systems be new, genuine GM parts.
The warranty obligations not dependent upon the use of
any particular brand of replacement parts. The owner
may elect to use non-genuine GM parts for replacement
purposes. Use of replacement parts which are not of
equivalent quality may impair the effectiveness of
emission control systems.
If other than new, genuine GM parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for the repair of parts
affecting emission control, the owner should assure
himself/herself that such parts are warranted by their
manufacturer to be equivalent to genuine GM parts
in performance and durability.
* "genuine GM parts," when used in connection with GM
vehicles means parts manufactured by or for GM,
designed for use on GM vehicles and distributed by any
division or subsidiary of General Motors Corporation.
Maintenance and Repairs
Maintenance and repairs can be performed by any
qualified service outlet; however, warranty repairs must
be performed by an authorized dealer except in an
emergency situation when a warranted part or a warranty
station is not reasonably available to the owner.
In an emergency, where an authorized dealer is not
reasonably available, repairs may be performed at any
available service establishment or by the owner,
using any replacement part. Buick will consider
reimbursement for the expense incurred (including
diagnosis), not to exceed the manufacturer's suggested
retail price for all warranted parts replaced and labor
charges based on Buick's recommended time allowance
for the warranty repair and the geographically
appropriate labor rate. A part not being available
within 10 days or a repair not being completed within
30 days constitutes an emergency. Retain receipts and
failed parts in order to receive compensation for
warranty repairs reimbursable due to an emergency.
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