What Is Not Covered - Buick 2003 Park Avenue Warranty And Owner Assistance Information

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 Accident, Misuse, or
Alteration
Damage caused as the result of any of the following is
not covered:
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collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot,
explosion, or objects striking the vehicle;
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misuse of the vehicle such as driving over curbs,
overloading, racing, or other competition. Proper
vehicle use is discussed in the owner's manual;
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alteration or modification to the vehicle including
the body, chassis or components after final
assembly by GM. In addition, 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 (chemicals, tree
sap, etc.), 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 7 for more details.
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's manual is not covered.
Maintenance
All vehicles require periodic maintenance. Maintenance
services, such as those detailed in the owner's
manual are the owner's expense. Vehicle lubrication,
cleaning, or polishing, as well as items requiring
replacement or repair as a result of vehicle use, wear,
or exposure are not covered.
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