Chevrolet Extended Warranty Review

Chevrolet offer one level of extended warranty cover for cars between 3 and 5 years old and that have covered less than 60,000 miles, which comes included in the price of their new cars. Which is why their terms say the car must have a valid manufacturers warranty to qualify and warranty cover must be unbroken.

Cover is per 12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The Chevrolet extended warranty is provided by an insurance warranty, administered by Car Care Plan.

As with all warranty products there are a number of questions we would advise asking.

For further Chevrolet car warranty details, and a warranty comparison to alternative warranty providers, please refer to our Chevrolet Car Warranty Comparison Chart.

Key points to consider when comparing quotes:

As the Chevrolet warranty is an insurance warranty, ask how claims are handled and how long it takes to get a claim paid. Insurance companies can take longer to payout than manufacturer-backed warranties.

• How does Chevrolet deal with consequential loss, in particular with regard to water ingress, which the warrant specifically omits? What happens if a warrantied part should be damaged by water ingress, or if a covered part causes water ingress and damages a non-covered part. Would Chevrolet pay out in these situations?
• How does Chevrolet define ‘wear and tear' and will it pay out on covered parts no matter why they have failed? Even if they have failed due to wear and tear on a non-covered part?
• The warranty makes a distinction between ‘wear and tear' of the brakes and ‘constant use of the brakes' - what exactly does this mean?

Details of Chevrolet Extended Car Warranty CoverWhat's covered?

The Chevrolet 5 Year Extended Warranty covers all mechanical and electrical components against breakdown on the vehicle, except those components, which are listed below.

What's not covered?

Body components such as handles, strikers, hinges or any component, which may require adjustment from time to time. Body panels, paintwork, all brightwork, exterior trim and glass. Interior trim including seat belts, pre-tensioners, seals and weather strips. Recharging of the air conditioning unit, owing to natural depletion of the refrigerant.

Renewal of brake components due to wear and tear or constant use of the brakes. Renewal of any clutch components due to incorrect adjustment, misuse or wear and tear.

Contaminated or incorrect fuel: The clearing of fuel lines, filters, injection systems, pumps and the replacement of catalytic convertors damaged from the use of contaminated or incorrect fuel. Batteries, bulbs, exhaust systems, water ingress (including damage to covered parts caused by water), wiper blades, wheel balancing and alignment; wheels and tyres. External oil leaks (unless it requires the removal of a major component e.g. engine, gearbox, rear axle), lubricants, filter elements and any damage caused by frost or lack of anti-freeze, impact, accident or negligence.

Traffic management system, satellite navigation system, telephone, TV and associated equipment of all types. The gradual reduction in operating performance (wear and tear) due to the age and mileage of the covered vehicle.

Service items including, but not limited to oil filters, lubricants, spark plugs, anti-freeze and other fluids unless the replacements are required because of the failure of a covered component.

Important Notice about this Chevrolet Extended Warranty Review

The above information has been gained from the manufacturer's sales literature and press office, and is correct as of May 2012.  Please contact us with any omissions or amendments.