If they can do this for used, why can't they do it for those that bought new?

http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=74&docid=33044

That's a good find. Thanks for posting the link for that release. I'm going to have to talk to my dealership about getting the 5 year powertrain warranty put onto my HHR.

We'll start with the dealer and then move up the corporate ladder.

My dealer knows nothing about it and it has yet to show up on the gmcertified.com. I wonder when they plan on getting everyone informed.

>/ponders<

Hmmm.. why oh why did I not see this earlier... and here I bought a 2006 Used HHR from my local dealership who told me that the entire Warranty only had 3yr/30K miles on it... Only it wasn't listed as a "Certified" Used GM Car; when I bought it... which had me wondering. Its a great car and I got a great deal on it, even talked them down about $4000 on the drive out price...

I should have asked them about having it Certified, before I left with it... :( ...anyone know what steps are required to have that done?

I'm definetely going to have to have "chat" with my Chevy sales rep tonight on my way home from work.

[QUOTE=solman98;119202]If they can do this for used, why can't they do it for those that bought new?

:smile: Yeah, They can "Certify" my '06 that has less than 9,000 Mi. on it and give me their free Warranty too. Maybe I could get back some of the big $$$ the Extended Warranty I bought back in 8/05 has, and is, costing me.:roll: I'm not going to hold my breath waiting though.:lol:

Don't forget to follow the asterik trail........the warranty is applied to the original in-service date of the vehicle. Could be a short lived thing on some vehicles.

>/ponders<
I should have asked them about having it Certified, before I left with it... :( ...anyone know what steps are required to have that done?


Pretty simple on the dealers part, if a used GM vehicle. There are some extra steps during the original inspection of the vehicle and then a form or two to fill out to make that GM Vehicle certified. However, one catch to clarify, the GM vehicle needs to be dealership owned while it is being certified. You can't go into the dealership and get your vehicle certified in order to get this extra Chevrolet extended warranty (http://www.extendedchevroletwarranty.com/). However if you purchased it used, your dealer may be able to help you out. That would be up to the dealer though.

That's a good find. Thanks for posting the link for that release. I'm going to have to talk to my dealership about getting the 5 year powertrain warranty put onto my HHR.

We'll start with the dealer and then move up the corporate ladder.
Any update on your progress on this?

When we bought our HHR we were offered the standard warranty and the optional extended packages... well the first 60,000 Kilometers is almost up!
Now to read about this offer of 100,000 MILE Powertrain warranty for a Certified Used Vehicle.

Here's what the dealer here in Calgary Canada has been trying to sell me which is the GMPP plan that runs anywhere from $1500 to $3660 for the Total Plus plan. That's only $50/mnth for the basic Powertrain package ($100 deductable) and $68/mnth for the Total Plus package (same deductable).

It might be noted that in the pamphlet Warranty has been replaced with Protection Plan and all of this is to give you "peace of mind" while travelling down the road.
I intend to do some more research but it might be cheaper for me to trade in my HHR '06 for a 2008 model.

Just need some "peace of mind",

Lorne

When I last talked to the dealer where I purchased my HHR they said they had not heard about the new warranty program for used vehicles in the US and had not heard about anything happening in Canada. Although the warranties have been made longer on new vehicles there has been no warranty program change for GM Optimum used vehicles.

So this seems to be a US only thing that GM Canada is not adopting. I don't have the time nor do I really care about an extended powertrain warranty considering that I will, hopefully, be getting rid of the HHR in the up coming new year.

i think its because they, gm, doesn't care! they want you to buy a new car so you have the new warranty.

When I last talked to the dealer where I purchased my HHR they said they had not heard about the new warranty program for used vehicles in the US and had not heard about anything happening in Canada. Although the warranties have been made longer on new vehicles there has been no warranty program change for GM Optimum used vehicles.

So this seems to be a US only thing that GM Canada is not adopting. I don't have the time nor do I really care about an extended powertrain warranty considering that I will, hopefully, be getting rid of the HHR in the up coming new year.

The Used Car Certified powertrain warranty is only available in the USA and cannot be simply given to a customer who drives in and requests it. The vehicle has to be a dealer owned used car/truck and must to go through a certification process at the dealership. Not all vehicles end up getting certified because they don't pass the inspection. Current owners of 2006 and older are not eligible and cannot be given the warranty unless they purchased used from a GM dealership after March 2007. All 2007 and 2008 have the same warranty no matter if you purchased it new, used or from an individual. I know this bites for the 2006 and older vehicles but the dealers can't change a decision made by GM.

G.M needs to step up to the plate with the owners of the 2006 hhr models. It would be good P.R. to offer these owners(including me) the 5Yr. 100,000 plan just because we were the pioneers & bought the first one's. If they believe that their product is that good then the people like me who take it back to the dealer periodiocally should qualify if the dealer inspects the hhr & certifies it to be in the program.
I wll talk to my dealer (since my 2006 only has 17,000 miles) but I'm sure it's not his call. If anybody has any luck or finds more info let us know!!!

Coz

Since it's a POWERTRAIN warranty, why not extend it to the 2005, 2004 Cobalts????

Come on people, get real. It has to start SOMEPLACE. GM already selcted the "someplace".

The powertrain limited warranty is available on 04-05 Cobalts that are purchased as certified used vehicles.

The GM certified used vehicle powertrain warranty is available on all 2002-2006 GM certified used vehicles.

The problem, as I see it, is that an original owner doesn't have the option to bring in their vehicle for certification in order to get the extended warranty.

Since it's a POWERTRAIN warranty, why not extend it to the 2005, 2004 Cobalts????

Come on people, get real. It has to start SOMEPLACE. GM already selcted the "someplace".

2005 and 2006 Cobalts and Aveos have a 5 year 60,000 mile powertrain warranty from GM. No other Chevrolets had that warranty, so you see life isn't fair to everyone on a lot of warranties. Also Buicks and Cadillacs have longer base warranties. Any Chevrolet dealer that really wants you as a customer won't turn you down on major powertrain repairs after the 3/36 expires, unless the failure was caused by owner abuse. All Chevrolet dealers have GM authorization to repair out of warranty vehicles for customer satisfaction. You won't find that with the other manufacturers. Chevy Rocks :thumb:

This was good to here about, had no idea the dealership could adjust for "customer satisfaction" Think I'll be looking for a new dealership, since my current hasn't been real helpful on even simple issues with my other vechicles