Chevy Warranty: Coverage Plans, Length, and More (2024)

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An extended car warranty is protection from the vehicle manufacturer against mechanical breakdowns. This term is sometimes incorrectly used to describe coverage from third-party providers, which offer similar protection plans called vehicle service contracts. CARCHEX is a vehicle service contract provider.

The factory Chevy warranty provides bumper-to-bumper coverage on your vehicle, but only for three years or 36,000 miles. After that, you’ll be on the hook for unexpected and costly repair bills unless you purchase a Chevrolet extended warranty.

We’ll explain coverage details about the Chevy warranty in this piece before running through the industry’s best third-party vehicle service contract options. While Chevrolet will keep your car safe for the short term, it’s wise to look beyond your new vehicle limited warranty if you want to keep driving the car for years to come.

There are multiple different sections of the Chevy warranty with varying coverage terms. We’ll break down each plan’s details and length in the section below.

Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty

The Chevy bumper-to-bumper warranty lasts for either three years or 36,000 miles. The automaker covers nearly all repairs caused by material or workmanship defects through this warranty, and you’ll receive complimentary towing along with parts and labor as well.

Keep in mind that no plan covers every single car part, so some items will still be excluded from this plan. Still, bumper-to-bumper coverage is as comprehensive as it gets.

Powertrain Limited Warranty

The limited powertrain warranty for Chevy vehicles lasts for five years or 60,000 miles. It covers nearly every powertrain component, so you’ll get protection for your car’s engine, transfer case, drivetrain, and transmission or transaxle. Fleet vehicles receive a slightly longer coverage length of five years or 100,000 miles since they’re typically driven farther.

Corrosion Protection Warranty

The Chevy corrosion warranty provides sheet metal protection for three years or 36,000 miles, though rust-through coverage runs longer at six years or 100,000 miles. Note that cosmetic and surface corrosion, such as from stone chips or scratches in the car’s paint, aren’t covered by this Chevy warranty.

Emission Control Systems Warranty

Chevrolet follows both federal and California emission warranties, meaning that you’ll receive two years or 24,000 miles for most qualifying parts. The Chevy warranty is a longer eight years or 80,000 miles for certain other components like catalytic converters and engine control modules.

For the length of your powertrain limited warranty, you’ll receive a few benefits that can make life easier in the event of a mechanical breakdown. There are also a few excluded parts and situations from the Chevy warranty that we’ll explain below.

Chevy Warranty Benefits

The Chevrolet factory warranty includes various perks that drivers can take advantage of during their coverage period. These include 24/7 roadside assistance services, courtesy transportation including rental car reimbursement, and one free vehicle maintenance visit. Roadside assistance lasts for the duration of the powertrain warranty (5 years/60,000 miles). Courtesy transportation applies whenever a warranty covers a repair, whether it’s the bumper-to-bumper, powertrain, emissions, or other warranty coverage.

Parts of your roadside assistance package include towing services, locksmith visits, flat-tire changes, battery jump-starts, and fuel and fluid deliveries. You can use the maintenance trip to get an oil change, tire rotation, or multi–point vehicle inspection.

Chevy Warranty Exclusions

There are a few excluded parts from your Chevrolet warranty worth keeping in mind before you file a claim. Below are situations and components that you won’t receive coverage for:

• Wear and tear parts like brake pads and windshield wipers
• Regular maintenance services like oil changes and tire rotations
• Damage from accidents, theft, vandalism, and severe weather
• Damage from improper modifications, neglected maintenance, or low-quality fuel

If you’re looking for complete details about a specific part, check your owner’s manual. Also note that different warranty repairs may be covered for heavy- or light-duty trucks versus for more basic GM vehicles.

Is the Chevy Warranty Transferable?

The Chevy warranty will be transferred to new car owners if the original warranty is still in effect. The factory warranty follows the vehicle, so it lasts the full term, no matter who owns it.

General Motors offers extended car warranty coverage for Chevy vehicles through its three Chevrolet Protection Plans: Platinum, Silver, and Powertrain.

Drivers can receive protection for their used cars for up to a maximum of eight years or 100,000 miles with either a $0 or $100 deductible.

Learn more about the three levels of coverage below.

Chevy Extended Warranty Coverage Breakdown

Below are some differences between the three extended Chevy warranty plans:

• Powertrain: You’ll receive basic extended coverage for your car’s most critical parts such as its engine, transmission, and drivetrain.
• Silver: Get everything included in Powertrain coverage plus your car’s front and rear suspension, climate control system, electrical system, steering parts, and brakes.
• Platinum: This bumper-to-bumper coverage plan is the most comprehensive extended Chevy warranty, protecting nearly every component in your vehicle.

All three of these coverage plans are transferable for a $50 fee, and you can receive a prorated refund if you cancel your plan while it’s still in effect. You’ll receive the same roadside assistance services, trip interruption benefits, and rental car reimbursement through an extended Chevy warranty as with a manufacturer’s warranty.

Chevrolet models aren’t known to be the most reliable on the market, but the brand scored relatively well in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study℠. The company ranked fourth out of 29 automakers when it comes to overall reliability.

Still, those without an extended Chevy warranty face annual repair costs of $649, according to data from RepairPal*. While that’s an average amount compared to other automakers, drivers with certain Chevrolet vehicles could face much higher repair bills.

*RepairPal is a trusted repair and maintenance research site for the automotive market.

Average Chevrolet Repair Costs

Below is data from RepairPal on what drivers can expect to spend on common repairs to Chevy vehicles:

Each Chevy make and model year has varying upkeep needs. Because of this, remember that a Chevrolet Corvette and a diesel-engine Silverado 2500 Series heavy-duty pickup won’t have the same repair costs.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the Chevy extended warranty when your factory warranty expires, it’s worth looking to a third-party vehicle service contract provider like CARCHEX. Vehicle service contracts offer coverage similar to an extended warranty, making sure you’re protected against mechanical breakdowns. CARCHEX has some of the industry’s most impressive customer service standards along with extremely competitive rates. And with five plans to pick from, you can choose an option in your budget.

Below are a few more benefits to covering your Chevy with a CARCHEX vehicle service contract:

• Added Benefits: All plans come with perks like 24-hour roadside assistance, towing, trip interruption benefits, and rental car reimbursement.
• 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: Drivers can get a full refund if they rethink their decision to get CARCHEX coverage within the first month.
• Transferable Plans: If you sell your Chevrolet, the CARCHEX plan can be given over to the car’s following owner.
• Thousands of Repair Shops: CARCHEX Concierge Services can help you find a licensed repair shop in your area.
• Claims Paid Directly to the Repair Facility: CARCHEX pays repair facilities directly for covered claims.

CARCHEX offers five vehicle service contracts that range from basic to high-level coverage. Whether you want to cover vital components like the engine and drive axle or multiple systems like the air conditioning and high-tech, there’s an option for you.

• Titanium: High-level coverage for many systems like the engine, transmission, drive axle, high-tech, air conditioning, electrical, steering, suspension, and brakes
• Platinum: Covering the powertrain plus brakes, high tech electronics, suspension, fuel system, and more
• Powertrain Plus: Covers nine main systems including the air conditioning, cooling system, fuel system, and electrical
• Powertrain: Covers the engine, transmission, drive axle, turbocharger, transfer unit, and cooling system
• Extra Care: Covers components outside the powertrain system like the steering, suspension, brakes, fuel system, audio, and air conditioning

Below are some frequently asked questions about the Chevy warranty: