I bought a new Chevrolet Traverse this year and it came with a 3-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty. But it also has a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Why are there two different warranties?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Warranties can be a little complex, and sometimes their technical language is hard to understand! The Chevrolet powertrain warranty covers the components that propel your vehicle or power it to move. It’s more limited than the factory warranty but lasts longer since the components are vital to your car’s functionality.
Here’s what the powertrain warranty covers:
Engine
Transfer case
Transmission/transaxle
Driveshaft
Differential
Axle
While a warranty will protect your car if there’s a factory defect or malfunction, it won’t help with damage caused by accidents, vandalism, or the weather. For that, you’ll need a solid car insurance policy.
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