What to Look for in a Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty on CPO Vehicles

When choosing a used vehicle on our lot, you have two main options. There are ordinary used vehicles. The upgraded options are certified pre-owned (CPO) models that are as close to new condition as we can make them. 

You get more than just a reconditioned vehicle when you purchase a CPO model. You’ll get extra peace of mind because they come with a certified pre-owned warranty backed by the factory. 

Our CPO models have two warranties associated with them. One is the remainder of the powertrain warranty, which lasts up to six years or 100,000 miles from the original date of service. The second is a 12-month, 12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

We’ll take a look at the bumper-to-bumper warranty in this guide.

What is a bumper-to-bumper warranty?

A bumper-to-bumper warranty generally covers parts from manufacturing defects that aren’t covered by the powertrain warranty. The powertrain warranty covers engine components. The certified pre-owned warranty covers most of the other components. 

What does a certified pre-owned warranty cover?

Rather than list the parts of a CPO vehicle that have warranty coverage, it’s easier to tell you what is not covered by the warranty. The beauty of our CPO warranty is that there is no deductible. If a part breaks within the warranty period and is not associated with the exclusions listed here, we’ll fix the vehicle free of charge.

What is not covered by a bumper-to-bumper warranty from GM includes:

• Tire damage or wear
• Damage due to bedliners
• Damage due to accident, misuse, or alteration
• Collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot, explosion, or objects striking the vehicle
• Misuse of the vehicle such as driving over curbs, overloading, racing, or other competition. (Proper vehicle use is discussed in the Owner’s Manual.)
• Alteration or modification to the vehicle, including the body, chassis or components, after final assembly by Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC.
• Coverages do not apply if the odometer has been disconnected, its reading has been altered, or mileage cannot be determined.
• Damage or corrosion due to environment, chemical treatments, and/or aftermarket products
• Damage due to insufficient or improper maintenance
• Damage due to contaminated or poor-quality fuel

The best way to ensure your CPO car, truck, or SUV is taken care of is to bring your vehicle to our factory-trained service center. In fact, one of the stipulations of maintaining the warranty is to bring your vehicle in for maintenance and repairs to a factory-trained GM service center like the one at Thompson Sales. Did you know we have four World-Class Technicians (WCTs) on our team? 

What are the benefits of a CPO warranty from General Motors?

Another benefit of a certified pre-owned warranty from General Motors (GM) is that you get two maintenance visits with your warranty. These visits can be for an oil change, tire rotation, or multi-point inspection.

What other protection plans are offered by General Motors?

When you purchase your vehicle, talk to us about the optional protection plans offered by GM. They cover up to 1,500 parts on Chevy, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles. These protection plans cover more items above and beyond the powertrain and bumper-to-bumper warranties. 

For example, one plan provides pre-paid maintenance for up to 72 months (5 years). We’ll be happy to discuss your options at the time you purchase your vehicle.

Do I need a bumper-to-bumper warranty?

The bumper-to-bumper warranty that comes with your certified pre-owned vehicle at Thompson Sales is of no extra cost to you. It’s included in the price of the vehicle. However, adding protection plans is up to you. Do you want peace of mind for vehicle repairs? Protection plans could lower your maintenance costs from unexpected breakdowns at inopportune times. We’re more than happy to discuss your options. 

Talk to Thompson Sales About a Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

The Thompson team is confident that you’ll love our selection of certified pre-owned models from General Motors. If you have additional questions about warranty coverage or protection plans, we’ll be happy to answer them. 

Contact us or call (417) 763-6811 to talk to us.