Emissions Warranties for Cars & Trucks 1995 and Newer

The following information has been adapted from United States
Environmental Protection Agency guidelines.

Federally required emission control warranties protect you, the vehicle owner, from the cost of repairs for certain emission related failures that result from manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship or that cause your vehicle to exceed federal emission standards. There are two federal emission control warranties described below: (A) "Performance Warranty" and (B) "Design and Defect Warranty."

(A) PERFORMANCE WARRANTY

The Performance Warranty covers repairs which are required during the first two years or 24000 miles of vehicle use due to the vehicle failing an emission test. Specified major emission control components are covered for the first 8 years or 80000 miles. You are eligible for this warranty protection if:

• Your car or light-duty truck fails an approved emissions test; and
• Your vehicle is less than 2 years old and has less than 24000 miles (up to 8 years/80000 miles for certain components); and
• Your state or local government requires that you repair the vehicle; and
• The test failure does not result from misuse of the vehicle or a failure to follow the manufacturers' written maintenance instructions; and
• You present the vehicle to a warranty-authorized manufacturer representative, along with evidence of the emission test failure, during the warranty period.

During the first 2 years/24000 miles, the Performance Warranty covers any repair or adjustment necessary to make your vehicle pass an approved, locally required emission test, as long as your vehicle has not exceeded the warranty time or mileage limitations, and has been properly maintained according to the manufacturer's specifications.

(B) DESIGN AND DEFECT WARRANTY

The Design and Defect Warranty covers the repair of certain emission control related parts which become defective during the first eight years/80000 for 1995 and newer vehicles. The Design and Defect warranty for model year 1995 and newer light-duty cars and trucks is outlined below:

Design and Defect Warranty Coverage for 1995 and newer light-duty vehicles:

• Emission control and emission related parts are covered for the first 2 years or 24000 miles of vehicle use; and
• Specified major emission control components are covered for the first 8 years or 80000 miles of vehicle use.

According to federal law, an emission control or emission related part or a specified major emission control component that fails because of a defect in materials or workmanship must be repaired or replaced by the vehicle manufacturer free of charge as long as the vehicle has not exceeded the warranty time or mileage limitations for that failed part.

To determine the length of warranty coverage that applies to your vehicle, look for the emissions warranty information in your owner's manual or warranty booklet. The owner's manual or warranty booklet will also provide you with guidance on the procedures for obtaining warranty coverage.