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Total Plus

Total 'Plus' is the most comprehensive vehicle service contract endorsed by General Motors. This premium contract covers your vehicle in the event of mechanical failure beyond the Manufacturer's Base Warranty period - even if it results from Normal Wear. Total 'Plus' includes Roadside Assistance and Alternate Transportation... MORE

Custom Plan

Protect your vehicle and your budget with Custom Plan. This broad-coverage service contract is endorsed by General Motors and covers parts and labour expenses for nine major assemblies in the event of mechanical failure beyond the Manufacturer's Base Warranty period - even if caused by ordinary Normal Wear. Alternate Transportation and Towing are included with Custom... MORE

Powertrain Plan

Powertrain Plan provides economic, essential service contract protection for your vehicle. Endorsed by General Motors, Powertrain Plan covers three critical assemblies for parts and labour costs in the event of mechanical failure beyond the Manufacturer's Base Warranty period - even if the failure is caused by Normal wear. Powertrain includes Towing... MORE

Total Plus
Your car, truck or van is a major investment and something you'll want to enjoy for years to come. Protect your vehicle, and likely enhance its value, with Total 'Plus', the premium and most comprehensive vehicle service contract from General Motors.

With Total 'Plus', virtually every component of your vehicle is covered in the event of mechanical failure beyond the warranty period - even if caused by Normal Wear.

Total 'Plus' protects you against unexpected financial expenses by covering parts and labour costs. If repairs are necessary, they can be taken care of conveniently through any of the more than 7,500 GM Dealerships across Canada and the United States.

Component Coverage
It's as simple as this: If it's not on the very short list of what's not covered, it's covered!

Parts not covered are all glass (including mirrors, heated windshields and rear windows with defroster), fog lamps, lenses, sealed beams, lamps, light bulbs, tires, wheels, trim, seat frames, convertible or vinyl top, moldings, weather-strips, bright metal, sheet metal, door hinges, body parts (including frame), bumpers, upholstery, carpet, paint, brake rotors and drums, shock absorbers, MacPherson strut assemblies (including upper mount and bearing), batteries, distributor cap and rotor, carburetor, manual clutch disc lining, pressure plate and bushings, pipes (with the exception of power steering, air conditioning and brake pipes), engine and transmission cooler lines/hoses, catalytic converter (which may be covered by Emission Control Systems Warranties) and exhaust system, and non-manufacturer installed accessories.

In addition, maintenance services and parts, corrections of air and water leaks, wind noise, squeaks and rattles as well as alignment of bumpers, sheet metal, body parts and glass are not covered.

Roadside Assistance
Total 'Plus' provides 24-hour-a-day roadside assistance anywhere in Canada and the United States by calling our toll-free number for:

• Flat tire change
• Towing
• Battery jump
• Locksmith / Key service
• Out-of-gas fuel delivery

Alternative Transportation
Total 'Plus' will pay the cost to rent a replacement vehicle or for public transportation (some limits apply) when:

• Two or more manufacturer's labour time guide hours are required for the repair, or
• Your vehicle is not drivable and must be kept overnight

Terms for your Needs
Choose the Total 'Plus' term best for your situation. Coverage is offered based on years of anticipated ownership and annual kilometres driven. Deductible choices are $0 and $100, meaning you can limit or virtually eliminate unanticipated out-of-pocket expenses.

Total 'Plus' can be purchased at any time during the complete base warranty period; however, the earlier you buy, the better the value. You can even make Total 'Plus' part of your monthly payment.

Repair paperwork is gone too, because everything is taken care of by your GM dealer.

You may also enhance your vehicle's value because if you sell your vehicle, Total 'Plus' can be transferred to the new owner at no charge.

With Total 'Plus', your vehicle is protected. Regardless of the terms you select, Total 'Plus' will give you peace of mind for the long run.

Custom Plan
Your car, truck or van is a significant investment. You'll want to protect it for as long as you drive it. With Custom Plan you can protect your vehicle - and your budget - and likely enhance its resale value.

Custom Plan, a broad-coverage vehicle service contract endorsed by General Motors, frees you from the worry of unexpected and costly bills for covered repairs. This vehicle service contract covers parts and labour expenses for nine major vehicle assemblies in the event of mechanical failure beyond the warranty period - even if it results from Normal Wear.

With Custom Plan, there are no unexpected financial surprises for covered parts and labour expenses. If repairs are necessary, they can be taken care of conveniently through any of the more than 7,500 GM dealerships across Canada and the United States.

Component Coverage
Specific components within nine major assemblies of your vehicle are covered against mechanical failure even if it results from Normal Wear.

That includes parts and labour on:

Engine Gasoline/Diesel
Cylinder block, heads, all internally lubricated parts; manifolds; timing gears, timing chain/belt, timing cover; flywheel; oil pump/oil pump housing; water pump; fuel pump; fuel level sensor; harmonic balancer; OHC carriers; valve covers; oil pan; engine mount; seals and gaskets. Also covered are turbocharger/supercharger housings, internal parts, valves, intercooler, seals and gaskets, diesel fuel pump, lines, nozzles and vacuum pump.

Transmission/Transaxle
Case, all internal parts; torque converter; transfer case; vacuum modulator; transmission mounts; seals and gaskets.

Front/Rear Wheel Drive Assembly
Final drive housing, all internal parts; axle shafts and axle shaft bearings; constant velocity joints; axle housing, all internal parts; propeller shafts; universal joints; wheel bearings; locking hubs; front differential actuator; supports; front hub bearings and rear axle hub bearings; seals and gaskets.

Cooling and Fuel
Radiator, fan and clutch; cooling fan motor; fuel tank; fuel lines and fuel tank selector valve.

Steering
Gear housing and all internal parts; hydraulic/electric power steering pump; steering main and intermediate shafts, couplings; idler arm; pitman arm; power steering hoses; seals and gaskets.

Front Suspension
Upper and lower control arms; control arm shafts and bushings; upper and lower ball joints; king pins; steering knuckles; stabilizer shaft and stabilizer bushings.

Brakes
Master cylinder; assist boosters; wheel cylinders; combination valve; hydraulic lines and fittings; disc calipers; modulator valve/dump valve; pump motor assembly and accumulator; ABS Hydraulic Modulator, ABS module, sensors, relays, switches and solenoids; seals and gaskets.

Electrical
Starter motor and solenoid; alternator; distributor; wiring harnesses; instrument panel printed circuit boards; electronic instrument cluster; wiper motors; washer pump; manually operated electrical switches; electronic control module; body computer/control module; powertrain control module and ignition module.

Heater and Factory Installed Air Conditioner
Compressor; clutch and pulley; condenser; evaporator; accumulator; high/low pressure compressor cut-off switch; pressure cycling switch; heater core; blower motor; air conditioning hoses and seals.

Towing and Road Service Allowance
If a covered system fails, Custom Plan will provide authorization or reimbursement for towing.

Alternative Transportation
If your vehicle is repaired under Custom Plan, you're covered for alternative transportation. Custom Plan will pay the cost to rent a replacement vehicle or for public transportation (some limits apply) whenever:

• Two or more manufacturer's labour time guide hours are required for the repair, or
• Your vehicle is not drivable and must be kept overnight

Terms for your Needs
Choose the Custom Plan term best for your situation. Coverage is offered based on years of anticipated ownership and annual kilometres driven. A $100 Deductible means you can limit unanticipated out-of-pocket expenses.

Custom Plan can be purchased at any time during the complete base warranty period; however, the earlier you buy, the better the value. You can even make Custom Plan part of your monthly payment.

Repair paperwork is gone too, because everything is taken care of by your GM dealer.

You may also enhance your vehicle's value because if you sell your vehicle, Custom Plan can be transferred to the new owner at no charge.

With Custom Plan, your vehicle is protected. Regardless of the terms you select, Custom Plan will give you peace of mind for the long run.

Powertrain Plan
Your car, truck or van is a significant investment. You'll want to protect it for as long as you drive it. With Powertrain Plan you can protect your vehicle - and your budget - and likely enhance its resale value.

Powertrain Plan, endorsed by General Motors, covers you against unexpected and costly expenses for covered vehicle repairs. This vehicle service contract covers parts and labour expenses for three major vehicle assemblies in the event of mechanical failure beyond the warranty period - even if it results from Normal Wear.

With Powertrain Plan, there are no unexpected financial surprises for covered parts and labour expenses. If repairs are necessary, they can be taken care of conveniently through any of the more than 7,500 GM dealerships across Canada and the United States.

Component Coverage
Specific components within three major assemblies of your vehicle are covered against mechanical failure even if it results from Normal Wear.

That includes parts and labour on:

Engine Gasoline/Diesel
Cylinder block, heads, all internally lubricated parts; manifolds; timing gears, timing chain/belt, timing cover; flywheel; oil pump/oil pump housing; water pump; fuel pump; fuel level sensor; harmonic balancer; OHC carriers; valve covers; oil pan; engine mount; seals and gaskets. Also covered are turbocharger/supercharger housings, internal parts, valves, intercooler, seals and gaskets, diesel fuel pump, lines, nozzles and vacuum pump.

Transmission/Transaxle
Case, all internal parts; torque converter; transfer case; vacuum modulator; transmission mounts; seals and gaskets.

Front/Rear Wheel Drive Assembly
Final drive housing, all internal parts; axle shafts and axle shaft bearings; constant velocity joints; axle housing, all internal parts; propeller shafts; universal joints; wheel bearings; locking hubs; front differential actuator; supports; front hub bearings and rear axle hub bearings; seals and gaskets.

Towing and Road Service Allowance
If a covered system fails, Powertrain Plan will provide authorization or reimbursement for towing.

Alternative Transportation
If your vehicle is repaired under Powertrain Plan, you're covered for alternative transportation. Powertrain Plan will pay the cost to rent a replacement vehicle or for public transportation (some limits apply) whenever:

• Two or more manufacturer's labour time guide hours are required for the repair, or
• Your vehicle is not drivable and must be kept overnight

Terms for your Needs
Choose the Powertrain Plan term best for your situation. Coverage is offered based on years of anticipated ownership and annual kilometres driven. A $100 Deductible means you can limit unanticipated out-of-pocket expenses.

Powertrain Plan can be purchased at any time during the complete base warranty period; however, the earlier you buy, the better the value. You can even make Powertrain Plan part of your monthly payment.

Repair paperwork is gone too, because everything is taken care of by your GM dealer.

You may also enhance your vehicle's value because if you sell your vehicle, Powertrain Plan can be transferred to the new owner at no charge.

With Powertrain Plan, your vehicle is protected. Regardless of the terms you select, Powertrain Plan will give you peace of mind for the long run.