Extended warranties are a very good way for you to achieve additional peace of mind. If you are looking for an extended warranty for your new or used Chevy Tahoe, this is a terrific place to start.
Chevy Tahoes registered in the United States are protected bumper-to-bumper for three years/36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This original warranty covers the entire vehicle, including tires. It also covers cosmetic defects and towing to your nearest Chevrolet dealership if you should need it. Rust-through corrosion is also covered for six years/100,000 miles and the new vehicle powertrain warranty covers the first five years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain warranty is fully transferable.
An extended warranty protects the investment you have in your Tahoe. Buying this type of warranty means you are purchasing a service contract that guarantees the warranty company, not you, will pay for expensive repairs if parts should break or wear out. Labor is also usually covered.
An extended warranty will help protect your Chevy Tahoe after the 36-month/36,000 mile new vehicle warranty expires. Your choices are: bumper-to-bumper, stated component and drive train.
A bumper-to-bumper extended warranty, which is similar to the original GM warranty, will cover everything on your Chevy Tahoe except tires and emission control systems, although there are exceptions. (It is wise to read the warranty policy to find out what those exceptions are.) Many bumper-to-bumper policies also have added coverage and benefits. These include car rental reimbursement, 24-hour roadside assistance, travel interruption protection, wear and tear coverage, seal and gasket coverage, towing, and electronic equipment coverage.
The auto industry uses mileage to determine warranty coverage. A Tahoe with more than 50,000 miles is considered a "used" vehicle. Therefore a bumper-to-bumper policy will not cover it, even though a vehicle that still has the original manufacturer's warranty is considered "new" according to standards set by the extended warranty companies.
It is good to remember that companies sell bumper-to-bumper coverage only on "new" cars. The auto industry considers any vehicle still under part of the manufacturer's warranty "new." New vehicle warranties today can be as generous as 10 years/100,000 miles. Therefore it is best to find out whether or not your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty. If it is, it is eligible for a new car extended warranty, and therefore much can be covered.
If your Chevy Tahoe has more than 50,000 miles on it, it is no longer eligible for a bumper-to-bumper warranty but you can get a "stated component" warranty. This protects most major Chevy Tahoe components: engine, transmission, radiator, etc. This type of warranty will most likely also cover the alternator, water pump, gaskets and seals, and some of the optional equipment that you have on your Chevy Tahoe. As a general rule of thumb, whatever components are "stated" in the policy, these are covered. In general, the mileage limit for stated component warranties is 100,000 miles.
A basic powertrain warranty only covers your Chevy Tahoe's powertrain. This includes the transmission, engine, drive axles and drive shaft. "Enhanced coverage" powertrain warranties will cover a few additional parts. Although a powertrain warranty is the least expensive, it also protects the least. A drive-train warranty is best for a high- or mid-mileage Chevy Tahoe.
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