It would seem that they will have to meet GMs new 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

 

I think it's a 5 year/100,000 warranty. Hyundai, Kia and I think Suzuki has the 10 year/100,000 warranty.

A long warranty is used when the public has the perception that the product is not durable. That's why you don't see Honda or Toyota extending theirs (yet).

 

"A long warranty is used when the public has the perception that the product is not durable. That's why you don't see Honda or Toyota extending theirs (yet)."

it doesn't cost the company much either. Note all those "lifetime warranty" starters and alternators at the auto parts store.

 

My mother -in law just bought a Kia, that 10/100k is an additional $1600, and it is a bumper to bumper, the basic is 5-50. GM's is 5/100 powertrain

 

The standard warranty for Kia has a 10/100,000 power train warranty. The $1,600 is to make it bumper to bumper. From Edmunds.com:


Basic: 5 yr. / 60,000 mi.
Drivetrain: 10 yr. / 100,000 mi.
Roadside: 5 yr. / 60,000 mi.
Rust: 5 yr. / 100,000 mi.

 

It's very unlikely that Ford will go to 100k. Ford did lead the pack with a "bold move" by increasing the coverage to 5/60. Be careful with the Kia warranty, as I recall it is non-transferable to the next owners.

 

Ok thanks for the correction. From my end being a tech I'm glad GM only has a powertrain warranty, if it was B-B I couldn't eat.

 

The extended warranty is great, but what they don't tell you is that you have to have the dealer change the engine oil, service the tranny, and they have a regular mant. schedule that you have to keep or the warr. is void.