What does Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) mean? It’s the final product after a rigorous process to ensure that cars are in good shape and well maintained. Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC Certified Pre-Owned vehicles provide that extra dose of confidence, and they often include a long list of great benefits you won’t get with a typical used car, truck, or SUV.
Selection Process: All vehicles must be less than 6 years old and have fewer than 75,000 miles.
Manufacturer-backed Warranties: All vehicles have a 12-month/12,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty1 and a 6-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty2, both with a $0 deductible.
Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation3: Be confident knowing that GM has your back, and won't leave you stranded if something does happen to your vehicle.
Scheduled Maintenance Plan: Every vehicle comes with two scheduled maintenance visits to use within the first 2 years/24,000 miles4 of ownership, to help ensure everything’s running smoothly.
Exchange Policy: A 3-day/150-mile5 policy gives you extra reassurance in case you change your mind.
Free Vehicle History Report: Every Certified vehicle comes with a free vehicle history report, so owners can know everything that's happened to their car prior to purchase.
Thorough 172-Point Inspection: All vehicles undergo a thorough inspection and reconditioning process to earn GM's "Certified" badge. That means any vehicles with issues are either fixed or removed from the program. Reliability and safety are GM Certified Pre-Owned top priorities.
Important Recall Information: Before a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is listed or sold, GM requires dealers to complete all safety recalls. However, because even the best processes can break down, we encourage you to check the recall status of any vehicle at my.gm.com/recalls and www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Although the ubiquitous advertisements and higher cost may have you thinking of Certified Pre-Owned cars as just another gimmick, these lightly used models sometimes offer tremendous value. Yes, you’ll pay a little more and you’ll have to go to a dealer, but in return you’ll enjoy a much more trustworthy car than that jalopy in the Sunday classifieds.
As new vehicle prices climb higher each year, increasing numbers of buyers are turning to certified pre-owned (CPO) used cars as an affordable alternative. Considering CPO vehicles give you that almost-new feeling and a decent warranty for a lower price tag, they seem like a compelling compromise.
Between pre-purchase inspections and price negotiations, there’s a lot to think about when buying a car. One way manufacturers and dealerships try to help ease buyers’ concerns is by certifying their used vehicles. Not all CPO programs are created equal. A dealership CPO vehicle might seem like a great deal and cost thousands less than one that has been factory certified at a franchise lot, but there are key differences to be aware of when shopping.
