Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

Chevrolet’s certified pre-owned program

Chevrolet’s CPO program, previously known as the Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned program or GM Certified Pre-Owned program, is now a part of GM’s CarBravo program as of June 2026. CarBravo’s program is divided into two tiers:

CarBravo vehicles

For this tier, a Chevrolet car, truck or SUV must be under 10 years old with fewer than 100,000 miles to qualify as a certified pre-owned Chevrolet. All CarBravo certified vehicles come with a 1-year/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty with no deductible.

BravoBudget vehicles

BravoBudget vehicles are certified used vehicles between 10 to 15 model years old with between 100,000 and 150,000 miles. They come with a 30-day/1,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Chevrolet CPO warranty coverage

For context, all Chevrolet vehicles come with the following factory warranties:

• A 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty
• A 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty

When you buy a CarBravo certified Chevrolet, the bumper-to-bumper warranty will start when the factory warranty expires. This coverage includes nearly all parts and systems, excluding wear-and-tear items. 

For BravoBudget Chevrolets, the powertrain warranty will start at the time of purchase. This warranty covers fewer parts, such as the engine, transmission and drivetrain.

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CPO Chevrolet benefits

CPO Chevrolets come with the following benefits through the CarBravo program:

• 24/7 roadside assistance: You’ll get 24/7 assistance for the full duration of the CPO bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranty. Services include lockout assistance, tire changes, limited fuel delivery, towing and jump-starts at no additional charge. Oil, water and fluid delivery is available for a fee.

• Courtesy transportation: If your vehicle needs a warranty-covered repair, you’ll get alternative transportation or reimbursement for a temporary vehicle during the warranty period. However, CarBravo does not cover expenses such as food or lodging if you break down far from home, sometimes included in other warranties as "trip interruption coverage."

• Vehicle history report: CarBravo and BravoBudget vehicles come with a free CARFAX vehicle history report. The company also uses this report as part of its certification process to verify that the vehicle has not been flagged with a salvage title and is free from major accident or flood damage.

• Trial services: You can get a one-month trial of OnStar safety services and a three-month trial of SiriusXM.

• GM Rewards points: You can use these points toward maintenance and repair from GM Certified Service providers or Chevrolet accessories purchased through a GM dealership or accessories website.

How good is Chevrolet’s CPO warranty?

Chevrolet’s CPO warranty is fairly average for the industry, though it tends to offer fewer benefits than other CPO warranties.

Chevrolet CPO warranty vs. competitors

Chevrolet’s CPO warranty is comparable to the CPO bumper-to-bumper warranty from Ford. However, Audi and Lexus offer longer bumper-to-bumper coverage, while Kia and Mazda include a separate powertrain warranty that continues after the bumper-to-bumper warranty expires.

CarBravo vs. GM Certified Pre-Owned

Since the CarBravo merger is still comparatively recent, you may encounter Chevy dealership websites and older articles online that still discuss the legacy Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned or GM Certified Pre-Owned program. 

It’s important to be aware that there have been some significant changes since CarBravo became the official GM CPO program for Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. The following differences are some of the most notable: 

Eligibility criteria

Previously, CPO Chevrolets had to be under 6 years old with 75,000 miles or fewer on the odometer. Now, they can be up to 10 years old and have up to 100,000 miles for the CarBravo certification tier. BravoBudget vehicles can be up to 15 years old or have as many as 150,000 miles. 

Inspection

Rather than a 172-point inspection, the inspection now covers 126 points for CarBravo-tier vehicles and 62 points for BravoBudget-tier vehicles. Inspections are still carried out by factory-trained technicians, and the vehicles still need a clean title with no salvage or flood history. 

Powertrain warranty

Under the legacy program, CPO Chevys came with both a 12-month/12,000-mile limited bumper-to-bumper warranty and a powertrain limited warranty that lasted 6 years or 100,000 miles from the original in-service date. Under CarBravo, only the bumper-to-bumper warranty remains. Parts like the engine, transmission and drivetrain are covered until this warranty ends, but they no longer get that extra powertrain-specific coverage afterwards. 

Complimentary maintenance

The GM CPO program used to include two free service visits for a multipoint inspection, oil change and tire rotation within the first two years or 24,000 miles of ownership. Unfortunately, this perk no longer exists as part of the CarBravo program. 

If you come across these legacy warranty claims, make sure to confirm the terms with a dealer and read the contract carefully before you buy.

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How much does a certified pre-owned Chevrolet cost?

Certified pre-owned Chevrolets cost around $10,000 to $25,000 for vehicles that are 10 model years or less, according to CarBravo’s website. For certified vehicles that are older than 10 model years but less than 15 model years, expect to pay around $5,000 to $10,000.

Generally, CPO Chevrolets tend to cost about 2% to 3% more than noncertified pre-owned vehicles, according to our research.

Is a CPO Chevrolet worth it?

In general, paying more for a CPO Chevrolet is more likely to be worth it if:

• The vehicle you’re considering has below-average reliability scores

• The CPO warranty includes at least 1 year/12,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper protection

• The dealer isn’t adding more than a $1,000 upcharge for certification

Reliability

Chevrolet vehicles tend to have above-average dependability, according to J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. J.D. Power ranked the brand No. 5 out of 28 automakers, giving it a score of 178 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), which is better than the study average of 204 PP100.

In comparison, RepairPal, which evaluates brands based on how often their vehicles need repairs and how much they cost, ranked Chevy No. 20 out of 32 car brands. It gave it an above-average score of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

RepairPal also reported that Chevrolets cost an average of $649 per year in maintenance and repairs, which is just below the $652 average across all brands.

Customer reviews

Some ConsumerAffairs reviewers have reported issues with their Chevrolet vehicles.

“I bought a 2019 Chevy Malibu LT and it has a little over [22,000] miles on it,” Loreal, a reviewer from Illinois, said. “Within the first 30 days of me having the car[,] there's an error message that repeatedly pops up saying my car isn't in park even if it's cut off. ... I'm highly displeased because this is my first major vehicle purchase and I actually went to a certified Chevrolet dealer expecting to receive a durable vehicle.”

Do you need an extended warranty for your Chevrolet?

Since your CPO bumper-to-bumper coverage will run out eventually, you might consider investing in an extended warranty if you plan to own your Chevy long term. You can purchase an extended warranty through CarBravo or a third-party provider. It's best to shop around and compare options based on cost, coverage and your vehicle reliability history.

Chevrolet extended warranty

For Chevrolet CPO vehicles, you can purchase a CarBravo Protection Plan, which is part of CarBravo's BravoCare suite of optional coverage plans. Similar to the official Chevrolet Protection Plans, CarBravo Protection Plans come in three levels of coverage: Powertrain, Silver and Platinum. You can choose from terms of up to eight years or 100,000 miles.

CarBravo Protection Plans also come with benefits like roadside assistance, rental car coverage and trip interruption coverage.

Third-party extended warranty

The top extended warranty companies may offer cheaper, better or longer coverage than CarBravo Protection Plans. It’s generally a good idea to get at least three quotes from different extended warranty companies.

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