Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

Chevrolet’s certified pre-owned program

Chevrolet’s CPO program, previously known as the Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned program, is now a part of GM’s CarBravo program. CarBravo’s program is split up 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 length of the CPO bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranty.
• 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.
• Trial services: You can get a one-month trial of OnStar or the OnStar Guardian app and a three-month trial of SiriusXM.

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 CPO bumper-to-bumper warranties from automakers like Ford, Kia and Mazda.

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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. 10 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 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

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

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