California Vehicle and Emissions Warranty Periods

General warranty requirements for products sold in California

Refer to your vehicle, engine, or equipment’s owners manual for the specific warranty coverage.

1990 and Newer Model Passenger Cars, Light Duty Trucks, Medium-Duty Vehicles, and Medium Duty Engines
Applies to passenger cars, light duty trucks, and medium- duty vehicles with a GVWR between 8,501 and 14,000 pounds
Defects and Performance Warranty	Covers all emissions related parts Reference: CCR §2037	3 years/50k miles
High-Cost Emissions- Related Parts Warranty	Covers specific, high cost emissions- related parts as listed in owners manual Reference: CCR §2037	7 years/ 70k miles
Defects and Performance Warranty for PZEV	Only covers vehicles certified to the PZEV (Partial Zero Emission Vehicle) standard Reference: CCR §1962	15 years/ 150k miles (except battery) 10 years/ 150k miles battery or other energy storage device
Federal Emissions Warranty	Basic Emissions Warranty Applies to 1995 and newer vehicles and covers any part that causes an emissions failure Extended Federal Warranty Coverage* Covers three specific major emissions control components: catalytic convertors, electronic emissions control unit (ECU), and the onboard emissions diagnotic device or computer (OBD) *Excludes medium-duty vehicles with GVWR between 8,501 to 14,000 lbs	2 years/ 24k miles 8 years/80K miles

Warranty Requirements for 1979 and Newer Model Year Motorcycles
Applies to on-road motorcycles
Emissions Defects Warranty	Covers emissions-related parts Coverage is determined by engine size Reference: CCR §2036	50-169cc: 5 years/12,000km (7,456 mi) 150-279cc: 5 years/ 18,000km (11,185mi) 280cc or greater: 5 years/ 30,000km (18,641mi)

Warranty Requirements for 1979 and Newer Model Year Motorcycles

Applies to on-road motorcycles

Emissions Defects Warranty

Covers emissions-related parts Coverage is determined by engine size Reference: CCR §2036

50-169cc: 5 years/12,000km (7,456 mi)

150-279cc: 5 years/ 18,000km (11,185mi)

280cc or greater: 5 years/ 30,000km (18,641mi)

Warranty Requirements for 1979 and Newer Diesel-Powered Heavy Duty Vehicles
Applies to diesel vehicles
Emissions Defects Warranty	Covers emissions related parts Reference: CCR §2036	5 years/100,000miles/ 3000 hrs

Warranty Requirements for 1979 and Newer Gasoline-Powered Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Applies to gasoline vehicles
Emissions Defects Warranty	Covers emissions related parts Reference: CCR §2036	5 years/ 50,000 miles

For general assistance regarding repairs to your vehicle under the California Emissions Warranty, please contact the CARB Helpline at (800) 242-4450.

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