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GM Certified Used Vehicle 117-Point Inspection

*Not every inspection point available on every model

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  • ROAD TEST

    1. CHECK VEHICLE HISTORY (GM VIS) AND CARFAX (VHR) OR SIMILAR
    2. CHECK FOR OPEN SAFETY CAMPAIGNS
    3. OWNERS MANUAL/WARRANTY BOOKLET PRESENT
    4. SEAT BELTS/RETRACTORS/AIR BAGS (WEAR, OPERATION)
    5. MIRRORS (OPERATION, HEAT, INSIDE-OUTSIDE)
    6. INDICATOR LIGHTS/GAUGES/WARNING TONES (OPERATION, LIGHTS, CLOCK)
    7. ENGINE START/IDLE (COLD, WARM)
    8. ENGINE OPERATION/PERFORMANCE/ACCELERATION (AT NORMAL TEMP.)
    9. SHIFTING/AUTOMATIC/MANUAL (TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH)
    10. ANTI-SKID/TRACTION CONTROL (OPERATION)
    11. BRAKING/ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (STRAIGHT STOP/ANTI-LOCK OPERATION IF EQUIPPED)
    1. STEERING/ALIGNMENT (EASE, NOISE, STEERING WHEEL CENTERED, ALIGNMENT)
    2. BODY/CHASSIS INTEGRITY (NOISE/VIBRATION/HARSHNESS)
    3. TRANSFER CASE (OPERATION, F/RWD, 4W, AWD)
    4. CRUISE CONTROL (HOLD, ACCELERATION, CANCEL)
    5. WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (OPERATION/BLADES WIPE CLEAN W/O STREAKS)
    6. SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER (OPERATIONAL)
    7. TILT-WHEEL/TELESCOPING (OPERATION)
    8. HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING (BLOWER, CONTROLS)
    9. HORN (OPERATION, FUNCTION)
    10. CONFIRM AUTO STOP & AUTO RESTART (HYBRID ONLY)

  • FUNCTIONAL

    1. ONSTAR (OPERATIONAL)
    2. KEY(S)/KEY FOB/REMOTE START (FUNCTIONAL)
    3. REAR DEFOGGER (OPERATION)
    4. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (SPARE, AIR PRESSURE, TOOLS)
    5. CONVERTIBLE TOP/BOOT COVER (OPERATION, CONDITION)
    6. INTERIOR LIGHTS (MAP LIGHTS/DASH LIGHTS)
    7. EXTERIOR LIGHTS/FOG LAMPS (HEADLIGHTS, DRLS, BRAKE AND HIGH MOUNT)
    8. DOORS/DOOR LOCKS (POWER LOCK OPERATION)
    9. WEATHER STRIPPING (CONDITION)
    10. SEATS/CHILD SAFETY SEATS & MOUNTINGS (OPERATION, HEAT)
    1. FUEL DOOR/TRUNK/HOOD/HATCH RELEASE (OPERATION)
    2. WINDOWS/POWER/SWING-OUT (OPERATION, ALL SWITCHES-FULL TRAVEL)
    3. ALARM/TELEPHONE (OPERATION, REMOTE)
    4. POWER OUTLET(S)/CIGARETTE LIGHTER (OPERATION, LIGHTER)
    5. PARKING BRAKE (OPERATION)
    6. SUN/MOON ROOF (OPERATION, CONDITION, NO LEAKS)
    7. OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES/OFF-ROAD/ROOF MARKER LAMPS (OPERATION)
    8. AUDIO SYSTEM/XM RADIO (OPERATION, RADIO, TAPE, CD, SPEAKERS, ANTENNA)
    9. NAVIGATION SYSTEM OPERATION AND DVD PRESENT (OPERATION)

  • UNDER HOOD

    1. VISUAL (LOOSE/MISSING COMPONENTS, LEAKS, LABELS, DECALS)
    2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/BATTERY/STARTER (BATTERY, CABLES, BELTS, CHARGE)
    3. ENGINE COOLING/RADIATOR/FAN/FAN CLUTCH (LEVEL, HOSES, CONDITION)
    4. POWER STEERING SYSTEM (LEVEL, PUMP, LINES)
    5. BRAKE SYSTEM (FLUID LEVEL, MASTER CYLINDER, LINES)
    1. IGNITION SYSTEM (WIRES, CONDITION, ROUTING)
    2. FUEL SYSTEM (LINES, LEAKS, CONNECTION)
    3. VACUUM SYSTEM (HOSES, CONDITION)
    4. A/C COMPRESSOR/DRIVE BELT (OPERATION, CONDITION)
    5. BELTS/SERPENTINE (TENSION, WEAR)

  • UNDER VEHICLE

    1. VISUAL (BODY, LOWER BODY, UNDERBODY)
    2. FRAME (NO SIGNS OF PREVIOUS REPAIR/DAMAGE)
    3. EXHAUST SYSTEM (PIPES, CONVERTER, MUFFLER, SHIELDING)
    4. BRAKE PADS, SHOES (CONDITION, LINING)
    5. CALIPERS, ROTORS, DRUMS (CONDITION)
    6. BRAKE HYDRAULICS (LEVEL, LINES, HOSES)
    7. TIRES (TREAD DEPTH, TYPE, SIZE, MATCHING BRAND, NO PLUGS, PSI)
    8. WHEELS/LUG NUT TORQUE/TIRE PSI (OEM, MATCHING BRAND/TYPE)
    9. SHOCK ABSORBERS/STRUTS (OPERATION, LEAKS, ETC.)
    1. SPRINGS/SWAY BARS/TOW HOOK (MOUNT, BUSHINGS, TORQUE TO SPECS, ETC.)
    2. CONTROL ARMS (CONDITION, MOUNT, BUSHINGS)
    3. STEERING/LINKAGE (TIE ROD/ENDS, LINKAGE)
    4. ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE & MOUNTING (LEAKS)
    5. CLUTCH (ADJUST FLUID LEVEL)
    6. DRIVELINE/DRIVESHAFT/AXLES/UNIVERSAL JOINTS (CONDITION, OPERATION)
    7. AXLES/DIFFERENTIALS/AIR SUSPENSION AND COMPRESSOR (LEAKS, CV JOINTS)
    8. GEAR/RACK & PINION (LEAKS, MOUNTING)
    9. PARKING BRAKE CABLE (CONDITION, OPERATION, FRAYING)

  • EXTERIOR

    1. UNDER HOOD (FINISH, INSULATION, DECALS)
    2. FRONT BUMPER (FASCIA, GUARDS, FINISH)
    3. GRILLE (HEADLIGHTS, OTHER LIGHTS, EMBLEMS)
    4. HOOD (EMBLEMS, FINISH, CHIPS, TRIM, ALIGNMENT)
    5. LEFT FRONT FENDER (FINISH, TRIM)
    6. LEFT FRONT DOOR (FINISH, TRIM, ALIGNMENT, EASE OF MOVEMENT)
    7. LEFT REAR DOOR (FINISH, TRIM, ALIGNMENT, EASE OF MOVEMENT)
    8. LEFT REAR FENDER (FINISH, TRIM)
    1. TRUNK LID/TRUCK BED/BEDLINER (FINISH, TRIM)
    2. REAR BUMPER (FASCIA, GUARDS, FINISH)
    3. RIGHT REAR FENDER (FINISH, TRIM)
    4. RIGHT REAR DOOR (FINISH, TRIM, ALIGNMENT, EASE OF MOVEMENT)
    5. RIGHT FRONT DOOR (FINISH, TRIM, ALIGNMENT, EASE OF MOVEMENT)
    6. RIGHT FRONT FENDER (FINISH, TRIM)
    7. ROOF (FINISH, TRIM)
    8. GLASS (CRACKS, CHIPS, SCRATCHES, PITTING)
    9. WHEELS/WHEELCOVERS/TRIM RINGS/CENTER CAPS (SCRATCHES, PITTING)

  • INTERIOR

    1. INSTRUMENT PANEL/COMPASS (CONDITION, CONTROLS)
    2. CLOCK/TIMER (CHECK, RESET)
    3. DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATS/HEAD RESTS (CUSHIONS, TRIM, SAFETY BELT OPERATION)
    4. REAR SEAT/HEAD RESTS (CUSHIONS, TRIM, CONDITION, OPERATION, SAFETY BELT OPERATION)
    5. HEATED/COOLED SEAT (OPERATION)
    6. DRIVER DOOR (CONTROLS, TRIM, CONDITION)
    7. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR (CUSHIONS, TRIM, CONDITION)
    1. FRONT CARPET & FLOOR MATS (PRESENCE, CONDITION, WEAR)
    2. CONSOLE/COMPARTMENT LID FRONT & REAR (OPERATION, CONDITION)
    3. LEFT REAR DOOR/QUARTER TRIM (CONTROLS, TRIM, CONDITION)
    4. RIGHT REAR DOOR/QUARTER TRIM (CONTROLS, TRIM, CONDITION)
    5. REAR CARPET & MATS (PRESENCE, CONDITION, WEAR)
    6. HEADLINER/OVERHEAD CONSOLE/VISORS (CONDITION, OPERATION)
    7. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT/CARGO AREA/SPARE TIRE (TRIM, JACK, LIGHT TOOLS,CARGO NET/SHADE)
    8. PACKAGE TRAY (CONDITION)

  • MAINTAINANCE

    1. LUBE, CHANGE OIL AND FILTER REQUIRED
    2. INSPECT/CLEAN AIR FILTER/ CABIN FILTER
    3. INSPECT/CHANGE ALL OTHER FILTERS (PER MANUFACTURER'S SCHEDULE )
    1. INSPECT/TOP-OFF FLUIDS (COOL, BRAKE, STEERING, TRANS., DIFF., WASHER)
    2. EMISSION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (MEET STATE AND LOCAL STDS.)
    3. FUEL LEVEL (RECOMMEND FULL TANK)

  • INTERIOR DETAILING

    1. CLEAN INSTRUMENT PANEL/COVER PAD SURFACE/ASHTRAYS/PACKAGE SHELF
    2. VACUUM AND CLEAN CARPET/TRUNK/PASSENGER COMPARTMENT/CARGO AREA
    1. CLEAN GLASS SURFACES
    2. CLEAN HEADLINER/SEATS/INTERIOR CLOTH TRIM

  • EXTERIOR DETAILING

    1. CLEAN ENGINE/COMPARTMENT
    2. RECONDITION/TOUCH-UP MINOR SURFACE SCRATCHES
    1. REMOVE TAR AND ROAD OIL
    2. WASH/WAX (BODY, WHEELS/COVERS, TIRES)

  • HYBRID VEHICLES

    1. HYBRID BATTERY (INSPECT AIR INTAKE)
    2. BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (CHECK USING SCAN TOOL)
    3. STARTER/GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE (CHECK FOR CODES AND SOFTWARE UPDATES)


24-Hour Roadside Assistance
We'll help change a flat tire, fill a gas tank and help get you moving again. Around the clock and around the country, your GM Certified Used Vehicle comes with helping hands.

3-Day/150-Mile Satisfaction Guarantee
Take a few days and a few miles to get comfortable with your new GM Certified Used Vehicle. If you're not sure, bring it back.

Market-Based Pricing
GM Certified Used Vehicles are priced at current market value. The price is posted clearly on the window sticker. No games. Just honest value for your money.

Comprehensive Limited Warranty
A 3-month/3,000-mile limited warranty protects you beginning the minute you leave our lot. It's not just protection for your car, but for your peace of mind. See your dealer for details.

Built and Backed by GM
GM Certified Used Vehicles are 1998 or newer, with less than 60,000 miles. They're available at select GM dealers. They're vehicles that met our tough standards when we first built them. Now they have to again, or they won't be Certified.
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