Chrysler Reduces Powertrain Warranties For 2016 Models

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Washington DC May 28, 2015; The AIADA newsletter reported that Fiat Chrysler will abandon its recent 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty (which replaced its LIFETIME Warranty for 2010 models with 100,000/5 year) in the United States for 2016 model year vehicles, in favor of a 5-year/60,000-mile guarantee.

The move follows a similar change in March by General Motors, which reduced the 5-year powertrain warranties on its Chevrolet and GMC vehicles from 100,000 to 60,000 miles.

"Following changes already made by competitors, FCA US is adjusting powertrain warranty coverage for 2016 model year vehicles to be more consistent with industry practices," FCA said in a statement first published in Automotive News.