GMSV (General Motors Specialty Vehicles) sells a limited selection of Chevrolet models in Australia - some converted to right-hand drive here in Australia, while the Corvette is imported in RHD configuration from the factory - and they have variable ownership terms, depending on the model.
GMSV offers a three-year, 100,000km warranty, which would be significantly behind the pace for a mainstream manufacturer, but is unsurprising for a low-volume importer/converter, as GMSV’s main rival, Ram Trucks, offers a similar warranty promise.
GMSV backs its products with three years of roadside assist to match the warranty period, but there is no capped-price servicing program.
Instead, GMSV has offered indicative pricing for each of its three current models (two Silverado variants and the Corvette Stingray) over a three-year period, noting that it will vary between dealers. See the table below for expected average costs. Service pricing is comparatively high when compared to a mainstream automaker. Intervals occur in 12 monthly or 12,000km cycles for every current Chevrolet.
In summary: Import and conversion outfits like GMSV don’t offer the most competitive ownership terms and high service pricing to support a limited range. Costs after the three-year mark are a mystery, leaving owners without a clear picture of what long-term ownership looks like. 4/10
| | Warranty terms | Average yearly service cost (3yrs)* | Total cost (3yrs)* |
| Silverado LD | Three years/100,000km | $551.67 | $1655 |
| Silverado HD | Three years/100,000km | $720.50 | $2161.50 |
| Corvette Stingray | Three years/100,000km | $1464.17 | $4392.50 |
*taken as an average of indicative service costs from two dealers
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