GWM Haval H6 Extended Car Warranty
The GWM Haval H6 is one of China's most successful SUV exports and has established a growing presence in South Africa, offering premium features, strong safety ratings and a competitive warranty at a price below equivalent European and Japanese alternatives.
The H6's five-year/100 000 km factory warranty is competitive, but once cover expires, repairs on the turbocharged petrol, hybrid and AWD systems carry significant costs. An extended motor warranty protects your investment beyond the factory period.
What’s covered
Engine & Turbo
All internal engine components, timing chain, turbocharger and head gaskets.
Gearbox & Transfer Case
7-speed DCT internals, 4WD transfer case and differential on AWD variants.
Hybrid System
Electric motor, inverter and hybrid control unit on HEV and PHEV variants.
Electrical & ECU
Engine management, ABS, immobiliser and central control electronics.
Cooling System
Water pump, thermostat, radiator and coolant hoses.
Fuel System
High-pressure fuel pump, injectors and fuel pressure regulator.
24/7 Roadside Assistance
Nationwide towing, emergency fuel, lockout and accommodation benefits.
Known GWM Haval H6 failure areas
The Haval H6 is newer to the South African market, but specific failure areas are being documented as more examples reach higher mileage — and these are not wear-and-tear items.
7-speed DCT dual-clutch transmission failure is the most commonly reported issue on the H6 2.0T. The DCT can exhibit jerky, hesitant gear changes in stop-start traffic, shuddering on take-off and clutch pack wear on higher-mileage examples. TCM software updates resolve some cases, but physical clutch or mechatronics damage requires specialist workshop repair and is a genuine warranty claim.
Turbocharger failure on the 2.0T engine has been documented on higher-mileage H6 examples. Heat soak in urban conditions and oil quality degradation between services are the primary contributing factors. Turbocharger replacement is a major workshop job fully covered under an extended warranty.
Hybrid battery and inverter issues on the HEV and PHEV variants are an emerging concern as the first South African examples reach higher mileage. Hybrid drivetrain components carry significant replacement costs and are electrical and mechanical component failures — not service items.
Am I eligible?
Your H6 qualifies if:
- Under 200 000 km at time of application
- No older than 15 model years
- Private or light commercial use
- Verifiable full or partial service history
Not sure if your H6 qualifies? Ask Cheryl — she can confirm in one call.