Unfortunately, material defects and issues can arise from anything that you invest in. Thankfully, Garmin backs up each of their products with a one-year warranty that will cover material and workmanship defects. On their official website, they give you a few options if you need a repair. One, if the Garmin GPS is still within the one-year warranty, you can follow a link to file a claim online. The steps are clear and precise and, again, can be found on Garmin’s web page. Secondly, if you happen to have an issue past the warranty date, you can still fill out a form. However, it will not be free of charge and Garmin will charge a repair rate.