The GM Australia and New Zealand (GM ANZ) Aftersales team has updated the parts, service and repair industry regarding GM genuine parts plus notification of new positioning statements.
GM ANZ continues working alongside other vehicle manufacturers as part of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries’ initiatives to promote the importance and use of genuine parts.
“When it comes to repairs, it’s important to use parts you know and trust. When using GM genuine parts, you’re provided with this peace of mind,” said Paul Rietveld, Director of Aftersales, GM ANZ.
“We are serious about the safety of our customers and their right to have GM genuine parts fitted to their vehicles. Genuine GM parts sold through the GM ANZ authorised supply chain can be trusted, are fully ADR compliant where applicable, and are backed by a factory warranty.”
A GM genuine part is defined as:
‘Genuine GM parts are parts designed, validated, and engineered by General Motors or its associated entities, sourced through the GM ANZ authorised supply chain, and are subject to warranties given by GM ANZ.
Genuine GM parts are the replacement parts approved by General Motors for General Motors-produced vehicles, including, but not limited to, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Corvette, GMC & Holden.’
“Similarly, maintaining and updating positioning statements is important, as it enables our network and partners who service and repair GM vehicles to ensure they keep informed with the latest developments,” said Rietveld.
“There have been additions to previously released information, including identifying requirements relating to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
“The use of GM genuine parts ensures the integrity and operation of vital ADAS features including, but not limited to, Collision Warning and Avoidance systems such as Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Keep Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control.”
There are now 17 new position statements, with the addition of GM-related position statements relating to ADAS Considerations and Windshield Replacement.
Advanced Driver Assist Systems Considerations
The overall integrity and performance of a vehicle’s ADAS depend on maintaining the design specifications of each safety system component.
Aftermarket or non-GM genuine parts and accessories and reconditioned or salvaged parts may have material or dimensional specifications different from what was designed, tested, and validated for use with ADAS and are not approved for use by General Motors.
ADAS features’ overall operational integrity depends on maintaining its inherent design specifications. The use of Aftermarket or non-GM genuine parts and accessories in ADAS sensor areas, including but not limited to the front bumper, front grill, below the front grill, licence plate covers, headlamps, windshield, front and rear side panels, mirrors, rear camera lens, and rear bumper area is not recommended due to the potential for degradation of ADAS feature functionality.
Adding protective covers, protective film, decorative/ cosmetic wraps, stickers, window tints, magnets, hood protectors, push bars, bicycle racks, cargo racks, light bars, and oversized roof cargo can adversely affect the ADAS system feature performance.
Non-GM genuine lift or lowering kits, wheel rims and tyres, suspension, steering and other components or modifications that impact ride height, alignment angles, vehicle dynamics, and handling are not recommended. Covering or any modification to the windshield blackout is not recommended. Any of these modifications are not recommended due to the potential for degradation of ADAS feature functionality.
Windshield Replacement
The overall integrity of a vehicle’s ADAS depends on maintaining the design specifications of each safety system component. GM genuine branded glass is designed, engineered, tested, and validated to internal and government-mandated standards and is the only GM-approved equivalent to the Original Equipment glass.
● General Motors DOES NOT APPROVE the use of aftermarket or non-GM genuine OE glass.
● Aftermarket glass may have different material, dimensional, and clarity specifications than what was designed, engineered, tested, and validated for use with ADAS and may lack General Motors installation quality controls.
● Many GM Original Equipment glass parts contain enhanced acoustic dampening technologies integrated into the glass assembly. Aftermarket glass may not have these features, resulting in increased wind, road, and engine noise entering a vehicle’s occupant compartment.
“Consumers and repairers should be wary of using parts sourced from non-authorised outlets,” said Rietveld.
