Automotive Recyclers Association Challenges GM Prohibition on Recycled OEM Parts

GM Bans Used And Aftermarket Parts From All ADAS Collision Repairs

ADAS components must be repaired and calibrated using GM’s own procedures. Any ADAS-related part that isn’t new and genuine is “strictly prohibited” by GM. Suspension and steering modifications can also throw off how ADAS works. GM has issued a stern warning to anyone considering repairing one of its ADAS features with anything other than new, genuine parts: do it, and you risk compromising the reliability and safety of those systems. In a c…

ARA Issues Statement On GM Position Regarding Recycled OEM ADAS Components

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Automotive Recyclers Association Challenges GM Prohibition on Recycled OEM Parts

Trade group argues the automaker’s own ADAS inspection and calibration standards undercut a ban based on where a part came from. The Automotive Recyclers Association said it disagrees with General Motors’ collision position statement barring the use of recycled original equipment parts, arguing that the automaker applies one standard to components already on a collision-damaged …