GM Repair Insights: Fall 2023

The fall edition of General Motors (GM) Repair Insights magazine has recently been made available.

The Fall 2023 edition of GM Repair Insights magazine features the 2024 Cadillac XT4. The XT4 is redesigned for 2024 and features available massaging front seats and heads-up display. The XT4 also features advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as a standard feature. These systems require extra attention during a repair.

GM also provided an update to their Collision Repair Network (CRN). The CRN now has battery electric vehicle (BEV) guidelines. These guidelines include personal protective equipment (PPE), charging station, insulated tools, high-voltage (HV) safety placards and electric vehicle (EV) related training.

ADAS components may require calibration during the repair process. Always refer to OEM vehicle-specific repair information for a complete, quality, and safe repairs.

To view additional issues, and for other GM news and information, visit the GM Repair Insights website.

For additional GM information, check out the following pages:
Chevrolet OEM Information
GMC OEM Information
Buick OEM Information
Cadillac OEM Information

Additional I-CAR Collision Repair News you may find helpful:
ADAS, Calibration, And Scanning Article Hotspot
Collision Information Website Access: General Motors
GM ADAS Information Document: UPDATE
Locating ADAS Information: GM - UPDATE
Step-By-Step: Accessing General Motors Repair Information


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