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General Motors (GM) has followed other OEMs by updating one of their position statements that disallows the use of recycled and salvaged parts.
In August 2016, GM previously released their Use Of Salvage And Recycled Parts position statement. As of March 2026, that position statement has been updated to the Use Of Genuine GM Original Equipment Parts position statement, which states:
- "General Motors does not support the use of salvage, recycled/used, or non-Genuine aftermarket parts on Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles.”
- “Because GM does not design, engineer, test, or validate salvage, recycled/used, or aftermarket parts for use on GM vehicles, GM cannot confirm that such parts meet GM safety, performance, or durability requirements.”
This updated document also defines what GM considers a recycled part, an aftermarket part, and a non-GM reconditioned part.
Always reference the vehicle-specific service information before performing repairs to ensure a complete, safe, and quality repair.
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