General Motors Air Bag System Components Installation Guide
- July 3, 2024
- General Motors
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General Motors Air Bag System Components
Product Information
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: General Motors
- Product Type: Air Bag System Components
- Recommended Parts: Only new, genuine GM warranted parts
- Official Website: www.gmtradeparts.com.au and gmtradeparts.co.nz
Product Usage Instructions
General Motors Position Statement on the Installation of Used,
Salvaged, or Imitation Air Bag System Components
Due to the critical nature of the design of air bag systems, GM does not
support the use of any used, salvaged, or imitation parts for repair. Only
new, genuine GM warranted parts should be used in repair. Proper operation of
the air bag system requires that any repairs to the vehicle be made with new,
GM warranted parts. Never use air bag parts from another vehicle or source.
The reasons for this policy and practice within GM include the following:
Importance of Using Genuine GM Parts:
For proper operation and safety of the air bag system, it is crucial to only
use new, genuine GM warranted parts for repair. Avoid using any used,
salvaged, or imitation parts.
Reasons for Using Genuine GM Parts:
- Occupant Protection: Components are specifically designed for the vehicle, ensuring optimal restraint performance.
- Regulatory Compliance: Using specified parts ensures compliance with safety standards, preventing system inoperability.
- Reliability: New parts guarantee performance and reliability, unlike reused or salvaged components.
- Warranty: Using new parts aligns with vehicle factory warranty and extended warranty programs.
Occupant Protection
Air bag system components are carefully developed and specifically tuned for
the specific vehicle environment. Corresponding air bag system components from
other models or other model years may appear similar from the outside, may
even fit the vehicle, but different internal elements or calibrations may
result in degraded restraint performance.
Regulatory Compliance
All new GM vehicles are designed and built to meet or exceed all applicable
Australian Design Rules (ADR) & safety standards. Use of air bag system
components, other than those specified, could result in degraded performance
and, under some circumstances, could render the system inoperative. A repair
establishment that knowingly makes a regulated safety system inoperative
violates the Safety Act and becomes liable accordingly.
Reliability
Reuse of used or salvaged components brings into question the conditions under
which the components were obtained and stored prior to use. Components could
have been damaged or stored under unfavourable conditions that could
compromise performance and reliability.
Warranty
The use of these new parts is consistent with the vehicle factory warranty and
extended warranty programs.
Safety is General Motors’ overriding priority.
In summary, new GM parts sourced from the Australian & New Zealand authorised
supplier network remain GMANZ’s recommendation for repairs involving air bags
systems and components. Air bag systems can best be returned to appropriate
levels of performance when new GM parts are used. Further details specifically
available for each applicable vehicle model – please refer to GM Service
Information Document ID # 5525750 – Collision Repair Position Statements.
Available online at:
www.gmtradeparts.com.au and
gmtradeparts.co.nz
Recommended Source for Parts:
For repairs involving air bag systems and components, it is recommended to
source new GM parts from the Australian & New Zealand authorised supplier
network. Visit the official websites mentioned above for genuine parts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I use parts from other sources for air bag system repair?
A: It is strongly advised to only use new, genuine GM warranted parts
for air bag system repair to ensure proper functioning and safety.
Q: What are the risks of using salvaged components for air bag repairs?
A: Salvaged components may compromise restraint performance, reliability,
and safety due to potential damage or unfavorable storage conditions.
Q: Where can I find authorized GM parts for air bag system repairs?
A: Visit the official websites
www.gmtradeparts.com.au and
gmtradeparts.co.nz to access genuine GM parts from the authorized supplier
network in Australia & New Zealand.