Chevrolet 2011 Impala Owner's Manual page 373

Recycled original equipment
parts may also be used for repair.
These parts are typically removed
from vehicles that were total losses
in prior crashes. In most cases,
the parts being recycled are from
undamaged sections of the vehicle.
A recycled original equipment GM
part may be an acceptable choice
to maintain the vehicle's originally
designed appearance and safety
performance; however, the history
of these parts is not known. Such
parts are not covered by the GM
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and
any related failures are not covered
by that warranty.
Aftermarket collision parts are
also available. These are made
by companies other than GM and
may not have been tested for the
vehicle. As a result, these parts
may fit poorly, exhibit premature
durability/corrosion problems,
and may not perform properly in
subsequent collisions. Aftermarket
parts are not covered by the GM
New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
and any vehicle failure related
to such parts is not covered by
that warranty.
Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you
choose a collision repair facility
that meets your needs before
you ever need collision repairs.
The dealer may have a collision
repair center with GM-trained
technicians and state of the art
equipment, or be able to
recommend a collision repair
center that has GM-trained
technicians and comparable
equipment.
Customer Information
Insuring The Vehicle
Protect your investment in the
GM vehicle with comprehensive
and collision insurance coverage.
There are significant differences
in the quality of coverage afforded
by various insurance policy terms.
Many insurance policies provide
reduced protection to the GM
vehicle by limiting compensation
for damage repairs by using
aftermarket collision parts. Some
insurance companies will not
specify aftermarket collision parts.
When purchasing insurance, we
recommend that you ensure that
the vehicle will be repaired with GM
original equipment collision parts.
If such insurance coverage is
not available from your current
insurance carrier, consider switching
to another insurance carrier.
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