GMC XT5 2023 Owner's Manual page 451

450 Customer Information
a qualified technician using the
proper equipment and quality
replacement parts. Poorly
performed collision repairs
diminish the vehicle resale
value, and safety performance
can be compromised in
subsequent collisions.
Collision Parts
Genuine GM Collision parts
are new parts made with the
same materials and
construction methods as the
parts with which the vehicle
was originally built. Genuine
GM Collision parts are the
best choice to ensure that the
vehicle's designed
appearance, durability, and
safety are preserved. The use
of Genuine GM parts can help
maintain the GM New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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. Your 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.
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.