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SVM Policies and Procedures Manual

1. SEMERAL MOTORS CORP GAR REAR WIH RHS amp THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL TOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS AND BUMPER ANO THEFT PREVENT ON STANDARDS H IN un YR VEHICLE NUMBER GWR SAWA FAT GAWR AES SALEI ICEEHGGYIGUSSO00Z TYPE inc MODEL VEHICLE Notes SVM installation required Requires protective cover application Must be lettered block CAPITAL letters and numerals not less than 2 4mm high See Waw for more details GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 EXAMPLE Altered Certification Label ster eds m Moe con n i T Shows Ec c E s Ee En s E 1 UM GM COMPLETE Label 101 1000477485 REPRINT EN BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GWA GAWR CAWR AR 2250 10 1267 K6 1093 KG 2092 LB 2H LB THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT OW THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE 1G66KD57Y250158236 PASS Notes SVM installation required Requires protective cover application Must be lettered in block CAPITAL letters and numerals not less than 2 4mm high See www for more details GM Fleet and Commercial
2. fsignificant extensive damage is suspected contact DBC Canadian Logistics Article 1 1 9 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 42 Revision 01 2015 e Avehicle inspection must take place even if vehicle is to be repaired on Carrier s premises e When a vehicle is presented for In Transit repair and that repair will require a replacement body panel body panel repair with paint paint repairs interior damage requiring electrical repairs extensive warranty repairs etc contact GM DBC 888 414 6322 New Vehicle Damage Canadian Logistics 905 644 6249 prior to proceeding with repairs e All repairs made in transit must be completed in accordance with GM policies and procedures Service Agents are to be compensated by submitting a warranty transportation transaction electronically to GM Direct payment by Carrier to Service Agents is not permitted Temporary repairs are not permitted e Once an In transit repair is completed this includes warranty repairs the repairing Service Agent Facility is required to place a copy of the job card in the glove box or console of the vehicle before returning the vehicle to the Carrier for shipping Refer to the Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 5 3 2 Disclosure e When repairs are complete the job card and all other supporting documents must be retained in the In Transit Service Agent s file Note When dealers submit a claim for repair of transportation damage while the vehicle is in trans
3. Comments are used to assist in determining liability Therefore any written comment should add clarity to a numerically noted damage e g scratch from under molding inside out dent etc The Service Agent s inspector should not add comments that are personal opinions In all cases when a comment is recorded in the REMARKS section the Service Agent s and or carrier s representative when present must sign and date the Receipt oigning and dating the receipt concludes the inspection process It is very important that all areas of the vehicle are inspected and the receipt completed before the receipt is signed and dated Should the driver refuse to sign a delivery receipt simply note this fact in the Service Agents REMARKS SECTION NOTE Once the Carrier s copy of the Delivery Receipt is released to the Carrier neither the Service Agent nor Carrier s copies of the Delivery Receipt are to be changed The Carrier copy of the Delivery Receipt establishes liability for transportation Exceptions Standard 5 digit damage codes The damage code system used by GM Service Agents and carriers is a numeric system designed to simplify and standardize the noting of exceptions It also facilitates computer processing of transportation transactions All exceptions identified during inspections must be numerically coded Note Handwritten descriptions of transportation damage in place of damage codes are unacceptable and may result in an uncollectable deb
4. e An STI delivery may take place when unusual conditions exist prohibiting the inspection of the complete vehicle or a specific area of the vehicle during Inspection Hours delivery STI delivery is permitted when circumstances prevent a complete inspection of the vehicle s and the Carrier is unable to wait for the condition to be corrected e service agent and Carrier driver must sign and date the delivery receipt e POD NOTE If the Service Agent representative believes an STI delivery is in order and the Carrier s driver disagrees note that fact in the Remarks Section of the Carrier s Delivery Receipt e POD Receiving Hours Notification oervice Agent is to advise carrier of receiving hours by submitting a Receiving Hours Notification form see Receiving Hours Notification form within this Article to each carrier who regularly delivers to their facility New Service Agents should forward a Receiving Hours Notification form to carrier within first 30 days of operation See Exhibit 1 NOTE Receiving Hours notification is superseded by 24 BY 7 enrollment If Service Agent changes receiving hours after notification within 3 working days of the change complete a new Receiving Hours Notification form and mail fax or e mail to carrier The following elements must be provided on the Receiving Hours Notification form e Carrier s name address Complete Service Agent s name Service Agent code address phone number and
5. 05 Chipped Except Glass An area of missing paint caused by impact 06 Cracked Except Glass A narrow opening or flaw as a result of impact but the pieces remain together The damage code is not to be used to describe damage to glass parts 07 Gouged A groove or cavity scooped or chiseled out causing damage to surface and base material 08 Missing Except Molding and or Emblem Part or option is not present at time of new vehicle receiving and inspection presumed stolen 09 Scuffed A scrape mark that does not break the surface material 10 Interior Stained or Soiled Discoloration of an interior surface by a foreign substance 11 Punctured A hole caused by surface having been pierced 12 Scratched Except Glass A line type exception in painted and chromed surfaces A scratch is a surface only damage that does not go into or damage the base material 13 Torn Similar to cut but edges of damage area are ragged due to separation by force 14 Dented paint not damaged GM recommends the use of paintless dent repair technology whenever possible to correct the damage when severity code is equal to 3 or less See definition of severity codes 18 Molding Emblem Weatherstrip Damaged Damage to a molding emblem or weather strip of a specific damage area resulting from impact to that part or to a directly adjacent part 0 damaged wheel opening molding resulting from fender being dented next to molding 19 Molding Embl
6. Missing and damage severity code of 6 Service Agents are to install the missing items and submit a transportation GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 45 Revision 01 2015 transaction immediately after the job card is closed Transactions for obvious missing items e g loose shipped items headphones spare tire radio wheel covers tools jack seats keys and starting devices etc noticed after the Carrier has left are uncollectible unless the vehicle was subject to an STI inspection See Article 1 1 7 for policies regarding STI inspections Reimbursement for Transportation Transactions General Motors will reimburse the Service Agent under the guidelines of the Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 2 1 Payment by General Motors to Service Agents Note Transportation transactions will be subject to debit if the claimed exception is not noted on the Carrier s copy of the delivery receipt e POD or when appropriate on a Letter of Notification This policy applies to all new GM vehicles delivered to a Service Agent including courtesy deliveries and drop ship vehicles The Service Agent is responsible to ensure their personnel and agents e g up fitters conversion companies fleet operation etc comply with all GM policies a Submission Policies relating to transportation transactions preparation and submission are in the Global Warranty Management GWM System User Manual however the following policies deserve special
7. T Claims Warranty Prompt 3 MD amp Fleet Service amp Warranty Prompt 4 Vehicle Ordering Shipping Status Prompt 4 New vehicle damage inventory damage in transit incomplete vehicle documents w vin replacement vehicle labels Assembly Plant Quality Contacts Wentzville John Oetting Express Savana john oetting gm com 636 327 2279 Flint Dan Kalvelage Silverado Sierra daniel j kalvelage gm com 810 236 0931 Fort Wayne Ms Cherry Weiland Silverado Sierra cherry weiland gm com 260 249 6575 Help Desk Numbers Chrome Data Solutions Auto Book Product no longer supported by GM 866 294 5029 GM Help Desk 877 935 3389 Prompt 1 Fleet Member Security ID s and Passwords Prompt 2 Global Connect and other Order Workbench Functionality 888 414 6322 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 5 Revision 01 2015 General Motors Special Vehicle Manufacturers Program Policy and Procedures Manual GM Upfitter Integration Hotline Technical inquiries amp IVD w o vin www gmupfitter com incomplete vehicle documents Chassis for Export Inquiries EET www International Fleet Sales Fleet www International Fleet Sales GM Mobility Assistance Center 800 323 9935 ID and Password Request Assistance SVM s Order Workbench gmfleet com E etc GM Global Connect Help Desk 888 337 1010 Prompt 1 ID s Passwords Prompt 4 Network Infrastructure Chevrolet Customer Assistance 800 222 1020
8. Except Glass Cracked Except ines 10 Inero Stained Soiled 11 Punctured 12 Scoralched Glass 13 Tom 14 Chrome Not Damaged 12 Molding Emblem Wiesthertip Damaged 19 Molding Emblem Weatherstrip Loose Missing 20 Gam meded 21 22 Glass Cheped 23 GlassScmirhed 25 DecalPainl Srpe Dmmnaged 32 Fluid ipler 34 Panel Edge Chipped 37 Hardware Exile Damaged 38 Hardware pose Missing SEVERITY CODES 1 Darage up end induding 1 nc in length diameter less than 2 3 2 Dmmage over 1 inch up in and nduding J inches in length diameter 2 5 cm up bo 7 5 om d Dmmage over 3 inches up and including B inches in lengthidiameter over 7 5 cm up bo 15 om 4 Damage over 6 inches up to and including 12 inches in lengiidinmeler ower 15 cm In 30 cm d Dmmage over 12 inches lenghidinmeler over 30 cm B Mesag 36 Damage Type Code Definitions The third and fourth digits of the five digit damage code identify the damage type or type of damage to the area 01 Bent Deformed surface or part due to impact 02 Broken Except Glass Inoperable Also means to separate into two or more parts as a result of impact 03 Cut A smooth edged separation as if by a knife Not a break crack or a tear 04 Dented An inward surface depression caused by impact with paint damage present An outward dent inside out dent is not considered transportation damage
9. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance 800 243 8872 nn GMC Customer Roadside Assistance 800 462 8782 Websites general Website Help or BEEN contact us Contact instructions for vehicle damage Vehicles in SVM GM dealer inventory or vehicles sold to end users Reporting is required under the TREAD Act for the following Allegation of product defects Property damage claims Consumer complaints Warranty claims and goodwill adjustments Field reports Electronic copies of field reports Injury and fatality claims and notices in the U S Fatality claims in foreign countries for identical or substantially similar vehicles Report or refer your end customers to the customer assistance center Chevrolet Customer Assistance 800 222 1020 GMC Customer Roadside Assistance 800 462 8782 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 6 Revision 01 2015 General Motors Special Vehicle Manufacturers Program Policy and Procedures Manual Glossary of Terms Fleet Tools most commonly used by SVM s htip www gmileet com fleet tools html and http www gmfleet com resources html GM FLEET TOOLS HOME PAGE PRE ORDER TAB Online Order Guide Provides the latest options and ordering information when ordering General Motors cars and trucks GM FANs Provides FAN eligibility requirements and help contacts Order Management Reports Provides Weekly Constraint information plant build out and startup information along with a production non re
10. E mail Field Product Report e Fill out the form located on GM GlobalConnect Service Workbench Service Forms e E mail the form to electronicproductreport gm com Include any photos videos or sound files e For photo advice please refer to the latest version of Corporate Bulletin Number 07 00 89 036 Field Product Report Form U S Field product reports should be e mailed with following information The form is also available on the GlobalConnect Service Tab Service Forms page Field Product Report VIN 17 Digits Mileage Condition Cause Correction Dealer BAC Code Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Contact Name Dealer E mail Address Repair Order Number If Available TAC Case If Available Part Number Digital Photos Available Yes No Parts Available Yes No E mail All Product Reports to electronicproductreport gm com Include Photos Videos or Sound if Applicable It is recommended that dealers make copies of the form above and supply all the information before submitting the report GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians NOT a do it yourselfer They are written to inform these technicians of conditions Misa that may occur on some vehicles or to provide information that could TECHNICIAN assist in the proper service of a vehicle Properly trained technicians have i CERTIFICATION the equipment tools safety instructions and kno
11. Manufacturer shall be proportional to the degree to which the defect or non conformity of Manufacturer s work caused the recall Prior to GM or Manufacturer performing any recall campaign for which GM or Manufacturer expects reimbursement GM and Manufacturer will exchange information and will consult with each other with respect to the need and advisability thereof provided however that the final decision as to whether or not to have such a recall shall in every instance rest with General Motors Final Vehicle Labeling Guidelines Vehicles ordered under SVM Agreement fall primarily under two 2 broad classifications incomplete or complete and will require the appropriate labeling by the SVM Incomplete Vehicles will be identified on the GM vehicle order by the primary RPO code VXT which will generate the corresponding GM Price Label information found below stating INCOMPLETE VEHICLE and the incomplete vehicle information label applied on the inner door surface per the NHSTA requirements for Vehicles Manufactured in Two or More Stages The SVM must apply in ALL cases the vehicle manufacturer s certification label on the End Product per the NHSTA requirements for Vehicles Manufactured in Two or More Stages and per the guidelines provided by the Complete Altered Vehicles will be identified on the GM vehicle order by the primary RPO code ALP which will generate the corresponding GM Price Label
12. a Transportation claim see Article 1 1 17 8 Part Option Discrepancies noted during initial delivery from Carrier Vehicles delivered with Paint Mutilation Protection For vehicles delivered with protective coatings e g trans seal on the vehicle body panels Service Agent inspection personnel are to inspect the mutilation protection coating carefully The coating should be checked for tears rips scratches and any other disturbances as these conditions may be a result of transportation damage If there are disturbances in the protective coating the Service Agent should remove the protective coating to perform a complete inspection of the area The Service Agent is to document all transportation exceptions on the delivery receipt Transportation companies are required to pay only the cost of repairs for damages that can be proven to be the result of their negligence or mishandling When no disturbances are noted in the protective coating it should remain intact If upon removal of non disturbed protective coating damage is discovered a warranty transaction would be filed NOTE These protective coatings are intended to remain on the vehicles until the vehicle is prepped for delivery becomes a prominent display vehicle or 6 months from production date whichever comes first Vehicles delivered with Transportation Covers Inspect and note any damage to the car cover Note any correlating damage to the car cover and the vehicle using GM s 5 digit
13. are severe the New Vehicle Damage Group must be contacted for direction regarding repair or disposition of the vehicle SSM should contact GM DBC at 888 414 6322 and follow the prompts for service T Claims Canadian Dealers Canadian Logistics 905 644 6249 e lf the vehicle has minor transit damages i e minor dents scratches etc which do not interfere with the SSM installation or will not require the removal and reinstallation of the SSM parts to initiate the proper repair at the destination Service Agent the damages should be documented the SSM parts installed and the vehicle shipped on as is e Ifthe vehicle has minor transit damages i e minor dents scratches etc which do yes interfere with the SSM installation or will require the removal and reinstallation of the SSM parts to initiate the proper repair at the destination Service Agent the damages should be repaired prior to the SSM installation The unit would be sent to the locally assigned in transit repair Service Agent for this function e When problems are identified to be an assembly center misbuild the SSM is to alert the GM Assembly Center Contact immediately The GM Quality Manager is to designate the contact for disposition and charge back When the GM Assembly Center is located in close proximity to the SSM the 55 makes arrangements to have the vehicle shipped back to the GM Assembly Center for the necessary repair When the GM Assembly Center is not located in close pr
14. attention e Any Service Agent submitting a transaction for a non Service Agent location e g rental agency up fitter has the responsibility to verify the documentation provided complies with GM and carrier requirements GM Parts and Accessories including glass will be credited at Service Agent price plus the appropriate handling allowance Glass must be purchased through GMCCA refer to GM Bulletins e Installation of missing parts that are covered under PDI do not qualify for labor e g Floor mats antenna mast wheel covers etc do not qualify for labor e All transportation repairs and transportation transactions must be completed processed and paid through Global Claims GWM within 60 days of vehicle receipt by Service Agent to avoid a transaction reject for overage All transportation transactions must be completed processed and paid in GWM before they reach 180 days from vehicle receipt date allowing General Motors sufficient time to establish carrier liability and file for reimbursement Service Agents will be credited for missing owner s manuals and glove box literature portfolios at the net amount paid by Service Agent less any discounts or allowances applicable The parts handling allowance does not apply for glove box literature claims Submit these transactions with damage code noted on the delivery receipt e POD and labor operation 0500070 Service Agents will be credited for missing navigation disks at cost plus
15. carriers SIGNIFICANT EXTENSIVE DAMAGE General Motors may offer to repurchase a passenger car or truck which sustains significant or extensive in transit damage excluding damaged vehicles with bolt on or replacement parts not requiring welding i e wheels tires radios batteries glass windshields trim chrome bumpers etc If a Service Agent believes a vehicle has severe damage follow the walk around inspection process outlined in the Vehicle Inspection section of this manual Article 1 1 6 and notify Service Agent s Management to engage them in the inspection process After the vehicle has been inspected and the damage exceptions notated on the delivery receipt e POD contact GM Dealer Business Center at 888 414 6322 and follow the prompts for Service 3 and T claims 2 or Canadian Logistics for Canadian Dealers 905 644 6249 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 40 Revision 01 2015 When a vehicle is received with severe transportation damage such roof quarter panel corner center post frame any damage requiring welding or substantial frame or body damage the Service Agent cannot refuse delivery but is required to Accept all vehicles delivered regardless of the nature or extent of the damage Properly complete the Carrier s Delivery Receipt and document all damage exceptions When the time does not permit a complete inspection while the carrier s representative is present Service Agent is to request STI
16. from Transportation Claims Kathryn Moynihan gm com 586 246 4918 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 52 APPENDIX Disclosure Service Policies and Procedures Manual http www gmfleet com fleet tools html In the Service box select Policies amp Procedures Manual Policies Procedures amp Guides Please click on the title to link to the appropriate manual Service Policies and Procedures Manua Link directly to this website nitp emdealerdocs com login 1df3450aacc02c0950b38d87685a0b41 Service Policies and Procedures Manual A Service P amp P Manual GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 53 Disclosure of Vehicle Modification Use or Sale of Non General Motors Parts and Accessories and Sale of Non General Motors Service Contracts Dealer Sales and Service Agreement Reference Article 5 1 1 If dealer modifies or sells a modified new motor vehicle or installs any equipment accessory recycled part or part not supplied by General Motors or sells any non General Motors service contract for a motor vehicle dealer will disclose this fact on the purchase order and bill of sale indicating that the modification equipment accessory or part is not warranted by General Motors or in the case of a service contract the coverage is not provided by General Motors or an affiliate Service Agent is to indicate to the customer any modifications made or parts and or accessor
17. inspected on the initial walk around inspection The trunk or under hood can be claimed as concealed damage only if these areas could not be inspected at the time of delivery This condition s must be noted on the Carrier s Delivery Receipt e POD during the initial walk around inspection to qualify as concealed Lost or missing keys are to be replaced by the Service Agent this does not justify replacing the lock cylinder ref key code bulletin 12 00 89 002 When concealed damage is noted the Service Agent must send to the carrier by fax certified mail or e mail with confirmation a Transportation Claim Letter of Notification This letter should include the five digit damage code and details of the damage noted during the concealed damage secondary inspection A Secondary Inspection concealed damage inspection must be performed within 3 calendar days from the date on the delivery receipt e POD excluding weekends and national holidays If concealed damage is discovered Service Agent is to notify carrier within the same time frame by using a Letter of Notification GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 39 Revision 01 2015 NOTE Service Agent is responsible for vehicle receiving inspection Transportation exceptions overlooked by the Service Agent during initial inspection do NOT qualify as Concealed Damage and will not be collectable as a transportation claim Related Damage Related Damage would be defined as extra repair or
18. inspection and note the reason for the deferred inspection on the Carrier s Delivery Receipt e POD Any Vehicle that 15 initially perceived to have significant extensive damage damage to welded panel s in excess of 8 0 hours and or frame damage excess of 1 0 hour should be handled in the following manner Note Remarks such as for storage only are not acceptable Service Agents are to use the 5 digit damage code system for recording transportation exceptions Contact GM Dealer Business Center DBC Canadian Logistics for Canadian Dealers after the new vehicle receiving inspection process is completed Obtain an estimate of repair from body shop using GM Labor Time Guide as the estimating source and the dealers approved warranty rate Damage Repair Self Authorization Guide Contact General Motors Yes No Welded in Panel Unitized Body Repair will require metal repair time that exceeds Service Agent s self authorization limit Frame Repair Repair will require heat to repair Repair will require more than 1 0 hour X Repair will require no heat repair hours Less than 1 0 X Damage codes that allow Straight time 01 Bent 02 Broken 03 Cut 04 Dented 06 Cracked 07 Gouged 11 Punctured 13 Torn 14 Dented Paint not Damaged Note Severity code must reflect the actual size of the damage not the size of the repair area Note Damage type and location determine repair process repair time NOTE Make no repairs to a vehic
19. parts handling allowance e There are certain damage type codes e g 12 Scratched 09 Scuffed and 05 and 34 Chipped which do not allow other hours OLH Contact GM Dealer Business Center Canadian Help Desk and follow the prompts for t claims when clarification is needed e All transportation transactions for replacement tires or wheels to be submitted with labor operation 05001 10 e Service Agents are not allowed to charge a markup on sublet bills See the Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 2 5 Sublet Repairs for details b Resolution of rejected Transportation Transactions When a Transportation Transaction is returned review the Return Reason s on the Transaction Summary Report Credit Claim Memo and make any required corrections and resubmit If you are unable to resolve the problem contact GM Dealer Business Center Canadian Help Desk for assistance on Transportation Transactions c Resolution of Debited Transportation Transactions GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 46 Revision 01 2015 If a Transportation Transaction is debited the Service Agent should immediately review the transaction and e Obtain the 2 character Debit Reason Code from the Transaction Summary Report Credit Claim Memo e Service Agent should refer Appendix E of the Claims Processing Manual of the Global Warranty Management System to find the definition of the debit reason code e Review the original Delivery receipt repair ord
20. performed prior to delivery to the final destination This is referred to as an in transit repair When a GM vehicle has transportation damage or warranty failure that requires repair prior to shipment a Letter of Notification LON is required and is to be sent to the carrier during the same day the vehicle is received at the In Transit Service Agent Facility Whenever only warranty failures are found no LON is required Roundtrip tow to in transit Service Agent is required Vehicle s will be diverted to an in transit repairing Service Agent for correction of the following conditions e noperative Safety compromised Movement of vehicle would cause additional damage Service Agents asked to perform in transit repairs are to follow policies listed below e n Transit Service Agent must perform a complete walk around inspection prior to removal of vehicle from carrier s possession Note all damages per Article 1 1 6 Service Agents should assist Carriers with towing to and from round trip towing the Carriers facilities when an in transit repair is required This pickup delivery should take place during normal business hours This process must be in place to prevent disputes between Carrier and Dealer for additional damage liability e In Transit Service Agent is not to accept or repair vehicle until a complete inspection has been performed and damage exceptions noted on a Letter of Notification supplied to the Carrier
21. the name of a contact person e Indicate the inspection hours days and times providing specifics e g Monday Friday from e 00 A M 4 P M e Indicate Service Agent local established holidays giving exact dates e g Monday 02 20 2012 provincial holiday It is not necessary to include national holidays or Saturdays and Sundays on this list f Extended Delivery Hours are acceptable indicate specific days and times e g Monday Wednesday 7 00 A M 5 30 P M Saturday 7 00 A M 1 00 etc e f non working hours are acceptable for delivery the Service Agent should notify the Carrier Allow Carrier working days to make change effective Fax mail or e mail the completed form to the Carrier s with confirmation of receipt GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 30 Revision 01 2015 RECEIVING HOURS NOTIFICATION FAX or E mail TO CARRIER TERMINAL NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE PROVINGCE POSTAL ZIP CODE FROM RECEIVING LOCATION DEALER CODE NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE PROVINCE POSTAL ZIP GODE CONTACT PERSON amp AREA CODE PHONE NUMBER INSPECTION HOURS EXTENDED RECEIVING HOURS FROM TO FROM TO MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NON WORKING HOURS YES NO IF YES PLEASE INDICATE THE DROP BOX LOCATION WHERE THE VEHICLES ARE BE PARKED AND ANY OTHER SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS NON ESTABLISHED HOLIDAYS PLEASE LIST THE MONTH AND DAY THE ABOVE HOLIDAYS DO
22. 5 advisable to use an acknowledgment form Refer to Article 3 1 1 of the Transportation Vehicle Storage and PDI Policy Manual for details on warranty repairs prior to delivery Disclosure of warranty repairs also applies to dealer trades copies of job cards should accompany vehicles during the dealer trade process Also dealerships should use Global Connect to IVH or the dashboard in Service Workbench to check for prior repairs Disclosure of Warranty Status to Purchasers of Service Agent Demonstrators Special Event or Company Used Vehicles GM requires Service Agent to disclose to purchasers of Service Agent demonstrator special event and GM previously used company vehicles the remaining unused portion of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty The most effective means for disclosing 15 to clearly write on the sales invoice the amount of remaining warranty time and mileage GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 56 Revision 01 2015 APPENDIX C FIELD PRODUCT REPORTS To report quality or other issues observed on your vehicles to the GM VAN Brand Quality team use the Field Product Report process Instructions are available through gmfleet com Service Manuals Bulletins 512000 http www gmfleet com fleet tools html SERVICE g Manuals Bulletins 512000 Select Model Year Make and Model Select Next Region North America GM i E enice information Language English USA To view a publicatio
23. ED AUTOS NNNM GARAGE LIABILITY auroonty eaacopenr B Dany AUTO JommentHawauroonty 8 00 EXCESS LIABILITY 1234507 VWbbivv MWD A TT UMBREUA FORM CI OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM D 4114 17 4 s sts O WORKERS COMPENSATION AND 2345678 MM DD YY MM DD YY EMPLOYERS LIABILITY C THE PROPRIETOR PARTNERS EXECUTIVE C INCL Jal eae pue C OTHER GARAGE KEEPERS LEGAL 2345678 MM DD YY MM DD YY AT LEAST LIMIT OF INVENTORY LIABILITY px DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS LOCATIONS VEHICLES SPECIAL ITEMS LIMITS MAY BE SUBJECT TO DEDUCTIBLES OR RETENTIONS General Motors is named as an additional insured on these policies except for Workers Compensation and Employer s Liability This insurance is primary to any other insurance available to General Motors CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION G EN E RAL MOTORS SHOULD ANY OF THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN BE CANCELLED Attn Robin Large 100 Renaissance Center P O Box 100 THE INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE WILL ENDEAVOR TOMAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAM ED HEREIN BUT Mail Code 482 A20 B98 Detroit MI 48265 FAILURE TOMAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IM POSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES M ARSH USA INC BY John Doe If the Commerical General Liability Products Compl Ops amount is less than 10 000 000 per occurrenc
24. Fleet amp Commercial SPECIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURER SVM Policies and Procedures Manual GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 FORWARD This manual includes the policies and procedures applicable to the GM Special Vehicle Manufacturer SVM Program along with the necessary internet reference material contact listing and useful forms This manual replaces any prior publication s and refers the user to the interactive website http www gmfleet com fleet tools html As of 3 30 15 the following documents and portals available with ID Password though this website PRE ORDER Online Order Guide GM FANs Order Management Reports GM Pricing WARRANTY Global Warranty Management Claims Submissions GM Exchange Reports Mailbox Delayed Warranty BARS Reprint Request Pre Delivery Inspection Forms Service Bulletin Forms ORDER Order Workbench eFleet Product Availability SVM Inventory DWD Store SERVICE Service Manuals Bulletins 512000 Investigate Vehicle History GMVIS2 Tech2 Updates 1152 Web GM TechLink Calibration ID Electronic Parts Catalog Next Generation GM FleetIrac Program SSV Parts Government Policy and Procedure Manual POST ORDER Vehicle Order Status GM Exchange Reports Mailbox BARS Reprint Request Special Info Reporting CAP Out of Stock Purchase Agreement FQV Out of Stock Purchase Agreement PDF FVX Out of Stock Purchase Agree
25. History Pile C Part I Non GM Service Contract or Service Agreement Buyer T essec acknowledges that Non GM Service Contracts excluding GM Affiliates like Universal Warranty Coverage UWC or Non GM extended service policies sold by the Dealer may or my not be accepted by other GM Dealerships and that GM will in way be responsible for such non GM contracts Name of Provider Contract C Part II Non GM Products Accessories Non GM Recommended Services sokd and or installed by the Dealer IMPORTANT Notice to Buyer on Vehicle Modifications Installation and operation of NON GM PRODUCTS may cause extensive damage to the vehicle compromise its safety interfere with the vehicle s operation or affect the validity of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty Installation of non GM approved equipment parts and accessories obtained from sources not authorized by GM and modifications or alterations to the vehicle not defined under GM s Service Policies and Procedures are not covered under GM s Bumper to Burmper New Vehicle Limited Warranty Certain non approved parts or assemblies installed by the Dealer or its agent not authorized by GM may result in a change to the vehicle s design characteristics and may affect the vehicles ability to conform to federal law in the areas of braking tire wheel load restrictions ground clearances poss by noise fuel economy and emissions just to mention a few GM will not be responsible for costs a
26. MANUFACTURER Customer Communication Statements like GM Approved GM Endorsed GM Authorized or similar statements which may cause confusion misrepresentation on behalf of GM to its dealers and customers are not allowed SVMs are not authorized or licensed to use any GM source identifiers below in association with the promotion or offering of their services or products to GM Customers mmercial ESIVIANUFACTUHREH SVMs may only use photographic representation of their End Products GM vehicles that exhibit the GM divisional or sub brand logos depicted in the photographs GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 10 Revision 01 2015 General Motors Special Vehicle Manufacturers Program Policy and Procedures Manual End Product Compliance with Applicable Laws 1 Manufacturer shall comply with all federal state and local laws regulations and standards in its performance of its work Manufacturer acknowledges its legal responsibility insofar as it is the manufacturer of an End Product and agrees to certify label and warrant its contribution to the End Product in compliance with applicable laws including but not limited to warranty laws and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Further Manufacturer agrees to cooperate with GM in achieving compliance with applicable laws and regulations Manufacturer shall comply with and maintain a copy of the Document for Incomplete Vehicles
27. ME EMAIL ADDRESS __ s ZIP Co ___ ___ CELL PHONE OFFICE PHONE FAX NO SVM SHIP TO LOCATION DETAIL The location s listed below shall be the only locations authorized for GM to ship as yet to be modified Vehicles Ship to Location GM will only ship Vehicles directly to the locations listed below For multiple locations attach a separate sheet List the full address of each location currently used by the SVM Ship to Bill to which GM ships to Include extra lines sheets when required Y N Y N Any and All changes in the SVM s Authorized Locations listed above must be approved by GM pursuant to the GM SVM Agreement Any changes additions or deletions agreed upon by GM and SVM must be reflected in writing in a substitute SVM APPLICATION ADDENDUM executed by the SVM and GM SVM CHASSIS SVM ENGINEERING SVM WARRANTY KEY SVM COORDINATOR SVM SALES CONTACT CONTACT QUALITY CONTACT CONTACTS CONTACT NAME E Mail Address CELL PHONE NO LAND LINE INCL EXT STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 26 Revision 01 2015 SVM BUSINESS INFORMATION FORM has been completed as required by the SVM Agreement MANUFACTURER NAME Signature Printed Name Title Date GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 27 APPENDIX Service Agent Requirements Includes SVM s Delivery and Inspection Requirements http www qmfleet com fleet tools htm
28. NOT INCLUDE ESTABLISHED NATIONAL HOLIDAYS SATURDXAYS SUNDAYS GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 31 Revision 01 2015 Carrier s Delivery Receipt Carrier s Delivery Receipt Paper Plain Paper Multiple Vehicle Delivery Receipt The receipt is a two part form consisting of a carrier and Service Agent copy To complete the receipt first verify the vehicle identification number s on the receipt with the vehicle s presented for inspection Record all transportation exceptions on the receipt using the 5 digit damage code system NOTE Once the carrier s copy of receipt is released to the carrier neither the Service Agent s or the carrier s copies are to be changed Carrier copy of receipt establishes liability for transportation exceptions If a GM vehicle is delivered with Insufficient Copies of the Delivery Receipt Make a photocopy of the available receipt rename the photocopy to represent the missing document and perform a walk around inspection noting all exceptions on both copies No Delivery Receipt Use a Letter of Notification as a replacement for the lost receipts Letter Of Notification can be found within Article 1 1 5 If the carrier is present in both instances identified above the driver and inspector are to sign date and retain their respective copies of the replaced document s even if no exceptions are noted If the carrier is not present perform a walk around inspection noting all exceptions on th
29. OD using the GM approved 5 digit damage codes A delivery outside of Inspection Hours is an STI delivery If a Carrier makes 24 BY 7 deliveries to a non participating 24 BY 7 Service Agent the Carrier will be held responsible for any damages or theft that may occur after the time of delivery Under the 24 BY 7 Delivery process GM has arranged for insurance on the vehicles while they are unattended The inspection policy for the time of delivery applies as stated in this article Service Agent and Carrier agree to the following additional delivery requirements when the vehicle s are delivered outside of working hours 24 BY 7 Carrier Requirements Carriers are to park vehicle s in a secure predetermined location identified by the Service Agent Carriers are to sign and date the Carrier s Delivery Receipt noting in Carrier s Remark section 24 BY 7 Delivery The driver is then to lock the vehicle and place the Service Agent and Carrier copies of receipt along with the keys in the Service Agent s secure predetermined on site location GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 29 Revision 01 2015 e fthe Carrier uses e POD delivery the Service Agent will receive e mail notification of the delivery The keys will be in the Service Agents secure predetermined on site location lf the Carrier cannot gain access to a predetermined location vehicles are not to be delivered 24 BY 7 Service Agent Requirements e Public streets public alle
30. Operations Revision 01 2015 17 EXAMPLE Vehicle Tire Placard Label Notes GVWR 10 000 Ibs or less Requires protective cover application Must be lettered in block CAPITAL letters and numerals not less than 2 4mm high See www ntea com for more details GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 18 GENERAL MOTORS REQUEST FOR CREDIT 1 BACK INTO SVM INVENTORY Attn Robin Large GM Fleet amp Commercial 100 Renaissance Center M C 482 A20 B98 Detroit MI 48265 Email mailto S VM Mailbox GM com SVM Information Code Contact Phone Fax Name Number Number 59 _ 56 Company Name E Mail Address REASON FOR TRANSFER REQUEST The following information must be completed Complete SIR Request Current physical Where unit is Order VIN Number location of unit going Forward your request to the above fax number Once it is received it will be reviewed for approval If approved you will receive a call from General Motors asking that you get the MSO back from the dealer before the credit and rebill will be done All approved requests will be put back in to upfitter inventory Please contact your Assistant Manager for clarification Within 5 days Yes NO Requires Account Manager Approval Date CRREBILL DOC 6 26 2015 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 19 Revision 01 2015 FROM Company Name 59 56 DATE ROBIN LARGE GM FLEET amp COMMERCIAL EMAIL SVM mail
31. Request for Prebuild Insert Information Below MODEL NO 17 DIGIT VIN PRE BUILD DATE GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 22 SAMPLE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE 1A1 G24A1 G47A51A1 G24A1 G CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER OTHER THAN THOSE PROVIDED IN THE POLICY THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN INSURED SVM Name 123 Street Anytown USA THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT POLICIES OF INSURANCE DESCRIBED HEREIN HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED HEREIN FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THE CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF SUCH POLICIES LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID T INSR POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE TUPE O NURANE T GENERAL LIABILITY 1234567 LI COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIAB yap ome CLAIMS MADE OCCUR fee OWNERS amp CONTRACTOR S PROT Ze 0 7 Contractual Liability FIRE HS Ave m IMEDEXP Anyoneperson S a LIABILITY 1 MM DD YY RO m ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY Per person v HIRED AUTOS v NON OWN
32. ability to conform to federal law in the areas of braking tire wheel load restrictions ground clearances pass by noise fuel economy and emissions just to mention a few As required by the Safety Act and according to the FMVSS Regulations if a company alters a vehicle other than by the addition substitution or removal of readily attachable components or by minor finishing operations the company must ensure that the compliance label and any information labels remain on the vehicle certify that the vehicle conforms to all applicable standards with respect to the work carried out by the company and apply an ALTERED vehicle label on the vehicle Any corporation or individual found to be contravening the Safety Act is subject to potential fines and or imprisonment as referenced above Incomplete Vehicles These are traditionally provided to support the commercial and fleet customers with Chassis Cab Incomplete Vehicles Cargo Vans Cutaway Vans and specific Vans used for customization just to mention a few This section relates to work done on INCOMPLETE vehicles by dealers manufacturers and outlines the requirements governing vehicles manufactured in two or more stages in order to ensure that once completed the vehicles will conform to all applicable regulatory requirements FMVSS Each INCOMPLETE vehicle is supplied from the GM Assembly Plant with a federally mandated INCOMPLETE VEHICLE DOCUMENT IVD which specifies the safety standa
33. ansit particle deposition from an unidentifiable source Of course frequent vehicle washing continues to be one of the best preventative measures to minimize the risk of fallout damage We urge you to continue this practice Storage Location Vehicles should be stored in a clean dry closed or roofed area if possible When outdoor storage is used the following locations should be avoided Low areas where flood waters can damage vehicles Areas adjacent to factories emitting exhaust air which is corrosive or laden with dirt of any kind Areas near body shop operations Storage under trees where damage to finishes may result from tree sap and or droppings from birds Areas near active railroad tracks Steps to Be Taken After Vehicle Is Inspected for Shipping Damage and Any Necessary Repairs Have Been Made It is important that each new vehicle be delivered in its highest state of quality To protect against appearance and component deterioration during storage the following recommendations are made a Appearance Care Rinse wash the vehicle to remove dirt accumulated in shipping Rinse washing should be followed by wiping of horizontal surfaces to remove any droplets of water When outside storage is used rinse wash and wipe horizontal surfaces of vehicle at least once per week to remove dirt which settles out of the air and from precipitation If you are located in an area affected by airborne pollutants more frequent cleaning is neces
34. ast 8 will occur on final step prior to submission of report o Once you select Review Email you will be given a vehicle choice if last 8 digits of VIN were given and if more than vehicle shares the last 8 VIN digits After selecting Review Email you will be presented with a choice as to which mail function to utilize to send the report i e GMAIL You must make a selection from the choices o you have made a selection you will be taken to a screen that shows a preview of the report From this window you must select the send icon from the screen 1 e do not use your phone s menu back button etc as this will not send the report The only way to send the report 1s to use the send icon from the touch screen Note This icon will vary depending on the type of phone 1 it may be an arrow a mail icon with an arrow underneath etc When sending a report all photos and videos will be deleted from the device If you wish to save a copy of your report or send to additional addresses these addresses can be added at the line on the top of the review screen Steps to complete Field Product Report l 2 Dealership employee sees issue with GM product and would like to submit Product Report Employee opens the application and logs in using their Global Connect ID GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 60 Revision 01 2015 3 Employee enters the last 8 digits of VIN or full VIN Odome
35. blies or by minor finishing operations prior to sale It is the responsibility of an Alterer to ensure that the Altered Vehicle still fully complies with all applicable safety standards and regulations Incomplete Vehicle Manufacturer a company that manufactures an incomplete vehicle by assembling components engines transmissions none of which taken separately constitutes an incomplete vehicle ntermediate Manufacturer a company other than an incomplete vehicle manufacturer or final stage manufacturer that performs manufacturing operations on an incomplete vehicle Final Stage Manufacturer a company that performs the manufacturing operations on an incomplete vehicle that turn the incomplete vehicle into a completed vehicle Definitions of Vehicle Categories Complete Vehicle The Safety Act provides in part that a person may not sell vehicles or equipment that do not comply with the applicable safety standards All General Motors new complete motor vehicles and equipment are engineered validated and certified to comply with these federal requirements prior to the sale and delivery of such new vehicles to your dealership Complete Vehicles Each COMPLETE vehicle leaves the GM assembly plant with a COMPLETED VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL affixed to the rear of the driver s door or in some cases the driver s B pillar This label is permanently affixed and provides General Motors and or its affiliates as the manufac
36. box gm com Company Representative and Phone Number Company Representative Email Address Please add the following fleet codes to each unit listed below Fleet Code FAN Primary Secondary if applicable Option Codes Chevrolet GMC Dealer Code Chevrolet GMC Dealer Name Bid Assistance Number Bid Number must have eight digits GM Order VIN Number Complete VIN FleetReleaseForm 2 3 15 xls GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 20 PLEASE RETAIN THE APPROVED COPY THE VEHICLE FILE JACKET FOR FUTURE ASSESSMENT AUDITS GM Fleet amp Commercial SVM SCRAPPED LOST OR STOLEN VEHICLE FORM SVM Location Address City State MAKE AND MODEL __ VIN DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENED TO VEHICLE DATE WHEN AND WHERE Attach a copy of all Ally Lender Insurance and State documents plus a copy of MSO and Police Report if applicable Submit as PDF file to mailto S VM mailbox gm com Date SVM MANAGER MAIL WITH ATTACHEMENTS TO GM SVM ACCOUNT MANAGER GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 21 Revision 01 2015 Notification to Pre build Chassis GM SVM Inventory Action Required by GM SVM 1 Send completed form to your GM SVM Account Manager 2 Retain notification in chassis sales file Required Information Insert Required Information Below Date SVM Dealer Code SVM Name Street City State Zip Contact Name Contact E Mail Address Contact Phone No Contact Signature
37. cle doors and 8 inches between bumpers when parking e This will minimize scratches and dents caused by workers and customers walking or squeezing around the vehicles and opening doors In addition to following the minimum spacing allow full opening of door without contacting other vehicles Pre Delivery Service on Vehicles Shipped to Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer Agreement Holders e Dealer is responsible for insuring pre delivery service is completed on special body vehicles originally shipped to specialty vehicle manufacturer agreement holders The following policies apply Pre delivery service may be performed by the ship to or selling Dealer It is the responsibility of the ordering Dealer SVM to learn where and by whom the pre delivery service will be performed If there is any question contact your service contact representative e Pre delivery inspection service is to be performed in accordance with the PDI policies outlined in Articles 3 1 1 through 3 1 3 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 51 Revision 01 2015 Exhibit 1 Special note regarding dual rear wheel cutaways from Wentzville When cutaway chassis are received with outer rear wheels strapped to the vehicle frame Document condition on delivery receipt with appropriate codes Have GM dealer re install and index rear wheels Have GM dealer submit invoices VIN specific to apayableemail jackcooper com For other trucking companies Get directions for reimbursement
38. d or device by Manufacturer in connection with modifications or additions made by or for Manufacturing Even if not required by law Manufacturer shall affix to each End Product the appropriate Intermediate Stage Information Label or Final Certification Label in the case of an Incomplete vehicle from GM or an Alterer s Label in the case of a completed vehicle from GM according to the specifications including location of the label established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Manufacturer shall also comply with the requirements of the Automobile Information Disclosure Monroney Act and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act as applicable If Manufacturer s work affects the information contained on the window label placed on the Vehicle by GM Manufacturer shall apply its own additional label with appropriate GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 11 Revision 01 2015 disclosure or updated information Nothing in this Section shall relieve Manufacturer of its obligation to comply with all applicable laws as specified in the SVM Converters Agreement Recall Campaigns 5 In the event of a recall campaign by GM necessitated by a defect or nonconformity in a Vehicle for which Manufacturer is responsible in whole or in part Manufacturer shall reimburse GM the direct costs expenses and any penalties which may be incurred with the understanding that the portion of such direct costs expenses and penalties to be borne by
39. damage code system If you have any questions regarding specific vehicle car cover procedures refer to the applicable service bulletin ITEMS DESERVING SPECIAL ATTENTION During the Walk Around Inspection e f during the inspection a completed Job Card RO is discovered in the glove box the repair s noted on the were made In transit Disclosure policies apply to In transit repairs See Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 5 Disclosure e All identifiable incorrect parts options and missing parts must be noted on the receipt at the time of inspection unless an STI Subject to Inspection has been granted for that area of the vehicle When inspecting the cargo area sealed containers do not have to be opened in the presence of the carrier However if the container has been opened inspect contents and note any damaged or missing items on the delivery receipt while the carrier is present using the GM 5 digit damage codes system and a transportation claim submitted o If sealed container s is present during inspection and is un damaged amp unopened and items are found to be missing or incorrect at the time of PDI the Service Agent must file a Warranty Claim to replace the missing or incorrect items Missing parts due to theft or vandalism should be documented on the delivery receipt Type Code 08 and filed as a transportation claim Vehicles with missing incorrect options i e Heated Seats listed on invoice
40. dministrative and handling expenses only if the repair meets GM s approved sublet coverage code as found in the GM Labor time guide Coverage Code Table Document ID number 2748655 as found in Service Information 2000 in GM Global Connect In addition to standard repair practices the following policies apply A Tires Tires which require replacement due to theft vandalism or damage during transportation are to be filed as transportation transaction Damaged tires are not to be repaired Damaged tires should be replaced with the required brand size and type Refer to the Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 2 10 Tires Service Agents are to use labor operation 0500110 when submitting transportation transactions for the replacement of a tire which was found to be damaged in transit e Ifa tire is found to be of an incorrect size or mismatched brands and do not match the invoice Service Agents should replace the tire with the required brand size and type refer to the Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 2 10 Tires Reimbursement for the replacement of incorrect tire or wheels will be accomplished by submission of a warranty transaction GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 44 Revision 01 2015 e f more than one tire wheel is found to be of an incorrect size or mismatched brand document this on the Delivery Receipt e POD using the 5 Digit Damage Code and contact GM DBC or Canadian Logistics B Battery Failur
41. e inventory maintenance other GMFLEET COM RESOURCES PAGE TAB GM VIN Information Cards GM 17 digit VIN decoders by MY MY Emissions Planned emissions certifications and emissions bulletin for current model year SPECIALTY VEHICLES TAB SVM Locator Allows a dealer or customer to locate a specific SVM by state or vocation Will provide all needed contact info website fax contacts address etc located in the Fleet and Small Business link SVM Policies and Procedures Manual Electronic copy of current SVM manual GM Upfitter Integration Group Link to www gmupfitter com FOR GOVERNMENT FLEETS TAB Current MY Buy American Certificates PDF file GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 8 Revision 01 2015 PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING GUIDELINES Fleet amp Commercial e SVM display the above specific GM Fleet amp Commercial authorized logo in communications with dealers under certain conditions e SVMs are not authorized or licensed to use any GM source identifiers in association with the promotion or offering of their services to GM dealers e GM source identifiers include trademarks trade dress website URLs vehicle images designs and other intellectual property owned by GM that evoke GM GM s vehicles and GM s related products and services Examples include but not limited to GM blue icon or any trademarked representation of GM o Any divisional marks like the Chevy Bowtie Cadillac Wrea
42. e then the total per occurrence limit between Commerical General Liability and Excess Umbrella Liability must at least equal 10 000 000 b if the Automobile Liability amount is less than 5 000 000 per occurrence then the total per occurrence limit between Automobile Liability and Excess Umbrella Liability must at least equal 5 000 000 Garage Keepers Legal Liability Equal to at least the highest value of vehicles the Manufacturer s custody and control at any time GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 23 Revision 01 2015 GM Fleet amp Commercial GM Fleet amp Commercial SVM Business Information Form Calendar Year 2015 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 24 Revision 01 2015 This SVM Business Information Update Form is submitted as of the SVM Converters Agreement and is current as of the dated signature block at the end of the form SVM BUSINESS PROFILE SHEET SVM ENTITY LEGAL NAME SVM TYPE OF ENTITY CORPORATION STATE OF INCORPORATION LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LLC OTHER specify NAMES OF OWNERS AND RESPECTIVE SHARES SVM PRINCIPAL BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION GENERAL MANAGEMENT WRITTEN NOTIFICATION ADDRESS pursuant to the SVM Agreement Section 17 5 EMAIL ADDRESS STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CELL PHONE OFFICE PHONE FAXNO FAX NO GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 25 Revision 01 2015 SVM ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CONTACT INFORMATION NA
43. e type is INC and the GAWR and GVWRs of the INCOMPLETE VEHICLE There is no certification statement by GM included on this label This label must not be removed or covered up at any time during the vehicle safety certification process GM SVMs ordering INCOMPLETE VEHICLES from GM are considered the FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER of record whether the vehicle is shipped directly to the SVM or drop shipped to a different location at the request of the SVM The SVM must certify that the COMPLETED VEHICLE conforms to all applicable safety and federal requirements BEFORE the vehicle can be delivered to the first retail or fleet customer Part of the certification includes affixing to the vehicle a FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER S VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL other VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS and INFORMATION LABELS previously affixed by other manufacturers must not be obscured by another label or removed from the vehicle The FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER should remove the IVD document and any ADDENDUM s documents if applicable from the vehicle and retain them in its permanent file In Summary The stages of the manufacturing process are the incomplete stage intermediate stage where the vehicle remains incomplete and the final stage where the vehicle is completed and certified as complying with all applicable standards The intermediate stage may not exist if the next work performed on an incomplete vehicle is done by the final stage
44. e Letter of Notification and send it to the carrier by certified mail fax with fax confirmation retained or by email return receipt requested NOTE When vehicle s are found at the Service Agent Facility without documentation as to who delivered them immediately perform the new vehicle walk around inspection documenting any damage exceptions on a letter of notification During the same day contact GM DBC or Canadian Logistics and follow the prompts for t claims and request assistance to determine the delivering carrier information Carrier s Delivery Receipt Electronic e POD e POD is a paperless system for the delivery of vehicles similar to how dealers already take deliveries from FedEx or UPS The overall process of delivery is the same The use of these systems by our Carriers will allow for the timely and accurate capture of all information necessary at the time of delivery While the hardware used by the Carriers may vary the steps for taking delivery using e POD will be very similar e When a driver arrives he will provide a handheld device to the dealer representative The display will indicate the VIN numbers and vehicles being delivered e lf there is damage this will be entered into the handheld device by the driver dealer representative using the 5 digit damage code system The driver and dealer will sign for delivery on the handheld device e Upon completion of the delivery the dealer will have access to an electronic copy
45. em Weatherstrip Loose Missing Loosening of a molding emblem or weather strip of a specific damage area resulting from impact to that part or an adjacent part Also molding emblem or weatherstripping not present at time of delivery inspection Not to be used to describe moldings emblems or weatherstripping improperly installed during vehicle assembly 20 Glass Cracked Glass cracked as a result of impact Both pieces remain together 21 Glass Broken Glass has been broken into pieces that do not remain together as a result of impact to the glass or surrounding panel or molding Not to be used to describe cracked glass 22 Glass Chipped A small fragment of glass removed as a result of impact 23 Glass Scratched A narrow line type exception to glass caused by an object moving over the surface 24 Marker Light Damaged Damage to the marker light lens or bezel mounted on specific part of the vehicle GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 37 Revision 01 2015 30 Fluid Spillage Exterior Discoloration of an exterior surface by a fluid substance Not to be used to describe interior damage 37 Hardware Exterior damaged Type not described by other codes Exterior hard ware items damages due to impact e g door handles key locks 38 Hardware Exterior loose missing Type not described by other codes Exterior hardware item loose or missing e g door handles antenna NOTE Part or Option Not as Invoiced Not to be submitted as
46. er and where appropriate the Letter of Notification to be sure the claim is in compliance with GM policy and that the debit reason is valid e fthe Service Agent believes the transaction was unjustly debited after the above review discuss the circumstances with the GM DBC Canadian Help Desk Note The carrier s copy of the delivery receipt or if applicable the carrier s copy of the Letter of Notification is the final arbitrating document in a transportation transaction e Ifthe GM DBC Canadian Help Desk agrees that the documentation appears to support the transaction the Service Agent will be advised to fax or e mail the key documentation GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 47 Revision 01 2015 New Vehicle Storage Service Agents are responsible for the storage care and proper conditioning of new vehicles held in Service Agent inventory Damage or deterioration resulting from improper vehicle storage to items such as paint except for chemical paint spotting from atmospheric fallout trim seals chrome and batteries are not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty In cases where proper vehicle protection is neglected Service Agent is responsible for labor and or parts replacement or refinishing New vehicles in your inventory including carrier deliveries requiring paint repair due to chemical spotting etching acid rain should be repaired prior to sale as a warranty transaction Atmospheric fallout acid rain is defined as tr
47. ervice Agent The following information is required on the LON o Service Agent Dealer code o Delivery date to the Service Agent Facility o Carrier code Carrier code GM should be used unless the LON is used to document damage exceptions for a vehicle being repaired in transit When an In Transit repair is being made the carrier code is to be listed as IT o Vehicle Identification Number VIN o Carriers Delivery Receipt number If no receipt is available use the last six characters of the VIN o for the LON o The delivery condition o delivering carrier s name address and telephone number o The Service Agent Facility s name address and telephone number o Any necessary qualifying comments to explain why the LON was used NOTE f Vehicle s is discovered at Service Agent and the delivering carrier is unknown immediately perform the new vehicle receiving and inspection process documenting damage exceptions on the letter of notification then contact GM New Vehicle Damage 1 888 414 6322 and follow the prompts for t claims Contact DBC or Canadian Logistics if additional delivery and carrier information is required GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 33 Revision 01 2015 When LON is required complete the following information on the LON SEHERAL MOTORES Company CLAIM LETTER OF NOTIERZATICHN DELIVERT AT MBE DEALERS HIF The Deher FECE was signed Vehide Geihered
48. ery Guidelines GM Financing GM Business Card Financing amp Leasing For Business Fleets Eligibility amp Enrollment Fleet Tool Tutorials Obtaining Fleet Account Number FAM Fleet Support FAQs 3M Rental Program General Motors Special Vehicle Manufacturers Program Policy and Procedures Manual Table of Contents Contact List Contains contact numbers for people and places you may reference in conducting your daily business needs Page 5 6 Glossary of Terms Frequently used tools and links Page 7 8 Promotional and Marketing Guidelines Covers trademark and logo usage for print and website applications Page 9 10 End Product Compliance with Applicable Laws Includes SVM responsibilities and guidelines as they relate to incomplete documents T R E A D Act Labeling and Indemnification Page 11 18 Forms Copy of general forms used to apply for and request daily business transactions with the SVM group within General Motors Page 19 23 Business Information Update Form should be provided annually to General Motors indicating business profile contacts and ownership information Can be provided during annual SVM Assessment or when requested by GM Page 24 27 Reference Material Transportation and Storage Appendix A Transportation Pages 28 47 Covers all aspects of vehicle delivery and receiving of vehicles Also includes guidelines and processing procedures for da
49. es Battery is to be diagnosed using GM Battery Charge and Testing Procedure Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 2 8 1 Batteries that fail the GM Battery Charge and Test Procedures and require replacement are to be submitted as a warranty transaction Batteries which have had transportation impact damage or have been stolen during transportation are to be replaced with appropriate ACDelco battery Reimbursement for parts amp labor will be accomplished by submitting Transportation claim transaction C Sublet Repairs e Sublet repairs will be reimbursed at Service Agent s actual cost less any discounts Refer to the Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 3 2 16 sublet repairs for additional information Service Agents are to supply the sublet facility with parts that are used in the performance of sublet repair Service Agents are eligible for the appropriate parts handling allowance Sublet repairs must not be shown on the transportation transaction as if Service Agent performed the actual repair NOTE See the Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 2 5 and 2 7 for details on sublet items and administrative allowance Also refer to the Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 3 3 for details on required oervice Agent records Handling of Damaged Parts 1 Damaged parts Policies and Procedures for replacement of transportation damaged parts are handled the same way as warranty replaced par
50. g stall spacing should be striped a minimum of 12 feet apart to allow doors to open fully without contacting adjacent cars or objects Maintain adequate space between vehicles to minimize the potential for lot damage A 30 distance between the side of the vehicle and other objects and 8 space for the bumpers is suggested as minimums In addition to following the minimum spacing allow full opening of door without contacting other vehicles If PDI is conducted upon arrival and the vehicle placed in storage do not remove the mutilation protection such as door edge guards and clear or white paint protection Mutilation protection will provide protection for 6 months from the date of manufacture while the vehicle is in storage Make it a habit to park all vehicles the same way to assure consistent ample spacing between vehicles to minimize vehicle damage For example park with all left tires on the left parking stall stripe g Display Lots otorage in this section refers to those vehicles that are displayed inventory in the view of customers GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 50 Revision 01 2015 e While lot lines not suggested display areas to allow for flexibility in creating an attractive display it is even more important to pay attention to spacing minimums and to use common sense distance between vehicles and obstacles such as light poles and fences e Provide a minimum of 30 inches of spacing between vehi
51. heel 72 Left Front Tre si Jock 73 Left Front Wheelin B2 License Bracket 74 Left eer Tre 75 Left Rear lees im Picklp Bax 1 Quarter PeneliFickUp Boe eft Rear 17 Quarter Som Right 04 BumpesiC pue Ext Rear 06 Bumper Guard 07 Doordeck Carga Fight 08 Donr Back Carga Left 21 Glass Rear 43 Tai 89 Wipers al 64 89 Trader Hitch Wiring Hames Tow Hooks 86 Peaking Sonar Sysie m 81 PickUp 53 Truckbed Lightber 52 Fender Dual Wheel Flsar Let 83 Fender Dual Wheell Flear Flight GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 Undert ose 99 Engine Compartment Other Roof 01 AnlennaAnienna Roof 53 3B Top Tonneau cover 64 Spole Deflector fear E5 Luggage Rack Sire Drip rei 71 Comer Post 23 Accessory Bag Box 26 Headiner 28 Keys 29 Keyless Remote 33 Video Player 34 DVD Screen 48 Trim Panel ent Let 48 CD Changer Uni 50 Trim Pene F cet Righi Redo Speakers EE Pane ET Cigmete Lighien Ashimy Bi CmpekFront 83 Senn Left SembFront fight 87 Iero Oher Undercarnage 44 Gas Tank 54 Undercrtage ther B1 Gas Frome DAMAGE TYPE CODES 21 Beet 22 Broken Exact Glass Cul Denied Paint Becken OF Chipped
52. ies installed on the vehicle that are not marketed by or authorized by GM in writing a Purpose of Disclosure Requirements lt is the intent of the Service Agent Sales and Service Agreement provisions to ensure that customers who purchase the following are fully informed when any or all are not supplied authorized marketed or warranted by GM Vehicle Options and Modifications Parts and Accessories used Servicing Over the Counter Parts and Accessories service Contracts To comply with these obligations Service Agent can reproduce locally the form provided in this section or one of their own design to properly disclose any of the above situations The disclosure should be kept in the customer file NOTE Non GM sheet metals do not need to be disclosed on the form but must still be identified as non GM parts on the Job Card In those cases where the vehicle modifications and non GM parts and accessories are warranted by the installer or manufacturer it is recommended that a copy of the warranty be presented to the customer with the invoice or Job Card Refer to Article 1 3 5 of the Parts amp Accessories Policies and Procedures Manual for additional information on use of non GM Parts in making warranty repairs GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 54 Revision 01 2015 GM DISCLOSURE OF NON GM PRODUCTS CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM A copy of this signed FORM must be kept in the Customer New Vehicle Sales Jacket and Vehicle
53. information found below stating a complete or ALTERED VEHICLE and the complete vehicle certification label applied on the inner door surface per the NHSTA requirements for Altered Vehicles The SVM must apply in ALL cases the vehicle manufacturer s Altered certification label per the NTSHA requirements and per the guidelines provided by the NTEA This label must be applied in ALL cases regardless of the equipment or content added by the SVM on the End Product GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 12 Revision 01 2015 Tire Placard Label depending upon the vehicle category and the content installed on the End Product on vehicles so equipped with the tire placard label the tire placard label may be affected and require updated information Please see the NTEA for guidelines o Third Party Warranty Consumer Information the SVM may want to provide an overview of their warranty coverage in consumer terms or other consumer information in support of the GM Dealer s customer satisfaction Vehicle Labels must follow the GM Trademark Guidelines above section All categories of work performed Vehicle Alterer a company that alters a vehicle that was in conformity to the regulations in such a manner that its stated weight ratings are no longer accurate or where the company alters the vehicle otherwise than by the addition substitution or removal of readily attachable components such as mirrors or tire and rim assem
54. it the Carrier code is IT the delivery receipt number is and the delivery receipt date is the date of the towing bill A Loss of keys starting device while in transit To physically replace the key starting device the in transit repairing Service Agent will obtain the key code by contacting General Motors DBC Canadian Logistics The vehicle may also need to be towed to the dealership to perform key transmitter reprogramming Damage code 28086 should be used when replacing lost key key fob s and keyless starting devices damage code 29086 should be used when replacing the keyless remote Reimbursement for this service is accomplished by submission of a transportation transaction B Batteries Battery is to be diagnosed using GM Battery Charge and Testing Procedure Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 2 8 1 Batteries that fail the GM Battery Charge and Test Procedures and require replacement are to be submitted as a warranty transaction Batteries which have had transportation impact damage or are missing due to theft or vandalism are to be replaced with batteries of the same brand and size replacement expenses are to be submitted as transportation transactions C Second Stage Manufacturer SSM SSM performs standard vehicle inspection as outlined in the GM Policies and Procedures Manual Damages are coded using the 5 digit damage code system on the Carrier s delivery receipt e f the damages
55. ited transportation claim GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 35 Revision 01 2015 Damage Area Description Code The first two digits of the damage code are called the Damage Area Code and identifies the area of a vehicle Damage Type Codes The third and fourth digit of the damage code are called the Damage Type Codes which are used to identify or best describe the type of transportation damage Damage Severity Codes The fifth digit of the damage code 15 used to describe the severity of the damage Important Right and left are determined as if sitting in the driver s seat General Motors RECEIVING INSPECTION CARD i FX M EM t gt REAR PLACE OW HOIST FOR UNDERCARRIAGE INSPECTION TRL 2 08 Dnocr f ghl Cargo 12 Front 13 Doo fighl Rear Fender FigH Froni 17 Queer Panel Bair RigHt 31 Miror Cuiside Fight 26 Rocker Sil Righl 38 Running 69 Center Post Right Right Rear Tre Right Rear T Right Front Tre Right Front Froat End 03 BumpemCoventx Froni 0 Bumper Gusrd Strig Front 20 Glass Windshield 11 Doref Res 18 Front Floor Mats 14 PenderLe Front 19 Res Floor Met 15 Quarter Pare Pick p Bee eft 30 Spare Tre Wheel 35 Rocker Pand Oier 38 Running Goad e 70 Canter Post Left 57 W
56. l In the Service box select Policies amp Procedures Manual Policies Procedures amp Guides Please click on the title to link to the appropriate manual Service Policies and Procedures Manua Link directly to this website nttp gmdealerdocs com login 1df3450aacc02c0950b38d87685a0b41 Service Policies and Procedures Manual then select Transportation Vehicle Storage and PDI Policy Manual Transportation Vehicle Storage and PDI Policy Manual Service Agent Requirements e Notify carrier s who regularly deliver vehicles to your facility of the normal receiving and inspection hours See Article 1 1 3 Receiving Hours Notification e vehicles designated for delivery to the Service Agent s facility regardless of vehicle condition MUST BE ACCEPTED See Article 1 1 18 e When Service Agents have questions or concerns about accepting a vehicle General Motors should be contacted See Article 1 1 for telephone numbers e Consistent with GM facilities requirements provide a safe and secure unloading area This location should be free of obstacles such as low hanging branches electrical wires etc e Have trained personnel available for the vehicle receiving inspection process GM recommends that Service Agents have trained personnel available a minimum of 40 hours per week e f Carrier has paperless delivery receipt technology i e e POD etc refer to the established instructions for receipt printing and damage n
57. le that is suspected of having significant extensive damage without obtaining prior approval from GM New Vehicle Damage NVD or Canadian Logistics Neither the carriers nor any party other than GM can authorize repair of vehicle having damage to welded panels or frame in excess of the limits stated in this article Any repairs made prior to authorization may not qualify for reimbursement NOTE Hepair in this article is defined as repairing the existing panel GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 41 Revision 01 2015 Vehicles received with significant extensive damage to the corner center post frame assembly quarter panel or structural uni body components are not to have the panel or component replaced as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS which apply to new vehicles may be compromised For the purpose of this policy new vehicle means vehicles that have not been sold titled registered or placed in use or service Any question as to whether a panel s can be replaced should be directed to the GM Dealer Business Center New Vehicle Damage Group or Canadian Logistics Using the estimate of the repair and delivery receipt determine if the damage exceeds 8 0 hours of repair time to any welded panel or frame rail repair time exceeding 1 0 hour Vehicle s with an estimate of repair meeting or exceeding 8 0 hours to any welded panel and or 1 0 hour to repair frame rails may be considered significant excessive damage Service Agent is t
58. ll as the component itself replacement of the component will not guarantee long term system operation For this reason when components such as fuse relay wiring centers airbag DERM SISM BCM yaw lateral accelerometer sensors seat adjusters memory modules OnStar interface units etc are exposed to flood water the vehicle should be classified as a total loss GM also recommends Service Agents follow these same guidelines for vehicles damaged by flood water while in their inventory It is also recommended these guidelines be reviewed with your insurance carrier to assure your coverage comprehends this type of damage GM will not provide assistance for Service Agent owned damaged inventory nor will warranty coverage be provided for vehicles that should have been declared a total loss Service Agents should also comply with state and federal disclosure laws when disposing of damaged vehicles Hail damage in transit Most hail damage is considered cosmetic in nature and can be repaired without conventional paint amp body techniques i e Paintless dent repair bulletin 99 08 51 001 In severe cases panel replacement or conventional paint amp body repairs may be necessary however GM Service Agents must receive prior approval from GM DBC New Vehicle Damage Group 1 888 414 6322 prior to performing conventional paint amp body repairs GM Service Agents should contact GM DBC Canadian Logistics to report severe hail damage on new vehicles received from
59. m of all damages observed even if all of the damage will not be repaired in transit e g A vehicle may be unsafe to deliver due to a broken door glass requiring in transit repair If the Service Agent performing the in transit repair is questioning the extent of the repair contact GM DBC T Claims Canadian Logistics The vehicle may also have a fender scratch the scratched fender should be noted on the LON even though the fender will not be repaired at this time D Subject to Inspection Delivery STI 24 BY 7 Delivery See Article 1 1 2 oervice Agent is to complete the new vehicle inspection the next calendar date after the date on the delivery receipt excluding weekends and national holidays Notification of damage exception LON must be sent to the Carrier within this same time frame The LON should be sent by certified mail e mail or fax retaining a certified mail receipt e mail delivery receipt or fax acknowledgement e Vehicle s discovered at Service Agent Facility without delivery receipt o LON should be sent to the carrier by certified mail e mail or fax retaining a certified mail receipt e mail delivery receipt or fax acknowledgement the same day in which the vehicle is discovered The carrier is present with the vehicle but has lost both copies of the original delivery receipt o Download and complete LON form using the link in this article to replace lost original s Copies must be retained by Carrier and S
60. mage in transit and incorrect or missing parts Vehicle Storage Pages 48 52 Guidelines on storage care and proper conditioning of vehicles held in SVM Dealer inventory Disclosure of Non GM Products Appendix B Policy and Customer Acknowledgement Form Pages 53 56 Field Product Reports Appendix C Instructions for reporting repetitive quality issues to the plant Pages 57 63 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 4 Revision 01 2015 General Motors Special Vehicle Manufacturers Program Policy and Procedures Manual 2015 CONTACT INFORMATION Mailing Address Fax Number GM Fleet amp Commercial Operations 313 667 1159 100 Renaissance Center P O Box 100 MC 482 20 98 Detroit Michigan 48265 Title Vocation Name Phone E mail Address Manager SVM Alt Energy Mark Karney 313 665 1430 mark karney gm com Manager Bus Ambulance RV Susan Jagoda 313 667 1136 susan jagoda gm com Commercial Account Manager Wendell Mitchem 313 667 1134 wendell mitchem gm com SVM Administration Robin Large 313 667 1125 robin large gm com SVM Administration svm mailbox gm com GM Fleet amp Commercial amp Med Duty Service GM Dealer Business Center DBC Support Phone 800 353 3867 M F 8 AM 6 PM EST Phone 888 414 6322 Commercial Fleet Incentives Prompt 1 Sales Incentives Invoices COV s Prompt 1 Fleet Account Numbers FAN Prompt 2 Delivery Reporting Prompt 2 Fleet Order Management Prompt 3 Service
61. manufacturer to complete the vehicle The incomplete vehicle manufacturer must affix an information label to each incomplete vehicle The label is to state the manufacturer s name month and year when the last manufacturing operation was performed the vehicle identification number the maximum GVWR intended for the completed vehicle and the GAWR intended for each axle All intermediate manufacturers that perform work on the same vehicle must also affix an information label which provides the same type of information as well as a statement that it is an intermediate manufacturer The ratings set out on the label applied by the previous manufacturer must be repeated if there are no changes to GVWR or GAWR The intermediate manufacturer must provide revised information on the label if changes occur The final stage manufacturer is responsible for affixing the compliance label to the completed vehicle which provides the required information GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 15 Revision 01 2015 Typical Label Information and Examples follow EXAMPLE Final Stage Certfication Label GM Price Label Information T INCOMPLETE o C Label for GM content 4 E SY DATE 1 DF GTR UANRI FRONT AW INTERMEDIATE 11 WITH RIMS 2 es INTERMEDIATE 2 WTH GM INCOMPLETE Label JSP TEST LABEL T ENCOMPLETE VEHICLE MANUFACTURED BY
62. ment PDF GM REMARKETING RIMS 2015 Turn In Standards amp Procedures GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 GM FLEET TOOLS HELP Fleet Tool Tutorials GM Fleet Tools Support Obtaining a Fleet Account Number FAN Reference Guides Fleet Guide Body Application Guide Online Order Guide GM VIN Information Cards Glossary 2015 Chevrolet Commercial Catalog 2015 GMC Commercial Catalog 2014 Model Emissions Bulletin O14 MY Planned Emissions Certification 2015 Model Emissions Bulletin 2015 NY Planned Emissions Certification Fleet Service Toolbox PDF Specialty Vehicles SVM Locator SVM Policies and Precedures Manual GM Upfitter Integration Group Cadillac Master Coachbulders For Government Fleets LSSV LMP Manuals Police Vehicles Safety Information Municipal Lease Purchase Program Buy American Certificates 2014MyY PDF Buy American Certificates 2O01S5SMY PDF GSA Vehicle Burying GSA Vehicle Standards GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 http www gmfleet com resources html as of 3 30 15 Shopping Tools Build Your Own Request a Quote Locate a Dealer Locate a Vehicle Medium Duty Truck Authorized Service Center Fuel Links FuelLEconomy gqow Alternatiwe Fueling Stations LU S Dept of Energy GoElectricDODriwe_ corn For Dealers GSA Courtesy Delivery Courtesy Delivery Enrolled Dealers Courtesy Deliw
63. mined by GM as a total constructive loss the Carrier notification timeframe will be 3 calendar days after the date of delivery excluding weekends or national holidays Documented notification by Service Agent to GM within 3 calendar days after date of delivery will also be acceptable notification to file a claim with Carriers Deliveries to auction sites second stage manufacturers ports rental car companies GM fleet deliveries etc All non GM retail Service Agent deliveries will fall under the 3 calendar days excluding weekends and national holidays notification category This will accommodate the high volume deliveries and the unique delivery agreements that are in place at these sites Please note that a signature on the delivery receipt from the above mentioned delivery locations would be used as confirmation of receipt only the three day notification of damage is still in effect Special Inspection Situations Concealed Damage Concealed Damage is damage that is not detectable e g undercarriage inner sides of tires or wheels transmission oil pan wheel liners etc during the initial inspection When concealed damage is discovered the carrier must be notified within three calendar days from delivery of the vehicle If the carrier is not notified within this time frame the carrier cannot be held liable Items such as exterior painted surfaces outer rocker panels body ground effects etc do not qualify for concealed damage and should be
64. n enter a VIN or select year make and model then click Next VIN Note All VIN are 17 characters in length Year 2015 Make Chevrolet Model Express Select other options URGENT Please click here to read about the keyword search anomaly Note If entering a VIN does not produce a match to service publications select the vehicle from the year make model dropdown menu Select and view a User Guide Click here to view TechLink T Send us your feedback 2 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 57 Revision 01 2015 Select Service Manual Bulletins Gh Service Information Select a vehicle publication to view Service Manual Bulletins Ex ress Savana Service Manual 7526563 Labor Time Guide G H Van GLC Owner Man Express Navigation stem GMNA Localizing Mexico 8018345 Pre Delivery Inspection Form 2D15 Express Search You can use drop down boxes to narrow search and an advance search is available ET e Information BH ay 2015 Chevrolet Express Express Savana Service Manual 7526563 Basic Search Advanced Search Search titles matching all of these keywords product report RPO Code List Maintenance Items Diagnostic Starting Point Diagnostic Trouble Code List Select a Service Category Type Service Information em 2015 Chevrolet Express Express Savana Service Manual 7526563 Search Resul
65. n be found in Article 1 1 1 Delivery and Inspection Requirements During inspection hours service agent and Carrier can agree to defer the inspection STI Delivery The new vehicle inspection should be completed the same day when possible but no later than the next calendar day excluding weekends and national holidays If exceptions are noted a LON must be sent to the Carrier within the same time frame The service agent and Carrier driver must sign and date the delivery receipt or notate on e POD b 24 BY 7 Delivery Vehicle delivery during any time of the day or any day of the week including holidays Service Agents are required to submit a Receiving Hours Notification form to the Carrier if 24 BY 7 deliveries are no longer accepted Confirmation of Carrier notification must be retained by Service Agent service Agents are required to immediately perform a complete inspection if the vehicle is delivered within the receiving hours submitted to the Carrier per Article 1 1 3 Receiving Hours Notification see above Inspection Hours For delivery outside of inspection hours Carrier must sign and date the delivery receipt e POD Service Agent is to complete the new vehicle inspection the next calendar date after the date on the delivery receipt excluding weekends and national holidays Notification of damage exception LON must be sent to the Carrier within this same time frame If damage exceptions are noted complete the delivery receipt e P
66. ndoor storage the vehicle exterior as well as undercarriage and engine compartment require a fresh water rinse to prevent development of corrosion Avoid parking vehicles near high power security lights These lights tend to attract insects Insect droppings and body fluids are highly acidic and may cause severe paint etching oites should be well maintained and kept free of debris weeds pot holes and standing water Storage sites should be suitably fenced and security maintained Be sure drains are cleared after a storm and anything blown onto the lot is removed immediately to prevent vehicle damage Do not allow vehicles to stand in water or mud especially if it contacts the wheel rim or deeper In storage vehicles can experience damage to paint body trim interior and battery drain due to fall out mishandling storage facility conditions and lack of maintenance If this occurs vehicles could require expensive repairs and sometimes repainting Assure vehicles are stored and maintained in a manner that will minimize the potential for damage f Storage Lots otorage in this section refers to those vehicles that are in inventory but not in the view of customers back lots or off site storage lots It is recommended to have existing dirt or gravel lots paved Drive vehicles slowly until lots are paved Benefit of a paved lot is the ability to paint stripes for parking and reducing the chance of stone chips If possible parkin
67. no heated seats on vehicle GMC Grille on Chevrolet should not be submitted as a transportation claim See Part Option Discrepancies section in Article 1 1 17 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 38 Revision 01 2015 e When severe road grime missing keys broken hood latch etc hinders the inspection and the carrier is unable to wait a deferred inspection STI of those areas should be requested e If keys are missing the ordering Service Agent may obtain key codes from the factory invoice and cut new keys Service Agents performing in transit repairs refer to Article 1 1 10 Secondary Inspection A secondary inspection of vehicle is to be performed within 3 working days from delivery to identify any concealed damage see Article 1 1 7 for definition of concealed damage incorrect part and or invoice option or option discrepancies When the secondary inspection identifies an exception s that qualifies as concealed damage complete a Letter of Notification LON and forward a copy to carrier within 3 working days after the date of receipt The LON should be sent by certified mail e mail or fax retaining a certified mail receipt e mail delivery receipt or fax acknowledgement NOTE The secondary inspection no way supersedes the requirement to perform a thorough Walk Around vehicle inspection at the time of delivery to identify any exceptions or unusual delivery conditions In cases of major damage where the vehicle is deter
68. o contact GM DBC at 888 414 6322 and follow the prompts for Service 3 and T claims 2 or Canadian Logistics for Canadian Dealers 905 644 6249 GM will request a copy of the Carrier s Delivery Receipt repair estimate digital photographs and when appropriate the Transportation Claim Letter of Notification LON for all significantly extensively damaged vehicles GM will review the dealers copy of the delivery receipt and the repair estimate where appropriate the LON as well as photographs of the damage to make a decision whether the vehicle will be repaired Note Some vehicles with Significant extensive damage will be repairable and others will not the decision to repair or not to repair resides with GM If after analysis of the estimate and other related materials e g pictures inspection report etc GM determines vehicle is significantly extensively damaged and is not repairable to a standard such that it will meet FMVSS GM will repurchase vehicle and arrange for disposal GM will make every attempt to have the vehicle removed within 45 days or less The Service Agent should re contact GM if the vehicle has not been removed within 45 days If a vehicle does not qualify for significant extensive damage GM will advise Service Agent how to handle vehicle repairs Service Agent is responsible to insure that these procedures are followed Vehicles Requiring Repairs While In Transit Periodically GM vehicles may require repairs to be
69. of the delivery receipt These electronic copies will either be automatically forwarded to the dealer by the Carrier s system or they will be accessible via the Carrier s website The dealer can print as many paper copies as needed e lf the electronic copies will be emailed directly to the dealer it is recommended that the dealer establish a general email address rather than using a specific person s email address This will assure that the emails are always successfully delivered in the event of changes in staff or changes in job assignment In the event of after hours delivery the driver will sign the handheld device as STI GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 32 Revision 01 2015 Letter of Notification LON See Exhibit 2 A Letter of Notification form can be found within this article and must be used in the following situations A Missing or insufficient Carrier s delivery receipt See Article 1 1 4 B Concealed Damage is Discovered See Article 1 1 7 Special Inspection Situation LON must be sent to the carrier within 3 calendar days after the date of delivery excluding weekends and national holidays and notifying them of concealed damage The LON should be sent by certified mail e mail or fax retaining a certified mail receipt e mail delivery receipt or fax acknowledgement C Vehicle s presented for in transit repairs do not have delivery receipts See Article 1 1 7 LON must be sent to the carrier notifying the
70. ons 59 Revision 01 2015 Issues with the Labor Time Guide Important Be clear accurate professional and as descriptive as necessary to help others fully understand the issue New Field Product Report app GM 15 now providing a New Field Product Reporting app titled GM Field Product Reporter that makes creating and submitting reports easier and faster This new 15 free and available for use on Apple and Android operating devices Although optimized for phone use the app can be used on tablets as well The new app can be found and downloaded from the Google Play Store Android and App Store Apple Please note that with the large variety of phones and operating systems not all functionality will appear operate the same on all devices To utilize the new app 1 2 3 4 5 Other t Download the app on your device Open the app Login to the app by using your global connect ID and password Enter the user profile information Note You will only be asked for the user profile information upon initial log in User profile information can be changed at any time by going to the user profile screen available from the main menu You are now ready to being using the app ips and notes You can take up to 6 photos and up to 30 seconds of video includes audio Fields highlighted on the app with a red asterisk are required The Full VIN or last 8 of the VIN can be used VIN confirmation and or lookup from l
71. otification processes e Inspect each vehicle noting all exceptions and or any unusual delivery conditions on delivery receipt using GM s approved 5 digit damage code system see Article 1 1 6 Remarks only such as for storage only or severe damage are insufficient and may cause a transportation claim to be uncollectible highly recommended that you take digital photographs of any damaged area to support a claim repair and document a detailed description of the repair on any sublet invoices s dealer repair order to be attached to the Global Claims submission e When the inspection is complete Service Agent s inspector is to sign full name and date the receipt e When there are no unusual delivery conditions the inspection is to take no more than 5 minutes per vehicle and up to a maximum of 30 minutes for a full truck load delivery e For unusual delivery conditions i e snow covered dirty vehicles etc Service Agents are allowed an additional10 minutes per vehicle to spray wash the vehicle to allow a complete inspection vehicles are not to be hand washed prior to the inspection See Article 1 1 6 Vehicle Inspection for additional information b Carrier Requirements e Deliver vehicles during hours specified by Service Agent GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 28 Revision 01 2015 If Service Agent does not provide carrier with a Receiving Hours Notification carrier will deliver vehicles Monday through Frida
72. oximity to the SSM the vehicle will be shipped to the approved Service Agent for repair Labor and material charge back is handled between the GM Assembly Center and the Service Agent Facility GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 43 Revision 01 2015 e When the damage is caused by the SSM and the SSM can repair at their facility the damage will be repaired Arrangements for parts will be made through the GM Assembly Center When the damage is caused by the SSM and the SSM can not repair at their facility the vehicle will be shipped to the approved Service Agent for repair Labor and material charge back is handled directly between the SSM and the Service Agent Facility e Repair of Transportation Damage Following the vehicle s inspection the Service Agent is to repair those vehicles which incurred transportation damage Refer to the GM Service Agent Sales and Service Agreement Article 7 2 3 e Transportation damage repairs requiring more than 8 0 metal repair hours or in excess of 1 0 hour of frame repair time can only be authorized by General Motors Service Agents should contact GM Dealer Business Center New Vehicle Damage Canadian Dealerships Canadian Logistics prior to proceeding with repairs e Carrier Carrier s insurance agent or third party inspection company representatives CANNOT authorize or approve transportation repairs Conversations with these representatives in no way should be construed as authorization to repair or
73. parts replacement needed as a result of damage noted on the delivery receipt that was not identifiable at the time of inspection and was not discovered until the vehicle was disassembled Digital photographs of any related damaged area to support claim repair is advisable If a receipt was noted with exception 22025 grille broken over 12 inches and during the repair the technician discovered that the radiator was punctured by the same impact that caused the grille damage this would be regarded as related damage While the radiator damage was not noted and the carrier was not notified the radiator repair expense is to be calculated as part of the line for grille repair It is not uncommon for the carrier to challenge the additional repair expense on this type of claim Ensure that the Job Card is written with a clear concise explanation justifying the inclusion of the additional expense Hail and Flood Damaged Vehicles GM has reviewed the guidelines for vehicles exposed to floods or hail storms and is making the following recommendation for the disposition of these vehicles Flood damage in transit GM has determined that in some cases even minor interior damage may be cause to classify the vehicle as a total loss Some vehicles are designed with electrical components mounted on the interior floor or in the trunk When exposed to flood water these components may not always function as designed Since water can enter the wiring harnesses as we
74. periodically every 20 45 days using the EL 50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester Charger in PDI charge mode Document the PDI charge by attaching the print out to the vehicle file Immediately prior to delivery the battery must again be charged using the PDI charge mode Again document this PDI charge by attaching the print out to the vehicle file NOTE The Charge Mode should only be used on vehicles that are not demonstrating discharged battery symptoms If they do the full diagnostic charge routine must be performed Disconnected batteries will slowly discharge especially with higher temperatures therefore even disconnected batteries should receive a PDI charge every four months NOTE The ignition switch must be off when connecting battery cables or chargers Failure to do so may overload or damage the PCM or other electronic components Transaction Instruction New Car In Stock Demo Less than 30 days In the case a battery is determined defective while in your Service Agent Stock or while in Demo service less than 30 days the 8 digit code indicating the battery needed replacement must be entered on the same line into the Diagnostic Code Screen of the warranty claim in the Code Reading field Enter BAT in the Sys ID field Greater than 30 days In the case a battery is determined defective while in your Service Agent Stock or while in Demo service greater than 30 days all of the prior print outs port PDI and you
75. r maintenance as well as the complete warranty code generated by the EL 50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester Charger indicating the battery needed replacement must be entered on the same line into the GWM system Copies of the PDI charge mode print outs substantiating Service Agent maintenance must be faxed to the PQC upon request In the case of Service Agent trades it is the receiving Service Agent s responsibility to ensure the test codes are available for entry on the transaction Note See Bulletin 03 06 03 004 for complete detail c Engine Care Before parking the vehicle run engine until completely warmed up before shutting off This reduces possible spark plug fouling and excessive moisture build up in the exhaust system generated from short engine cycles during transportation d Tire Care Vehicles that are not driven for extended periods of time tend to develop flat spots on the tires To attempt to minimize this concern we recommend that tires be inflated to 300 kPA 44 psi for longer term storage in inventory Vehicles should be moved every 30 days If allowed to sit for more than 30 days at a time a more noticeable or objectionable tire vibration may be noted upon driving the vehicle At the time of delivery vehicle tire pressures must be reset to the values as outlined on the Tire Pressure Placard in order to provide the customer with the proper ride and handling characteristics designed into the vehicle Important If an
76. rds that are applicable to that INCOMPLETE vehicle and to what extent the INCOMPLETE vehicle complies with those standards The IVD lists the VIN the applicable GVWR GAWRs and corresponding tire and rim information This information must be entered on the INTERMEDIATE MANUFACTURER S INFORMATION LABEL if applicable and the FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER S VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL when the vehicle is completed assuming that there have been no changes to the applicable components or additions to the vehicle that changed any GAWR or GVWR values All the information contained within the IVD document as provided by GM applies only to the INCOMPLETE VEHICLE as it left the GM Assembly Plant The IVD must remain with INCOMPLETE VEHICLE so that it is available to subsequent manufacturers until the FINAL GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 14 Revision 01 2015 STAGE MANUFACTURER affixes appropriate VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL and should retain the original IVD document its files If applicable the INTERMEDIATE MANUFACTURER should make and keep copy of the IVD document for its files Each INCOMPLETE vehicle leaves the GM assembly plant with an INCOMPLETE VEHICLE INFORMATION LABEL affixed to the rear of the driver s door or in some cases the driver s B pillar This label is permanently affixed and provides GM as the INCOMPLETE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER the date of its manufacture the vehicle identification number VIN vehicl
77. released to carrier neither Service Agent s nor carrier s copies are to be changed Service Agent is to perform a complete Walk Around Inspection in accordance with procedures outlined below for every new vehicle delivered this includes but not limited to courtesy delivery fleet delivery etc Also a Walk Around Inspection must be performed when vehicles are delivered for In Transit repairs Walk Around Inspection The Walk Around Inspection must include all visible surfaces e g glass wheels visible areas of tires painted surfaces including the roof rocker panels rocker panel moldings etc Also the engine compartment passenger compartment glove box and or console trunk and or cargo compartment and any area of the undercarriage visible by kneeling down and looking under the vehicle should be inspected All tires including the spare must be closely inspected for damage incorrect size color or brand All exceptions must be numerically coded Any exception that cannot be described by a specific numeric damage code should be coded using the closest damage 5 digit damage code To further clarify the damage a complete explanation of the damage should then be written in the REMARKS section The REMARKS section should also be used to record any unusual delivery condition e g Extended Delivery Hours STI snow covered etc Drivers may choose to use the Carriers REMARKS section to record data they believe important to the delivery
78. s as body and paint repairs except perhaps insignificant scratches and dents sheet metal trim replacements and other types of damage repairs Apart from the fact that good customer relations could suffer if the prior theft or the repaired damage was later to become an issue laws explicitly mandate such disclosure In addition general consumer deception statutes may be construed to require disclosure Some form of written acknowledgment from the customer 15 the best means of ensuring against future disagreements concerning the fact or scope of disclosure An example form for Service Agents in the State of New York and a form for Service Agents in other states 1s shown at the end of this section Because of the variance in disclosure requirements among state laws legal advice should be obtained concerning those requirements the proper form of disclosure 1f necessary for the area and when the use of an acknowledgment form 15 desirable Disclosure of Warranty Repairs Prior to Delivery Some state laws may require disclosure of repairs performed prior to delivery Therefore some form of written acknowledgment from the customer is a good means of ensuring against future disputes concerning repairs performed prior to delivery Because state laws vary you should seek legal advice regarding any applicable disclosure requirements in your area including when such disclosure 1s required the appropriate manner of any required disclosure and when it 1
79. sary to protect the finish In cold climates during winter months rinse wash without wiping to remove accumulated snow particularly in industrial areas Note Protective coatings E G Trans seal is durable enough to withstand normal washing process and should remain on the vehicles until vehicle is prepped for delivery for prominent display Protective coatings should be removed when then vehicle reaches an age equal to six months from production date Do not use chalk or crayon to write stock numbers or other identification on glass or paint surfaces Such applications may cause impressions or scratches that are impossible to remove b Battery Care Vehicles that are not used for an extended period of time are subject to battery discharge due to parasitic drains Discharged batteries can freeze at temperatures as high as 32 F causing permanent damage Other permanent damage may result from allowing batteries to stand discharged for extended periods NOTE Battery recharging swapping or replacement due to damage or lack of maintenance is not covered by the vehicle warranty during the period of Service Agent inventory storage GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 48 Revision 01 2015 To alleviate this condition the negative battery cable should be disconnected on vehicles which not going to be in service within a 20 day period beginning from the time the vehicle is shipped If this is not possible batteries should be recharged
80. scrap a vehicle All transportation transaction inquiries and authorization requests should be directed to GM Dealer Business Center New Vehicle Damage Canadian Dealerships Canadian Logistics e Contact GM Dealer Business Center New Vehicle Damage Canadian Help Desk for transportation claim assistance e GM Dealers should not accept payment from a Carrier insurance company or third party for damaged in transit DIT repairs GM Dealers must submit a transportation claim in the GM Global Warranty Management System for payment of damaged in transit claims In the event a GM Dealer accepts payment from a Carrier insurance company or third party for DIT repairs GM is not responsible for vehicle buyback or any related legal issues Body Repairs Service Agent agrees to provide quality body repair service for motor vehicles Service Agent can provide this service through its own body shop or by arrangement with an alternate repair establishment approved by GM All repairs are to be made with genuine GM parts obtained from GM CCA In situations where the parts are not available contact GM Dealer Business Center New Vehicle Damage Canadian Help Desk NOTE General Motors will not agree to a reduction of Service Agent s net price of a vehicle for any reason GM will not reimburse the Service Agent for sublet administrative time when an alternate repair facility is used for transportation damage repairs However GM will reimburse the Service Agent for a
81. ssociated with the repair of these vehicles duc to failure of the Non GM approved aftermarket installed components or failures of related vehicle systems induced by these non GM approved products and upon detection GM reserves the right to invalidate the affected portions of the GM Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty by blocking the applicable warranty operations for the vehicle in the GM Warranty System Non GM Product Description Manufacturer s Name Third Party Warranty Provided Itcm Yes No Itcm 2 Yes No Item 3 Yes No Itcm 4 Yes No Item 5 Yes No CUSTOMER AND DEALER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Vehicle VIN 17 digits f if Dealer Sales Service Representative Name Customer Signature Customer Printed Name Date DISCLOSURE OF NON lt AIM PRODUCTS FORM Gereral Motors Policies and Procedures Dated 5 2012 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 55 Revision 01 2015 Disclosure of In Transit Damage and Vehicle When a vehicle 15 damaged in transit to the Service Agent s designated delivery point the Service Agent s sales personnel must inform customers of the damage sustained and repairs performed on the vehicle they are proposing to purchase Also when a vehicle 15 stolen from Service Agent facility and subsequently recovered the Service Agent s sales personnel must inform customers of the vehicle s status as a recovered stolen vehicle This would include but is not limited to such repair
82. supplied by GM with certain Vehicles and maintain a record of the name and address of the first retail purchaser of each End Product and shall make such information available to GM at the times and in the manner specified by GM Manufacturer shall be responsible for ensuring that End Products are sold to first retail purchasers in compliance with federal and state emissions laws and federal fuel economy laws Manufacturer shall refer to GM s annual letter to dealers and upfitters for guidance concerning compliance with emissions laws Manufacturer shall promptly notify GM of any real or potential defect in the End Products and be responsible for reporting under the federal Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability and Documentation T R E A D Act If Manufacturer believes that there is an emission related defect or failure in the End Products GM and the Manufacturer will exchange information and will consult with each other with respect to the need and advisability of either or both filing an emission report to the appropriate government agencies Manufacturer indemnifies agrees to defend against and hold harmless GM from any claims suits loss damage or expense including settlements judgments expert fees and attorneys fees resulting from or related to any actual potential or threatened claim action complaint or proceeding against GM for without limitations any unauthorized use of any trademark patent process idea metho
83. t tool that help us collectively identify and quickly address emerging issues on our vehicles particularly during the launch of new programs A good rule of thumb when considering when to submit a report is whether it meets the 3 Critical Points below Use the Critical Points listed below as a guide of when to submit a report Critical Product Concern Safety no start walk home condition Critical Timing Safety Concern Vehicle in dealership Concerning plant build condition Critical Information Safety concerns vehicle currently at dealership with issue present assembly plant build issues addition to the examples of critical conditions noted above field product reports can also be helpful for communicating e Wire harness routing causing damage Critical information communicated with photos e Emerging conditions that have required repetitive repairs with no apparent service bulletin or PI Critical Product Concern e Significant issues not typically submitted as a warranty claim Critical Product Concern or Critical Information o Vehicle operating normally but condition unacceptable to the customer o Critical issues found during PDI or with GM Accessories Service Information SI Feedback not Field Product Reports should be submitted for the following e Issues with Service Information SI repair information e Issues with the Technical Service or Preliminary Information Bulletin GM Fleet and Commercial Operati
84. tail planning calendar GM Pricing Allows the SVM to reference the latest pricing information published by General Motors Specific ID and Password required ORDER TAB Order Workbench Provides online access for SVM to order change and cancel requests submitted to General Motors SVM Inventory Portal for GM Exchange Web SIR and SVM inventory POST ORDER TAB Vehicle Order Status Allows you to check the status of your vehicle orders from your desktop GM Exchange Reports Mailbox Delivery of credit invoices dealer upfit request numbers will be delivered to this site BARS Reprint Request Request vehicle invoices incentive memos wholesale floor plan memo etc from this site Conduct searches for billing and accounts receivable documents and request reprints of the documents GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 7 Revision 01 2015 Special Information Reporting SIR Create and submit request to upfit vehicles Release to production and invoice dealers for requested upfit vehicles Accessible to dealers SVM s and fleet management companies SERVICE TAB Service Manuals Bulletins search for newest bulletins and campaigns e g find a document by ID bulletin or campaign number or find bulletins and campaigns by MY keywords and other searches Investigate Vehicle History GMVIS2 Obtain vehicle information by VIN via the GM Warranty system Policy and Procedure Manual Allows access to GM dealer manuals for servic
85. ter and Condition as mandatory fields Note VIN confirmation and or lookup from last 8 will occur on final step prior to submission of report 4 Has the ability to enter additional information Cause Correction RO TAC Case Part Has the ability to add photo s or a video to help describe the issue 6 Employee then taps Review Email to send information to electronicproductreport gm com 7 Employee sees confirmation of successful submission A lt gt E lt PHOTOS VIDEO FA VIN C4 T 12233 ODOMETER Windnoise at SO CONDITION mph left corner of windshield windshield urethane CORRECTION reseal windshield Show Job Card TAC Case Part and Comments Reviews Email PRODUCT REPORT e VIN last 8 lookup or full VIN mandatory e Odometer numbers mandatory e Condition text field mandatory e Cause text field e Correction text field More Information expanded section e Job Card text field e TAC Case text field e Part numbers provide scan here e Photo max number 6 e Video max duration 30 Seconds Review Email send to email with confirmation potentially also copy sender s email e Clear clear current Product Report with confirmation Even though we are providing a new method to submit field product reports they can still be submitted electronically via email GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 61 Revision 01 2015
86. th amp Crest etc o Any sub brand naming like SS V Series Z71 etc Applications include but not limited to all printed or electronic marketing materials like merchandising displays show room materials hero cards flyers brochures websites service vehicles parts trucks buildings warehousing or related products or services SVM may only use photographic representation of their End Products on GM vehicles that exhibit the GM divisional or sub brand logos depicted in the photographs SVMs are not authorized to make any claims or statements which imply that the End Products has received any oversight by GM examples of use include wording like GM Authorized GM Approved GM Endorsed or similar statements which may cause confusion misrepresentation on behalf of GM to its dealers e To depict the available vehicle configurations SVM may use typed listings like Available on GMC Savanna 2500 Series or similar statements without the use of the GM trademark e g in logo format or in a stylized font which is the same or similar to that used by GM for the trademark Logo file provided upon request GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 General Motors Special Vehicle Manufacturers Program Policy and Procedures Manual Trademark and Logo use Guidelines Dealer Communication The below Logo can be used for Brochures Letters Fleet amp Commercial SPECIAL VEHICLE
87. ts Basic Search Advanced Search Search tiles v matching v of these keywords PRODUCT REPORT RPO Code List Maintenance Items Diagnostic Starting Point Diagnostic Trouble Code List Symptom List Keyword Search Results 10 00 89 006 Information for Dealers on How to Submit a Product Information Report PIR Canada Only Sep 16 2014 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 58 Revision 01 2015 ET Information 2 20 Service Manual 7526563 Document ID 4214220 02 00 89 0020 Information for Dealers Technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report FPR U S Dealers Only Jun 22 2015 Information for Dealers Technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report FPR U S Dealers Only Models 2016 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks Canadian dealers should refer to the latest version of Corporate Bulletin Number 10 00 89 006 Subject Attention This Bulletin has been revised to add the 2016 Model Year Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02 00 89 002N Dealers Technicians play a key role in reporting product issues via Field Product Reporting The timeliness and detailed information in these reports proves to be are extremely important to the product problem resolution process This bulletin will offer information on when and how to submit a Field Product Report Submitting a Product Report Field Product Reports are an importan
88. ts except GMmay instruct the Service Agent to hold certain parts longer than the established 15 days retention period upon request of Plant or Carrier Service Agent may be contacted by the Carrier and asked to ship certain parts freight collect that were replaced as part of the Transportation damage transaction e Inthe case where the part has a core charge other than those listed below Carriers should be informed of the core value and asked to reconfirm their request for the part to be returned Parts with a core charge should be made available for inspection at the dealership by the Carrier when possible In cases where the request for parts inspection happens after the core part has been returned to GM Service Agents must advise the Carrier accordingly The following are not to be released to the Carrier Brake hoses SIR Module Assembly e Gas Tanks ires Glass Wheel rims or other items which have Core charges Warning Devices e Seat belt assemblies e Lamps Lights amp Reflective device e Unless otherwise instructed Service Agents are to scrap damaged parts in accordance with the Service Policies and Procedures Manual Article 4 1 3 Disposition of Defective Material 2 Obvious Missing Items Parts that are obviously missing items e g loose shipped items bag box headphones spare tire radio tools jack seats keys and starting devices etc are to be noted on the delivery receipt with a damage type code of 08
89. turer the date of manufacture the vehicle identification number VIN vehicle type GAWR GVWR as well as the certification statement that the vehicle conforms to all applicable FMVSS requirements in effect on the date of the vehicle s manufacture at the time the vehicle left the assembly plant Unless such a vehicle is altered prior to being sold no further certification is required GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 13 Revision 01 2015 Altered Vehicle Given the market place and the consumer demands to personalize vehicles the purpose of this section is to highlight a few of the existing General Motors policies and procedures related to the alteration of new vehicles by dealers prior to first sale and to remind the dealer of certain requirements and federal statutes that apply to the sale of new vehicles by manufacturers and dealers some dealers are altering new vehicles and installing equipment parts and accessories obtained from sources not authorized by General Motors Please remember that the dealership is solely responsible for any such changes and as explained above the dealership selling these vehicles is responsible for making sure such vehicles still comply with the Safety Act and other applicable legal requirements Certain non approved parts or assemblies installed by the dealer or its agent not authorized by General Motors may result in a change to the vehicle s design characteristics and may affect the vehicle s
90. w how to do a job GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 62 Revision 01 2015 properly and safely If a condition is described DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle or that your vehicle will have that condition See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information 2015 General Motors All rights reserved GM Fleet and Commercial Operations Revision 01 2015 63
91. wEhoul excepoon aubjeci to inspection a Dealerzhip Name ESS CEnSIDbEZDP Fhone Aum DAMAGE EXCEPTION CODES Bw AT TYPE SEVERTT EN CLT AREA WATT Im Sw AT T ZEWERITF SALA BEVvERITT 11 FT T ZESERITE ARIA 1d a SE AT T ARES AaEVWERITF AREA SEVERITY REMARKS ZERWICE AGENT REPRESENTATIVE TO ENSURE THAT ALL OAMAGEE ARE HOTED CORRECTLY LETTER OF 1 TO BE OR SENT VLA CERTIFIED MAIL WITH RECEIPT THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOR AFTER HOURS DELMERES OF WITHIN OF DELIVERY FOR GCOMCEALED DAMAGE Delreery Carer Celery nature Date rate Late LEI TER OF NOTIFICA Rev 102000 GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 34 Revision 01 2015 Vehicle Inspection Designated personnel should perform a walk around inspection of new GM vehicles A thorough inspection of each vehicle is essential for prompt payment of transportation transactions GM s ability to collect on behalf of the Service Agent s transaction depends how completely and accurately the Service Agent documents transportation exceptions on the delivery receipt NOTE Once carrier s copy of receipt is
92. y between 8 00 A M and 5 00 P M excluding established national holidays Unload vehicles provide the correct delivery receipt for paperless technology refer to the instructions for receipt printing and damage notification processes and advise dealer management when vehicle s are ready for inspection Allow up to a maximum of 5 minutes per vehicle to complete the inspection If a vehicle is dirty allow the dealer up to an additional 10 minutes per vehicle to spray wash In all delivery situations including Subject to Inspection deliveries carrier is required to sign and date the delivery receipt prior to leaving the facility Vehicle Delivery oervice Agents should be aware of the vehicle inspection requirements for each type of delivery situation a Inspection Hours those hours Service Agent has advised the carrier they will have a trained vehicle inspector available to perform the walk around inspection as described in Article 1 1 6 Vehicle Inspection If significant extensive damage refer to the Significant Extensive Damage section Article 1 1 9 Remarks such as for storage only are not acceptable and does not relieve the dealer from the obligation to perform a complete new vehicle inspection using GM s approved 5 digit damage code system Written descriptions of vehicle damage without a 5 digit damage code are not acceptable and may cause a transportation claim to be uncollectible Service Agent and Carrier requirements ca
93. y tire vibration is noted during the PDI process before measuring tires on equipment such as the Hunter GSP 9700 the vehicle MUST be driven a minimum of 16 km 10 mi to ensure removal of any flat spotting the tendency to flat spot is less likely as the tire accumulates mileage GM Fleet and Commercial Operations 49 Revision 01 2015 Additional Storage Recommendations The following items further protect against vehicle deterioration and damage during storage Minimize key to door key to trunk handling use key fobs as often as possible to eliminate minor clear coat scratches Make sure all windows are closed Vehicles should be parked on level surface or with the front of the vehicle higher than the rear if level surfaces are not available When parking the vehicle shift the automatic transmission to P Park or the manual transmission to R Reverse Leave parking brake in OFF position when parked on a relatively level surface All storage sites should be level and well drained with a hard or paved surface Vehicles should not be stored under trees power wires or light poles to minimize damage caused by sap insect or bird droppings Avoid open storage areas prone to a sea breeze or airborne fallout iron particles smoke cement dust from construction sites paint over spray from body shop or nearby construction etc If storage location is in an exposed coastal area where salt spray corrosion is prevalent without i
94. yways and public sidewalks are not acceptable locations for unloading For the safety of the Carrier and the vehicles the location must be well lighted A locked facility would be preferred If the Carrier cannot gain access to a predetermined location vehicles are not to be delivered e Service Agent is to complete the new vehicle inspection the next calendar date after the date on the delivery receipt excluding weekends and national holidays see Article 1 1 6 Vehicle Inspection e After inspection has been completed and transportation exceptions are documented using the approved 5 digit damage code system the Service Agent is to immediately send the LON to the Carrier s address on the receipt via certified mail with certified mail receipt showing date sent or by fax with confirmation to the delivering Carrier The mail or fax notification must take place the next calendar day following the 24 BY 7 delivery after hours delivery f significant extensive damage please refer to the Significant Extensive Damage section Article 1 1 9 before contacting GM Dealer Business Center Canadian Logistics NOTE Any arrangements made between the Service Agent and Carrier for the delivery of vehicle s that differs from the above policies are not authorized by General Motors and could cause the transportation transactions to be uncollectible c STI Delivery AN STI delivery may be within or outside of the established Inspection Hours

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