070898001B

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Service Bulletin
Date:
08 - Body and Accessories
07-08-98-001B
August, 2016
INFORMATION
Subject:
Non-approval of “Clipping” (Sectioning of Two Vehicles) for Collision Repair
Models:
2000-2017 GM Passenger Cars and Trucks
Attention: This Bulletin also applies to any of the above models that may be Export from North
America vehicles.
This Bulletin has been revised to update the Model Years and the information. Please discard
Corporate Bulletin Number 07-08-98-001A.
General Motors does not approve the use of “clipping”
to repair collision damage to vehicles. In the collision
repair industry, “clipping” refers to cutting two damaged
vehicles through the windshield pillars, the rocker
panels, and across the floor pan and joining the
undamaged portions from these vehicles to make the
repair.
The use of “clipping” voids GM’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty (and any variety of the GM Protection Plan,
as well as GM’s new vehicle service part and corrosion
warranties) for each part in the clip.
GM does not sanction clipping repair because it cuts
across the major load-bearing paths of a vehicle and
can reduce the structural integrity of the repaired
vehicle. This is extremely critical because of the
increase in the use of Advance High Strength Steel
(AHSS). Improper repairs can lead to vehicle
performance issues related to noise, vibration and
handling problems.
GM recommends replacing body components at factory
seams. When applicable, GM will provide specific
collision repair parts, and procedures for sectioning.
These parts and procedures provide a practical and
cost-effective alternative to clipping. GM provides
vehicle specific collision repair procedures (http://
www.genuinegmparts.com/collision-auto-body-parts/
structural-parts.), which are developed to be in a
location and fashion that will yield panel strength
comparable to the original panel strength.
GM has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle”
repair; therefore, GM cannot endorse this type of repair
or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent
collision. GM recommends the use of genuine GM parts
in repairs to help ensure the vehicle is returned to
pre-collision condition.
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job 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.
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