Replacement of Headlamp Assemblies Under Warranty and Use of GM vs. Non-GM Headlamp Assemblies
| Subject: | Replacement of Headlamp Assemblies Under Warranty and Use of GM vs. Non-GM Headlamp Assemblies |
| Models: | 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| 2006-2008 Chevrolet Impala |
This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers that whenever a headlamp replacement under warranty is necessary, be sure to use the correct General Motors (GM) approved headlamp assembly.
Recent Warranty Parts Center reviews of headlamps replaced in the field have noted that some dealers have been replacing headlamps with non-GM headlamp assemblies under warranty . In some cases, the headlamp may have been previously replaced with a non-GM headlamp assembly.
Do This | Don't Do This |
|---|---|
Determine if the headlamp assembly is a GM part before replacement. | Do Not replace the headlamp assembly under warranty if it is a non-GM part. |
These non-GM headlamp assemblies (referred to as "knock-off") are not made to GM specifications. Also, the appearance of these headlamp assemblies are very close to the genuine parts. Refer to the figures below.
Genuine GM Part
The figure above shows a genuine GM headlamp assembly. The lens identification stamping will read "GM / DECOMA."
Non-GM or "Knockoff" Part
The figure above shows a non-GM or "knockoff" headlamp assembly. The lens stamping will read "EAGLE EYES."
These non-GM headlamp assemblies will not be honored under warranty. These are not original equipment and are not sanctioned as replacement parts by GM.
