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Brake Parts Inc Recognized By General Motors As A 2016 Supplier Of The Year Winner

This is the first time Brake Parts Inc has received the award.

Arnott Introduces New Front Shocks For 2007-’14 GM SUVs

The featured new front shock for GM SUVs is a quality, cost-effective suspension solution for GM SUV owners concerned about failing OE GM suspension parts leaving them stranded with expensive and recurring maintenance problems, according to Arnott.

GM Tech Tip: Grease Or Sealant Visible On Electronic Power Steering Gear Is Not A Leak

On GM vehicles with electric power steering starting in 2009, you may see grease or sealant on certain locations of the steering gear. Vehicles with electric power steering systems do not have fluid inside of them.

TPMS: Relearn Tips For GM Vehicles

Shops should use a TPMS tool that can reset the sensor positions after rotation. There is a method in the owner’s manual to “match” the sensors that involves deflating a tire for eight seconds.

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GM Power Steering Noise/Leaks

Some customers may comment that their vehicle is experiencing a power steering noise/whine or fluid leak from the power steering pump, gear or high-pressure power steering hose during extremely low outdoor temperature operation.

General Motors Honors Brake Parts Inc As A 2015 Supplier Of The Year And Overdrive Award Winner

The Overdrive Award recognizes suppliers that have undertaken extraordinary initiatives that drove outstanding results for GM’s business, while demonstrating values important to GM and exceptional commitment to their community.

Brembo Recognized By General Motors As A 2015 Supplier Of The Year Winner

“To receive this prestigious award reinforces Brembo’s position as a key supplier to General Motors and we look forward to continuing to design and engineer the best brakes for General Motors vehicles,” said Dan Sandberg, president and CEO, Brembo North America.

Tenneco Named A 2015 Supplier Of The Year By GM

GM’s 2015 supplier recognition represents a nearly 40 percent increase in the number of suppliers honored compared to 79 recipients in 2014. More than half of the suppliers are repeat winners from 2014.

2007-2013 GM Full-Sized Truck (GMT900) Brake Job

The GMT900 debuted in 2007 and came standard with ABS and stability control. Keep reading for best practices for performing brake jobs on GM’s GMT900.

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NHTSA’s GM Brake Line Corrosion Investigation: Reading Between the Brake Lines

There will be no recalls on some GM vehicles for brake line corrosion. Instead, we received an advisory from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about brake line inspection and car washes. What was not discussed was the corrosion prone materials GM and other manufacturers used for brake lines during this period. It

Domestic TPMS Guide

Chrysler TPMS Chrysler uses a Schrader Electronics or VDO TPMS system on just about every late-model vehicle. Chrysler has never used a band sensor in any of its platforms. On some 2004 and 2005 models, Chrysler had different TPMS options on one vehicle platform, depending on if the vehicle was equipped with AWD, or if

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GM: Simple Steering Noise Fix

Before you replace that Chevrolet Avalanche steering rack because of a variety of strange noises — wait. There might be a very simple repair. Owners of the GM truck and SUV models listed below may comment that they are hearing a pop, click or clunking noise coming from their steering at low speeds when going

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