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Low Voltage Lithium Batteries

TheprocessforLiBorderingandreturnshasbeenupdatedtoincludeenhancementstoshipment,storage,partreturnssafetyandpartavailabilityaswellasdirectdealersupport.Theprocessupdateappliesto2024-26MYE-Ray(PN85745702),2027MYE-Ray(PN86284595)and2025-27MYCelestiq(P...
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Seals and Gaskets Reminder

TheParts&AccessoriesPoliciesandProceduresManualArticle1.1.1includesasectionpertainingtoSealsandGaskets,asfollows:  SealsandGaskets-Failureswithin6monthsofinstallationarenotcoveredbythepartswarranty(rationaleisthegasketorsealwaseitherdamage...
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Add-On Repairs

Anywarranty/policyconcernnotexpressedorallyorinwritingbythecustomerattimeofinitialwrite-upisconsideredanadd-on.Ifatechniciandiscoversadefectinthevehiclethatisn’tnotedonthejobcard,theyarerequiredtonotifyandseekapprova...
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TAC and Techline Phone Support Update

StartingAugust24,2026,technicianswillberequiredtocreateacaseinCXConnectpriortocontactingTACorTechlinebyphoneforsupport.CXConnectcanbefoundinGlobalConnectApplications.CXConnectCaseCreationGuidelinesareavailableontheHomepageo...
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CarBravo Coverage

EveryCarBravovehiclecomeswithstandardwarrantycoverage,eitherCarBravoCertifiedorBravoBudgetCertified,basedonthemodelyearandodometeratthetimeofsale.EligibleCarBravoCertifiedTiervehicleswillreceivelimitedcoveragefor12monthsor12,000miles(whichevercomesfirst);BravoBudge...
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VWP Policy Update

ThelatestVWPpoliciesaddresspolicyandclaimsubmissionproceduresforVehicleWideProgramming(VWP). VehicleWideProgrammingforEVsshouldonlybeperformedwhenthevehiclehasaspecificconcern,anddiagnosisconfirmsthatasoftwareupdateisrequiredononeormoremodules,O...
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Servicing Vehicles from Canada

Forsafetyandconvenience,GMallowswarrantyrepairstobeperformedonCanadiansoldandregisteredvehiclesatUSGMdealerships.Thereare,however,guidelinesthatmustbefollowed.RecentlyupdatedBulletin16-NA-119specificallycoverstheguidelinesforservicingCanadianvehicles.Thebulletinupdateinclude...
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Global Warranty Rejects - Parts

Thefollowingaresomehelpfultipsforhandlingparts-basedclaimrejections.  Reminder:ReimbursementforpartsisbasedontheRepairCompletionDatesubmitted. Reject51:ServiceAgentisnotallowedtosubmitpartproductline ProductLine6-ElectronicExchangeComponents-thesepartsareno longero...
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Warren T Next Gen

ThenewCopilotversionisnowtheprimaryWarrenTexperience.ThissteprepresentsthenextstepforwardforWarrenT,bringingamoremodern,visible,andconnectedsupportexperienceintotheWarrantyResourceCenter.GMiscloselymonitoringusageandanalyticstocontinuet...
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PRA Changes

VINandodometerphotoshavebeeneliminatedfromtherequiredphotoslist(USOnly) Therequirementsforindicatorsinphotoshavebeenreduced.Forthe“close-upoftheissue”photo,pens,stickynotes,fingerswillbeconsideredbadphotosmovingforward–thiswon’tnecessarilycaus...
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Mis-Build

TheVehicleMis-BuildflagonaZREGclaimisonlytobeusedforclaimstocorrectmis-buildsidentifiedduringnewvehicleinspection.Iftheflagisusedlater(highermileage/in-service),GWMwillrejecttheclaimwitherrorcode165-odometerexceedsmis-buildflagallowance....
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Over-The-Counter

Laboronspecificcomponents(e.g.engines,transmissions,transfercases,sheetmetalandconsumerparts)isallowedwithanOTCpartwarrantyifthedealerinstallsthepartunderthetermsofthepublishedpartwarranty.Allpublisheddocumentationandsupportrequirementsareapplicabletothes...
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Service Advisor Central

Theall-newappisthego-todestinationforthetoolsandresourcesadvisorsusedaily.Toaccess,gototheAppCenterandsearchServiceAdvisorCentralforwarrantyguidesandquickreferencetoolstomakefindingwarrantyinformationfaster. ...
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Bulletin 05-03-07-009L

Thebulletinincludesa“WheelAlignmentQuestionnaire”thatistobefilledoutforvehicleswithlessthan500milesontheodometer.ItisalsorecommendedthatdealerscompleteaFieldProductReporttonotifyGMofthecondition.Reminder:Acopyofth...
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Who Authorized?

TheAuthorizationLevelboxoutlinesthetypeandnumberofauthorizationsinthepriormonththatwererequiredtoprocessatransaction.Ifthereportshows10transactionswithbeyondwarrantylimitsauthorizationinthepriormonthandmanagementonlyrecallsauthorizing2,whoauthorize...
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Average Days for Payment

TheaveragedaysforclaimpaymentistrackedviatheServiceAgentAnalysisSummaryReport(SASR).Thevaluerepresentstheaveragenumberofdaysfromtherepaircompletiondatetothetransactionaccepted/paiddate.Thevalueisbasedonaone-monthperiod,withGM’sbenchmar...
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CarBravo Certified and BravoBudget Certified Used Warranty Coverage

CarBravo is GM's new plan for pre-owned vehicles. Chevrolet, Buick and GMC-as well as some non-GM vehicles-may be eligible for one of the two tiers of this system. Let's look at the different options, criteria, and covered components. To continue, please Login or Start A Trial!

Body Repairs

Between panel repairs, paint repairs, surface rust, perforation corrosion, and more, there's a lot of information regarding defects in the automotive body. Whether your dealership has it's own body shop or needs to sublet these repairs, this video has you covered. To continue, please Login or Start A Trial!

Paint Repairs

You'd be surprised how much goes into a paint repair. Here's your crash course. To continue, please Login or Start A Trial!

Panel Repairs

Although rare, there are times when a panel needs to be repaired because of a manufacturer defect. Let us show you how to work your way through GlobalConnect to successfully file these claims. To continue, please Login or Start A Trial!

Servicing Vehicles From Canada

There are a few details to consider when taking in a vehicle from our friendly neighbors to the North. This video presents some concepts you might not have considered. To continue, please Login or Start A Trial!

Most Common Warranty Deviations

Deviating from GM Policies and Procedures can lead to a chargeback; here are the top most common violations (and how to avoid them). To continue, please Login or Start A Trial!

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Diesel Exhaust Fluid is required in diesel engines to reduce emissions. To continue, please Login or Start A Trial!

PDI Accessories 0590032

Factory-invoiced. Dealer-installed. Here's how to get reimbursed for your time involved in the process. To continue, please Login or Start A Trial!

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Coverage Codes

Acoveragecodeisacodethatisnotedundertheapplicablelaboroperationfortheappropriateyear,make,andmodelLTGthatisbeingreviewed.Two-characteralpha/numericcodecombinationshaveanalphalettertoindicatethecoverage,andanumbertoindicatethewarrant...
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Sheet Metal Panels and the Corrosion Limited Warranty

SheetMetalPanelsandtheCorrosionLimitedWarranty:Sheetmetalpanelsarecoveredagainstcorrosionandrust-throughasdescribedineachvehicle’sLimitedWarrantyandOwnerAssistanceManual.Butwhatdoesthismean,andwhatisthedifferencebetweencorrosionandrust-through? Corrosionisthegradua...
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Complimentary Maintenance

GMoffersnewvehicleowners’complimentarymaintenancetobuildcustomerloyalty.Customersthatbringtheirvehicletothedealershipformaintenancehaveahigherprobabilityofmakingadditionalpurchasesandreturningforfutureservices.Mostnewvehiclemaintenanceplanscoveroneoilchange,tirerotation...
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IVH Beta

ThenewIVH-BetahasbeenavailabletodealerssinceOctober2025.WhilethenewIVHapplicationincludesmostofthesameinformation,itisdisplayedsectionallytoprovideamoreconciseview.AVINcanstillbeenteredwiththewhole17digits,orjus...
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Parts Warranty Coverage

DealerInstalled:NeworremanufacturedGMpartsthataredealerinstalledarecoveredfor24monthswithnomileagelimitation,partsandlabor.Itisrecommendedthatdealerspublishonthejobcardandpartsalesslipsareplacementpartsandaccessorieswarrantystatement.  Subsequentreplacement...
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Part Warranty - Back to the Basics

GMpartspurchasedbyacustomer,eitherinstalledbythedealerorsoldoverthecounterforindependentinstallation,areeligibleforGMPartsWarranty.Mostservicereplacementpartscarrya24-monthwarrantyformanufacturerdefects.GMAccessories(excludingAssociatedAccessories)andElectronicServiceCente...
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Process and Time Management

Manychangeshaveoccurredoverthepastyearsindealershipsacrossthecountry.Onechangethatcontinuestoaffectmosteverydealershipisturnoverand/orreductionofstaff.Asaresult,remainingemployeesoftenwearmultiplehats.  Forthoseresponsibleforwarrantyadministration,pinningdownservic...
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From the Warranty Community:

GMempowersdealerswiththeabilitytoutilizePolicy,CustomerEnthusiasm,andcertainGoodwillToolstosatisfyandretainGMcustomersthatareloyaltotheirvehiclebrandandthedealership.  Itisimportanttounderstandtheavailabletoolswhenofferingassistancetothecustomer.  PolicyAssistanc...
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CTP Same/Partial Day Rental Rate

Asareminder,thereimbursementforaCTPovernightrepairis$46and$23forCTPsame/partialdayrepairs.Startingwithjobcardsopenedonorafter8/10/2026,youmayreceiveWarning034onapplicableclaims:Rentalamountrequestedwasreducedtosamedayloane...
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Towing

Towingreimbursementisunchangedfor2026.AnyexceptionsaboveandbeyondtheallowedamountwillrequireDMPSreviewandapproval.Iftheamountexceedsdealerempowerment,theclaimmustbesubmittedwithGMAuthorizationwithsupportfortheexcessivetowamount.GMRoadsidecontinuest...
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Mis-Build or DIT

Thedealerisresponsibleformakingsurealllooseparts,e.g.keyfobs,arepresentatthetimetheyreceivethevehicle.Missingpartsaretobereportedastransportationdamage,DIT.Thisisnotavehiclemis-buildsituation.   ...
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Bulletin 24-NA-132

Thebulletinhasbeenrevisedtoincludethe2027modelyear,provideupdatedinformationinClaimSubmissionandDocumentationRequirements,andaddlaboroperation2819515,VWP-CustomerRequested. ...
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Bulletin 10-00-89-005L

TheWiringbulletinhasbeenupdatedtoincludethe2026-27modelyears.Whenperformingawiringsystemrepair,techniciansmustfollowSIdiagnosticsandrefertothetablelocatedwithinthebulletinforinformationthatwillberequiredfromSI.  WiringrepairsrequiretheSIDocumen...
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Bulletin 24-NA-040

TheWarrantyPartsCenterInformationforShippingHazardousMaterials(Hazmat)hasbeenupdatedtoinclude49CFR-Title49oftheCodeofFederalRegulations.IftheWPCreceivespartsrequestedforreturnthatareconsidereddangerousgoodsunder49CFRandtheywer...
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MobileService Plus

DealerswillnotbeabletoreceiveMobileService+allowancesuntiltechniciantrainingiscomplete.Asareminder,inCenterofLearning,atechnician’sprofilemustbeupdatedsothatMobileService+isanassignedrole.Inthetechnician’sprofile,ServiceTechnicianmustbeprimarypersontyp...
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Ideal Technician Experience

InJune2026GMlaunchedtwonewdigitalapplications,GuidedDiagnostics-availabletoallCadillacdealersintheUSfor2024-26CadillacLyriqmodelsandRenderedSchematics-allavailabletoallGMdealersinNorthAmericaforcertain2025,2026,and2027modelyearvehicles.Thisi...
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Portfolio Update

CadillacwilldeliverthenextgenerationandengineeringfortheXT5,XT6andCT5startingnextyear,witharenewedinvestmentinkeyinternalcombustionenginemodelswheredemandremainsstrong.Atthesametime,thebrandwillcontinuetoinvestinarobustE...
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Google Gemini

GMisbringingGoogleGeminitoeligiblemodelyear2022andnewerCadillac,Chevrolet,BuickandGMCvehicleswithGoogle.CustomerswillnoticeanupgradefromGoogleAssistantforamorenatural,conversationalAIexperiencethroughthevehicleinfotainmentsystem.Theupdatewillbedelivere...
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Energy Pass

GMismakingiteasiertofind,chargeandpayforpublicchargingacrossmultiplenetworks.Atlaunch,EVdriverswillhaveaccesstoTeslaSupercharger,IONNA,ElectrifyAmerica,andsoon,ChargePointandEVgonetworks,covering70%ofallDCfastchargersintheUS...
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Next-Gen Sierra

GMCisintroducingthenext-generation2027Sierra1500,themostadvanced,luxuriousandpowerfulSierra1500ever.Thefirstmodelsareexpectedtoarriveatdealershipsbeforetheendof2026.Thenew2027modelfeaturesall-newexteriorandinterioroptions,twonewV8engin...
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25 Years of Hummer

Tocommemorate25yearsoftheHummernameplate,GMCisunveilingtheHummerEVIcon|25–alimited-runedition.The2027modeltranslatestheHummer’slegacyintoamodernall-electricrepresentationforthenextgeneration.  ...
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Cadillac EV

InApril2026,Cadillacexceeded100,000totalEVsalessincelaunchingtheLYRIQfouryearsago.CadillaccontinuestoinvestinarobustEVportfolioacrossallmarketsegments,buildingtowardanall-EVfuture.Cadillacplanstodelivernext-gendesignandengineeringforXT5,XT6...
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HD Surround Vision

Ifequipped,availableHDSurroundVisionprovidesselectabledigitalcameraviewsoftheareaaroundthevehicletohelpparkandavoidvehiclesandobjects.Aguidelineisalsoavailabletoshowwherethevehicleisheading.Thefeaturecombinestheviewfromfourdifferen...
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CarBravo

JuneCarBravoCertifiedUsedsalescontinuetoincreasewithmorethan7,000salesreported,up7%fromMay.Inventoryisalsoclimbing,withnearly29,000CarBravoCertifiedUsedVehiclesavailable.    ...
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More Recall Updates

September 2026 Recall & Special Coverage Summary

CustomerSatisfactionRecallN252501791TelematicControlModuleReprogramming:Therecallprogramthataffectscertain2023CadillacLYRIQ,ChevroletColoradoandGMCCanyonvehiclesisineffectuntilAugust31,2028.InvolvedvehiclesmayexperiencereducedorintermittentTelematicsControlModulefunctionality.Dealersaretoreprogra...
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August 2026 Recall & Special Coverage Summary

CustomerSatisfactionRecallN252541251NoRearTurn-SignalOutageNotification:TherecallbulletinisineffectuntilJuly31,2028andaddressesaconditioninwhichdriversmaynotbenotifiedofarearturn-signallampfailure.Dealerswillupdatesoftwarecalibrationsinthevehicle’sexterio...
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July 2026 Recall & Special Coverage Summary

SafetyRecallN242474500-03RoofRailAirbagInflatorMayRupture:ThebulletinhasbeenupdatedtoremovetheusedRRABreturninstructions.AllinvolvedusedRRABinflatorsaretobedisposedofperinstructionwithinthebulletin.Thebulletinaffectscertain2018ChevroletSilverado1500,GM...
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June 2026 Recall & Special Coverage Summary

SafetyRecallN252494000-13L87EngineLossofPropulsion:TherecallbulletinhasbeenrevisedtoupdatethepartstabletoremovereferencesandpartnumbersforMobil1Supercar0W-40oil.Animportantstatementhasalsobeenaddedintheserviceprocedure. SpecialCoverageN252494003-04L8...
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May 2026 Recall & Special Coverage Summary

CustomerSatisfactionRecallN252511440-023rdRowHeadRestraints:Therecallbulletinhasbeenrevisedtoaddstepstotheproceduretobrieflyinspectandnotetheinoperableheadrestraintontherepairorder.All3rdrowheadrestraintsmustbereplacedregardlessofinspectionsresults...
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April 2026 Recall & Special Coverage Summary

CustomerSatisfactionRecallN252536390SnowplowAccessoryHarnessMissing:Atotalof184vehiclesareinvolvedintherecallthatinvolvesamissingaccessoryharness.Certain2026ChevroletSilverado2500HD/3500HDandGMCSierra2500HD/3500HDtrucksequippedwithSnowplowPrepPackage(RPOVYU)maybemissinga...
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March 2026 Recall & Special Coverage Summary

SafetyRecallN252494000-11L87EngineLossofPropulsion:TherecallbulletinhasbeenrevisedtoupdatetherequiredoilinthepartstableforUSdealers.TheMobil1FS0W-40informationappliestoUSdealersonly.Thebulletinhasalsobeenrevisedtoupdat...
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February 2026 Recall & Special Coverage Summary

SafetyRecallN252525030-04TireTreadDetachment:TherecallbulletinhasbeenrevisedtoupdatetheserviceproceduretorequirethereturnofallContinentaltiresreplacedintheUSunderthiscampaign.Therecallaffectscertain2025-26CadillacOptiqandChevroletEquinoxEVmodels. CustomerSatisfactio...
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Reject of the Month - September 2026

Error085NetExceedsNetItemCeilingfor4050870 Aguesthadtheirvehicleattheservicedepartmenttoresolveacheckenginelightconcern.ThetechniciandocumentedtheDTCandSIDocthatwasusedtodiagnosefailurewiththeNitrogenOxideCatalyticConverter.Th...
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Reject of the Month - August 2026

ErrorCode882:BatterytypeontestedbatterydoesnotmatchOEBatteryType ErrorCode883:CCAontestedbatterydoesnotmatchOECCA WhenawarrantyadministratorissubmittingaclaimforabatteryreplacementandreceiveerrorsforincorrectOEBatteryTypeo...
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Reject of the Month - July 2026

SPSError857-Modulereprogramminglaboroperationsareusedtosubmitwarrantytransactionsforreprogramming(withoutreplacement)ofacontrolmodulewithneworupdatedsoftwareand/orcalibrationfilesusingtheTISServiceProgrammingSystem(SPS)application.WhenamoduleisreprogrammedusingSP...
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Reject of the Month - June 2026

Error72:Totalpartsamountexceedstheallowanceforlaborcode& Acustomerbroughttheir2023ChevroletBoltintothedealershipstatingthereversecameradoesnotwork,thescreengoesblankandhasacrossedoffcameraicon.ThetechnicianworkedwithTACt...
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Reject of the Month - May 2026

Theownerofa2024ChevroletSilveradotooktheirvehicletotheservicedepartmentforafewconcerns:checkenginelightonandtruckhasreducedpowerandafluidleakunderthetruck. ThetechnicianinspectedthevehicleandfoundaDTCcode.Diagnosticstep...
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Reject of the Month - April 2026

Error801:Odometerreadingsubmittedexceedsthevehiclewarrantydistancelimit. A2025BuickEnclavewasbroughttotheservicedepartmentforaconcernwiththesteeringwheelgettingtoohot.  Thetechniciandiagnosedandidentifiedthattheheatedelementwasgettingtoohotandordered...
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Reject of the Month - March 2026

VehiclePresenceNotSubstantiated;VehicleDetailsonJobCardnoIn-ServiceDateListed.ThiscommentwasindicatedonarecentElectronicDealerAudit.Whilenotaclaimreject,astheclaiminitiallypaid,ithassincebeendebitedafterGMASreview. Theclaimdetails: Jobcardwritte...
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Reject of the Month - February 2026

AmemberoftheWarrantyCommunityutilizedtheForumtopostaninquiryabouttheLaborTimeGuideandlaboroperationeffectivedates.  Thescenario: Jobcardopendate:December2025&theLTGallowedST(1.5hrs)forthelaboroperation Jobcardclosedate:January202...
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