GM Training
The General Motors Collision Repair Network (CRN) requires facilities to obtain and maintain the I-CAR® Gold Class® designation. The I-CAR Gold Class designation ensures that professionals are trained to have the knowledge and skills required to provide customers with efficient, safe and high-quality collision repairs.
General Motors relies on I-CAR to make certain specific training programs available to collision repair technicians, as listed below. The programs listed below are the only training programs available through I-CAR that have been reviewed and approved by General Motors.
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GM CRN Levels
GM CRN Basic
- I-CAR Gold Class® Recognition
GM CRN C8 and CT6 ICE Specialty
For a body shop to have the ability to order Corvette C8 and Cadillac CT6 restricted structural parts, they must be an active member of GM CRN with the C8 and CT6 ICE Specialty level.
To learn more about the GM Collision repair network, visit GMParts.com.
Corvette Stingray - Aluminum Welding
In addition to Steel GMA Welding Certification or Steel Sectioning Welding Certification, Chevrolet dealers with Corvette Stingray allocation must have a minimum of two structural technicians complete the following I-CAR Welding Training & Certification™ course:
- Training and Certification: Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding (Welding, 6h)
CRN BEV Specialty
EV collision repairs can be performed at a certified GM BEV Basic collision center. Electrification work must be completed at a GM EV dealer.
GM CRN C8 and CT6 ICE Specialty
For a body shop to have the ability to order Corvette C8 and Cadillac CT6 restricted structural parts, they must be an active member of GM CRN with the C8 and CT6 ICE Specialty level.
Additional requirements must be met in order to qualify for the C8 and CT6 ICE Specialty designation. For more specific program information, please visit GMParts.com or contact SGM-CRN@OEConnection.com.
GM Service Training Standards - Body Structural Repair
GM Service Technical College (STC) includes I-CAR training as required for a minimum of one technician per GM dealer or dealer sublet repair facility and optional training within the Body Structural Repair portion of Service Training Standards (STS). The required I-CAR courses are:
Windshield Repair and Replace
Properly performing fixed glass and windshield R&R (repair and replace) is important to a vehicle’s structural integrity. Continuing growth of GM’s training knowledge base, STC recommends technicians interested in fixed glass repair take Stationary Glass Removal and Installation.
This course will help technicians understand the role of stationary glass, explain methods for removing and installing windshields and recognize steps for preparing the glass and applying the adhesive.
In January 2023, GM released a position statement specific to windshield replacement. Please find all of GM’s position statements at GMParts.com.
Professional Development Program
The Professional Development Program™ (PDP) is role-relevant training and provides distinct training paths in industry-recognized Knowledge Areas. To earn Gold Class Recognition, businesses must achieve and maintain training across each of the major Collision Repair Roles: