General Motors (GM) recently updated its Customer Specific Requirements (Customer Specific Requirements) for the standard IATF 16949with an entry into force set at 31 January 2025.

Below is a summary of the main changes made:

1. Section 8.5.1.1: Control Plan

The section has been updated to align Control Plan requirements with the current AIAG Control Plan manualensuring greater consistency with the AIAG guidelines.

2. Section 8.6.2: Dimensional Inspection

It is now required that a dimensional inspection of all requirements be carried out on at least 5 pieces. This update strengthens the dimensional control to ensure compliance with technical requirements.

3. Section 8.6.3: GM Appearance Approval Report

A new section has been added introducing the obligation to draw up a GM Appearance Approval Report. This document ensures that the products meet the aesthetic standards required by GM.

4. Section 9.2.2: QMS Gap Assessment

The company will now have to load the GM QMS System Gap Assessment at SCMS Systemimproving transparency and traceability.

5. Section 9.2.2.3: Annual CQI Assessments

Organisations are asked to upload their annual evaluations CQI at SCMS System for:

- CQI 35 (Wire Harness)

- CQI 34 (Software Assurance Approval).

Download the updated document

To consult the updated GM Specific Requirements for IATF 16949you can access the official document:

IATF 16949 GM Customer Specific Requirements - Effective 31 January 2025