GENERAL MOTORS

PRE-PRODUCTION / PROTOTYPE
PRE-PRODUCTION PART QUALITY PROCESS (PPQP)
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS GUIDELINE

Introduction

The PPQP SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS GUIDELINE specifies the General Motors global minimum part quality certification
requirements for Pre-Production/Prototype/Production parts that have not received full PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
approval for use in design intent Mule and Integration Pre-Production Builds at General Motors.

The PPQP Supplier Requirements Guideline replaces GP-11 (General Procedure #1820) for Pre-Production/Prototype parts supplied to
General Motors.

All PPQP Pre-Production/Prototype part quality supplier warrant certification shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in
this PPQP Supplier Requirements Guideline.

The term “Supplier” shall be used to indicate the prime contractor (Tier 1 Supplier) to General Motors Corporation. Tier 1 Suppliers are
responsible to apply the PPQP Supplier Requirements Guideline to subcontractors (Tier 2 Suppliers).

GM PPO Supplier Quality may request suppliers to provide additional control evidences not specified in this document.

Pre-Production Part Quality Process – Key Points

1. PPQP classifies Pre-Production/Prototype parts that have not received full PPAP approval being used in Pre-Production Mule
and Integration builds into two categories:
a. Pre-Production/Prototype “CRITICAL” parts
b. Pre-Production/Prototype “NON-CRITICAL” parts
2. The category of the part and conformance to General Motors specifications determines approval requirements.
3. Suppliers must utilize the following new forms, labels and tags available via GM Supply Power in accordance with the new
PPQP process: PPQP-1 (Quality Warrant), PPQP-2 (Corrective Action Plan), PPQP-3 (Pre-Production part tag), PPQP-4
(Container Label), PPQP Non-Conforming Part Approval Email Process. PPQP-5 (Body Stamping/Sub Assemblies
Supplement) (When in Supply Power: Select the “Document Library” tab, then select “Supplier Quality” folder, then select the
“Procedures and Forms” folder, then select “Global Pre-Production Part Quality Process (PPQP)”).
4. PPQP labels and tags are available for supplier purchase from CMS Print Solutions via the “CMS/Supplier Portal” link on the
GM SupplyPower website home page. Contact your regional GM procuring location for local suppliers.
5. Electronic copies of the PPQP-3 and PPQP-4 tags and labels are available for suppliers who prefer in-house printing in lieu of
purchase via GM SupplyPower in the Quality Document Center, Procedures and Forms, PPQP Process folder.
6. All shipments to PPO sites without proper documentation or without previous agreement with PPO Supplier Quality will be
quarantined pending resolution and payment will be withheld until necessary documentation is received by GM.
7. Documentation issues that are not rectified within 24 hours may lead to the issuance of a Problem Reporting & Resolution
(PR&R).
8. The supplier is required to retain all original PPQP documentation (including dimensional inspection and material reports) for a
specified model year for two (2) years after the first shipment and is obligated to provide copies to GM upon request.
9. Suppliers with questions relative to the identity and email address of the respective Program Subsystem Validation Engineer
(PSVE) for Vehicle or Design Release Engineer (DRE) Powertrain, should contact the respective Program or Account
Manager assigned to the part within their company.

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PRODUCTION APPROVED PARTS:

PRODUCTION APPROVED PARTS are governed by the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and are exempt from
documentation requirements stated in this PPQP Supplier Requirements Guideline.
Parts ordered for Pre-Production/Prototype builds that are in the PPAP approval process but HAVE NOT successfully achieved full
PPAP approval:
A) A Quality Warrant and Corrective Action Plan shall be submitted.
B) The PPAP Part Submission Warrant (CGF-1001), PPAP Interim Recovery Worksheet (GM1411) and
copies of all associated test reports shall also be submitted with the shipment.

PPQP CRITICAL PARTS

1. The Request for Quote and Purchase Order will identify Critical Parts based on the Program Specific Critical Parts List.
2. GM PPO Supplier Quality (for Vehicle and Brazil) / DRE (for PPO Powertrain) must approve the checking strategy
(checking fixtures, holding fixtures, etc.).
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3. GM PPO Supplier Quality (for Vehicle and Brazil) / DRE (for PPO Powertrain) must approve the first (1 ) batch of Critical
parts before it is shipped to General Motors.
4. When supplier checking strategy proposal is ready, the supplier shall contact GM to schedule approval.
The supplier shall obtain GM approval prior to beginning construction on checking devices.
When the first batch of parts is ready for shipment to GM, the supplier shall schedule review with GM
representative and gain approval from GM prior to shipping parts/components to the build site. For
Powertrain, the DRE is the GM representative referenced above. For Vehicle Assembly and Brazil the GM
representative must be PPO Quality.
5. Supplier is responsible to ensure all documentation is accurate and complete before scheduling the first batch review.
6. The GM Release Engineer and PSVE will support GM PPO Supplier Quality and the supplier providing technical expertise
when required.
7. Subsequent shipments of Critical Parts, without Corrective Action Plans, shall be inspected and self-certified by the supplier.
8. In all cases, the GM Release Engineer and PSVE (for Vehicle and Brazil) / DRE (for PPO Powertrain) must approve the
Correction Action Plan for ALL nonconforming parts prior to shipment to GM. (Refer to Key Points Item #3 Non-Conforming
Part Approval Email Process)
9. Suppliers must submit each NON-Conforming Part Quality Warrant, Corrective Action Plan and supporting documentation via
a dual addressed email to:
a. For vehicle: the GM Release Engineer and the PSVE, simultaneously for their respective review and approval.
b. For Powertrain: the Design Systems Engineer and the Lead Design Release Engineer / Lead Engineer,
simultaneously for their respective review and approval.
c. For detailed instructions on the Nonconforming Part Email Process go to GM SupplyPower.
(When in Supply Power: Select the “Document Library” tab, then select “Supplier Quality” folder, then select the “Procedures and Forms”
folder, then select “Global Pre-Production Part Quality Process (PPQP)”).
10. Nonconforming Critical Part data must be transmitted by the supplier to GM for posting to CDIS or GIDS or other approved
delivery per the instructions of the GM regional location. (ref. GMW15745 GM Dimensional Management Supplier Minimum
Requirements).
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PPQP NON-CRITICAL PARTS

1. Non-Critical parts are defined as all other parts that are not on the Program Specific Critical Parts list.
2. Non- Critical parts are inspected and self-certified by the supplier.
3. Conforming Non-Critical parts do NOT require GM approval prior to shipment to the PPO build site.
4. NON-CONFORMNG Non-Critical Parts:
a. Suppliers must submit each NON-Conforming Part Quality Warrant, Corrective Action Plan and supporting
documentation via a dual addressed email to:
1. For vehicle: the GM Release Engineer and the PSVE, simultaneously for their respective review and
approval.
2. For Powertrain: the Design Systems Engineer and the Lead Design Release Engineer / Lead Engineer,
simultaneously for their respective review and approval.
3. A Non-Critical part that is found to have a quality issue may be changed to a Critical Part at GM’s direction.
(When in Supply Power: Select the “Document Library” tab, then select “Supplier Quality” folder, then select the
“Procedures and Forms” folder, then select “Global Pre-Production Part Quality Process (PPQP)”).

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1. Quality Documentation Tolerance band, Minimum, Maximum and Average Deviations

from nominal and Range.
1.1 PPQP-1 Part Quality Warrant / PPQP-2 Corrective Action
Plan Form
Examples:
The PPQP-1 Part Quality Warrant form is a document which
contains the part identification, dimensional status, material
specification compliance and functional data about the submitted
Figure 1: Manual
Pre-Production/Prototype part. The Part Quality Warrant must be
completed in full and signed by an authorized Quality Engineer or
Product Engineer at the Supplier who is responsible for the stated
quality certification. There shall be a separate Quality Warrant
form for each part number shipped to General Motors. All parts
are to be made to GM authorized drawings, templates, models
and/or other engineering design record, using specified material.

If parts do not meet GM specifications, but are deemed usable for

Pre-Production/Prototype use, the Supplier must also complete in
full a PPQP-2 Corrective Action Plan form. The completed
PPQP-2 Corrective Action Plan form and the completed PPQP-1
Part Quality Warrant along with supporting documentation
(inspection results, test reports, marked drawings, etc.,) must be
submitted via a dual addressed email to both the GM Release
Engineer and the PSVE for vehicle and the Systems Engineer
and the Lead Design Release Engineer / Lead Engineer for
Powertrain per the Non-conforming Part Email Process
referenced on page #3. GM prefers a double-sided document
when a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is required to conserve
paper and to ensure both documents are received with
Figure 2: Electronic Output
shipment.

The PPQP-1 Part Quality Warrant document shall be printed

using blue paper. The Warrant and Corrective Action Plan shall
be affixed to the outside of the container and a duplicate shall be
inside the container.

1.2 2D Simplified Drawing

A copy of the 2-D Drawing (Figure 1: Manual or Figure 2:

electronic output) shall be provided with the PPQP-1 Part Quality
Warrant for all initial shipments and subsequent shipments if the
parts were run at the same time, with the same setup etc. The
2-D Drawing shall be properly mapped as per the level of
manufacturing of the referred Pre-Production/Prototype part, so
that the analysis of information included in the dimensional,
functional and material reports are easily conducted.

For all vehicle components (non Powertrain – Powertrain

skip to section 1.3), the 2-D Drawing should include the

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1.3 Design Record / 3D Math Data Parts and/or systems required to follow the KCDS (Key
Characteristics Designation System) process are selected based
The Design Record can include but are not limited to sketches, on new unique design or technology, past history and current
marked prints, math data, blueprints, and other auxiliary drawings items listed on KCDS templates. Suppliers are required to procure
(i.e. GD&T).The math data release shall be the same level as GM Engineering Standards from the GM authorized distributor of
that of the manufactured part , as per the Design Level Suffix Engineering Standards. To procure and review the
(DLS/PLS as well as the ST/REV/PDI). KCDS/GMW15049 Engineering Standard for specific requirement
In the event that math data is not available, suppliers shall information, click on the following URL:
request the math data from GM Product Engineering for
construction of required part.
http://auto.ihs.com/collections/abstracts/gm-standards.html
The Part Quality Warrant form shall log the number of the math
data file used for the part manufacturing as well its release level
and release date. The above URL directs suppliers to the comprehensive home
page for GM Authorized Standards. To access the GMW15049
1.4 Material Certification standard, enter GMW15049 in the search field in the “Standards
Store” “Search For Standards by Document Number, Title or Key
The material certification is a document from the material
Words” field located on the mid-left side of the page.
producer that states the manufacturing location, lot number,
product identification number, product name, dates of test, and
Suppliers are responsible for performing, or having performed, the
test data required to show compliance to GM product
inspection and/or tests required to substantiate conformance to
specifications. Material certification shall be on file at the supplier
design record, coordinate measuring machine printout or facsimile
location and available for review at GM’s discretion.
prior to the shipment of parts to the GM PPO Build Site. These
In case the supplier is not able to use the specified raw material, actual measurements must be cross-referenced to the design
and it is necessary to use an alternative corresponding material, record supplied by GM or the design record utilized to inspect the
the supplier shall contact the GM Release Engineer and PPO part.
Process Engineer/Material Analyst for indication and approval for
the alternative material to be used for the manufacture of the
parts. 1.6 Dimensional Report

Suppliers are required to provide dimensional reports as

In the event the alternative material is used for the submitted Pre-
supporting documentation along with the PPQP-1 Part Quality
Production/Prototype part, the supplier shall complete a PPQP-2
Warrant. The submission of a dimensional report shall include
Corrective Action Plan along with the completed raw material
the information referenced in the example below.
certificate and submit both with the PPQP-1 Part Quality Warrant.

Example: Required information by GM regardless of the

1.5 Key Characteristics
Dimensional Report format used:
The General Motors Key Product Characteristics (KPC’s)
Designation System (KCDS)/GMW15049 sets forth the methods
and requirements for the identification and documentation of part Dimensional Report – 2144/06
functional checks, product traceability and product characteristics
Part name XXXXXX
that are designated as Special Characteristics. Part Number: 93.338.203 Serial Number 11.02.06-078
Drawing Number/ Date: 93.338.203/ XXXX
REV/ PDI Dates 002/0011
Type of Equipment used: Wenzel RS CMM incl. Software info
Equipment Identification: TRID-001
Clamping fixture number: OPJXXXX

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2 Dimensional Measurements

2.1 Preparation 2.3 GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance)

Parts may be controlled through the Coordinated Measuring 2.3.1 Definition

Machine (CMM) or through attributes using a certified control
device that considers the GD&T specifications. GD&T is a procedure that integrates and standardizes the
interactions among quality, design and manufacturing process,
2.2 Means of Control guaranteeing product dimensional, its manufacturing
In all cases the supplier is responsible to have a process control specifications, and making sure full and functional
plan. interchangeability of coupled parts through the application of
geometrical tolerances and admitting bonus in a few situations
2.2.1 Measurement using CMM or Scanning Technologies and, consequently customizing the process and increasing its
capability.
When CMM or scanning technologies are specified, the For all vehicle components only, (not for Powertrain
equipment shall meet all requirements as to calibration, suppliers). GD&T also includes feature control frames for
repeatability and reproducibility of the results. Free State checking requirements.

2.2.2 Measurement by Attribute 2.3.2 Application and responsibilities

In this process, the parts shall be submitted to attribute inspection Suppliers are charged the responsibility to “correctly apply the
as to reference values resulting from previous inspection and GD&T concepts” and assuring any personnel directly
validation of a control fixture, based on GD&T concept. In this responsible for the development and validation phases of the
case, the fixture dimensional report shall be submitted and the supplied products are fully updated and capable.
parts control in the fixture shall depend on validation by PPO
Supplier Quality Engineering. For dimensional requirements, refer to the GMW15745
GM Dimensional Management Supplier Minimum Standard.
2.2.3 Free Form Holding Fixtures For all vehicle components
only (Powertrain suppliers skip to section 2.3.1) GMW15745 Standard located via the following URL:
http://auto.ihs.com/collections/abstracts/gm-standards.htm
Suppliers shall use a holding fixture that meets criteria specified
in Checking Fixture Standards and repeatability
2.4 Measurement through 3D Comparison
requirements for repeatability (1 x 10). Fixture Datums must
reflect GD&T callouts. Free state requirements identified in
2.4.1 Geometrical Elements Measurement and Qualification
GD&T must be followed ( Ref. GM1925 Fixture Standards).

When specified in drawings, the supplier shall perform

measurement of geometrical elements by observing the priorities
Examples:
below:

 Diameter, width, thickness and length, by observing the

shape regularity and element individual tolerance;
 Application of GD&T tolerances and its modifiers (material
condition);
 Calculation of true position, and other data based on
specifications detailed in 2D drawing.

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2.4.2 Matching/Mating Surface Measurement

Examples:
The matching area is understood as any surface area that has an Section
interface with any other part at assembly; this shall contain a 700

number of points to be controlled so as to assure conformance. 600

500

Example: 400

300

Example of 200
Z
2.4.3 Trim Measurement matching area

-800

-600

-400

-200

200

400

600

800
0.0
measurement Y

Section in curvilinear areas

2.4.3 Trim Measurement

Trim measurement consists of measurements made in the

product end (edge), where the dimensional measurements shall
be carried as detailed in the example.
2.4.5 Requirements for Part Mark-up (Vehicle Body and
White critical parts only) (Powertrain suppliers –
In continuous areas, spacing between measurement points may skip to section 3)
be longer and in curvilinear areas (radius) spacing between
measurement points shall be smaller. Nevertheless, control shall Note: For all points checked, only mark out-of-
always be observed as to assure product conformance. specification points on the part. Indicate the vehicle
position and directional deviation from nominal of the
Example: checks that were out-of-specification, again using the
Measure
following abbreviations: HI/LO, INB/OTB and FWD/AFT
ment in
radius
Prerequisites to marking up a dimensional part:
 Checking fixture has passed a Gage R study, 1X10,
one operator, one part checked ten times.
 Current GD&T and Checking Fixture Operating
Measurement in continuous
areas. Procedure (OP).
 Source has reviewed the requirements within this
procedure.

Perform sight-checks for any holes, slots, cutouts, etc... If a

hole is missing, a new part is required.

Write on each part in black or yellow permanent marker or

paint pen: part name, part number, engineering change level,
2.4.4 Surface Measurement run date, MRD, and the part’s identifying sequence number.
16

80

80

16

24
0

0-

0
-

In more complex shapes, measurement between points shall be Load and clamp the parts onto the checking fixture
less spaced and whenever possible they shall be taken in one according to the OP/GD&T Instructions.
same section.
Location, size and corresponding clamping sequence for all
of the checking fixture datums should be drawn on the part
in yellow/black. Also label each datums corresponding GD&T
call-out in yellow/black.

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Conduct a Free State Datum Check (FSDC). Use the part The supplier should review the inspection data on the
material thickness criteria specified within the Free State required parts to determine part to part variations are within
Datum Definitions document. Record the FSDC results onto an acceptable range and that no parts will be statistically out
the part in yellow/black utilizing the following note:
of print tolerance based on the batch size of the order.
FSDC______ mm. If the Free State Check fails, Integration
Vehicle Build Team approval is required prior to part
submission. In case of any discontinuous variation that is likely to jeopardize
the capability of assembling and/or functionality, then the whole
Measure specified GD&T holes, slots, cutouts etc., for size in batch shall be inspected 100% until process is deemed in control.
two directions, using calipers or other appropriate measuring
device. All holes that are out-of-specification for size must Remark: Whenever Key Characteristics are indicated in a
be marked on the part in white permanent marker or paint drawing these features shall be inspected for all parts (100%)
pen. Denote the actual hole size measured and record to the
(Refer to item 1.5)
nearest 0.1mm for each direction.

Readings that are out-of-specification for variable surface For parts that are delivered to GM as a final assembly, (ie
(flush) measurements that were taken on the periphery of the parts delivered from a Tier 2 to a Tier 1) the Tier 1 supplier is
part, per the checking routine, must be recorded on the part required to retain inspection documentations for the sub-
in red. Use a “dot with attached line” symbol to indicate components and any pertinent documentation for the
where the exact measurements were out-of-specification on assembly processes (staking load, press-in load, etc.) that
the part, see example (Attachment E2). Surface features not
form the final assembled part. This information will be made
contained in the periphery check (example: surfaces on the
interior of the part), must be evaluated against the checking available to GM upon request.
fixture features, e.g. swing templates.
The dimensional measurements shall be representative and the
Readings that are out-of-specification for variable trim (gap) supplier shall have an internal process control plan to assure that
measurements that were taken on the periphery of the part, the item in the different process steps are in control, by collecting
per the checking routine, must be recorded on the part in samples at random.
yellow. Use a “yellow arrow” symbol to indicate where the
exact measurements were taken on the part.
GM reserves the right to audit the Supplier’s process control at
3. Inspection Requirement any time.

3.1 Sampling Plan

3.2 Serialization
Samples shall be arranged to assure conformance to both
The serialization shall be engraved in all parts to assure proper
handling and control, thus avoiding the parts to be furnished
tracking using the example shown:
present any rust points, injection points, cracks, distortions, burrs,
misshaped areas etc.
Identify parts by linking the part number and DLS, PLS according
to the Bill of Materials. The combination is given with the
Unless otherwise specified by GM, the minimum amount of parts
Purchase Order.
to be submitted to full inspection is as follows:

- 3 parts for any batch up to 50 pieces;

- 5 parts for any batch above 50 pieces;

Example:
Number of supplied parts: 60
For example, at minimum, measurements will be provided for
serial numbers selected randomly throughout the batch This marking shall be indelible (i.e., using electrical pen, type,
(example:1,13,25,37,49), not sequentially (example:1,2,3,4,5): industrial marker etc.), and shall not compromise the item
conformance, i.e., it shall not cause any distortions to samples nor
Exceptions to this sampling plan may be required if determined by compromising the part function nor appearance.
GM at the checking strategy approval meeting.
The serial number is continued only as long as the design level is
maintained. If production of a new design level of a specific part
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number has started, the serial numbers start again with ‘0001.’ 3.3.3 Shipping Container Label
Note: Reworked parts require a new serial number.
The serial number is to be configured as follows: All containers must be identified with the PPQP-4 Pre-Production
Example: S-0001, S-0002, S-0003. Container Label. The container shall assure that parts will be duly
arranged, thus preventing any distortion or damage during
transportation. The Container label shall be fixed outside the
3.3 Part Identification & Container Labels container in an easily visible location.

3.3.1 PPQP Part Identification and Traceability PPQP-4 Pre-Production Container Label

Suppliers must utilize the PPQP-3 Pre-Production Part Tag for all
Pre-Production/Prototype parts.

3.3.2 PPQP Part Identification for fully inspected parts

GM will require certain suppliers to identify the fully

inspected parts using an “M” suffix as a PLS. This will be
specified on the PO, when required. This will allow the part to
be stored separately and identified for engineering review as
it is received in the warehouse. The parts should be tagged,
serialized (if possible, checking with DRE for approved
location) and individually packaged (if possible). The
supplier should use the part number(s) ordered on the PO.

Example: 90578945 D M

PLS

3.4 Shipping & Containerization Requirements

Supplier is responsible for packaging and containing Pre-
PPQP-3 Pre-Production Part Tag Production material in a manner that will prevent
part/component damage during shipment .

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4 Revision History 9 Section 3.1 title change from

“Sampling Plan” to “Batch”
3.1 Revised to clarify the supplier
Rev. Date Page. Revision History should review inspection datato
assure within acceptable range and
1 10/2/09 1 Updated links throughout document will not be statisticllay out of print
and remove files, and specified
tolerance
throughout the document PSVE is
for Vehicle Assy, DRE for PPO PT Also added clarification for the Tier 1
2 spelled out warrant approval suppliers responsibilities to retain
process 10 inspection documentation for the
Tier 2 supplier
2 07/2010 8 Correct reference & inserted correct Added section 3.3.2 – PPQP Part
picture of the PPQP-3 Pre- identification for fully inspected
Production Part Tag
parts, suffix M requirement
3 5/31/11 1 Updated #8 requiring supplier to
keep records for two years after last Added section 3.4 Shipping and
shipment Containerization Requirements
8 Changed #s on tags PPQP-3 is for
Part tag, PPQP-4 is for container
label
Updated Part Tag
1, 2, 3 Supply Power URL addresses
updated with steps

4 4/2/12 1 Revised Item 3, added reference to

PPQP -1 thru PPQP -5
2 Modified item 4 to schedule the first
batch and any non-conforming parts
and clarified the approvers for
Vehicle and PPO. Modified item 7,
3 adding expectation and goal to get
parts to nominal
4 Revised Item 10, added ref.
GMW11011
1.1 added statement about
preferring PPQP -2 CAP to be
copied on back of PPQP-1 to
conserve paper and assure
document is received
1.2 Added statement for Vehicle
components only – for 2-D drawings
to include Tolerance Band, Min,
6 Max, and Avg Deviations from
nominal and range
2.2.3 Revised to include, for Vehicle
components only, 1x10 repeatability
and Free State requirements & ref.
GM1925.
2.3.1 Revised to include, for Vehicle
7 components only, Free State feature
control frames
2.4.5 Added requirements for
8 Vehicle components only, for Part
Mark-up
Section 3 title change from
“Sampling Plan” to “Inspection
Requirement”

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