GM Certified Collision Repair in Houston

Texas Auto Center is a GM Collision Repair Network certified shop at 5609 Bellaire Blvd, Suite B, Houston, TX 77081. We earned GM certification in September 2026 through OEConnection, GM's program administrator. We repair Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac vehicles to GM's published repair procedures, write genuine GM parts on every estimate first, and handle the insurance claim for you. Call (713) 667-1100 or text photos for a free estimate.

• GM Collision Repair Network certified
• I-CAR Gold Class
• Every technician ASE certified
• ASE Certified Master Collision Repair Technician
• GM GDS2 scans in our shop
• Certified aluminum repair
• ADAS calibration in our shop
• Lifetime workmanship warranty
• Seven factory certification programs

What GM Collision Repair Network certification means for your truck or SUV

GM lists only shops that meet its requirements for I-CAR Gold Class training, the tools and equipment on GM's certified-shop list, and GM's business and facility standards, and certified shops get on-site repair-process assessments. For you that means:

• Repairs follow GM's repair procedures for your exact model and year, including which panels can be repaired, which must be replaced, and how GM's high-strength steels are joined.
• Genuine GM parts are written on the estimate first. If your insurer pushes for aftermarket parts, we negotiate for OEM on your behalf.
• Pre-repair and post-repair diagnostic scans run in our shop with GM's GDS2 software, as GM's position statement on scanning calls for, so every module and fault code is documented before teardown and after delivery.
• Driver-assistance systems (forward camera, radar, Super Cruise sensors, blind-spot and park-assist modules) are calibrated in-house to GM specifications after a repair that disturbs them. See ADAS calibration.
• Certified aluminum repair: aluminum panels and structures are repaired to GM's aluminum procedures, with aluminum-specific welding equipment and tools.
• I-CAR Gold Class training, ASE-certified technicians, Spanesi three-dimensional frame measuring, PPG refinish with a lifetime paint warranty, and a lifetime workmanship warranty on the repair.

GM vehicles we repair

• Chevrolet: Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500HD/3500HD, Tahoe, Suburban, Traverse, Equinox, Trailblazer, Blazer, Trax, Colorado, Malibu, Camaro
• GMC: Sierra 1500 and HD, Yukon and Yukon XL, Acadia, Terrain, Canyon
• Buick: Enclave, Envision, Encore GX, Envista
• Cadillac: Escalade, XT4, XT5, XT6, CT4, CT5
• Electric models and Corvette: Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV, Sierra EV, Lyriq and Corvette, call first. GM certifies these repairs separately (BEV Basic for electric models; ICE Specialty for the Corvette C8 and Cadillac CT6), and we'll tell you up front whether your repair fits ours.

How a GM certified repair works here

1. Estimate: bring the vehicle in or text photos. We write the estimate to GM procedures with genuine GM parts and send it to your carrier.
2. Pre-repair scan and teardown: the GDS2 scan and a full teardown find the damage the first estimate can't see. We document it and file the supplement, so you don't chase the adjuster.
3. Structural and body repair: measured on the Spanesi bench, repaired or replaced per GM's procedures, welded and bonded the way the factory specifies.
4. Refinish: PPG, color-matched to your paint code, baked in our paint booth.
5. Post-repair scan and calibration: every system that was disturbed is scanned, calibrated to GM specifications and documented.
6. Delivery: you get the scan reports, the invoice and the warranty paperwork. A shop rental vehicle is available while your GM vehicle is with us, and you can check your repair status online.

A certified independent shop, not a dealer body shop

Texas Auto Center is an independent, locally owned shop, not a dealership. We hold the same GM Collision Repair Network certification and follow the same GM repair procedures a dealer body shop does, with genuine GM parts. The difference is who you deal with: you talk to the people repairing your vehicle, and you're not waiting in line behind a dealer's service drive. A certified repair here is documented to the same standard, so you never have to go back to the dealer to keep the repair "factory."

Found us in GM's Collision Assistance app or locator?

After a crash, Collision Assistance in GM's owner apps (such as myChevrolet) helps you record the details, find a GM Collision Repair Network shop by location and rating, and book an appointment. Texas Auto Center is in that network and on the GM Collision Locator at gmparts.com: book us there and save us as your preferred shop, or call (713) 667-1100. You can choose us even if your insurer suggests another shop.

You choose the shop, not your insurance company

Texas law gives you the right to have your Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac repaired at the shop you choose. We work with every major carrier, including yours, and we're a GM Collision Repair Network shop. Ask your adjuster to send the assignment to Texas Auto Center. Read what your insurer can and can't do.

Frequently asked questions

Is Texas Auto Center really GM certified?

Yes. We were certified into the GM Collision Repair Network in September 2026 through OEConnection, GM's program administrator. You can verify it on the GM Collision Locator at gmparts.com.

What does GM require of a certified shop?

I-CAR Gold Class training, the tools and equipment on GM's certified-shop list, and GM's business and facility standards, with on-site repair-process assessments.

Are your technicians certified?

Yes. Every technician is ASE certified, our collision team includes an ASE Certified Master Collision Repair Technician, and the shop holds I-CAR Gold Class.

Do you repair Silverados and Sierras with aluminum or high-strength steel panels?

Yes. GM's procedures specify which panels are repairable and how they're joined; we follow them and use the equipment GM requires.

Will my insurance pay for genuine GM parts?

We write every estimate with genuine GM parts first and negotiate with your carrier for them. Most claims are settled with OEM parts on a certified repair; when a carrier refuses, we show you the difference before anything is ordered.

Do I need a pre- and post-repair scan?

Yes. GM's position statement on scanning calls for scanning every vehicle assessed for collision repair, before and after the repair, with GM's own diagnostic software. We run GM's GDS2 in our shop, and both scans are billed to your insurer.

How long does a GM collision repair take?

Minor repairs take a few days; repairs with structural work or back-ordered parts take two to three weeks. We send status updates and you can check your repair online.

Do you work on GM electric vehicles?

Call us with your model and year first. GM certifies EV collision repair separately (its BEV Basic certification adds tools and training), and electrification work goes to a GM EV dealer. We'll confirm the right path for your repair before you drop it off.

Do you also repair Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, Nissan, INFINITI, Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler?

Yes. Texas Auto Center holds factory collision certifications from all of those brands as well as GM: Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, Nissan, INFINITI and Mopar (Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler). We also do mechanical repair in the same shop. See all of our certifications.