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Acronym Definition100% A1R 100% Alpha 1 Release100% A2R 100% Alpha 2 Release100% BR 100% Beta Release100% CVER Concept Vehicle Engineering Release - 100%100% IVER Integration Vehicle Engineering Release - 100%100% PPAP
100% SVER Structure Vehicle Engineering Release - 100%24/7 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.24/7/365 24 hours a day / 7 days a week / 365 days a year.2D Two Dimensional.2D Codes Two-dimensional optically scannable symbols related to bar codes.2WD Two Wheel Drive.2WS Two-Wheel Steer3-2 DS 3-2 Down Shift.3D Three Dimensional.3GR Third Gear3M Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Corporation4 PHASE GM Product Program Management Process.4GR Fourth Gear4ØPDP
4ØVDP 4 Phase Vehicle Development Process.4PLLP Fourth Party Lead Logistics Provider.4VDP 4 Phase Vehicle Development Process. Incorrect acronym. Should be 4ØVDP4WAL Four-Wheel Antilock.4WD Four-Wheel Drive.4WS Four-Wheel Steering.5Ø Five Phase Problem Solving Process.
100% Sourced PPAP parts (-15 weeks for MFD parts). To mark that point in time at which all General Assembly parts have successfully passed the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
Four Phase Powertrain Development Process - The common process for work directed toward bringing a quality product to market.
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Acronym DefinitionA Ampere (unit of electrical current)A Frontal Area (a symbol)A/C Air Cleaner.A/C Air Conditioning.A/CL Air Cleaner.A/D Analog to DigitalA/D,D/A Analog-to-Digital, Digital-to-Analog.A/D/V Analysis / Development / ValidationA/D/VP&R Analysis/Development/Validation Plan & ReportA/DFL Air Deflector. An abbreviation.A/DM Authoring & Data ManagementA/F Air/Fuel Ratio.A/H Air over HydraulicA/Nut Anchor NutA/P Accounts PayableA/P Air PumpA/R Accounts ReceivableA/R Appropriation RequestA/Rst ArmrestA/Rtl Anti-RattleA/S Auto Sequence.A/Susp Air SuspensionA/T Automatic Transmission.A/Trns Automatic TransmissionA/V Audio/VisualA1R
A1VA Alpha 1 Virtual AssessmentA2LA American association of Laboratory AccreditationA2R
A2VA Alpha 2 Virtual AssessmentA3 Automatic Three Speed Transmission (No longer built or used)A4 Automatic Four Speed Transmission AA Algorithmic ArchitectureAA Alternate AnalysisAA Aluminum AssociationAA
AA Atomic AbsorptionAAA American Automobile Association.AAAAA American Association Against Acronym AbuseAAAD Association of Automotive Aftermarket DistributorsAAC Advanced Audio CompressionAAC Automotive Advertisers Council
Alpha 1 Release. To mark that point in time as which the design, manufacturing, and engineering information for the Alpha 1 vehicle build is released.
Alpha 2 Release. To mark that point in time as which the design, manufacturing, and engineering information for the Alpha 2 vehicle build is released.
Approve Architecture. To mark that point in time at which there is a regular meeting of the Automotive Strategy Board (ASB) where the Architecture Contract is brought forward for approval. This results in deliverables that document the Global Corporate approval of the proposed new architecture (or the significant modification to an existing architecture), and also gives authorization (but not funding) to complete the development, implement the architecture at the Bill of Process and Bill of Material level, and approve its use for the identified current and/or future Portfolio Plan products.
AACA Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAACA Amphibious Auto Club of AmericaAAD Assembly Aid Devices.AADT Average Annual Daily Travel [number of vehicles on a highway segment]AAES American Association of Engineering SocietiesAALA
AAM Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (replaces AAMA)AAM American Axle & ManufacturingAAMA American Automobile Manufacturers Association (disbanded).AAMI American Association of Medical InstrumentationAAOL Automotive Aftermarket On LineAAP Appearance Approval Report.
AAPA American Association of Port AuthoritiesAAR Appearance Approval Report.AARS Affirmative Action Reporting SystemAASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation OfficialsAAT Ambient Air Temperature.AB Auxiliary BatteryABA Agreement to Build Alpha (4ØVDP).ABA American Banking AssociationABA American Bus AssociationABAP
ABB Agreement To Build Beta (4ØVDP).ABC Acceleration Boundary CurveABC Active Body Control (DC suspension system).ABC Activity Based Costing.ABCM Activity Based Cost Management.ABE Advanced Body Engineering
ABEL Advanced Boolean Expression Language [a Data-I/O Trademark]ABF Abdomen ForceABIOS Advanced BIOS [Basic Input / Output System]ABL Assembly Breakdown List.ABM Assistant Brand ManagerABMF Assistant Brand Manager - FinanceABMM Assistant Brand Manager of MarketingABMP Assistant Brand Manager of ProductABNT Associacao Brasileria de Normas Teonicas (Brazil).ABP
ABP Advanced Business Processes (part of PC&L)ABP Agreement To Build Prototype.ABR Available Bit RateAbs Absorber. An abbreviation.ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (a plastic).ABS Anti-Block Steering.ABS Antilock Brake System.ABS Anti-Skid Braking System.
American Automobile Labeling Act. Requires a label placed on new cars identifying the country of origin of certain major parts of autos such as engine and transmission, and identifying whose total content in the vehicle is greater than 15%.
Advanced Business Application Programming. (Programs written in this language are referred to as ABAPs). ABAP/4 is a fourth generation programming language developed by SAP to develop business applications.
Acquisition Business Process. A GM business which is under FSS (Financial Shared Services ).
ABS Automated Billing System. Owned by EAG Invoicing & Accounts Receivable.ABTS All Belts To Seat. Used with reference to passenger restraints.Abv Above. An abbreviationABWO
AC Acceleration Complete.AC Air Conditioning.AC Alternating Current.AC Annual CostAC Auxiliary ControlACB Adaptive Cylinder BalanceAcc Access. An abbreviation.ACC ACCumulator (an abbreviation)ACC Adaptive Cruise Control (radar/laser controlled)ACCA Adaptive Cruise Control with Alert
Accel Acceleration (an abbreviation)Acclrm Accelerometer. (an abbreviation).Acclrtm Acceleration. (an abbreviation).Accum ACCumulator (an abbreviation)Accy Accessory (an abbreviation)ACD Actual Completion Date. Confirmation that the deliverable has been achieved.ACD Automatic Call DistributionACD Automotive Component Division ACDS Automatic Change Detection SystemACE Accelerated Cost EstimateACE Alliance for Clean EnergyACE Army Corps of EngineersACE Assistant Chief EngineerACEA (European Car Manufacturers Association)ACEC American Consulting Engineers CouncilACEEE American Council for an Energy Efficient EconomyACF Access Control Facility.ACG Administrative Certification Group.ACG Allied (Automotive) Component Group. No longer used; now Delphi.ACGW Automotive Components Group, WorldwideACH Air Changes per HourACI Alloy Cast IronACI American Concrete InstituteACI Applied Ceramics, Inc.ACI Automatic Cargo IdentificationACIA Asynchronous Communications Interface AdapterACL Access Control List. Used in Lotus Notes to control access to various databases.ACL Advanced CMOS LogicACL Air CleanerACM Adjusting Credit MemoACM Association of Computing Machinery.ACM Air Conditioning Module.ACMT Action Center Management Team.ACN
Administrative Build Work Order. It communicates the quantity, detail option content and desired build completion date of prototype and development vehicles required for test and validation.
Automated Crash Notification (SDM output of a GMLAN message when any air bag is deployed)
ACN Automatic Crash NotificationAcnt Accent (an abbreviation).ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (specification)ACRONYM Abbreviated Coded Rendition Of Name Yielding MeaningACRS Air Cushion Restraint System (no longer used, replaced with SIR).ACRS
ACS Accredited Standards Committee (ANSI)ACS Automatic Clearance SensingACSI American Customer Satisfaction IndexAcsry Accessory (an abbreviation)Act Actual (an abbreviation)ACT Acoustic Change TransportACT
ACTC Air Conditioning Technical CommitteeActr Actuator (an abbreviation)ACTS Adaptive Computerized Training SystemACTS Advanced Car Technology SystemsACTS American Coalition for Traffic SafetyACTV ActivateACV Actual Cash ValueACV Air Cushion VehicleAD Accommodated Device.AD Automatic DisconnectADA Accident Data AnalysisADA Americans with Disabilities ActADAMS
Adap Adapter (an abbreviation)Adapt Adaptive (an abbreviation)Adapts Adapters (an abbreviation)ADC Analog-to-Digital Converter.ADD Advanced Development DirectoriesAddt Additive (an abbreviation).ADG Accommodated Device GatewayAdhes Adhesive (an abbreviation).ADI Analog Devices, Inc.ADI Area of Dominant InfluenceAdj Adjust (an abbreviation)Adjr Adjuster (an abbreviation).ADL Assembly Diagnostic LinkADL Automatic Door Lock.ADM Accessory Drive MotorADM Adjusting Debit MemoADN Advanced Digital Network (Usually refers to a 56Kbps leased-line)ADP Advanced Development ProcessADP Alternative Durability ProcessADP Automatic Data Processing.ADP Advanced Development Process.ADPCM Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation
Accelerated Cost Recovery System. A depreciation method under US tax law allowing for the accelerated write-off of property under various classification. Also see MACRS.
Assembly Component Tracking. A detailed list of parts contained in an assembly. ACT is available in the Product Description System (PDS).
Automatic Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems (A general purpose kinematics / dynamics analysis program used to model vehicle handling and suspension performance.)
ADPCM Adaptive Pulse Code Modulation.ADQA Automated Drive Quality AnalysisADR Alternate Dispute Resolution. Part of CARSADR Australian Design RulesAds
ADS Anti Dieseling SolenoidADS Audio Distribution SystemADS Auxiliary Discriminating SensorADS Alternating Simultaneous Double Fire.ADSG Automotive Diagnostic Systems GroupADSIM Automotive Display SimulatorADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (Usage is similar to a leased line.)ADSL
ADT Average Daily TrafficADTS Advanced Drive Train SystemADTT Average Daily Truck TrafficAdv Advanced (an abbreviation).ADV Analysis, Development and Validation. (Should be written as A/D/V)AE Acceleration Enrichment.AE Advanced EngineeringAE Architectural EngineeringAEC Appearance Engineering Committee.AEC
AEC Atomic Energy CommissionAEC Automotive Emission Control.AECD Automotive Emission Control Device.AED Automotive Electronics Development.AEEP Automotive Energy Efficiency Program.AEI Automated Equipment IdentificationAERA Automotive Engine Rebuilders AssociationAES Advanced Engineering Staff.AETR Advanced Electronically Tuned Radio.AF Actual Forecast.AF Air Fuel Ratio. (see A/F at beginning of section).AF Alternative Fuel. See AltFuel.AF Axial FeedAFAIK As Far As I Know.AFC Accessory Function ControllerAFC Alkaline Fuel CellAFC Authorization for CheckAFC Automatic Frequency ControlAFD Abrasive Flow Deburring.AFD Architecture Flow Diagram.AFECM Alternative Fuel Engine Control Module.AFIM Air-Fuel Imbalance Monitor.
Adsorber (an abbreviation). An emission control device which acts to take up gases and/or liquids by physical and/or chemical forces, such as with activated charcoal or the like, and releases it at a later time.
Asynchronous Data Subscriber Line [Supports data speeds over 2 Mbps downstream (to the user) and slower speeds upstream (to the Internet).]
Automotive Electronics Council. The AEC was originally established by Chrysler, Delco Electronics, and Ford for the purpose of establishing common part-qualification and quality standards. Components meeting these qualification specifications are considered suitable for use in the harsh automotive environment without additional component-level testing.
AFL American Federation of Labor.AFL-CIO American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial OrganizationsAFM Air Flow MeterAFO Alternative Fuel Operation.AFR Air Fuel Ratio AFS Adaptive Frontlighting System
AFS American Foundrymen’s SocietyAFSM
Aft After (an abbreviation)AFV Alternative Fuel Vehicle.Ag Silver (Argentium)AGA American Gas AssociationAGC Automatic Gain ControlAGM Absorbent Glass Mat. Next generation of battery technology.AGND Analog GrouND.AGP
AGV Automatic Guided VehicleAGVS Automatic Guided Vehicle SystemAh Ampere – HoursAHAR Automatic Highway Advisory RadioAHDL Analog Hardware Descriptive LanguageAHESI Auburn Hills ESI (database)AHIPC Auburn Hills Information Processing CenterAHL Automatic HeadlampsAHLD Automatic Headlamp Leveling DeviceAHP Analytical Hierarchy ProcessAHRS Adjustable Head Restraint SystemAHRS Amp-Hours (an abbreviation)AHS Automated Highway SystemsAHS Average Highway SpeedAI Air Inlet.AI Artificial Intelligence.AI
AIA American Institute of ArchitectsAIA Automobile Importers of America, Inc.AIAG
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AIB ASI Input Buffer
AIC Automotive Information Council.AICC Auxiliary Information & Control CenterAID Architecture Interconnect Diagram.AIEG Automotive & Industrial Electronics Group (Div. Of Motorola)AIIM Association for Information & Image ManagementAIM Analog Input Module.
Area Financial Services Manager. GMAC Market Area Team Member, responsible for financial growth at the dealership through GMAC.
Accelerated Graphics Port (circa 1997. A dedicated graphics port which allows higher throughput from the graphics card to the processor for speedier 3D graphics.)
Automatic Identification - those technologies that provide methods for machine-readable data. The most popular AI medium is Bar Coding.
Automotive Industry Action Group. Automotive Industry Action Group - A trade association working to increase member productivity through a cooperative effort of North American vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers.
Association of International Automobile Manufacturers. The association of carmakers with operations in the U.S. and Canada. Membership is not restricted to U.S.-based companies. (see AAMA)
AIM Automatic Identification ManufacturersAIM
AIMI American Isuzu Motors Inc.AIN Advanced Intelligent NetworkAIN Analog INput.AIP ASI Input Package
AIPE American Institute (of) Plant EngineersAIR Air Injection Reactor (or Reaction).AIR Secondary Air Injection.AIS Abbreviated Injury ScaleAIS Architecture Interconnect SpecificationAISI American Iron and Steel InstituteAITC Aerodynamics Integration Technical CommitteeAITPM American Institute of Total Productive MaintenanceAIW ASI Input Workshop
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Al Aluminum (an abbreviation).AL2 All Seasons touring. A tire specification.AL3 All Seasons performance. A tire specification.ALAPCO Association of Local Air Pollution Control OfficesALBS
ALC Automatic Lamp Control.ALC Automatic Level Control.ALCL Assembly Line Communication Link.ALDL Assembly Line Data LinkALDL Assembly Line Diagnostic Link.ALDM Attachment Level Design Method.ALE
ALG Automotive Lease GuideALGOL Algebraic Oriented LanguageALGOL ALGOrithmic Language.Algorithm
ALI Automotive Lift Institute.ALM Automatic Level Module.ALN Actuator Line NozzleALR Alpha Level Release.ALR Automatic Locking Retractor ALRR Appropriation Line Revision RequestALS All Seasons (an abbreviation). A tire specification.Alt Alternative (an abbreviation)Alt Altitude (an abbreviation).AltFuel Alternative Fueled Vehicles. Vehicles that operated on fuels other than gasoline or diesel.ALTO
Automatic Identification Manufacturers Association - Association of companies that manufacture products for automatic identification, such as bar code readers, scanners, etc.
Aluminum Killed Steel (The term "killed" is used because aluminum additions cause the steel to lie quietly in the mold during solidification.)
Assembly Line Balance System. Computer system that helps establish and track assembly plant direct labor work assignments.
Application Link Enabling. ALE facilitates the coupling of business applications which are distributed on different databases and provides the functionality to distribute and receive data.
A specific rule used to determine red/green status of a Rigorous Tracking and Throughput Management (RT&TM) measure.
Accelerated Learning of Test Operations (New employees entering specific departments within Design Confirmation and Analysis will begin an ALTO job simulation with the support of an assigned guide.)
ALU Arithmetic & Logical Units.AM Account ManagerAM Amplitude Modulation (an abbreviation). i.e. AM Radio. AMA American Marketing AssociationAMA American Medical AssociationAMA Area Module AdvisorAmb Ambient (an abbreviation).AMC Air Management ControlAMD Accessory Motor DriveAMDSG Automotive Manufacturers’ Dealer Systems GroupAME Advanced Manufacturing EngineeringAMECS Austerity Mode Emission Control SystemAMEX American ExpressAMFA Alternative Motor Fuel ActAMIC
AML Adaptive Modeling LanguageAmm
Amp Ampere (an abbreviation).Amp Amplifier (an abbreviation)Ampf Amplifier (an abbreviation)AMPO Association of Metropolitan Planning OrganizationsAmps Amperages (an abbreviation)AMPS Advanced Mobile Phone ServiceAMPS Automated Material Procurement and SchedulingAMPTS Allied Productive Material Transfer SystemAMR Anisotropic Magneto ResistanceAMRC Automotive Market Research Council.AMS American Mathematical SocietyAMS Attendance Management System.AMSL Above Mean Sea Level.Amt Armature (an abbreviation).AMT Analysis as Marketing Tool.AMuS Auto Motor und Sport (a German automotive magazine)AN Application Notes.Anc Anchor (an abbreviation).ANC Active Noise Cancellation.ANDS Alpha-Numeric Display SystemANFIA
ANL Argonne National LaboratoriesANMC American National Metric Council.ANOVA ANalysis Of VAriance.ANPRM Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making.ANS American National Standard
Automotive Multimedia Interface Collaboration (An organization, formed by a legal agreement between 5 automotive companies, with the mission of defining the auto industry’s first set of hardware and software interface standards for automotive information, communications and entertainment systems.)
Ammeter (an abbreviation). A diagnostic instrument used for measuring electric current in amperes.
Association Nationale Fra Industrie Automobilistich. Automobilistiche (National Association among Automobile Industries). Italian equivalent of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association.
ANSI
ANSI/ASQ Q90 See ISO-9000.ANT Antenna. An abbreviation.ANT Assemblies Navigation ToolANX
AOA Analysis Of AlternativesAOB Any Other Business.AOIB Adjustable Off Idle Bleed (Carburetor).AOL America On Line.AOQL Average Outgoing Quality Limit.AORC Automotive Occupant Restraints CouncilAORS Advanced Occupant Restraint SystemAOS Automatic Occupant Suppression / Automatic Occupation detecting Sensor.AOT Automotive Organization TeamAP Accounts PayableAP Achievement PlanAP Advanced Purchasing.AP
AP Asian PacificAP&P Accounting Practices & ProceduresAP/S Achievement Plan / SchedulerAPA Acquisition Process Analyst.APA Authorized Payment ApprovalAPAA Automotive Parts and Accessories Association, Inc.APAC Auto Parts Advisory CommissionAPB Automatic Powertrain BrakingAPC Automated Passenger CountingAPC Acquisition and Production Costs. Pertains to fixed assets.APD Alliance Planning Director.APD Assembly Plant Designator (used in PDS).APD Assembly Process Deviation.APD Avalanche Photo DiodeAPE Annual Program Execution.APE Advanced Product Engineering (no longer used)APEAL Auto Performance Execution and Layout (J. D. Power)APEC Asian Pacific Economic CorporationAPET Advanced Program Execution Team.APEX Advanced Portfolio ExplorationAPEX Advanced Product ExplorationAPG Advanced Process GroupAPI Advanced Product Information.API Advanced Programmable Interrupt control
American National Standards Institute. The standards body responsible for formalizing the U.S. voluntary standards development process. ANSI is the U.S. representative to non-treaty international standards bodies such as ISO, IEC, and EDIFACT. Founded in 1918, ANSI ensures that a single set of non-conflicting standards are developed for an area.
Automotive Network eXchange. A project administered by the AIAG to assure efficient and secure electronic communication among subscribers, so that an ANX subscriber company in the automotive industry would require only a single access circuit to communicate with any other ANX subscriber. ANX is composed of a TCP/IP network that includes trading partner subscribers, certified (Internet) service providers, and network exchange points.
Application Protocol. An ISO standard, contained within ISO 10303 (STEP), which specifies the STEP product data construct required for the communication of information in a defined application context.
API American Petroleum Institute.API Annual Physical Inventory.API
APIC Advanced Programmable Interface ControlAPICS
APL Associative Programming Language.APLQ Applique. An abbreviation.APM Accelerator Pedal Module.APM Accessory Power Module (With a PIM, makes up PEB)APM Application Processor ModuleAPM Area Parts ManagerAPM Automotive Process ModelAPM Area Parts Manager (Dealership contact/sales person for GM Parts)APMES Advanced Product & Manufacturing Engineering StaffAPMM Assembly Plant Material ManagementAPMT Allied Productive Material TransferAPMTS Allied Productive Material Transfer System.APO Asian Pacific OperationsAPP Accelerator Pedal PositionAPP Applied Practices & ProceduresAPPL Application. An abbreviation.APQP Advanced Product Quality Planning. APQP is required for every part coming from suppliers.Apr April (an abbreviation)APR Annual Percentage RateAPR Appropriation Request Process.APR Automatic Password RequestAPR Automatic Password Reset.APRA Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association, Inc.APS Advanced Photo System APS American Physical Society APS American Psychological Society APS Asynchronous Protocol Specification APS Automated Patent System APS Auxiliary Power SupplyAPSC Advanced Product Service CommitteeAPSMB Accessory Power Supply Mother BoardAPT Adjustable Part ThrottleAPT Alliance Planning TeamAPT Automatic Programmed ToolAPTA American Public Transit AssociationAPTA
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APU Auxiliary Power UnitAPV All Purpose Vehicle
Application Programming Interface. A set of functions and/or integration points that system developers can use to enable communication between processes and/or applications. APIs allow for interoperability and integration of systems by providing vendor- or product-independent communication between the systems, provided the systems share the same software and/or hardware platform.
American Production & Inventory Control Society. A professional society devoted to the improvement and advancement of inventory and control management.
American Public Transport (or Transit) Authority. Group formed to set and represent industry requirements for public transit systems in North America.
Automotive Products Trade Agreement. That portion of the U.S./Canadian Free Trade Agreement that referred to automotive parts.
APY Annual Percentage Yield.AQ Air Quality.AQC Air Quality CommitteeAQL Acceptable Quality LevelAQMD Air Quality Management District.AQNS Accelerated Quality Network StrategiesAr ArgonAR Academic RelationsAR Accounts Receivable.AR Anti-Reflection.AR Appropriation Request.AR As Required.ARA Automotive Recyclers AssociationARAN Automated Road AnalyzerARB Anti- Rollover BreakingARC Advanced Radio Concept.ARC Atlantic Research Corporation (air bag inflators: Knoxville, TN)ARC Awareness, Recognition, and CommunicationARC
ARD Acceptance Requirements DocumentARD Application Requirements Document (IT)ARG Asset Recovery GroupARI Automatic Road Information.ARM Application Resource ModelARM
ARMS Account Reconciliation Monitoring System ARO After Receipt of OrderARP Appropriations Request ProcessARP Association of Retired Persons.ARPA
ARR Architectural Requirements Review.ARRANT Advanced Research Projects Agency NetworkARS Adaptive Receptive SystemARS Angular Rate SensorARTBA American Road & Transportation Builders Association.ARTEMIS
ARTS Adaptive Restraint Technology SystemAs ArsenicAS Active Suspension.AS Administrative Services.AS Allied Signal Inc.AS American Standards association.AS As Specified.AS Assembly System.ASA Agreement to Ship Alpha.
Architecture Requirements Complete. To mark that point in time at which the requirements for the architecture have been completely defined.
Automated Requirement Measurement (NASA software tool to assess requirements written in "natural language." The tool is aimed at "writing the requirements right." It does not address "writing the right requirements.")
Advanced Research Projects Agency.A government agency, which has been assigned to manage Defense Technology Conversion, Reinvestment, and Transition Assistance. One of the projects the agency is involved in is the Technology Reinvestment Project (See TRP).
A computer system used to calculate overall program timing and generate Gantt charts, critical path diagrams, and timing plots.
ASAM Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring SystemsASAP As Soon As Possible.ASB Agreement to Ship Beta.ASB Automotive Strategy Board.ASBC American Seat Belt Council.ASBE American Society of Body Engineers.ASC Accredited Standards Council. An ANSI committee that develops standards.ASC Anti-Slip ControlASC
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ASC X3 Accredited Standards Committee X3 - The ANSI committee for Information Processing.ASCII
ASD Actual Start Date. Refers to date the design was started by a specific stage/Dept.ASD Advanced Serviceability of Design.ASD Anti Slide DeviceASDF Alternating Simultaneous Double FireASDM
ASE Automotive Safety Engineering.ASE Automotive Service Excellence.ASEP Automotive Service Education ProgramASG Administrative Support GroupASI
ASIA Automotive Service Industry Association.ASIAN Association of South Eastern Asian NationsASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit.ASK Amplitude Shift KeyingASLE American Society of Lubrication Engineers.Asm Assembly. (abbreviation)ASM Alarm Siren Module.ASM Area Sales Manager. Dealership contact for sales/vehicle promotions.ASM Area Service Manager. (No longer used by VSSM; refer to AVM).ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers.ASMW
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ASNT American Society for Nondestructive Testing.ASP Agreement to Ship Prototype.ASP Agreement to Start Pilot.ASP Agreement to Start ProductionASP Analog Signal Processing
Architecture Selection Complete. To mark the point in time at which the architecture decisions have been completed and a single architecture has been chosen.
Accredited Standards Committee MH10 - The ANSI committee for standards for Unit Loads and Transport Packages, including the national standard for bar code labeling.
Accredited Standards Committee X12 - The ANSI committee for US EDI standards, commonly called "ANSI X12."
American Standard Code for Information Interchange (Most commonly refers to a plain-text file.)
Automotive Steel Design Manual (CARS Section: ASDM is a CARS on-line reference that gives access to 700 pages of text, charts, equations, tables, and figures concerning the use of steel in various automotive designs. Hypertext links and search features assist in readily locating needed information.)
Architecture Studies Initiation. To mark that point in time at which the vehicle architecture study and limited program activities begin.
Amt fur Standardi-sierung Messwessem und Warenprefung (Office for Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control - Germany)
Advanced Shipping Notice. Shipment data received electronically from a supplier that gives essential data about the material being shipped. ASNs almost eliminate the need for manual data entry of shipment information.
ASPECT Automotive Seat and Package Evaluation and Comparison ToolsASPRO Assembly Programming.ASPT Automotive Systems Project TeamASQ
ASQC American Society for Quality ControlASR Acceleration Slip Regulation.ASR
ASR Anti Spin RegulationASR Architecture Selection Review.ASRS Automatic Storage and Retrieval SystemASSE American Society of Safety EngineersASSP Application Specific Standard ProductASST Assist. An abbreviation.AST Advanced Simulation ToolchainASTA Association of Short-circuit Testing AuthoritiesASTEC Asian Technical CenterASTM American Society for Testing and MaterialsASTN Automotive Satellite Television NetworkASTT American Society of Traffic and TransportationASV Air Switching Valve.ASVR All Silicon Voltage RegulatorAT Automatic Transmission.ATA
ATA Automatic Transmission Actuator.ATAC
ATAM Automotive Trade Association Managers.ATAPI Advanced Technology Attachment Packet InterfaceATB
ATC Active Transfer Case.ATC Advanced Technology Center.ATC Advanced Technology Council ATC Automatic Temperature Control.ATC Automatic Traction Control.ATC Automatic Transfer Case.ATC Axle Torque Capacity.ATCH Atttach. An abbreviation.ATD Allison Transmission Division.ATD
ATDC After Top Dead Center.ATDM Asynchronous Time Division Multiplexing.ATE Automated Test EngineerATE Automated Test Equipment
American Society for Quality. A professional society devoted to the improvement and advancement of quality. They are the ANSI-sanctioned US secretariat for ANSI/ASQ Q90 Series which is the U.S. version of the ISO9000 standards.
Alleged Safety Reports. The corporate central file on product allegations resolution reports (formally 1241) and safety-related owner, field, and technical assistance reports.
American Trucking Association. The association of trucking freight carriers, located in Alexandria, VA.
Aerodynamic Technology Assessment Center. Activity for measuring, analyzing, and distributing aerodynamic data (including wind noise) on competitive and GM production cars and trucks.
Articulated Total Body (model: a multi-body dynamics system that can be used to simulate the dynamic responses (accelerations, velocities, displacements, forces, and deformations) of an occupant.)
Anthropomorphic Test Device (or Crash Test Dummy). A test dummy representative of the size, shape and weight of a particular male or female statistical type.
ATEC Automatic Transmission Electronic ControlATF Automated Test Fixture.ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid.ATIS
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ATM Accelerated Time to MarketATM Asynchronous Transfer ModeATM Automatic Teller MachineATMIE Assistant Total Manufacturing Integration EngineerATMS Advanced Traffic Management SystemATN
ATP Advanced Technology ProgramATPG Automatic Test Program GeneratorATR Alliance for Transportation ResearchATR Automated Traffic RecorderATRS Apprentice Tracking & Reporting System.ATS Air Temperature Sensor.ATS Alternate Theme Selection (4ØVDP).ATS Architecture Technical Specification.ATSA American Traffic Services Association.ATSAC Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control SystemATSC Advanced Technical Software Center (at GMU)ATSC Advanced Television Systems CommitteeATSSA American Traffic Safety Services AssociationATT Airflow Through Terminal.ATV
ATV All Terrain Vehicle.ATV Automation & Tooling Verification.ATW Advanced Technical Work. An Engineering Business unit of GM.ATWO Administrative Test Work Order.Au Gold (Auricium)AuC
Aug August (an abbreviation)AUP
AUR Accessory Usage Recorder.AUR Aurora.Auto Automatic (an abbreviation)Autoseque Sequence Car Orders for Production.Aux Auxiliary (abbreviation)AUX MEM Auxiliary Memory.AV Aero Viroment Inc. A company in Monrovia, Calif.AV Audio Visual (normally written as “A/V”)
Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (A membership organization that provides the tools necessary for the industry to identify standards, guidelines, and operating procedures that make the interoperability of existing and emerging telecommunications products and services possible.)
Automotive Technical Illustration System. An electronic illustration creation and management system used for PAD illustrations.
Advance Transport Notice. Electronic communication regarding material to be transferred between a company’s reporting locations.
Advanced Technology Vehicles. A division of General Motors designing vehicles/powertrains based on other than straight gas or diesel.
Asset Under Construction. Asset which is in the process of being completed at the time when the balance sheet is being produced.
Acceptable Use Practice. Practices that define what GM management considers to be consistent with GM corporate policies, and acceptable for the use of GM Information Resources.
AVA Activity Value Analysis.AVCG Advanced Vehicle Control/GuidanceAVCS Advanced Vehicle Control SystemsAVCSS Advanced Vehicle Control & Safety SystemsAVD Advanced Vehicle DesignAVD Advanced Vehicle Development. Manufacturing Team previously known as GPDC.AVDC Advanced Vehicle Development Center. See listing under Dept. Usage wookbook.AVDP Advanced Vehicle Development Process. AVE Advanced Vehicle EngineeringAvg Average (an abbreviation)AVG Assembly Verification Group.AVI Automatic Vehicle Identification.AVI Automotive Vehicle IdentificationAVIP Automatic Vehicle Identification Paint.AVL Automatic Vehicle LocationAVLE Assistant Vehicle Line ExecutiveAVLS Automatic Vehicle Location SystemAVM
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AVR Automotive Voice RecognitionAVSE Advanced Vehicle Service Engineer. AvtoVAZ Russia's Largest Automaker, Ukraine's Largest AutomakerAWA Alternate Work AgreementAWARE
AWD All-Wheel Drive.AWDA Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association, Inc.AWDIT Air Wrench Documentation Instrument and Transducer.AWG American Wire GaugeAWG Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorAWI American Welding InstituteAWO Administrative Work Order.AWO Analysis Work Order.AWO Authorization Work Order.AWOL Absent With-Out LeaveAWS All Wheel Steer.AWS American Welding Society, Inc.AYES Automotive Youth Educational Systems. www.ayes.org
Area Vehicle Manager. This is Spoken as Area Service Manager (Dealership contact for service/warranty). The ASM acronym was reserved for Area Sales Managers.
Avoid Verbal Order. A standard form used to document directions or information given to another individual.
Automated Warranty Administration Review Expert. A system that gathers every GM dealer's claim expense, every month, and calculates the CPVS for each dealer.
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Acronym DefinitionB BoronB&P Business & PlanningB.I. Body Integral.B/C BellCrank. An abbreviation.B/C Broadcast CodeB/JNT Ball Joint. An abbreviation.B/U Back Up. An abbreviation.B+ Battery Positive VoltageB2B
Ba BariumBA Bachelor of Arts (degree)BA Body AssemblyBA Brand AnalystBA Build AuthorityBAA Broad Agency AnnouncementBABFU Barrier Air Bag Fire Unit (no longer used; see SIRCU)BABT British Approvals Board of TelecommunicationsBAC
BACT Best Available Control TechnologyBAD Build Authorization DocumentBAI Blower Air Inlet.BAL Balance. An abbreviation.BALR Balancer. An abbreviation.BALUN Balanced [line] to Unbalanced [line] (communications adapter)BAM
BAP Barometric Absolute PressureBAPI
BAPS Barometric Absolute Pressure SensorBaro Barometric (an abbreviation).BARR Barrier. An abbreviation.BARS
BARS Billing And Receivable System.BAS Brake Apply Sensor.BAS Bulletin Authoring SystemBASEC British Approval Service for Electrical ComponentsBASEEFA British Approval Service for Electrical Equipment in Flammable AtmospheresBASIC Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction CodeBASIS Blood & Air Sampling Information SystemBASS Ball-in-tube Acceleration Sensing System (Breed)Batt Battery (an abbreviation)BAUD
BB BrassBoard
Business To Business (refers to WWW sites which are involved with industrial business - as contrasted to consumer business. The GMSupplyPower website is an example.)
Business Associate Code (A numeric code assigned to every GM dealer, regardless of how many GM franchises the dealer carries.)
BündesAnstalt für Materialforschung und Prüfing (German [Euro] requirement for air bag inflators.)
Business Application Programming Interfaces are standards that can be used to design ways of controlling how a business application will respond to a transaction.
Billing and Accounts Receivable System.Primary function is to generate invoices to dealerships
Basic Unit of Data (named for Telegrapher Jean-Maurice Baudot. Technically, baud is the number of times per second that the carrier signal shifts value - for example a 1200 bit-per-second modem actually runs at 300 baud, but it moves 4 bits per baud [4 x 300 = 1200 bits per second].)
BB Breadboard (Electronic prototype)BBB Better Business Bureau.BBC Bumper to Back of CabBBIS Budget Business Plan Integration SystemBBL Barrel.An abbreviation.BBM Brushless Blower Motor.BBQVC
BBS Break and Bearing SystemBBS Bulletin Board System (or Service)BBSC Brake & Bearing Systems Center (at Milford Proving Grounds).BBV Brake Booster VacuumBC Buick CityBC Business Case.BCA Bias & Control AssemblyBCA Build Change AuthorizationBCC Blind Carbon CopyBCC Brand Character Center.BCC Burden Control Center. Represents a group of cost centers in the IES templateBCCSE Body and Chassis Controls Systems Engineering.BCD Binary Coded DecimalBCI Bulk Current InjectionBCM Battery Control ModuleBCM Body Computer Module.BCM Body Control ModuleBCNC Body Chassis Network CommunicationsBCR Bar Code ReaderBCS Body Clamping SectionBCS Body Cutting SectionBCS Budget Consolidated SystemBD Board. An abbreviation.BD
BDA Bus Discharge AssemblyBDC Battery Distribution CenterBDC Bottom Dead CenterBDI Boothroyd-Dewhurst Inc. DFA software analysis tool.BDM Background Debugger Mode (Motorola development tool / connection)BDS Bulk Data Switcher.BDSC
Be BerylliumBEA Body Engineering Activity.BEAB British Electrotechnical Approvals BoardBEC Base Engineered ContentBEC Bus Electrical CenterBEC Battery Electrical Center.BEI BIW, Exteriors, & InteriorsBELLCORE BELL COmmunication REsearch
Beta Build Quality Valve Complete. To mark that point in time at which the Beta Quality Valve 00 is opened signifying the readiness to move forward with the next build event(s) based on the successful completion of the review criteria and agreed upon level of risk for program and product impact.
Build Direction. Project plan-supporting document that defines and authorizes the purchase of material for testing, and building vehicles and bucks.
Business Decision Support Center. Effective April 1, 2002, the name BDSC was discontinued.
BEM Belt MoldingBEMC Base Engine Managers CommitteeBEMC Buick Engineering Material Control.BEMIC Buick Engineering Material Inventory control.BER Bit Error RateBERT Bit Error Rate TesterBESC Base Engine Steering CommitteeBESS Battery Energy Storage SystemBET Bid (or Cost) Estimation TeamBET Bid Estimation TeamBeta build Initial production of design intent prototype vehicles.BETIDC Beijing Economic Technology Investment Development Corp.BEV Barrier Equivalent VelocityBEV Battery Electric VehicleBF Base Feature.BFA Brand Financial AnalysisBFC Body Function ControllerBFI Body Frame IntegralBFL Baffle. An abbreviation.BFM Brand Focused MerchandisingBG Berufsgenossenchaft der Feinmechanik und ElektrotechnikBGA Ball Grid Array (Electronic package type)BGI Back window Glass, InsideBGO Back window Glass, OutsideBGS Back Glass SealBHD Bulkhead. An abbreviation.BHN Brinell HarnessBHP Brake Horse PowerBi BismuthBI Body IntegralBI
BIAT Bring It All TogetherBIC Best In ClassBIC Business Integration CenterBICMOS Bipolar Complementary Metal Oxide SemiconductorBICS Battery, Ignition, & Control SystemBID Brinell Impression Diameter.BID Bumper Impact DetectorBIFS Broadcast Information Feedback SystemBIM Business Information ManagementBIND Binding. An abbreviation.BIO Body Computer Input/Output (GMP-X IC).BioRID Biofidelic Rear Impact DummyBIOS Basic Input / Output SystemBioSID Biofidelic Side Impact DummyBIPS Billions of Instructions Per SecondBIRG Business Impact Review GroupBIS Best In SegmentBIST Built in Self TestBIT Ball In Tube
Bubble up Initiative. The portion of the Four Phase process containing all activities that lead up to Phase 0 of a program. (4ØVDP).
BIT BInary digiT.BIT Braking In a TurnBIT Brand Integration TeamBITE Built In Test EquipmentBIW
BJT Bipolar Junction TransistorBk BerkeliumBK Back. An abbreviation.BKG Backing. An abbreviation.BKL Buckle. An abbreviation.BKLT Booklet. An abbreviation.BKT Bucket. An abbreviation.BL Base LineBL Bleed. An abbreviation.BLD Ball Limiting DeviceBLEDR Bleeder. An abbreviation.BLK Block. An abbreviation.BLMP Block Learn MemoryBLMP Business Line Menu ProcessBLO Blower. An abbreviation.BLS Body Lower Stripes (ornamentation)BLS
Blts Belts (an abbreviation)BLW Below. An abbreviation.BLW Brake Lining WearBM Brand ManagerBMCS Bureau of Motor Carrier SafetyBMCS Bureau of Motor Carrier StandardsBMD Business Management Division.BME BioMedical EngineeringBMEP Brake Mean Effective PressureBMP Basic Medical PlanBMP Bitmap ImageBMS Business Management System. (Being replaced by TOPS).BMS load
BMW Bavarian Motor Works (Bayerische Motoren Werke)Bn Bank (an abbreviation)BNA Bureau des Normes de l’Automobile (France)BNC Baby Navy ConnectorBNC Bayonet Naval ConnectorBNC Bayonet Neill-Concelman (a round coaxial connector)BNL Brookhaven National LaboratoriesBO Back OrderBOB Best Of the BestBOC Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac Group (disbanded GM organization).BOD Bill Of Design.BOD Board Of DirectorsBOF Ball of Foot (Powertrain - located on accelerator foot plane 203 mm from heel point.)
Body In White. Usually the bare metal shell of the body including doors and deck lid prior to paint and trim.
Build Level Suffix - A letter assigned to denote the latest design change during the prototype phase
Input of engineering program content associated resource estimates, resource charges, and committed dollars.
BOF Body On FrameBOI Beginning Of Injection.BOL
BOLS Bolster. An abbreviation.BOM
BOM+ Bill Of Materials Plus.BOOS Booster. An abbreviation.BOP
BOPS Billion Operations Per SecondBP Back PressureBP Basis PointBP Battery PackBP Business PlanBPA Business & Program AssuranceBPC Business Plan CodeBPCM Battery Pack Control Module. (Term obsolete at ATV, refer to BPM.)BPE Business Process EngineeringBPEGR Back Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation.BPF Band Pass FilterBPM Battery Pack ModuleBPM Battery Pack MonitorBPM Brilliant Pedal ModuleBPM Business Planning ModelBPM Business Process ManagerBPMV Brake Pressure Modulator Valve.BPO Branch PrOcessing UnitBPP Best People PracticesBPP Brake Pedal Position.BPR Bumper. An abbreviation,BPR Business Process Re-engineeringBPS Bits per Second. Speed a modem can transmit.BPSC Business Planning Sub-Committee.BPSK Binary Phase Shift KeyingBPV Business Planning Volumes.BPW Base Pulse WidthBPW Bits Per Word.BQE Basic Quality EducationBQM Brand Quality Manager (or Management).Br BromineBR
BR Brace. An abbreviation.BRAT Bi-drive Recreational All Terrain.BRAT Business Risk Advisory Team.BRC Bluffton Rubber CompanyBRC Business Resource Center. Part of CARS.BRD Briad. An abbreviation.BRDR Border. An abbreviation.
Bill of Lading (A document that identifies a carrier’s contract and specifies the goods the carrier agrees to transport from one location to another.)
Bill Of Material. Plan for components or subsystems, used as a resource planning tool for dollars, cadence, head count, sourcing.
Bill Of Process. Process level description of the production system which is required to manufacture and assemble vehicles.
Beta Release. To mark that point in time at which the design, manufacturing, and engineering information for the Beta vehicle build is released.
BRG Bearing. An abbreviation.BRK Brake. An abbreviation.BRKR Breaker. An abbreviation.BRKT Bracket. An abbreviation.BRM Business Review MeetingBRM Business Risk ManagementBRP Business Resumption PlanBRS Big Red Switch (manual reboot)BRTC Belt Restraint Technical CommitteeBS Ballasted Structure. Part of POC builds.BSA Boat Safety Act.BSAP Basic Spark Advance Program.BSCO Brake Specific Carbon MonoxideBSD Baseline Software DevelopmentBSD Berkeley Standard Distribution (of Unix)BSD Build Site Direction
BSFC Brake Specific Fuel ConsumptionBSG Business Strategy GroupBSHC Brake Specific HydrocarbonsBSI British Standards InstituteBSL Brake Systems LaboratoryBSM Bi-directional Switching ModuleBSM Body Sheet MetalBSM Body Side MoldingBSNO2 Brake Specific Nitrogen Dioxide.BSPMC Brake System Parts Manufacturers Council.BSS Base Station SystemBSS Body Side Stripes (ornamentation)BSS
BT Bench TrendingBT Brand TeamBTC Base Table CoordinatorBTC Binary Two's ComplimentBTC Body Technology CenterBTCM Brake Torque Control ModuleBTD
BTDC Before Top Dead CenterBTHR Breather. An abbreviation.BTI Below Throttle InjectionBTL Below The LineBTL Body Test LaboratoryBTL Business Team LeaderBTM Bottom. An abbreviatoin.BTM Brake Thermal ModelBTM
BTS Belt Trim SupportBTS Bulletin Tracking System
Boone Shaped Short (fiber characteristic in composites - improved strength over CSS [Conventional Short Straight] fibers)
Build Tolerance Document. A standard perspective view of a part or assembly that resides on a released drawing and contains assembly tooling locations, datum’s, and control characteristics.
Build Tolerance Manual. A compilation of vehicle tolerance objectives and concept sheets for a vehicle program.
BTS Bureau of Transportation StatisticsBTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock.BTU British Thermal UnitBTW By The Way (Internet / E-mail)BTY Battery TrayBUC Business Unit CoordinatorBuck A test vehicle. A buck is a partial assembly which is used for design analysis or test purposes.
BUGM Best Under General MotorsBUL Back Up Lamp (ornamentation)BUM Body Upper MoldingBURNDY Burndy Connector.BUSH Bushing. An abbreviation.BUT Button. An abbreviation.BV Bowl VentBVA Beta Virtual AssessmentBVD Basic Vehicle DescriptionBVS Body Vehicle SpecificationBW Blackwall. An abbreviation.BWARN Backup WarningBWC Butane Working CapacityBWG Back Window GlassBWG Business Work Group.BWL
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BWS Back Window to Seat finishBYTE BYnary TErm. Consisting of 8 bits.BZL Bezel. An abbreviation.
Body [Belt] Work Line (Arbitrary horizontal work line usually located at approximately the 1100 MM belt line.)
Build Work Order. Computer generated form initiated by the engineer to request procurement of parts and material to support an engineering program in the absence of an ABWO
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The requirement which states General Motors design and part suppliers must be able to accept, design and/or return Math Data in a data format specified by the contracting GM buyer
A global GM development and implementation initiative supporting GM’s “fast-to-market” strategies.
Term used to include CAD, CAE, CAM, and CIM systems. Hardware and software components that comprise the C4 products.
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CAD/M/E Computer-Aided Design / Manufacturing / EngineeringCADAM Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing ENG CADAM Computer-graphics Augmented Design and Manufacturing ENGCADANCE Computer Aided Design and Numerical Control Effort ENGCADAT Computer Aided Dealership Analysis Tool. VSSMCADD Computer Aided Design & Drafting ENGCADMP Computer Aided Design of Microelectronic PackagingCADRE Computer Automated Data Recording Elements
A GM/EDS enhanced IGES translator to exchange data between the GM/EDS C4 strategic software.
C4 System Architecture. The logical framework that defines the form and function for C4 hardware and software components.
Concept Approval (4ØVDP). A decision point of the Four Phase process. It signals the end of Phase 0 and the beginning of Phase 1.
Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing. A term applied to a variety of computer hardware and software products that are used assist in product and process design, analysis, and programming
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CAEE Computer Aided Electrical Engineering. ENGCAF Cabling Assurance Fixture ENGCAFC Corporate Average Fuel ConsumptionCAFE VTS, AIAG, GVDP, GMPT, ENG
CAGR Cumulative Annual Growth Rate ENGCAHPS Corporate Area Hire Placement System. ENGCAI Computer Aided Instruction. ENGCAIR Converter Air Injection Reactor.Cal Calibrate. An abbreviation. PSEO, ENGCAL Conversational Algebraic Language. ENGCAL3D Calspan 3-Dimensional occupant simulation. ENGCalc Calculated (an abbreviation) PSEOCALCE Computer Aided Life Cycle EngineeringCALL
CALN Calibration. An abbreviaiton. ENGCALR Calibrator. An abbreviation. ENGCALS AIAG
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CAM Content Addressable MemoryCAM Customer Account Manager.CAM Customer Activities Manager. VSSMCAMAC Computer Automated Measurement And Control ENGCAMAS
CAMI Canadian Automotive Manufacturing, Inc. ENGCAMI Civil Aeromedical InstituteCAMIP Continuous Assessment Monitoring Identifying Problems. ENGCAMIP Continuous Automotive Marketing Information Program VTS, GVDP, ENG , GMPT
Computer Aided Engineering, (pronounced Kaye), also MCAE. Use of computers in analysis of the designs to verify that they meet their objectives (e.g., stress analysis, aerodynamic drag, etc.).
Corporate Average Fuel Economy. A set of U.S. government regulations that mandate the standard for fuel efficiency in vehicles sold in the U.S.A., whether foreign or domestic.
Center for Automotive Lessons Learned. System for capturing and resolving questions and issues and sharing ideas and best practices throughout the GMNA organization.
Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support - A Department of Defense effort to provide a working environment for contractors using heterogeneous systems. It is currently developing a test bed for using STEP between specific military systems.
Computer-Aided Manufacturing. Use of computers to program, direct, and control production equipment in the fabrication of manufacturing items.
CApacity MAnagement System. GM proprietary software that will store supplier capacity data and calculate potential shortfalls.
CAMIP Continuous Automotive Monitoring Identifying ProblemsCAMS Computerized Automotive Maintenance System, a.k.a. GM/CAMS. ENG CAN Controller Area Network PSEO, ENGCANC Cancel. An abreviation. ENGCANdi Controller Area Network- diagnostic interfaceCANEXPO CANadian EXPort Operations. ENGCAP Central Advanced Purchasing. ENGCAP Change Acceleration ProcessCAP GMPT
CAP Computer Aided Programming. ENGCAP Corporate Allocation & Planning ENGCAP Corrective Action PlanCAP Customer Approval Package ENGCAPAC Capacitor. An abreviation. ENGCAPE Computer Aided Process Engineering. ENG CAPM Computer Aided Project Management. ENGCAPP Computer Aided Process Planning. ENGCAPS
CAPS Computer-Aided Product Selection. ENGCAPS Computerized Automotive Product Test System ENGCAR Corrective Action Report. GMPT, ENG CARAT Cooperative Automotive Research for Advanced TechnologyCARB California Air Resources Board. ENG , GMPTCARB Carburetor. An abbreviation. ENGCARD Crash Avoidance Research Data (or Database). ENGCARDD Computer Assisted Research, Design, & Documentation System ENGCARE Customer Acceptance Review and Evaluation GMPT, GVDP, ENGCARE Customer Action Response Evaluation.CARIR Computer Aided Research for Infra Red ENGCARPORT Centralized Application & Reporting Personal On-line Reference Tool GMAC
Component Allocation Plan (is an operational and planning document released in conjunction with the "M" schedule. Explodes "M" schedule vehicle volumes down to engine, transmission, model, nameplate, type, style and emissions and adds CKD volumes. This tool is used to monitor the execution of the major powertrain/component plans that support the vehicles and assembly plan. It also specifies all allocation [forcing] and banking strategies for those components.)
Competitive Access Pricing System. A system by which APM's can work within dealerships to personalize a GM accessory program.
CARR Carrier. An abbreviation. ENGCARS Centralized Application & Reporting System GMACCARS Certified Automotive Repairman’s Society ENGCARS
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Computerized Application and Reference System (Engineering software developed from the American Iron and Steel Institute's (AISI) Automotive Steel Design Manual. The CARS program helps engineers and designers save time and resources by performing first-order analysis of designs. This can reduce the need for expensive finite element analysis.)
Customer And Relationship Services. Consists of CAC, DBC, BRC, and other customer/dealer oriented assistance groups.
CAV Cavity. An abbreviation. ENGCAW Canadian Auto Workers. ENG CB Citizen’s Band. As in CB radio. ENGCB Commissioning Body ENGCBA Cell Based Array ENGCBC Cache Bus Controller ENGCBDR Citizens for Better Driver Information. ENGCBE Cab Behind EngineCBEMA Computerized Business Equipment Manufacturers Association. AIAG, ENGCBGA Ceramic Ball Grid Array (Electronic component package) ENGCBI Computer Based Instruction ENGCBL Cable. An abbreviation. ENGCBO Car Build Order ENGCBP Cab Back PanelCBR Constant Bit Rate ENGCBS COTS-Based SystemsCBT Computer Based Training GMPT, VSSMCBU Completely Built Unit (vehicle). ENGCC Capability Center ENGCC Carbon CopyCC Change Control GVDP, ENG, GMPTCC Change Coordinator GMPTCC Climate Control PSEOCC Completion CodeCC Concept Confirmation. GPDP Program Gate Review. GMPTCC ENG
CC Critical Characteristic GMPTCC Cruise ControlC-C Car to Car GVDPCCA Circuit Card Assembly ENGCCB Change Control Board. ENGCCC Campaign [Concerns] Correction CenterCCC Car Care Council. ENGCCC Ceramic Chip Carrier ENGCCC Computer Combustion Control. ENG
Control Characteristics. Parameters of a part specification which are deemed necessary to be monitored to show process capability.
CCC Computer Command Control ENGCCC Corporate Crashworthiness CommitteeCCC Criteria Consensus Complete. GVDP, ENG , GMPTCCC Customer Communications Center.CCCC Computer Controlled Catalytic Converter. ENGCCCI Computer Controlled Coil Ignition ENGCCCR Computer Carrier Conference - irregular Route. ENGCCCS Computer Command Control System.CCD Charge Coupled Device. ENG CCD Customer Communication Document ENGCCDI Climate Control & Driver InformationCCDIC Climate Control & Driver Information Center. ENGCCESC Cylinder Cathode Electric Spark Control ENGCCFL Cold Cathode Florescent Lamp (type used in scanners) ENGCCG Change Coordination Group. ENGCCIB
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CCMS Committee for the Challenges of Modern SocietyCCMST Chassis Control Module SteeringCCO Chevrolet Central Office. ENGCCOB Chevrolet Central Office Building. ENGCCOE Corporate Committee On Electromagnetics.
Core Calibrator Interface Box (Lear / Delphi joint project - seat technology - test & calibration device[?])
Consultative Committee for International Telegraphy and Telephony (F. Comité Consultatif Internationale Téléphonique et Télégraphique)} See ITU
Computing Center Management System. Used for system management, job scheduling and preparation, database administration and system monitoring by the Basis group.
CCOT Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube ENGCCP Carbon Canister Purge. ENGCCP Charcoal Canister Purge. ENGCCP Climate Control Panel ENGCCP Collaborative Criteria Process GVDPCCP Computer Controlled Purge. ENGCCP Controlled Canister Purge ENG CCP Climate Control Panel.CCPO Corporate Corrosion Program Objective (of GM). ENGCCR California Code of Regulations ENGCCR Change Control Request. ENGCCR Computer Command Ride. ENGCCRR Critical Change Review RequestCCS Controlled Combustion System. ENGCCS Corporate Consolidated Scheduling. ENGCCS Customer Contact System VSSMCCSDT Corporate Compatible System Design Tools. ENGCCTV Closed Circuit TeleVision ENGCCU Command Console Unit ENGCCU Console Control Unit. ENGCCV Canister Control Valve. ENGCCV Closed Crankcase Ventilation. ENGCCW Counter Clock-Wise. PSEO, GMPTCd CadmiumCd Candela (unit of light intensity)Cd Coefficient of Drag. VTS, ENGCD Calibration DriftCD Capacity Discharge (electronic ignition)CD Carrier Detect (modem signal) ENGCD Compact Disc. An abbreviation. ENGCD Compact Disk PSEO, ENG CD Concept Development ENGCD Concept Direction (4ØVDP). A decision point in the Four Phase process. GMPT, ENG CD Critical Dimensions. A location at which the assembly tooling will clamp the part. ENGCD/PLYR Compact Disc Player. An abbreviation. ENGCD/SS Code Division/Spread Spectrum. ENG
CDA Concept Direction Approval. ENG CDA Customer Design Approval ENGCDA Cylinder De-Activation GMPTCDAP Car Development And Pleaseability. ENGCDAS Crash Data Analysis SystemCDB Corporate Database ENGCDC Center for Disease Control GMPTCDC Centralized Distribution Center. ENGCDC Collision Damage (or Deformation) ClassificationCDC Concept Development CenterCDC Continuous Damping Control (Mannesmann Sachs) GMPTCDD Component Datum Drawing GVDP, ENGCDI Common-rail gas Direct Injection GMPTCDI Controlled Direct Injection ENGCDIF CASE Data Interchange FormatCDIS Common Dimensional Information SystemCDL Commercial Driver’s License ENGCDLS Common Datum Locating Strategy.CDM Central Delivery Model (SUN workstation updates)CDM Communications Data Module. ENGCDM Control & Display Module. ENGCDMA Code Division Multiple Access ENGCDMe Consistent Document Management Environment.CDMS Customer Data Management System ENGCDP Climate & Diagnostic Panel (Buick only) ENGCDP Concept Development Process. ENGCDP Cresyl-Diphenyl-Phosphate (a gasoline additive). ENGCDPD Cellular Digital Packet Data. ENGCDPT Career Discussion Planning Tool.CDR Car Division Requirement ENGCDR Change Description RequestCDR Common Delivery Reporting VSSMCDR Corporate Division Request ENGCDR Crash Data Retriever (Box & SW similar to that for Class II to retrieve EDR data from SDM)CDR Critical Design Review ENG CDR Customer Delivery Reporting VSSM
CDR
CD-ROM Compact Disc – Read Only Memory. ENGCDS Corporate Data Standards AVDCCDS Corporate Date Standards. A typo. Should be Corporate Data Standards. AVDCCDS Correlated Double Sampling. ENGCDS
CDT Chassis Design ToolkitCDT Conduit. An abbreviation. ENGCDV Compressed Digital VideoCDX Compact Disk Changer. PSEOCe CeriumCE Cab to End of frame (dimension). ENGCE California Emissions ENGCE Chief Engineer ENGCE Combustion EngineeringCE Communaute Europeene ENGCE Crash EvaluationCEA Competitive Equalization Assistance ENGCEA Corporate Engineering Authorization GMPT, ENGCEBEC Comite Electrotechnique Belge ENGCEC California Energy CommissionCEC Chevrolet Engineering Center (obsolete). ENGCEC Chief Engineers Council ENGCEC Combination Emission Control. ENGCEC Commission of the European CommunitiesCECC CENELEC Electronic Components Committee ENGCECR Corporate Engineering Change Recommendation. ENGCEe Consistent Engineering Environment.CEE1 Commission on rules for the approval of Electrical Equipment ENGCEE2 An International Commission ENGCEI Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano ENGCEMA Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association ENGCEMMV Commercial Enhanced-Mobility Medium-duty Vehicle. GM Defense
Car Division Requirement. A document used by the car divisions to communicate revisions to program content.
Crashworthiness Data System (NHTSA detailed data on a representative, random sample of thousands of minor, serious, and fatal crashes. There are 24 field research teams that study about 5,000 crashes a year involving passenger cars, light trucks, vans, and utility vehicles.)
CEMSS Current Engineering Manufacturing Services Staff.CEN AIAG
CENELEC AIAG, ENG
CEO Chief Executive Officer ENG CEP Catalytic Evaluation Program ENGCEP Comissao Electrotecnia Porteguesa ENGCEPS Color Electronic Publishing SystemCER Claims Expense Review. No longer used.CERES Coalition of Environmentally Responsible EconomiesCERMET CERamic METal ENGCERT Certification (an abbreviation). ENG CESCA Computerized Electrical Schematics & Circuit Analysis ENGCESS Corporate Engineering Specification System ENGCET Controller Execution Team GMPTCETF Customer Experience Task ForceCETS Corporate Emissions Test SystemCEU Continuing Education UnitCEX Cabin heat Exchanger (part of HPVS). ENGCF Center Front (passenger position)CF Certainty FactorCF Concentration FactorCF Correction FactorCF Current FeedbackCF/H Cubic Feet per Hour ENGCFA Current Feedback Amplifier ENGCFB Contoured Face BarrierCFC Chlorofluorocarbons. VTS, ENG CFD Clean for Delivery (used car process)CFD Computational Fluid Dynamics ENG , GMPTCFFP Clean Fuel Fleet Program ENGCFG Cash Forecast Group EAG
Committee for European Normalization. The standards setting body of the quasi-governmental European Community (descendent of the EEC). Approximately 15 European countries work together to set standards that are not voluntary and which, once approved, have the force of law.
Committee for European Normalization, Electrotechnical - The IEC-related committee for the European Community.
CFI
CFM Cubic Feet per Minute. ENGCFM Customer Focaus Manager GMPTCFMT Cross Functional Management Team. ENGCFO Chief Financial OfficerCFOD Customer Feedback On Design ENGCFP Customer Focal PointCFPM FIN
CFPR Corporate Financial Policy & Reporting ENG, EAGCFR Code of Federal Regulations. VTS, ENG , GMPTCFS Central Facilities ServicesCFS
CFT Clean Fuel Technology.CFT Corporate Field TestCFT Cross Functional Team. ENGCFT Customer Focus Team. ENGCFV Clean Fuel VehicleCFVT Critical Few Vehicle TolerancesCG Center of Gravity. ENGCG Cowl Grille (ornamentation)CG Customer Group ENGCGA Centimeter – Gram – SecondCGA Color Graphics Adapter ENGCGC CAMIP Gap Closure.CGDP Corporate Graduate Development ProgramCGH Center of Gravity Height.CGH Computer Generated HolographCGI
CGI Compacted Graphite Iron GMPTCGI-BIN CGI Binary (A CGI compliant program.)CGIT College Graduate In Training. ENG , HR
Customer Focus Incentive- The CFI is designed to encourage customer- focused parts practices that improve same-day repair of vehicles.
Common Financial Process Model. A project sanctioned by the Global Process and Systems Strategy Board for the need to ensure commonality in the configuration of the SAP financial modules in future implementations within GM.
Corporate Fatigue System (A program that performs fatigue life prediction and fatigue analysis for product structural design and validation in both CAT and CAE environments.)
Common Gateway Interface. The scripting language used to execute programs on internet servers.
CGL Commercial General Liability GMUCGM Computer Graphic Metafile.CGS Computer Graphics System ENG CGS Corporate Graphic System. (Truck) A 3-dimensional computer graphic software system. GVDP, ENG CGSB Canadian General Standards Board.CGUC Computer Graphics User Committee. ENGCGVWR Combined Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ENGCH (European Abbreviation for Switzerland) ENGCH Change Hardware. ENGCHA Carburetor Heated Air. ENGCHAN Channel. An abbreviation. ENGCHAS Chassis. An abbreviation. ENGCHEM Chemical. An abbreviation. ENGCHEMS Ceramic Hybrid Electro-Mechanical System (Sort of a multi-chip approach to MEMS devices.)
CHFDR Chevrolet Financial Data Reporting system. ENGCHIPS Chemical Hazards Information Program System ENGCHIPS Clearing House Interbank System EAGCHK Check. An abbreviation. ENGCHMBR Chamber. An abbreviation. ENGCHMSL Center High Mounted Stop Lamp VTS, ENG CHOM Child Hold Out MechanismCHPT College Hiring Process Team HRCHQ Canadian Head Quarters.CHR Customer Help Request (E2)CHRG Charge. An abbreviation. ENGCI GMPT, GVDP, ENG
CI Confidence IntervalCI Configuration Item. ENG CI Continuous Improvement ENGCI Cost Improvement. ENGCIAC
CIAS Crash Impact Absorbing StructureCIB Change Implementation Board (of GM). ENG
Concept Initiation. First of the five major decision points in the Four Phase process. It signals the beginning of Phase 0.
Computer Incident Advisory Capability (DOE website http://HoaxBusters.ciac.org/ operated by CIAC is a good resource to use in identifying e-mail hoaxes.)
CIB Consumer Influence Budget systemCICS Customer Information Control System. ENGCID Compartment Integration DesignerCID Cubic Inch Displacement. ENG CID Customer Information Database.CIDE Compartment Integration Design Engineer.CIDI Compression Ignition Direct Injection GMPTCIDR Classless Internet Domain RoutingCIE Central Industrial Engineering. ENGCIE Compartment Integration Engineer.CIE Computer Integrated Engineering, also CAE. ENG CIEM Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager. ENGCIF Caltech Intermediate Format ENGCIF AIAG
CIH Cam In Head ENGCIHe Consistent Information Highway Environment.CII Communication Integration Interface ENGCIIL Control Intermediate Interface Language ENGCIL VSSM
CIM Column Integration ModuleCIM GMPT, ENG
CIM Continuous Improvement Manager ENGCIM Corporate Information Management (or Manager). ENG CIM Column Integration Module.CIMM Checking Inspection Match Metal; body measurement check using surface plate and fixtures. ENG
CIMM Coordinated Inspection Metal Match ENGCIMS Corporate Information Management SystemCIO Chief Information OfficerCIP Competitive Information ProgramCIP Cost Improvement Program (Obsolete) ENG
Customer Identification File - A proposed database for the transportation industry where addresses and other information on carriers would be listed and updated.
Consumer Information Label. Introduced in March 1994 this label contains information about the vehicle that is required by state and federal laws and regulations. GM vehicle assembly plants install the CIL labels on all new GM passenger cars and trucks produced for sale in the U.S. and U.S. possessions/territories.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing. The application of a computer to bridge and connect various computerized systems into a coherent, integrated whole.
CIPB Consumer Information Program on BumpersCIPS Campaign Information Processing Systems. SO, ENGCIR Certification Information Request. ENGCIR Compliance Information Request (NHTSA). ENGCIRC Circuit. An abbreviation. ENGCIREN Crash Injury Research & Engineering NetworkCIRT Concerns & Issues Resolution Tracking ENGCIRT Consolidated Issues Resolution & Tracking System.CIS Computer Information ScienceCIS Contact Image Sensor ENGCIS Corporate Information Security ENGCIS Corporate Information Standards ENGCIS Computer Information Systems ENGCISA Consolidated Income Security Administration. ENGCISC Complex Instruction Set Computer ENGCISCO Corporate Information Standards Code Operations. GMPTCISCO Corporate Information Standards Committee. AIAG, ENGCISCO code ENG
CISPR VTS, ENG
CISSP Certified Information System Security ProfessionalCIT GVDP, ENG, GMU
CIT Continuous Improvement Team GMPTCIU Charge Interface Unit. See CM. ENGCIX Chrysler Information Exchange. DiamlerChrysler acronym. AIAGCKC GVDP
CKD Complete Knock Down GVDP, ENG , FINCKP Crankshaft Position (sensor) PSEOCkt Circuit (an abbreviation) PSEOCL Car Line ENGCL Car Load ENGCL Carload.
GM Corporate Information Standards Code (e.g., 18001). A 5 digit numeric coding scheme used to identify all GM Group, Division, and Plant locations.
International Special Committee on Radio Interference (Comite Internationale Special Preturbation Radioelectrique)
Compartment Integration Team; responsible for front end, cockpit, passenger compartment, doors, rear end. Integration EGM's chair CIT’s. Focus/Scope is on architectural and assembly issues.
Critical Key Commodities. The list of CKC is an engineering deliverable that identifies those commodities that pose "higher engineering risk' to the program.
CL Center Line. Also written as C/L. GVDP, ENG, GMPTCL Change Leader GMPTCL Closed Loop. PSEO, ENG CL Clutch (abbreviation) GMPTCLA Clamp. An abbreviation. ENGCLC Concentrated Load CapacityCLC Corporate Label Committee.CLCC Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier ENGCLCC Closed Loop Carburetor Control. ENGCLCD Cadillac Luxury Car Division ENG CLD Compression Load Deflection.CLDD Current Loop Demodulator DecoderCLEC Closed Loop Emission Control. ENGCLEFI Closed Loop Electronic Fuel Injection ENGCLEPA European Components Supplier Association ENGCLER Clearance. An abbreviation. ENGCLF Conservation Law FoundationCLG Cooling. An abbreviation. ENGCLGC Cam Lock Gas Cap ENGCLK Clock. An abbreviation. ENG CLNG Cleaning. An abbreviation. ENGCLNP Connectionless Network ProtocolCLNR Cleaner. An abbreviation. ENGCLNS Connectionless Network ServiceCLOOP Closed Loop. ENGCLPR Caliper. An abbreviation. ENGCLR Center Line RadiusCLR Cooler. An abbreviation. ENGCLR Color. An abbreviation. ENGCLSF Connectionless Service FunctionsCLSR Closure. An abbreviation. ENGCLTBI Closed Loop Throttle Body Injection. ENGCLTP Connectionless Transport ProtocolCLU Clutch. An abbreviation. ENGCLUT Color Look Up Table (A table—it can be in hardware or software form—that contains
information on the mixing of red, green and blue color intensity in a palette.)
CLV Clevis. An abbreviation. ENGcm Centimeter PSEO, ENGCM Change Management ENGCM Charge Module. Hughes term for CIU. ENGCM Chemiluminescent (NOX Analysis) ENGCM Command Media ENGCM GVDP, ENG , GMPT, AVDC
CM Construction Manager GMUCM Corporate Measures ENGCM Credit Memo. ENGCM/SHF Camshaft. An abbreviation. ENGCMA Central Material AreaCMA Change Management Administrator.CMA Configuration Management Administrator. ENGCMAI Converter & Manifold AIr. ENGCMAQ Congestion Mitigation & Air QualityCMB Concrete Median BarrierCMB Corporate Material Brokering GMPTCMBS Corporate Material Brokering SystemCMC Cache bus Memory Controller ENGCMC Cadillac Motor Car. ENGCMC Compressor Motor Controller. (Part of APM). ENGCmd Command (an abbreviation) PSEOCMD Chevrolet Marketing Division.CMDB Crabbed Moving Deformable BarrierCMI Certified Mechanical Engineer.CMI Configuration Management Items. ENGCMID
CMIP Common Management Information Protocol ENGCMIT Common Methods Integration TeamCML Change Management Leader GVDPCML Cornering Marker Lamp (ornamentation)
Configuration Management. An organizational and procedural system for controlling changes, recording changes and reporting the status of changes as they affect the product to be built.
Common Mobile Instrument Development (Generate a strategy for directing the development of common mobile test instrumentation for the support of car and truck development and validation.)
CML Current Mode Logic ENGCMM GMPT, AVDC
CMM Coordinate Measuring Machines. GVDP, ENG , GMPTCMM Cubic Meters per Minute. ENGCmmd Commanded (an abbreviation) PSEOCMMI Capability Maturity Model Integrated AVDCCMO Change Management Organization. ENGCMOP Configuration Management Operating Plan. GVDP, ENGCMOS Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. ENG CMP Camshaft Position PSEOCMP Change Management Process GMPTCMP Component. An abbreviation. ENGCMP Congestion Management ProgramCMPD Compound. An abbreviation. ENGCMPR Compressor. An abbreviation. ENGCMPRN Compression. An abbreviation. ENGCMPTR Computer. An abbreviation. ENGCMR Common Mode Rejection ENGCMR Creditors Material Returned. ENG, GMPT, EAGCMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio ENGCMRS Commercial Mobile Radio Service ENGCMS Centralized Measurement SystemCMS Complexity Management SystemCMS Congestion Management SystemCMS Customer Management System.CMSS Coordinate Measurement System SoftwareCMT Change Management Team. GMPTCMTR Commutator. An abbreviation. ENGCMV Commercial Motor VehicleCMV Common Mode Voltage ENGCMVSA Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act.CMVSS Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. VTS, ENG CNC Computer Numerical Control. ENGCNCT Contact. An abbreviation. ENGCNDCT Conductor. An abbreviation. ENG
Capability Maturity Model (A five-level model for assessing and improving the maturity of an organization's systems applications processes and practices.)
CNDSR Condenser.An abbreviation. ENGCNE Certified NetWare Engineer [Novell Netware]CNG Compressed Natural Gas SO, ATV, ENG , GMPT, ENGCNI Comfort Noise Insertion ENGCNI Consolidated Net Income ENGCNP Coil Near Plug ENGCNSL Console. An abbreviation. ENGCNSTR Canister. An abbreviation. ENGCNTNR Container. An abbreviation. ENGCNTR Counter.An abbreviation. ENGCNTS Center for National Truck StatisticsCO Carbon Monoxide. PSEO, VTS, ENG , GMPTCO Change Order GMUCO2 Carbon Dioxide PSEO, ENG COA Carburetor Outside Air. ENGCOA Core A/C Condenser OnlyCOAX Coaxial. An abbreviation. ENGCOB Complimentary Offset Binary ENGCOBOL COmmon Business Oriented Language. ENG COBRA Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation ActCOC Certificate Of Conformity. ENGCOD Cash On Delivery ENGCODEC COder DECoder ENGCOe ENG, GMPT
COE Cab Over EngineCOE Centers Of Expertise. GMPT, ENG COE Coefficient of Drag. ENGCOE Common Office Environment. Incorrect definition, see Coe above. ENGCOE Cost Of Engineering.COES Catalog of Engineering SolutionsCOES Customer Order Entry & Shipping ENGCOFC Container of Flat Car ENGCOGNOS Not an acronym. A brandname of a GM Standard Reporting Product AVDCCOGS Cost of Goods Sold ENG
Consistent Office environment. NAO program which provides uniform office automation services at a common price, i.e. desktop hardware and software, network printing, operations, etc.
COI
COL Column. An abbreviation. ENGCOLA Cost of Living AllowanceCOLD Computer Output to Laser DiskCoLMS Common Laboratory Measurement SystemCOLR Collar. An abbreviation. ENGCOLT Computerized On Line Tooling ENGCOM Code Communication Code GMPTCOMB Combination. An abbreviation. ENGCombo Combination (an abbreviation) PSEOCOMFASS Consolidated Fastening Support System ENGCOMI Communication Information ENGCOML Commercial. An abbreviation. ENGComm Communication. An abbreviation. PSEO, ENGCOMP Compensator. An abbreviation. ENGCOMPASS COMP Analysis of Shippng Strategies ENGCOMPASS ENG
Compl Complete(d) (an abbreviation) PSEO, ENGCOMPT Compartment. An abbreviation. ENGCOMS Corporate Order Management System ENGCond Condition (an abbreviation) PSEOConfig Configuration (an abbreviation) PSEO, ENGCONN Connector. An abbreviation. ENG Const Constant (an abbreviation) PSEOCONT Control. An abbreviation. ENG CONTAM Contamination. An abbreviation. ENGCONTOUR Controlling Container Tours. ENGCONUS CONtinental United StatesCONV Converter, An abbreviation. GMPT, ENGCONV FD Converter Feed circuit GMPTCOO Chief Operating Officer.COOL Computer Output On LineCOOL Coolant. An abbreviation. ENGCOOP Central Office Order Processing ENG
Competitive Operations Implementation group (Assists GM production facilities to utilize their full throughput capabilities and attain world-class performance levels.)
Corporate On-line Management Project Administration Status System (being replaced by TOPS).
COOPE Central Office Order Production Edit ENGCOP Coefficient Of Performance (energy in/energy out). ENGCOP Computer Operating Properly PSEO, ENGCOP Computer Operating Pulses.COP Conformity Of Production. ENG COP Consistency Of Purpose.COPE Car Order Production Edit. ENGCOPICS Communications Oriented Production Information & Control System. ENGCOPS Central Order Processing System. ENGCOQ Cost Of Quality. ENGCOR Center of Responsibility. ENGCOR Core Radiator OnlyCOR Cornering. An abbreviation. ENGCORBA Common Object Request Broker Architecture ENGCORE SMT Leadership of SMT. ENGCORP Corporation. An abbreviation. ENGCOS Cost of services. Charges billed to a customer for a service. COS Customer Order Status ENGCOSE Common Open Software EnvironmentCOSMOS COmplimentary Symmetry Metal Oxide Semiconductor ENGCOT Center Of Technology ENGCOT Cotter. An abbreviation. ENGCOTS Commercial Off-The-Shelf. Commercial off-the-shelf (as opposed to customized software). GMPT, AVDC, FINCOV Coefficient Of Variation ENGCOVE Customer Oriented Vehicle Evaluation. ENG COVIMEP Covariance of Indicated Mean Effective Pressure GMPTCOWA Central Office Warren Annex. ENGCP Cathodic ProtectionCP Change Purchase. ENGCP Charge Port. ENGCP Commercial Paper ENGCP Customer Pay VSSMCP 11 Request for Purchase Order. ENGCP&S Common Processes & Systems.CP/M Control Program for Microcomputers ENGCP2 Comprehensive Process Control Plan. ENG
CPA Certified Public AccountantCPA Component Part Audit. ENGCPA Component Planning Analyst. GVDP CPA Connector Position (or Positive) Assurance. ENG CPAA Current Production Action Activity. ENGCPC Central Processing Center. ENGCPC Chevrolet-Pontiac-Canada Group (no longer used; former GM division). ENGCPC Circular Plastic Connector ENGCPC Computerized Parts Changing. ENGCPCI Compact PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) - Computer Bus Architecture ENGCPCIP Current Product Continuous Improvement ProcessCPCV Canister Purge Control Valve. ENGCPDB Corporate Parts Database ENGCPE VTS, ENG
CPET Current Product Execution TeamCPF Change Progress Form. ENGCPG Compressed (liquefied) Petroleum GasCPG Current Process Group GMPTCPI Central Port Injection ENGCPI Computer Pbx Interface ENGCPI Consumer Price Index. ENG, VSSMCPID Control Parameter Identification (C2C)CPIM Common Program Information Management.CPIM ENG
CPIP GMPT
CPIPE Current Product Improvement Process Engineer GMPTCPIR Collision Performance & Injury ReportCPIT Current Product Improvement Team. GMPTCPK GMPT, ENG
CPLD Complex Programmable Logic Device ENGCPLG Coupling. An abbreviation. ENG
Current Product Engineering. Formerly part of the Technical Staffs Group, but title and reporting structure changed through reorganization. Now part of NAO Engineering Center.
Corporate Platform Information Management. A system which assists in car program development by providing access to a synchronous, integrated set of program level requirements data.
Current Product Improvement Process. The CPIP is based on the former QPRP (Quality Problem Resolution Process) from GMIO.
Number Representing Variation & Centering. Distance between the process average and the closest specification limit divided by one-half of the process variation
CPLY Capillary. An abbreviation. ENGCPM Claims Processing Manual. Instruction manual for WINS VSSMCPM Critical Path Method. ENGCPM Customer Program Manager ENGCPN Companion. An abbreviation. ENGCPO Constant Purge Orifice. ENGCPP California Pilot Program ENGCPP Clutch Pedal Position. PSEOCPP Continuous Production Plan. ENGCPP Corporate Product Portfolio . GVDP, ENGCPP Critical Path Plan. GVDP, ENGCPPI Canadian Petroleum Producers Institute.CPPO Corporate Product Performance Objective (no longer used). ENG CPPT Current Product Priority TeamCPQE Current Product Quality Engineer GMPTCPR Capacity Planning Rate. ENG CPR Certified Payroll Reports. GMUCPR Change/Production Readiness database GMPTCPR Corporate Parts Return.A Program administrated by the WPC. VSSM, ENGCPS Child Passenger SafetyCPS Childseat Positioning Sensor PSEOCPS Component Parts Serviced.CPS ENG
CPS Cycles Per Second. ENGCPSA Consumer Product Safety Act. ENGCPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission. ENGCPSL Capsule. An abbreviation. ENGCPT Carpet. An abbreviation. ENGCPT Certified Plus Training. Videotape technician-training courses. VSSMCPTA Common Plant Technical Architecture GMPTCPU Central Processing Unit. ENG CPU Corporate Processing Unit. ENGCPV Corporate Planning Volumes. ENGCPV Cost Per Vehicle GMPTCPVS Cost Per Vehicle Service. Part of AWARE VSSM
Corporate Planning System (is a data management support system that contains official General Motors corporate planning volumes for passenger cars and trucks.)
CPWR Compuware Corporation AVDCCQ Seek You [wireless telegraphy meta-acronym]CQA Certified Quality Auditor GMPTCQA/E/T Certified Quality Auditor/Engineer/Technician.CQACP Chevrolet Quality Approved Converter Program. A program which approves upfitters. VSSMCQC Corporate Quality Council. ENGCQE Certified Quality Engineer GMPTCQE Customer Quality Engineer ENGCQFP Ceramic Quad Flat Pack (IC package) ENGCQI AIAG
CQI Corporate Quality ImprovementCQI Corporate Quality Index . ENGCQI Cost/Quality Improvement. ENGCQI Customer Quality Index. ENGCQIC Continuous Quality Improvement Council.Cqis Common Quality Information System GMPT, IS&SCQLE Customer Quality Level Expectations ENGCQM Certified Quality Manager GMPTCQP Canadian Quality Process.CQPI Cost Quality & Productivity InitiativeCQT Certified Quality TechnicianCR Calibration Release ENGCR Capability Ratio. ENGCR Change Request. ENG CR Common Rail GMPTCR Compression Ratio GMPTCR Concept Requirements. ENG CR Conference Room ENGCR Cross. An abbreviation. ENGCR Customer Requirements ENGCR&W Controls/Robotics & Welding. Sometimes written as CRW. GVDP, ENGCR/DN Change Request / Decision Notice (Lotus Notes database) GMUCR/SHF Crankshaft. An abbreviation. ENGCRA Condenser Radiator Assembly. ENG
Continuous Quality Improvement - A business philosophy that quality is a continuous process and that every individual in an organization must continue to look for ways of improving the process.
CRA Core Radiator & A/C condenserCRA Customer Request for Assistance. ENGCRABI Child Restraint Air Bag InteractionCRADA Cooperative Research And Development Agreement ENGCRAM Chalcogenide-based Random Access MemoryCRAM Critical Release Action Method. ENGCRASH Citizens for Reliable And Safe HighwaysCRB Change Review Board. GMPT, ENG CRC Camera Ready Copy.CRC Chemical Rubber CompanyCRC Cyclic Redundancy Check ENGCRCA Civil Rights Complaints Administration. ENGCRCONT Cruise Control. More commonly abbreviated to C/C. ENG CRD Component Reliability Development.CRD Coordination Responsible Division. ENGCRD Customer Requirements Documents SO, SPOCRDN Change Release Draft Notice. VPPS acronym.CRF Child Restraint FixtureCRFI Conducted Radio Frequency Interference. A measurement. VTSCRFM Condenser Radiator Fan Module (part of HPVS). ENGCRIB Change Review & Implementation BoardCRIB Complexity Reduction Implementation BoardCRIT Center Rollout Implementation Team. GVDP, ENGCRK Crank. An abbreviation. ENGCRL Change Request LogCRL Cornering Lamp (ornamentation)CRM
CRM Customer Relationship Manager. A member of CAC/CARS. VSSMCROM Control Read-Only Memory. ENGCRS Child Restraint SeatCRS Coasting Richer System. ENGCRS Cold Rolled Steel. ENGCRS Composition & Release System ENGCRS Convertible Restraint System (type of front facing child restraint)CRSB Center Rear Seat Belt
Culture Risk Management. Addresses the organization’s control culture, its readiness to address management of business risks.
CRSC Complexity Reduction Steering CommitteeCRSG Customer & Relationship Services Group VSSMCRSN Corrosion. An abbreviation. ENGCRSO Customer / Retail Support OperationsCRT Cathode Ray Tube ENG CRT Crash Repair TestCRTC Cathode Ray Tube Control. ENGCRTC Collision Repair Technology CenterCRTL CRT Display Controller. ENGCRUD Create, Replicate, Update, Delete AVDCCRV Comfortable Runabout Vehicle ENGCRW ENG
CS Capability Studies ENGCS GVDP, GMPT, ENG
CS Customer Satisfaction. ENGCSA Canadian Standards Association. ENGCSA Controlled Self Assessment. FINCSAC Contract Services Administration Center. CSB Complimentary Straight Binary ENGCSC ENG
CSC Computer Science Corp (Hughes’ Computer Support)CSC Computer Software Configuration ENGCSC Computer Steering Committee ENGCSC Controls Steering Committee ENG, GMPTCSC Customer Satisfaction Council. ENGCSC Customer Service Center. GMAC operation.CSC Customer Solutions Center ENG
Controls, Robotics & Welding (North American Center under single point management which supports Car, Truck, Metal Fab, and Powertrain organizations). Most often written as CR&W.
Contract Signing. To mark that point in time at which there is a regular meeting of the Regional Strategy Board (NASB, ESB, LASB, etc.) where the Regional President ceremonially signs the Program Contract on behalf of the strategy board and then delivers the Program Contract to the Vehicle Line Executive. This now becomes the official version of the Program and formally signifies the beginning of the execution of the vehicle-specific segment of the program based on that Program Contract, even though that activity will actually begin at Contract Sign Off (CSO).
Chassis Systems Center. Joint effort of Central Foundry, Delco Moraine, Delco Products and Saginaw Divisions.
CSD Computer Services & Development. ENGCSD Computer Services DepartmentCSD Customer Ship Direct. Parts that are shipped directly to the dealership by the source.CSE Customer Support Engineer GMPTCSG Central Specification Group GMPTCSG Communications Support Group. ENGCSG Component Systems Group ENGCSG Computer Services GroupCSG Crankshaft Starter GeneratorCSG Customer Service GroupCSG Customer Support Group (EDS)CSI Client Server IntegrationCSI
CSI ENG
CSI VSSM
CSI Client Server Integration.CSIC Corporate Service Information Committee.CSIDS Corporate Supplier Identification System. ENG, EAG, GMPTCSIP Common System Implementation Planning ENGCSIS Customer Satisfaction Information System. ENGCSIT Customer Satisfaction Improvement Team. ENGCSIT Customer Satisfaction Information TeamCSKD Corporate Strategy & Knowledge Development VSSMCSL Combined Single Limit. GMUCSM Commercial Sales Manager. VSSMCSMA Carrier-Sensing Multiple Access. ENG CSMA/CD Carrier Sensing Multiple Access / Collision DetectionCSMA/CR Carrier Sensing Multiple Access / Collision ResolutionCSMB Crabbed Side Moving BarrierCSN Current Sequence Number.CSO Concept SignOff.
Compression Sensitive Ignition. An engine control system that eliminates the need for a cam sensor by triggering ignition according to combustion chamber compression.
Consumer Satisfaction Index. For customers rating dealerships. This is extremely important; we have to keep the customer happy and coming back to GM products.
Customer Satisfaction Information. A survey process that consists of PDS and SSS. http://www.gmnacsi.com
CSO GVDP, ENG , GMPT
CSO Council of Standard OrganizationCSO Customer Service OpportunityCSO Customer Service OrderCSO Customer Special Order. Order type that causes a referral beyond the facing /closest PDC.CSO3 Customer Special Order for overnight delivery (GM pays the freight for warranty repairs).CSO4
CSO5 Customer Special Order that automatically upgrades to CSO3 if not at facing PDC.CSP Customer Supplied PartsCSP Customer Supplied Products ENGCSP Customer Support PersonCSPM Cold Start Program Modifier. ENGCSPS Common Service Parts Systems EAGCSR Computer Services Request (no longer used; see RISS)CSR Consolidated Status ReportCSR Courtesy Shipment ReportCSR Customer Service Request (EDS) ENG, GMPTCSRS Component Software Requirements Specification. ENGCSS Component Set Strategy. ENG CSS
CSSA Customer Sales & Service Administration ENGCSSP Common System Selection ProcessCST Customer Satisfaction Team GMPTCSTEM Crashworthiness Simulation Technical Exchange MeetingCSTG Casting. An abbreviation. ENGCSTR Cluster. An abbreviation. ENGCSV Critical Sliding VelocityCT Closed Throttle (Powertrain). ENGCT Cold Test GMPTCT Computed Topography. ENGCT Core Team ENGCT Creativity Team GMPT
Contract Sign Off. To mark that point in time at which the program Contract has been signed by all parties as listed on the Q program Contract template signature page, except the NAO President, who will sign it at Contract Signing on behalf of the NAO Strategy Board.
Customer Special Order for overnight Saturday delivery (GM pays the freight for warranty repairs).
Conventional Short Straight (current fiber shape in composites - new high strength composites use BSS [Bone Shaped Short] fibers)
CT3 Color and Trim Task Team.CTA Component Timing AnalystCTC Chrysler Technology Center ENGCTC Complimentary Twos Complement ENGCTC Coordinated Torque Control GMPTCTC Cost to Complete ENGCTD Coated. An abbreviation. ENGCTD Component Theft Deterrent. Horn and lights are activated to protect the vehicle contents.CTD Content Theft Deterrent PSEO, ENGCTD Crash Test Dummy (actually an ATD).CTD Cumulative Trauma DisorderCTe Consistent Telephony Environment.CTEP Committee for Technical and Educational ProgramsCTF QVR, GMPT
CTG Coating. An abbreviation. ENGCTH Catch. An abbreviation. ENGCTHF Combo Turn-Hazard FlasherCTHR Catcher. An abbreviation. ENGCTI Computer Telephony Integration ENGCTIP Control to Installation Point (Report) ENGCTIS Common Training Information System. GMPT, ENGCTIS Computed Tomography Imaging SystemCTL Central. An abbreviation. ENGCTL Component Test LabCTLTC Catalytic. An abbreviation. ENGCTM Canopy Top MoldingCTM Customer Team Members ENGCTN Carton. An abbreviation. ENGCTP Closed Throttle Position PSEOCTQ Critical To QualityCTR Center. An abbreviation. ENGCTR Conformance to Requirements. ENGCTRG Central Technical Release Group.Ctrl Control (an abbreviation) PSEOCTS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Captured Test Fleet. Saleable vehicles distributed internally to drivers to accumulate consumer-oriented quality data resulting from everyday use.
CTS Clear To Send (MODEM control signal, RS232) ENGCTS Component Technical Specifications GVDP, GMPT, ENG CTS Coolant Temperature Sensor (or Switch). ENG , GMPTCTSHF Countershaft. An abbreviation. ENGCtsy Courtesy. An abbreviation. PSEO, ENGCTT Critical Tracking Task. ENGCTUR Contour. An abbreviation. ENGCTW Common Training Website. Also known as GM CTW. www.gmcommontraining.com VSSMCUCV Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle. GM Defense, ENGCUR Current. An abbreviation. ENGCUR UK's equivalent of MVSS. ENGCURT Curtain. An abbreviation. ENGCUSH Cushion. An abbreviation. ENGCUV Certified Used Vehicle VSSMCV Constant Velocity GMPT, ENGCV Corner Vent. ENGCV Cross Ventilation. ENGCVAF Common Volume Access Facility. ENGCVC Consolidated Vacuum Company (Mfg of HYGE Sled)CVC Corporate Variable Cost. ENG CVD Chemical Vapor Deposition (IC production step) ENGCVDAH Crowned Variable DAH ENGCVe Consistent Video-conferencing Environment.CVE Current Vehicle EngineerCVEP Corporate Vehicle Evaluation Program. ENG, GMPTCVER Concept Vehicle Engineering Release GVDPCVER (LL) Concept Vehicle Engineering Release (Long Lead) GVDPCVIN Confidential Vehicle Identification Number. ENGCVIND Confidential Vehicle Identification Number Derivation. ENGCVMS Company Vehicle Maintenance System.CVMS Company Vehicle Management System. ENGCVO
CVP Canister Vapor Purge GMPTCVR Cover. An abbreviation. ENG
Company Vehicle Operations. Responsible for the administration of company-owned vehicle programs; i.e., Product Evaluation Program (PEP), Work-Related Travel and others. www.gm-cvep.com
CVRCA Continuously Variable Ride Control Actuator ENGCVRSS Continuously Variable Road Sensing Suspension. PSEOCVRTD Continuously Variable Real Time Damping PSEO, ENG CVS Complete Vehicle Standards GMPTCVS Constant Volume Sampler. ENG CVSA Commercial Vehicle Safety AllianceCVSE Current Vehicle Service Engineer. CVSP
CVT Continuously Variable Transaxle. PSEOCVT Continuously Variable Transmission. PSEO, ENG , GMPTCW Carrier WaveCW Clock Wise GMPTCW Continuous Wave ENGCW Curb Weight. ENGCWDAR Corporate Warranty Data and Reporting GMPTCWe Consistent Workflow Environment.CWG Crashworthiness Work GroupCWI Continuous Workplace Improvement ENGCWQC Company Wide Quality Control. ENGCWT Climatic Wind TunnelCWT Counterweight. An abbreviation. ENGCWT Hundred weight. ENGCXD Customer eXpress Delivery (Cadillac) ENGCY Calendar Year. ENG CYC Cycle. An abbreviation. ENGCyl Cylinder. An abbreviation. ENGCYTD Calendar Year To Date ENG
Common Vehicle Sections Process (CVSP is a common process for creating, preserving and sharing vehicle sections throughout the life of a vehicle program.)
Acronym DefinitionD DataD Delete.D Drive.D&A Design & Analysis team.D&E Driver & EquipmentD/A Digital to AnalogD/C Design Check.D/CVR Dust Cover. An abbreviation.D/EC
D/EXH Dual Exhaust. An abbreviation.D/H Detroit Hamtramck.D/O Double Offset. An abbreviation.D/PFMEA Design/Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.D/SEAL Dust Seal. An abbreviation.D/SEAT Driver Seat. An abbreviation.D/SHLD Dust Shield. An abbreviation.D/SW Dimmer Switch. An abbreviation.D/W Dual WallD+E Driver and Equipment.D2 drive 2 circuitD3 drive 3 circuitD4 drive 4 circuitD-669 Material Release to Suppliers.D83 Production Material Used for Expense.DA Dash. An abbreviation.DA
DA Design ArchitectDA Dimensional Analysis.DA Driver AlertDAA Design Assurance AnalystDAA Diesel Automobile Association.DAB Delayed Accessory Bus.DAB Digital Audio BroadcastDABT Design, Analysis, Build, Test.DAC Daewoo Automotive Components, Ltd.DAC Data ACquisitionDAC Dealer Assistance Center.DAC Design Area Code.DAC Design Assessment Center.DAC Digital to Analog ConverterDAC Disbursement Analysis Center.DAC Donation Action CouncilDAC Duplicate Aperture CardsDACOR
DAD Direct Access DeviceDAD
Design and Engineering Council. The leadership group in NAO that is responsible for Lean Engineering. Membership includes the Vehicle Engineering Center Directors.
Dealer Analysis report. Part of AWARE. A tool which provides the ability to analyse and manage dealership warranty and goodwill expense.
Disbursement Analysis Control On-line Reporting. A system allowing computer entry of invoices to be paid electronically by NAO. Owned by EAG
Divisional Administrative Database (Artifact of Convergence - involved now with GM White Pages)
DADA Detroit Auto Dealers AssociationDAF
DAFE Divisional Average Fuel Economy, also CAFE.DAH Digital Active HighDAHVL Direct Acting Hydraulic Valve LifterDAL Data Access LanguageDAL Digital Active LowDAMVL Direct Acting Mechanical Valve LifterDAP Dealer Assistance ProgramDAP Design Analysis Process.DAP Driveability Analysis Process.DAPM Dealer consulting center Area Parts ManagerDAQ Data AcQuisition systemDAR Data Analysis ReportDARPA Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (United States agency)DARS Digital Audio Radio System (Service)DARTS
DAS Data Acquisition System.DAS Drafting Administration System.DASCAR Data Acquisition System for Crash Avoidance ResearchDASD Direct Access Storage Device.DASM Dealer consulting center Area Sales ManagerDAT Digital Audio Tape.DATES Direct Access To Engineering Specifications.DAUG Data Analysis Users Group.DAVE Design And Validation EnvironmentDAVTK Data Analysis Visual Tool KitdB Decibels (measure of sound pressure)DB Data Base.dB(A) Decibels on A-weighted scale.dB(cep) Decibels per the 1/2 order Cepstrum amplitude data reduction procedure.dB(W) Decibels on W-weighted scale (GM wind noise scale).DBA Data Base AdministratorDBA Data Base AuthorDBA Design Build AreaDBA Developmental Build Area.DBA Doing Business As.DBC Dealer Business Center.DBC Delphi Brake ControlDBCS Divisional Budget Cost SystemDBE Data Base Element.DBL Double. An abbreviation.dBm Decibel MeterDBM Dual Bed Monolith.DBMS Database Management SystemDBPSK Differential Binary Phase Shift KeyingDBR
DBRC Database Recovery & Control
Dynamic Access Facility. Interactive data translation process for sharing data between CGS and Unigraphics.
Damaged-In-Transit Assesment, Reconcillation Tracking System. The systeminterfaces with VTIMS.
Drum, Buffer, Rope (ref: TOC: DBR is a planning, scheduling & execution methodology that emerges when TOC is applied to schedule a manufacturing factory.)
DBS Direct Broadcast SatelliteDBS Disability Benefit System.DC Data CommunicationsDC
DC Design Center.DC Direct Current.DC Distribution CoefficientDC Duty Cycle.DC Data Communications.DC&A Design Confirmation & Analysis.DCA Deposit Control AdditiveDCA
DCA Direct Chip AttachmentDCAR Design Center Action Request.DCC Dealer Consulting CenterDCC Document Control CenterDCCH Direct Clock Card HoursDCD Data Control DocumentDCE Direct Communication EquipmentDCE Distributed Computing EnvironmentDCES Dealer Consultant Expert SystemDCFPR Delphi Corporate Financial Policy and ReportingDCG Dealer Contractual Group. A subgroup of the Dealer Relations Group (DRG); Part of VSSM.DCI Design Center Issues.DCI Direct Cylinder Injection.DCLR Decerate. An abbreviation.DCLS Datalink Controller, SerialDCM Door Control ModuleDCN Document Change NoticeDCN Dual Evaporative Canisters.DCR Design Check Report.DCR Direct Conversion ReceiverDCR Document Clarification RequestDCS Data Creation Standards.DCS Dealer Communication System.DCS Dimensional Control SystemDCSCM Display, Chime and Steering Control ModuleDCT
DCU Design Coordinating Unit.DCXO Digitally Controlled Crystal OscillatorDD Decoupled Development
Deliver Charter. To mark that point in time at which there is a regular meeting of the Regional Strategy Board (NASB, ESB, LASB, etc.) where the Program Charter (which may contain issue resolution plans to be executed) is delivered to the Vehicle Line Executive. This results in the official version of the Program Charter and formally signifies the beginning of the vehicle-specific segment of the program involved in the creation of the Program Contract, even though that activity will actually begin after Review Charter (RC).
Design Change Authorization. The DCA is used to define Design Level Suffix letter (DLS) changes for pre-production parts once they have been included in experimental Bill of Material
Discrete Cosine Transform (This is an algorithm that converts data—including pixels—into sets of frequencies. The first frequencies appearing in the set are the most meaningful; the latter, are the least. For compression purposes, such as JPEG and MPEG, the latter frequencies are removed on the basis on allowable resolution loss.)
DD Die DesignDD Documented Detail.DD Die Design.DDA Detroit Diesel Allison.DDA Divisional Design Approval.DDC Design Data Communications.DDC Detroit Data Center.DDC Detroit Diesel CorporationDDCMP Digital Data Communications Message ProtocolDDE Dynamic Data ExchangeDDIC Diagnostic/Driver Information Center.DDL
DDL Data Definition LanguageDDL Digital Data Link.DDM Dimensional Data Measurement.DDM
DDM Divisional Data ManagementDDM Driver Door Module.DDM/MARS Dimensional Data Measurement/Measurement Analysis and Reporting System.DDMS Dealer Data Management System.DDN Deadener. An abbreviation.DDP Decision Dialog Process.DDP Delivered Duty PaidDDP
DDP Dialog Decision Process (incorrect phrasing; see Decision Diagalog Process above)DDP Distributed Data ProcessingDDS Data Description SpecificationsDDS Data Dictionary SystemDDS Dataphone Digital ServiceDDS Digital Data SystemDDS Direct Digital SynthesisDDS Driver Door (smart) SwitchDE Data EntryDE December.DE Delco ElectronicsDE Designing EngineerDE Dimensional Engineering.DEA Design Engineering Activity.DEA Die Engineering Activity.DEAL Design Equivalent Axle LoadDEBPIT Delphi Engineering Business Process and Information TeamDec December.DEC Delco Electronics CorporationDEC Design & Engineering Council (see D/EC)DEC Digital Electronic Controller.DEC Digital Equipment Corporation.Decel Decelerate (an abbreviation)
Direct Data Link. Ford acronym: a program which provides direct access for authorized Ford suppliers to online inventory information.
Distribution Data Mart. A GM Distribution Web site available to all field personnel and home office employees.
Designer Development Program (The DDP helps ease new engineering design employees into the workplace. At the same time, existing employees will benefit from the consistency in training and promotional criteria it offers.)
DECS/ExeCS Distribution of Executive Compensation System/Executive Compensation System.DECT Digital Enhanced Cordless TelephoneDECT Digital European Cordless TelecommunicationsDef Defrost (an abbreviation)DEFG Defogger. An abbreviation.DEFI Digital Electronic Fuel Injection.Defog Defogger (an abbreviation)DEFR Defroster. An abbreviation.Deg Degrees (an abbreviation)Deg C Degrees Celsius (an abbreviation)DEGS Deferred Employment Graduate StudyDEHYDR Dehydrator. An abbreviation.DEIS Draft Environmental Impact Statement.DEK1 Dansk Elektroteknisk KomiteDEK2 Danish Electro-technical CommitteeDel Delivered (an abbreviation)DEL Delete.DEL
Delco Dayton ELectric COmpany. DELCO from Dayton Engineering Laboratory CompanyDelphi-C Delphi Chassis SystemsDelphi-E Delphi Energy & Engine Management SystemsDelphi-H Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems OperationsDelphi-I Delphi Interior & LightingDelphi-P Delphi Packard Electric SystemsDelphi-S Delphi Saginaw Steering SystemsDEMT Dimensional Engineering Management TeamDeNox Continuous Lean Nox Reduction CatalystDENSCI Nippon Electric Industry Co.DEP Data Entry PersonDEPR Depression. An abbreviation.DEPS Digital Engine Position SensorDERM Diagnostic Electronic Restraint Module. Incorrect definition; see below.DERM Diagnostic & Energy Reserve Module.Des Desired (an abbreviation)DES
DES Data Exchange SpecificationDES Design Execution StageDESAL Design Equivalent Single Axle LoadDesc Description (an abbreviation)DESC Distributed Energy Storage & ConversionDEST Destination.DEV Deviation.DEV Deville.DF Deterioration Factor.DF SORT Data Facility Sort.
Durability Event Log (a client/server application used to track durability testing on a vehicle. DEL is a Windows based application written in Visual Basic 4.0 that uses SQL Server as a backend.)
Data Encryption Standard (Developed by IBM in 1977. It uses a private 56-bit key that is applied to each 64-bit block of data. The sender and receiver must each know the private key. Anything encrypted by DES encryption has 72,000,000,000,000,000 [or 72 quadrillion] possible keys.)
DFA Design for Assembly. DFC Destination freight charges. (Financial)DFCO Deceleration Fuel Cut-OffDFD Data Flow DiagramDFD Design For DisassemblyDFE Design for EngineeringDFE Design for ExperimentDFE Design for the EnvironmentDFE
DFHSM Data Facility Hierarchical Storage Manager.DFI Digital Fuel Injection.DFI Direct Fuel InjectionDFL Deflector. An abbreviation.DFM Design For Manufacturing (or Manufacturability).DFM Door Frame MoldingDFM/A Design For Manufacturing Assembly.DFMA Design For Manufacturing Assembly.DFMA
DFMEA Design Failure Mode & Effects AnalysisDFMECA Design Failure Modes, Effects & Criticality AnalysisDFP Data Facility Product.DFR Design Freeze & Release (not styling)DFS Demand Fuel SystemDFS Design for Service (Serviceability).DFS Design for Shipping.DFSS
DFT Discrete Fourier TransformDFW Design for Winning. GMEV team process that includes DFA and DFM.DGM Design Group Manager.DGN Direccion General de NormasDGND Digital GroundDGS
DHS Design for Health and SafetyDI
DI Direct InjectionDI Distributor Ignition.DI Driveability IndexDIA Dealer Installed Accessory.DIAC Diode, Alternating CurrentDiag Diagnostic (an abbreviation)DIAG Diagonal. An abbreviation.
Die Face Engineering (DFE methodology provides an important link between product design [CAD] and die construction [CAM]. With DFE, sheet metal forming behavior is analyzed in the initial product design stages.)
Design Failure Mode Analysis. A document used as a design tool to identify potential failures, identify the causes and effects of failure, and rank and assign criticality ratings.
Design For Six Sigma (DFSS, when applied at the vehicle program level, will be used only on the new features and systems that are considered to be 'key wins' or critical to the success of the vehicle in its market or segment. The projects selected will be chosen based on Quality, Technical Risk and Market Driver needs. DFSS will not be used on every part in a new vehicle program.)
Display Graphics System. An electronic composition, management and distribution system for PAD operation/illustration pages.
Data Identifier - In bar code, a specified character string, which defines the specific intended use of the data that immediately follows. For example, P means "part number as assigned by the customer."
DIAGN Diagnostic. An abbreviation.DIAPH Diaphragm. An abbreviation.DIBS Driven Integral Bearing SensorDIC Driver Information Center.DIC-DIS Driver Information Center/Driver Information System.DID Dealer Information Database.dieCAS
Diff Differential. An abbreviation.Dig Digit (an abbreviation)Digerati
DILAC Diversity in Leadership Advisory Committee (Saturn)DIM Dash Integration ModuleDIM Dimension. An abbreviation.DIM Driver Information Module.DIMM Dual In-Line Memory ModuleDIMR Dimmer. An abbreviation.DIN Deutsches Institut fur Normung (German standards authority)DIP Deactivated Intake PortDIP Dual In-Line Package.DIR Direct. An abbreviation.DIR Driver Incident Report.DIR Durability Information Report.DIRTFT Do It Right The First Time (pronounced ‘dirt foot’).Dis Disable (an abbreviation)DIS Direct Ignition SystemDIS Display (an abbreviation)DIS Driver Information System.DISA
DISB Disbursed.DISC Direct Injection Stratified Charge.DISCH Discharge. An abbreviation.Discon Disconnect (an abbreviation)Discrim Discriminate (an abbreviation)DISCRM Discriminating. An abbreviation.Disp Display (an abbreviation)DISP Dispose/Disposition.DISPL Displacement. An abbreviation.DISPR Dispenser. An abbreviation.DIST Distance. An abbreviation.DISTR Distributor. An abbreviation.DIT Damaged in TransitDIV Divider. An abbreviation.DJI Dow Jones Interactive (GM network available business informateion resource)DKE1 Deutsche Electrotechnische Kommissionim DIN und VDEDKE2 West German Electrotechnical Commission of DIN and VDEDLA Disability Leave of Absence
die Casting Analysis System. Developed at R&D for analyzing die casting processes and has been used to reduce scrap and improve productivity at GM Powertrain’s die casting operations.
Digital Literati (People seen to be knowledgeable, hip, or otherwise in-the-know in regards to the digital revolution.)
Data Interchange Standards Association. The ANSI Secretariat for ASC X12 which governs the U.S. national EDI standards. DISA has affiliation with UN/EDIFACT for participation in the international standards setting process.
DLC Data Link Connector.DLC Data Link ControllerDLC Diagnostic Link ConnectorDLC Diamond Like Carbon (new hi-quality capacitor dielectric)DLC Diamond-Like Coating.DLC(S/P) Data Link Controller (Serial / Parallel)DLE Differential Linearity ErrorDLL Dynamic Linked LibraryDLM Deck Lid MoldingDLO
DLPS Driver Low Pressure Sensor.DLS Design Level Suffix (of parts) (in PDS).DLSC Design Level Suffix ChangeDLSCR Design Level Suffix Change RequestDLT Design Leader, TechnicalDLVY Delivery. An abbreviation.DM Data Management DM Debit Memo.DM Delco Moraine.DM Dome. An abbreviation.DMA Data Management AdministratorDMA Dealer Market Association.DMA Deliverable Management Analyst.DMA Direct Memory Access.DMA Document Management Alliance (aka AIIM)DMCM Drive Motor Control Module.DMD Delco Moraine Division.DMD Digital Mirror DeviceDMD Direct Metal DepositionDME Design Margin EvaluationDME Dimethyl EtherDMECS Dual Mode Emission Control System.DMFC Direct Methanol Fuel CellDMG Damage. An abbreviation.DMG Die Management Group.DMGM Divisional Marketing General ManagerDMI Digital Multiplexed InterfaceDMM Digital Multi-MeterDMN Defective Material Notice.DMOS Diffused Metal Oxide SemiconductorDMP Driveability Measurement Process.DMR Data Management RoomDMR Data Resource Management.DMR Database Maintenance RequestDMS Delphi Manufacturing SystemDMT
DMT Discrete Multi-ToneDN Decision Notice
Day Light Opening, The maximum unobstructed opening through any glass aperture in a given direction.
Data Maintenance. This system is part of ETS. Interfaces with the Material Management systems to provide downstream users & ETS with supersession related information.
DN
DN Down. An abbreviation.DNA Digital Network ArchitectureDNC Direct Numerical Control.DNL Differential NonLinearityDNPS Dealer Network Planning System.DNR Dolby Noise Reduction.DNR Dynamic Noise Reduction (Radio).DNS
DNSHFT Downshift. An abbreviation.DNV Det Norske VeritasDO Description of Operation.DO Design Order.DOA Dead On ArrivalDOA Delegation Of AuthorityDOB Date Of BirthDOB Degree Of BendDOC Department of Communications.DOC Document. An abbreviation.DoC or DOC
DOCSIS Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification [Cable modem standard]DoD Displacement on DemandDOD Depth Of Discharge. An EV battery pack term expressed as a percentage. See SOC.DoD or DOD
DOE Department Of Energy.DOE Depth Of EnergyDOE
DOF Degrees Of FreedomDOF Depth Of FieldDOHC Dual OverHead Camshaft.DOI Distinctness Of Image.Dol Dolby (an abbreviation)DOL Department OF LaborDOL Die Operation Line-Up.DOO Door, OuterDOR Department Of RoadsDOS Disk Operating SystemDOSP Dealer Order Submission ProcessDOT Department Of Transportation.DP Data Processing.DP Durable PrinciplesDP&C Data Processing & Controls.DPA Distributed Power Architecture
Domain Name (The unique name that identifies an Internet site. Domain Names always have 2 or more parts, separated by dots. The primary top level domains are: .com - Companies.net - Internet Service Providers .du - Educational Institutions.mil - Military .org - Non-profit organizations .gov – Government)
Domain Name Server. A machine with software to translate a domain name into the corresponding number (IP address).
Department of Commerce. (United States government) - Government body responsible for regulating all trade and commerce within, to and from the U.S.
Department of Defense. (United States government) - Government body responsible for national defense.
Design of Experiments. A design method for planning experiments and analyses to obtain a maximum amount of information about the effects of test settings before investigating new products and processes as well as problems.
DPA Dynamometer Power Absorber.DPC Designed Power CapabilitiesDPD Detailed Product DefinitionDPDT Double Pole Double Throw (switch or relay type)DPF Diesel Particle FilterDPG Dayton Phoenix GroupDPG Desert Proving Ground.DPG/VEL Desert Proving Ground Vehicle Emission Laboratory.DPI Dots Per InchDPID Data Packet Identifier.DPM Defects Per MillionDPM Digital Panel MeterDPM Distributed Plant ManagementDPM Divisional Program Manager.DPMA Data Processing Management AssociationDPNR Dampener. An abbreviation.DPP Dealer Parts Profile. Computerized process for tracking all dealership parts information.DPP Deflected Pedal PositionDPS Development Programming SystemDPS Dual Point System.DPSK Differential Phase Shift KeyingDPST Double Pole Single Throw (switch or relay type)DPTV Defects Per Thousand VehiclesDPTV Discrepancies Per Thousand Vehicles; Also IPTV.DPX Data Path eXchangeDQ&V Design Quality & Validation.DQI Design Quality Index.DQIT Department Quality Improvement TeamDQS Draw Quality SteelDQV Design Quality Verification.Dr Door. An abbreviation.DR
DR Delco Remy.DR Design ReleaseDR Design ReviewDR Discrepancy Report.DR Documentation Required.DRA Decision & Risk AnalysisDRA Delco Remy AmericaDRA Digital Ratio AdaptersDRAM Dynamic Random Access MemoryDRB Decision Review Board.DRC
DRC Diagnostic Repair Center. No longer used.DRD Data Release Date.
Daily Rates. Derived from the annual rates in dividing the annual rate by 235. If a component supplier plans to work a lower or higher number of days, the daily rate has to be recalculated.
Data Review Center. This facility was created in 1999 to assist in the management of Engineering documents and records, which are no longer, used in current day-to-day operations. It is the Corporation’s intent, using the DRC, to review all Engineering ‘legacy’ documents, index and archive those requiring retention, and dispose of those which do not require retention.
DRD Design Responsible DivisionDRE
DRE Design Responsible Engineer.DRF Door, FrontDRG Dealer Relations Group (Part of VSSM organization)DRGS Dynamic Route Guidance SystemDRI Design Readiness ItemDRL Daytime Running Lights.DRM Data Resource ManagementDRM Drafting Room ManualDRMSDP Data Resource Management Systems Development ProcessDRN Drain. An abbreviation.DRO
DRP Disaster Recovery Plan.DRP Dynamic Rear Proportion.DRR Delivery Reject ReportDRR Door, RearDRS Dress.DRT Digital Real TimeDRU Dealer Replaceable UnitDRU Design Responsible Unit (Division).DRVN Driven. An abbreviation.Drvr Drive. An abbreviation.Drvr Driver. An abbreviation.DS Data Set.DS Database SpecificationDS Days SupplyDS Direct Sequence.DS Distributed Service (or Systems)DS/D Design Specifications/DocumentationDSA Directory System AgentDSA Distributed Systems ArchitectureDSA
DSAR Design Staff Action RequestDSB Double Side BandDSC Decision Support Center.DSC Digital Scientific Corporation.DSC Digital Selective CallingDSC Door SurfaceDSCM Display & System Control Module (EV).DSCM Display, Steering, & Chime ModuleDSCM Drivers Seat Control Module.DSDT
DSE Design Systems Engineer.
Design Release Engineer. Engineers that are responsible for the product, process or manufacturing designs.
Daily Replenishment Order. Order type placed as often as daily for stock orders from facing PDC.
Dynamic Signal Analyzer (An instrument that uses digital signal processing techniques, such as the FFT, to measure the characteristics of dynamic signals. DSAs typically display the time domain waveform and frequency spectrum of signals, and usually measure cross power spectrums, total harmonic distortion, and octave analysis.)
Data Standards Development Team (Representatives from divisional design groups sanctioned by the General Technical Committee to develop the electronic math model and drawing data creation standard. A subcommittee of the DTDG.)
DSE Dimensional Systems EngineerDSF Device Support Facilities.DSGN Design. An abbreviation.DSI Dealer Satisfaction Index (For dealership personnel rating APM's)DSI Diode Steered IgnitionDSI Document of Strategic Intent.DSI Dynamic Side Impact.DSIR Design Staff Information Release.DSIR Driver's Supplemental Inflatable RestraintDSITT Dash Structure Integration Task Team.DSK
DSL Data Subscriber LineDSL Diesel. An abbreviation.DSL Digital Subscriber LineDSM District Service Manager.DSM Driver Seat Module.DSMC Divisional Senior Management Committee.DSO Deliverable Status Owner.DSO Design SignOff.DSO Digital Storage OscilloscopeDSOC Designed State Of ChargeDSP
DSP Designated Seating Position.DSP Digital Signal Process.DSR Data Set Ready (MODEM control signal - RS232)DSR Dealer Self ReviewDSR Detailed Shipment RecordDSS Decision Support System.DSS Digital Satellite SystemDSS Digital Signature StandardDSS Drafting Schedule SystemDSSS Direct Sequence Spread SpectrumDST DistributionDSTM Door Switch Transmitter Module.DSVD Digital Simultaneous Voice DataDSVT Digital Subscriber Voice TerminalDTA Detection & Tracking AlgorithmDTC Design To CostDTC Diagnostic Trouble Code.DTD Decision Technologies Division (EDS).DTD Door Trim DisplayDTD Durability Test & DevelopmentDTDG
DTE Data Terminal EquipmentDTF Data Transfer Facility.DTG Date Time GroupDTL Diode-Transistor Logic.
Dvorak Simplified Keyboard (A keyboard design in which the letters have been arranged to make typing easier and faster.)
Dealer System Provider. Outside companies that supply dealerships with computers for ordering, etc.) Some of these companies include: Reynolds & Reynolds, ADP, UCS, and EDS.
Design Technology Development Group (A sub-group of the Materials & Standards Committee which reports to the GTC.)
DTM Discharge Temperature Maintenance.DTMF Dual Tone Multiple FrequencyDTNT Detent. An abbreviation.DTP Desk Top PublishingDTQI Dealer Total Quality Index (Strategic Vision, Inc.)DTR Data Terminal Ready (MODEM control signal - RS232)DTR Dynamic Token RingDTRNT Deterrent. An abbreviation.DTS Dimensional Technical Specifications.DTS Dock To StoresDTV Digital TeleVisionDTX Discontinuous TransmissionDU Drive Unit.DUART Dual Universal Asynchronous Receiver / TransmitterDUFC Dual bed Under Floor Converter.DUI Driving Under the Influence (of alcohol or drugs; see DWI).DUNS Data Universal Number System.DUNS
DURA Durability.DUT Device Under Test.DV Design Validation DVAL Design Validation DVAR Design VerificationDVB Digital Video BroadcastDVD Digital Versatile Disc (the actual definition) DVD Digital Video Disk (actually an incorrect definition; see above)DVDV Differential Vacuum Delay Valve.DVM Design for Variable ManagementDVM Digital Volt MeterDVM Dimensional Variation Management.DVO Dynamic Vertical Offset.DVP&R Design Verification Plan and Report DVPS Development Validation Planning SystemDVPS Durability & Validation Planning SystemDVPS-T Development Validation Planning System - ToolDVPTN Deviation Part Number.DVT Dynamic Vehicle Test.DVT Dynamic Verification Test.DVTD Dynamic Vehicle Test DataDVTR Diverter. An abbreviation.DVX Digital Voice Exchange.DW Dual WallDW2 DisplayWrite 2 (Software).DWA Data Warehouse AdministratorDWA Diebstahl Warn Anlage (Theft Deterrent System).DWD Dealer World Delivery.DWDM Dense Wavelength Division MultiplexedDWG Drawing. An abbreviation.DWHI Die Welder Hemmer IntetrgrationDWI Driving While Intoxicated
Dunn & Bradstreet Universal Number System. An identification number for various companies assigned by Dun and Bradstreet.
Dwn Down (an abbreviation)DWO Design Work Order.DYC Direct Yaw moment Control
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Acronym DefinitionE EffectivityE Electric field strength. (a symbol)E EventE&C Entertainment & Comfort. Delco Electronics data line (buss) standard.E&ES Environmental & Energy Staff.E&O Excess & Obsoletee.g. Exempli Gratia. Latin for ‘for example’.e-PD electronic Product Development. Also written as ePD (without the hyphen)E/C Events per CarE/GATE End Gate. An abbreviation.E/M English / MetricE/M Evolutionary / MajorE10 Gasohol (10% ethanol, 90% unleaded gasoline).E2 EPIC & EWO+E85 (Gasohol) 85% ethanol, 15% unleaded gasolineEA Each. An abbreviation.EA Electrical AnalysisEA Energy Absorbing.EA Engineering Administration.EA Engineering Assignment.EA Engineering Authorization.EA Export Activities.EA1CT End of Alpha 1 Critical Test.EA2CT End of Alpha 2 Critical Test.EAC Electric Air ControlEAC Employee Activity CommitteeEACR Enhancement and Anomaly Change Record.EACSV Electronic Air Control Switching Valve.EACT End of Alpha Critical Test.EACV Electric Air Control Valve.EAD End of Alpha Design.EAD Engineering Applications Development.EAF Energy Absorption FactorEAG Enterprise Activity Group.EAL Equivalent Axle Load(ing)EAM Engine Assembly Manual.EAN
EAO Engineering Appropriations Office.EAP Employee Assistance Program.EAPA Engineering Approved Product AuthorizationEAPEL & A Experimental Auto Product Engineering Layout and AssemblyEAPG Electrical Architecture Planning Group.EAR Effective Action Request (or Required).EAR Engineering Action Request.EARON Electrically Alterable Read-Only.EAS Electric Air SwitchEAS Environmental Activities Staff. Obsolete, refer to RES.EASA Electrical Apparatus Service Association
European Article Numbering. Formerly European Article Numbering Association. The international organization, which administers the manufacturer and item numbering scheme most commonly used for bar coding internationally (See UCC).
EASV Electric Air Switching Valve.EAT Engine / Axle / TransmissionEAT Engineering Action Team.EAU Energy Absorbing UnitEBA Evaporator Blower Assembly.EBC Electronic Book Case.EBC Electronic Brake Control.EBC Energy Boundary CurveEBCDIC Expanded Binary Coded Decimal Information Code (IBM)EBCM Electronic Brake Control Module.EBCT End of Beta Critical Test.EBEDIC Expanded Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code.EBIT Earnings Before Interest & Taxes. Re.; operating profitEBL Electronic Bill of Lading (or placarding)EBM Electronic Brake Module.EBM Engineering Business Manager
EBOM Engineering Bill Of MaterialEBS Engineering Business System.EBS Equivalent Barrier SpeedEBT Employee Business Travel. EBTCM Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module.EC electronic commerceEC Embedded Controller EC Engine Control.EC Engineering Change.EC Entrance CriteriaEC European CommunityEC Evaluation Considerations (Restraint Systems Book).EC Event CodeEC Exit CriteriaECA Engineering Change AuthorizationECAR Engineering Change Action Request.ECAS Electronically Controlled Air SuspensionECAS Engineering Computer Advisory SubcommitteeECC Electronic Climate Control.ECC Emission Economy Compliance.ECC European Community Commission. ECC Evaporative Emission Control.ECC Executive Compensation CommitteeECD Electro Chemical Deburring.ECD
ECE Economic Commission for Europe.ECF
ECI Extended Compressor at Idle.ECIG Engineering Change Implementation Group.ECL Emission Control Laboratory.ECL
ECL Engine Coolant Level.
Estimated Completion Date. This date identifies when a deliverable is estimated to be completed.
Environmental Cubing Fixture. (Fixture/s used in Functional Evaluation 2 and 3 events with details which simulate nominal interior trim part interfaces..)
Emitter Coupled Logic (ECL circuits use bipolar transistors biased in the active region. They are a very fast high-power digital technology commonly used in logic circuits.)
ECM Electronic Control Module.ECM Engine Control Module.ECM
ECM Executive Communication MeetingECM-VSSM Enterprise Customer Management - No Longer used. See GMCNECO Engineering Change OrderEcon Economy (an abbreviation)ECOTEC Ecological TechnologyECOTEC Economical TechnologyECR Engineering Change Recommendation.ECR Engineering Change Request.ECR Error Cause Removal.ECRC Emission Certification Review Committee.ECS Emission Control System.ECS Engine Control System.ECS
ECS Evaporative Control System.ECT Electronically Controlled Transmission.ECT Engine Coolant Temperature.ECT Engineering Change TeamECT Execution Core Team (4ØVDP).ECU Electronic Control Unit.ECUID Electronic Control Unit Identifier.ECV Electronically Controlled VehicleECV Engine Component Verification.ECV/VCVS Engine Component Verification / Vehicle Component Verification SystemEDA Electronic Design AnalystEDC Engineering & Development Center.EDCC Electronic Design Control Center.EDD Electronic Dynamics DivisionEDDL Engine Diagnostic Data Link.EDEC Executive Design & Engineering Council.EDES Economic Development & Enterprise ServicesEDFT Electrical Design Focus TeamEDI
EDIF Electronic Design Interchange Format.EDIFACT Electronic Design Interchange Format for Administration, Commerce and Transport.EDIR Emission Defect Information Report.EDIS Electronic Drawing Imaging SystemEDIS Engineering Drawing Image SystemEDM Electrical Discharge Machining.EDM
EDMS Engineering Data Management System.EDMS Enterprise Document Management System
Engineering Change Management (Preparing designs to be correct for their initial release. We must minimize changes after designs are complete, and make only critical corrections. Then, we must rigorously follow those changes to ensure on-time effective resolution. -- Doug Parks)
Engineering Change Summary. An ECS is the summation of an Engineering Work Order (EWO).
Electronic Data Interchange. Computer-to-computer exchange of formatted data between trading partners. Through EDI, defined business documents such as invoices and orders are sent electronically from one company to another.
Engineering Data Management. A term applied to the discipline of managing all the text, bill of material, and graphical data generated and used in engineering.
EDOT Engineering and Design Operations Team. Evolved into GEDOC. EDP Electronic Data Processing.EDP Engineering Development PlanEDR
EDRD Electrical Diagnostics Requirements Document.EDRU Event Data Retrieval UnitEDS Electronic Data SharingEDS
EDS Engine Displacement StudyEDS*ELIT EDS Electronic Information TransferEDSNET Electronic Data Systems NETworkEDU Electronic Distribution Unit (Diesel).EE Electrical Engineering.EEAS Employee Enthusiasm Assessment Survey. EEAS Employment Environment Assessment SurveyEEB Engineering Evaluation BoardEEB Engineering Evaluation Build.EEC Electronic Engine ControlEEC Emission Economy Compliance.EEC European Economic Community.EEC Evaporative Emission ControlEECS Evaporative Emission Control System.EEFE Electric Early Fuel Evaporation.EEMP Exhaust Emission Measurement Panel.EEMS Experimental Engineering Manufacturing Services.EEO Equal Employment Opportunities.EEOC Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionEEP Electrical/Electronics PartitionEEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.EERS Electronic Expense Report SystemEES
EES Energy & Environment Staff.EES Energy Equivalent SpeedEESB
EETAC
EEVC
EFA Engineering Financial AnalysisEFC Electronic Filing Cabinet.EFE Early Fuel Evaporation.EFELC Emission and Fuel Economy Label Committee.EFEO Emissions and Fuel Economy Operations.EFF
Event Data Recording (re SDM - records vehicle status data and restraint system data during significant events - crashes and severe decelerations - in EEPROM. Purpose is to aid in accident reconstruction and aid in identifying root cause of performance anomalies.)
Electronic Data Systems. A major supplier of electronic information and support personnel to GM. Once a subsidiary of GM.
Employee Expense System. Tracks employee travel expense recievable balances. Owned by EAG Accounting Services.
Energy and Environmental Strategy Board. GM’s global governing body for the overall implementation of GM’s energy and environmental strategy.
Engineering Education and Training Advisory Council. Cross-organizational council to develop and implement common training programs that address engineering skill gaps.
European Enhanced Vehicle-safety Committee (Founded in 1970 in response to the US Department of Transportation's initiative for an international program on Experimental Safety Vehicles.)
Exterior Fitting Fixture. (Fixture/s used in Functional Evaluation 2 and 3 events with details which simulate nominal exterior trim part interfaces.)
EFI Electronic Fuel Injection.EFO Engineering Fleet Operations.EFS Electronic Frontal (or Front-end) Sensor.EFSD Electronic Front Sensor, DeltaEFT Electronic Funds Transfer. The way most dealerships pay GM.EG Electrogalvinized.EGA Enhanced Graphics Adaptere-GM Electronic General Motors. No longer used. See GMCNEGM Engineering Group Manager.EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation.EH Event History (C2C)EHA Electro Hydrostatic ActuatorEHCU Electric Hydraulic Control Unit.EHD
EHPS Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering.EI Electronic IgnitionEI Employee Involvement.EI End ItemEI Engineering Interface.EI&S Electronics Integration & SoftwareEIA
EIA Energy Information AdministrationEIA Environmental Impact AssessmentEIA Equipment Interchange Association.EIC Engineer In Charge.EICD Electrical Interface Control Document.EIDE Enhanced Integrated Drive ElectronicsEIS Emergency Information SystemEIS Engineering Information SystemEIS Enterprise Information SystemEIS Environmental Impact Statement.EIS Executive Information Systems.EISA Extended Industry Standard Architecture (32 bit)EISB Electronic Imaging Standards BoardEISC Electronic Idle Speed Control.EIT EWO (Engineering Work Order) Implementation TeamEJCTR Ejector. An abbreviation.EL Elbow. An abbreviation.EL ElectroluminescenceELAS Elastic. An abbreviation.ELAZ Elabuga Automotive Works (Russia)ELB Emblem. An abbreviation.ELBA Ergonomics Line Balance AssessmentELC Electronic Level Control.ELC Engineering Leadership Council (Global)ELDO Eldorado.Elec Electric. An abbreviation.ELECT Electrode. An abbreviation.ELEK Electronic. An abbreviation.
Electro Hydro Dynamic (The result of interactions between a dielectric fluid and an applied electric field.)
Electronics Industry Association. A not-for-profit association of suppliers and customers in the electronics industry, which develops standards in areas such as EDI and Bar Code.
ELPO Electro-deposition Primer.ELPO ELectrophoretic Priming Operation.ELR Emergency Latch ReleaseELR Emergency Locking Retractor (seat belt)ELV End of Life VehicleEMA Electro Mechanical ActuatorEMA Engine Manufacturers Association.EMAC Engine Motion Actuator. Used with DoD to eliminate 2nd order harmonicsEMB Electro-Magnetic Brake. Part of some ABS units.EMB Emblem (ornamentation)EMBASSY Engineering Manufacturing Build and Scheduling System.EMC Electromagnetic CompatibilityEMCASS Expert Motor Carrier Selection SystemEMD Electro Motive DivisionEMER Emergency. An abbreviation.EMF Electro Magnetic FieldEMF Electro Motive ForceEMI Electro-Magnetic Interference.EMIS Emission. An abbreviation.EMIS Environmental Management information System.EML Emblem Location (ornamentation)EMM Electronic Math ModelEMP Enhanced Medical PlanEMP
EMR Electromagnetic Radiation.EMR Electronic Module Retard.EMR Experience Modification Rate.EMS Electronic Mail System.EMS Emergency Medical ServiceEMS Engine Management SystemEMS Engineering Materials System.EMS Environmental Management System.EMS Expanded Memory SpecificationEMS Experimental Material System.EMT Emergency Medical Technician.EMU European Monetary Unit (“Euro”)EN Evaporative Canister.ENB Engineering NoteBook.ENG Engine. An abbreviation.ENG EngineeringENGMT Engagement. An abbreviation.ENGRG Engineering.ENGY Energy. An abbreviation.ENGZR Energizer. An abbreviation.ENIAC Electronic Numerical Integrator And CalculatorENV Envelope. An abbreviation.ENV Equivalent Noise VoltageENVIC Exciting New Vehicle Interior Concept.EO Engineering Order.
Engineering Management Process. A structured process that focuses on people and how they work together. It is how we manage our engineering work.
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EOB End Of Business dayEOD Electronic Object DistributionEOD End of Data (C2C)EOF End Of FileEOF End of Frame (C2C)EOG Edge of Glass.EOM Engineering Operations Manual.EOP Engine Oil PressureEOP Engineering Order Processing.EOPC
EOPTS Engineering Order Processing & Tracking SystemEOS
EOS Exhaust Oxygen SensorEOT End Of Test.EOT Engine Oil TemperatureEP End Products.EP Engineering Permit.EP Event PlanningEP Extreme Pressure (lubricant rating)EPA Engineering Program Assessment.EPA Engineering Project Authorization.EPA Environmental Protection Agency.EPA/CM EPA Curb Mass.EPA/LVM EPA Loaded Vehicle Mass.EPA/OM EPA Option Mass.EPAC Electronic Power Analysis Check.EPACT
EPAD Electrically Powered Actuation DesignEPC&L
EPCA Energy Policy & Conservation Act.EPCMT
EPCOT Experimental Prototype Community of TomorrowEPCS
EPCT End of Prototype Critical Test.ePD electronic Product Development.EPD Estimated Production Date.EPDC Engineering Process Directors CouncilEPEC Engineering Project Expense Control.EPF Enhanced Performance FeedbackEPFI Electronic Port Fuel Injection.
End of Acceleration. To mark that point in time at which full production line rate has been achieved for one full day.
Engineering Order Analysis (We provide the data necessary for the proper selection of components and the criteria needed to satisfy the Group's Business Plan for a National and Global Product Presence.)
Emergency Order Processing Center. Within SPAC this group is in place to process orders that require additional attention.
Enterprise Output Solution. Replaces ERD (Extended Report Distribution). System that allows you to view Product Cost reports on-line, print them, or send them to a TSO dataset.
Energy Policy Act. Government mandated Alternative Fuel vehicle purchases which only includes vehicles rated at 8500 GVN and below.
Engineering Production Control & Logistics. The part of the Engineering Factory where engineering capability is managed and the Factory Production Schedule is directed.
EWO/Part Change Management Team (improve EWO Throughput through the resolution of EWO Bottleneck constraints that cause issues for EWO's that have been written.)
Engineering Procedure Change Summary. The official vehicle used to inform the engineering community of a procedure change.
EPIC Electronically Programmed Injection Control.EPIC
EPIC Engineering Program Information Control.EPIC
EPICenter Engineering Product Integration CenterEPL Engineering Parts List.EPLD Electrically Programmable Logic DeviceEPM Engineering Program Management (or Manager).EPMS Engineering Process & Math StrategyEPN Engineering Planning NoticeEPN
EPN Engineering Project Number
EPP Engineering & Product Planning.EPP
EPP Engineering Project ProposalEPP Expanded PolypropyleneEPPC Engineering Product & Process Council.EPR Engineering Production Release.EPR Exhaust Pressure Regulator.ePRA electronic Preliminary Repurchase Authorization. A form sometimes used by AVM's.EPRI Electric Power Research Institute.EPROM Electrically Programmable Read-Only Memory.EPS Earnings Per ShareEPS Electric Power Steering. Also see EHPS.EPS Encapsulated PostscriptEPS Event Processing System.EPS Exhaust Particulate Standard.EPS Expanded PolystyreneEPS Extended Protocol SpecificationEPT Engineering Process Team.EPTV Events Per Thousand Vehicles.EPU Expanded PolyurethaneEQ Equalizer. (an abbreviation)EQC Engineering Quality Council.EQC Executive Quality Council.EQLZR Equalizer. An abbreviation.EQSC Engineering Quality Steering Committee.EQUIP Equipped. An abbreviation.
Engineering Program Information and Communication. A single document format to define and track all program content changes within engineering (the EPN).
Explicitly Parallel Instruction Computing (Designed by HP and Intel to be used on Intel's forthcoming Merced processor. It is a method for arranging instructions so that they are ordered to be explicitly parallel. That is, multiple instructions can easily be executed at once.)
Engineering Program Number. Used to define and communicate Engineering program content. It is engineering’s description of a model year feature
EPN Status Code
Engineering Program Number Status code definition. Definition Phase: U - Undefined (awaiting decision to prepare), I - Integration (documentation in process), D - Functional (documentation in process), P - Proposed (complete and out for estimates); Execution Phase: E - Authorized (approved with budget), M - Management Approved (w/o budget), X - Feasibility (limited budget to determine..), C - Completed, T - Terminated (EPN has been cancelled).
Engineering Program Plan (EPIC - 2 characters signifying a model year program. First character - model line platform or A for administrative or X for feasibility. Second character - last digit of the year.)
ER Engineering ReviewERA Energy Responsibility Accounting.ERAPA
ERD Extended Report Distribution (No longer used, see EOS).ERDS Equivalent Real Deformation SpeedEREP Environmental Recording, Editing & Printing.ERG Employee Resource Group.ERGS Electronic Route Guidance SystemERIS Expense Report Imaging System. Used to scan, index and retrieve documents on-line. ERISA Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974ERM Engineering Records Management.ERO
ERPM Engine Revolutions Per Minute.ERS Emergency Roadside ServiceERS
ERS Extended Range Speaker.ERW Electrical Resistance WeldERW Engineering Release Worksheet.Es EinsteiniumES Engineering Shop.ES Engineering SpecificationES Engineering Standards.ESA Engineering Systems Assembly.ESA Experimental Systems Assembly.ESAC Employee Satisfaction Action CouncilESAL Equivalent Single Axle LoadESB Energy Storage BoxESB European Strategy BoardESB Expansion Spring Brake. Part of some ABS units.ESC Electronic Spark Control.ESC Electronic Suspension Control.ESC Employee Service Center. An internal GM web site detailing employee benefits.ESCS Engineering Supplier Collaboration Service.ESCUT Escutcheon. An abbreviation.ESD Electro Static Discharge.ESD Employee Service DirectoryESDI Enhanced Small Device InterfaceESDW Engineering System Doing Work.ESDW Engineering Systems Development WorkgroupESI Electronic Service Information.ESI Engineering System Implementation.ESIS GM's third party claim administrator.ESL Engineering Service Letter.ESM Electronic Steering Module.ESMG Engineering Senior Management Group; Former GMIO organization. No longer used.ESN Electronic Serial Number.ESO Engine Shut Off
Engineering Releasing And Publication Activity. Integrated SPO service engineering & cataloging system designed and based on GPDS data & philosophy
Engineering Records Only. A record for Engineering Part Numbers (EPN’s) where a decision has not been made at this stage.
Evaluated Receipts Settlement. An EDI-based business practice designed to eliminate the need for a supplier's invoice by using receipt and purchase order data to detail the charges applicable to the sale of goods by the supplier to the customer.
ESO Engineering Stop OrderESP Electronic Stability Program (Bosch system found in Mercedes E class)ESPG Engineering Specifications Policy Group.ESQI Engine Sound Quality IndexESRD Engineering Scheduling & Releasing Department.ESS Environmental Stress Screening.ESSI
ESSO Electrical System Simulator and OptimizerESSR Electrical Systems Service Readiness.Est Estimated. (an abbreviation)EST Eastern Standard Time.EST Electronic Spark Timing.EST Engineering Support TechnicianESTM Engineering Test and Manufacturing Services.ESV
ETA Electrical Test Access.ETA Expected Time of Arrival.ETC Electronic Temperature Control.ETC Electronic Throttle Control.ETC Electronic Timing Control.ETC Electronic Toll CollectionETC Electronic Transmission Control.ETC Environmental Training CenterETC Estimate To Completeetc. et cetera. An abbreviation meaing 'and so forth'ETD Equivalent Test DeformationETG Expert Task GroupETI Equipment & Tool Institute.ETI/P Electrical Thermal Instrument PanelETIR Electronic Test Incident Report, also TIR.ETM Extended [Program] Team MemberETMS Engineering Test and Manufacturing Services.ETO Engineering Test Order.ETO Engineering Try OutETO Executive Team OffsiteETR Electronically Tuned Radio (Receiver).ETS Electronic Traction System.ETS Employee Tracking StudyETS
ETS Engineering Tracking SystemETS Enhanced Traction System.ETSC European Transport Safety CouncilETSD Exterior Technical Specification Drawing.ETSM Exterior Technical Specification Matrix.ETTM Electronic Toll & Traffic ManagementEU European UnionEUC End User ComputingEUI Electronic Unit Injection.
Electronic Sensor Signal Interface (Delphi custom IC - filter and gain block for SDM-G SRXL accelerometer.)
Experimental Safety Vehicle (Founded 1968 by NATO's committee on The Challenges of Modern Society to develop and build Experimental Safety Vehicles.)
Engineering Technical System. GMIOA system used to release service parts to all downstream users as well as being a data store for other service parts information.
EUN Engine Unit NumberEUR Engine Usage RestrictionEURM Engine Unit Repair Manual.EUROSID European Side Impact DummyeV Electron VoltEV Electric Vehicle.EV6 global V6 engine, 227HP, 300 Nm, 2.6-3.2LEVA
EVA Economic Value AddedEVA Electronic Vehicle Assembly (computer program).EVA Electronic Vibration Analyzer (special tool).EVAC Engineering Vehicle Administration Committee.Evap Evaporator (an abbreviation)EVAP Evaporative Emission.EVAP Evaporative. An abbreviation.EVC Electric Vehicle Council.EVL Exterior Vehicle Lighting.EVO Electronic Variable Orifice. Part of some power steering systems.EVP Electric Vehicle Program.EVPA Enterprise (Engineering) ViewPoint ArchitectureEVPD
EVPR Evaporator. An abbreviation.EVRV Electronic Vacuum Regulation Valve.EVT Electronic Valve TimingEWB Extended Wheel BaseEWL Equivalent Wheel LoadEWO Estimated Work Order.EWO
EWO+ Engineering Work Order PlusEWOVPR Engineering Work Order Validation Plant Reference.EWS Engineering Work StationEWS Engineering Workstation SupportEX Exhaust (abbreviation) circuitEXCH Exchanger. An abbreviation.EXH Exhaust. An abbreviation.EXIT Exhaust Inspection Testing cycle.EXP Experimental.EXPDG Expanding. An abbreviation.EXPN Expansion. An abbreviation.EXPRESS
Ext Extended (an abbreviation)EXT External. An abbreviation.EXTN Extension. An abbreviation.EXTR Exterior. An abbreviation.EYLT Eyelet. An abbreviation.
Earned Value Analysis. Used in Project Systems (PS) for internal project control purposes & provide the ordering party with information on the progress of project.
Engine Vacuum Pull Down. EVAP service diagnostic that requires the engine to be running as opposed to EONV.
Engineering Work Order. The authority used by Engineering to initiate the design and release of product content in the Production Description System (PDS).
A specific computer language adopted by ISO and used to define STEP and its attendant application protocols.
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Acronym Definitiondegrees Fahrenheit (a symbol)
F Fahrenheit.F FaradF FluorineF&L Fuel & Lubricant Department (GM Research Labs.).F/A Fore / AftF/A Fuel / Air Ratio. More commonly written as A/FF/AXL Front Axle. An abbreviation.F/CMPT Front Compartment. An abbreviation.F/D Front of Dash, An abbreviation.F/END Front End. An abbreviation.F/F Fit / FunctionF/FDR Front Fender. An abbreviation.F/FLR Front Floor. An abbreviation.F/GA Fuel Gage. An abbreviation.F/IDL Fuel Idle. An abbreviation.F/INJN Fuel Injection. An abbreviation.F/INJR Fuel Injector. An abbreviation.F/PMP Fuel Pump. An abbreviation.F/RST Foot Rest. An abbreviation.F/SEAT Front Seat. An abbreviation.F/TNK Fuel Tank. An abbreviation.F/TOP Folding Top. An abbreviation.F23 manual transaxle (non-GMPT) Getrag/Opel/NAOF4WD Full-time Four Wheel DriveFA Failure AnalysisFA Filter AssemblyFA Final AnalysisFA
FA1C
FA2C
FAA Federal Aviation Administration.FaAA Failure Analysis AssociatesFAB Fabricating Plant.FAC Facing. An abbreviation.FAC FacultiesFACT Factor. An abbreviation.FACTS Financial Accounts Consolidation and Translation SystemsFACTS Financial Analysis Capabilities Through Scanning.FACTS Financial Analysis Capabilities Through Systems.FAD Financial Activity DatabaseFAD Flint Automotive Division.FAD Front Air DamFAE Fleet Account Executive.FAFVM
FAMAS Fabricating And Material Availability System.
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Final Approval. This is the fourth major decision point of the Four Phase process. It signals the end of Phase 1 and the beginning of Phase 2.
First Alpha 1 Complete. To mark that point in time at which the first Alpha 1 vehicle is complete with the content required for its intended purpose.
First Alpha 2 Complete. To mark that point in time at which the first Alpha 2 vehicle is complete with the content required for its intended purpose.
Field Area Financial Vehicle Manager (Actual Acronym definition). This is spoken as Field Area Financial Service Manager.
FAMC First Architecture Mule CompleteFAMSO FSU, Africa, Middle East, South Asia OperationsFAN Fleet Account Number.FAPM
FAPM Field Area Parts Manager.FAQ Frequently Asked Questions.FARAD Unit of Capacitance (ratio of electrical charge)FARM First Achitecture Running Mule.FARS Fatal Accident Reporting SystemFAS Flywheel Alternator StarterFAS-ID Flywheel Alternator Starter w/Input DifferentialFASM Field Area Sales Manager. Normally referred to as ASM.FaST Factory Scheduling Tool.FAST Flexible Architecture Structures TechnologyFAST Functional Analysis System Technician/Technique.FAT File Allocation TableFAVM Field Area Vehicle Manager. Normally referred to as AVM.FAX Facsimile TransmissionFAX Front AxleFBBA Forecast Budget Business Analysis (Plan System)FBC
FBDA Feature Based Design AdvisorFBG Front Bumper GuardFBG Future Business Group.FBHP Front Body Hinge Pillar.FBR Front Bumper ReinforcementFC Facility ConsultantFC Fan Control.FC Forward Control.FCA Factory Cost AdjustmentFCA Final Car Audit.FCA Free Carrier AsideFcast Forecast.FCB File Control BlockFCC Federal Communications Commission.FCEV Fuel Cell Electric VehicleFCL Focus Commodity List.FCL Front Compartment LidFCN Field Communications Network. No longer used. Replaced by "DealerWorld Operations team"
FCO Factory Car Order.FCO Factory Change Order.FCO Fleet & Commercial Operations.FCP Formal Change Proposal.FCR Fundamental Concept ReuseFCS Forecast Consolidated System.FCS Frame Check Sequence.FCT Factory Concept Team. The NAO development team for the LeanEngineering concept.FD Feed circuit
Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers (Australia) - An association which represents 200 component suppliers to the Australian OEM's.
First Beta Complete. To mark that point in time at which the first Beta vehicle is complete through general assembly with the content required for its intended purpose.
Fdbk Feedback (an abbreviation)FDC Fault Detection CircuitFDDI
FDF Front Door FrameFDI Front Door, InnerFDM Fan Driver ModuleFDM Fender MoldingFDM Frequency Division Multiplexing.FDMA Frequency Division Multiple AccessFDNR Frequency Dependent Negative ResistanceFDR Fender. An abbreviation.FDS Factory Deployment StageFDTN Foundation. An abbreviation.Fe IronFE February.FE Field EngineerFE Finite Element.FE Fuel Economy.FE
FEA Federal Energy Administration.FEA Finite Element Analysis.FEA Functional Evaluation AdministrationFEAD Front End Accessory DriveFeb February (an abbreviation)FEC Forward Error CorrectionFECS Fuel Evaporative Control SystemFED Field Emission DisplayFEDR Functional Evaluation Disposition Report.FEDS Fuel Enable Data Stream.FEERS Fuel Economy & Emissions Regulatory SystemFEERS Fuel Economy & Emissions Reporting SystemFEF Fix Effectiveness Factor.FEGA Functional Evaluation, General AssemblyFEIC Fuel Economy Integrated Counter.FELT
FELVP Fuel Economy Learning Vehicle Program.FEM Finite Element Model(ing).FEM Front End MoldingFEMA Federal Emergency Management AgencyFEMA Finite Element Modeling and AnalysisFEMP Fuel Evaporative Measurement Panel.FEP Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (copolymer)FEP Front End PanelFER Final Engineering Release.FER Front End (panel) ReinforcementFES Front End Sheet Metal.FE-SID Finite Element Side Impact DummyFESM Front End Sheet Metal.
Fiber Distributed Data Interchange (A standard for transmitting data on optical fiber cables at a rate of around 100,000,000 bits-per-second.)
Functional Evaluation. Three stage iterative process to identify and resolve build problems which occurs between Prototype and Pilot.
Front End Load Team. A multi-disciplinary team established at phase 0 concept direction to ensure that all downstream activities have input to design.
FET Federal Excise TaxFET Field Effect TransistorFETS Federal Emissions Test SystemFEV German R&D CompanyFEX Front End heat eXchangerFFB Flat Faced BarrierFFCRS Forward (or Front) Facing Child Restraint SystemFFE Front Fender ExtensionFFE Functional Fit EvaluationFFF Free Form Fabrication.FFF Front Fender FillerFFH Fuel Fired Heater.FFI Freight Forwarders Institute.FFP Front Fender, PlasticFFR Front Fender ReinforcementFFS Fee For Service (like as in Contract Employment…)FFS Front Fender SkirtFFT Fast Fourier Transform FFV Flexible Fuel Vehicle.FFV Found First VisitFFY Federal Fiscal YearFG1C First Gamma 1 CompleteFG2C First Gamma 2 Complete.FGI Gaseous Fuel Injector.FH Frequency Hopping.FH&C Fuel Handling & ControlsFHMR Federal Hazardous Materials RegulationsFHP Front Header PanelFHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (redundant!)FHV Financial / Human ValuesFHWA Federal HighWay Administration (or Agency).FI Fuel Injection.FIA Final Impact Assessment.FICA Federal Insurance Contributions Act (Social Security)FICM Fuel Injector Control Module.FID Flame Ionization Detector (HC Analysis).FIFO First-In-First-Out.FIL Filler. An abbreviation.FILA Filament. An abbreviation.FILO First In Last OutFilt Filter (an abbreviation)FIM Functional Information Manager.FIN FINancial. An abbreviation.FIN Finish. An abbreviation.FIP Federal Implementation PlanFIPS Federal Information Processing StandardsFIR Far InfraredFIR Finite Impulse ResponseFIRTFT Fix It Right The First Time. GM service motto.FIS Front Impact SensorFIT Field Implementation Team
FIVC First Integration Vehicle CompletefL Foot-Lamberts. Measure of luminance level.FL Front LeftFLA Front Lamp AssemblyFLASH Find-Locate-Analyze-Summarize-History.FLC Federal Laboratory ConsortiumFLDG Folding. An abbreviation.FLEV Federal Low Emissions VehicleFLEX Flexible Scheduling System.FLEX Flexible. An abbreviation.FLG Flange. An abbreviation.FLIP Forward Lamp – Instrument Panel (wiring harness)FLIR Forward Looking Infrared RADARFLMBTY Flammability. An abbreviation.FLOPS Floating point Operations Per SecondFLOW Follow the Logical Order of WorkFlr Floor. An abbreviation.FLS Federal Liaison ServicesFLS Fuel Level SensorFLSHR Flasher. An abbreviation.FLTR Filter. An abbreviation.FLYWHL Flywheel. An abbreviation.Fm FermiumFM Frequency Modulation.FM1C First Mule 1 CompleteFM2C
FMA Failure Mode Analysis, also FMEA.FMCS Facility Monitoring & Control System.FMCSR Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.FMEA
FMECA Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis, also FMEA.FMH Full Motion HeadFMIS Field Management Information SystemFMIT Field Marketing Implementation TeamFMMDP Fast Math Model Development ProcessFMMP Front Modules, Manifolds & PipesFMP Forward Model Planning. A Central Storage System of all part related planning FMP Fuel Metering PoppetFMS Financial Management SystemFMS Flexible Manufacturing System.FMSCM Floor Mount Standard Charge ModuleFMVBC
FMVB-ns First Manufacturing Validation Build, non-saleableFMVCP Federal Motor Vehicle Control Program.FMVSR Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (of NHTSA), also FMVSS.
First Mule 2 Complete. To mark that point in time at which the first Mule 2 vehicle is complete with the content required for its intended purpose.
Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, also FMECA. A systemized group of activities intended to recognize and evaluate the potential failure of a product/process and its effects, identify actions which could eliminate or reduce the chance of the potential failure occurring and document the process.
First Manufacturing Validation Build Complete. To mark that point in time at which the first nonsalable vehicles in the production facility are produced to validate the manufacturing system in preparation for production.
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FNA Functional Name Analysis.FNC Functional Name CharacteristicFNC Functional Name CodeFNES Federal Noise Emission Standard.FNM Functional Name Modifier.FNR Four Node ReconfigureFO Fiber OpticsFOB Freight On Board.FOD Front of Dash. In early days, called ‘firewall’.FOG Fiber Optic GyroscopeFOH Front Overhang.FOH Fuel Operated HeaterFOIA Freedom Of Information ActFOIL Federal Outdoor Impact LaboratoryFOIRL Fiber Optic Inter-Repeater LinkFORG Forging. An abbreviation.FORMAC FORmula MAnipulation CompilerFORTRAN FORmula TRANslationFOTS Fiber Optics Transmission SystemFP File Processor.FP Fuel Pump.FPA Failure (or Fault) Prevention Analysis (Corporation).FPAA Field Programmable Analog ArrayFPBW Full Power BandwidthFPC Fuel per Cylinder per CycleFPD Flat Panel DisplayFPE Field Perfomance Evaluation.FPGA Field Programmable Gate ArrayFPHS Field Plate Heated SensorFPM Fast Page ModeFPMR Federal Property Management Regulation.FPN Functional Part Name.FPP Front (header) Panel - PlasticFPR Field Product ReportingFPR Fuel Pressure Regulator.FPV1C First Product/Process Validation vehicle 1 CompleteFPV2C First Product/Process Validation vehicle 2 CompleteFQIT Functional Quality Improvement Team.Fr FranciumFR Federal Register.FR Federal RegulationFR
FR Front RightFR Functional ReuseFRACAS Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (of NHTSA), also MVSS, OVSC. Used to distinguish U.S. standards from Canadian, which are abbreviated as CMVSS.
Functional Name Address. A classification code that identifies a functional part name that is common across vehicles.
Fixed Rate. Reflect the probability of demand shifts/deviations between single variants. The sum of all detailed flex rates exceed the total plant capacity rate. To avoid over-capacity, flex rates are exclusively used for all components unique to 1 body style.
FRAM Ferroelectric Random Access MemoryFRATE Freight Rating, Auditing & Transportation Evaluation.FRBP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic.FRED Field Reporting & Electronic DistributionFreq Frequency. An abbreviation.FRICT Friction. An abbreviation.FRL Functional Recruting LeaderFRM Frame. An abbreviation.FRM/U Frame Unit. An abbreviation.Frnt Front (an abbreviation)FRP Fuel Rail PressureFRS Financial Reporting SystemFRT Front. An abbreviation.FRT Functional Recruting TeamFRU Field Reference Unit.FRU Field Replaceable Unit.FS Financial Services.FSA Flexible Spending AccountFSD Fan ShroudFSE Full Service EngineerFSF Free Software FoundationFSG First Stage Graphitization.FSG Forward Systems GroupFSK Frequency Shift Keying.FSL Feature Sight LineFSL Front fender Skirt, LeftFSM
FSO Fuel Shut Off.FSR Front fender Skirt, RightFSR Full Scale RangeFSS Financial Shared Services. A GM Business unit involved in accounting services. FST Front Seat.FSTN Fastener. An abbreviation.FSU For Service Use.FSVC First Structure Vehicle Completeft Feet (an abbreviation)FT Fourier TransformFT Fuel Trim.FTA Fault Tree Analysis.FTA Federal Transit AuthorityFTBD Files To Build Drawing (Block)FTC Federal Trade Commission.FTE Full Time EquivalentsFTG Fitting. An abbreviation.ft-lb Foot-PoundsFTP Federal Test Procedure (EPA mpg)FTP Field Trial Program.FTP Fuel Tank Pressure.FTP
Field Support Manager (Covers a section of the region as support and trainer to APM's and MAM's).
File Transfer Protocol. A protocol that allows the transfer of files from one computer to another.
FTP-H Federal Test Procedure - Hot.FTQ First Time QualityFTQC First Time Quality CapabilityFTT First Time ThroughputFTTA Federal Technology Transfer ActFTTC Fiber To The CurbFTTH Fiber To The HomeFTVV Fuel Tank Vent Valve.FTZ
FUBAR Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition (or Repair). FUD Federal Urban DrivingFUDS Federal Urban Driving Schedule.FUT Fuel Use TaxFV Front View. An abbreviation.FVC Factory Variable Cost.FVC Frequency to Voltage ConverterFVS Final Vehicle ShipFVS Float Valve Separator.Fwd Forward (an abbreviation)FWD Forward. An abbreviation.FWD Front Wheel Drive.FWG Functional Work GroupFWH Front Wheel HousingFWHM Full Width at Half MaximumFWIW For What Its WorthFWS Field Warranty Specialist FWS Front Wheel SpoilerFY Fiscal Year.FYI For Your Information.
Foreign Trade Zone. A zone where trade coming into the U.S. from a foreign country is not subject to duty until the product leaves the Trade Zone.
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Acronym Definitiong Gram.g Gravity. Acceleration of gravity, 32.2 ft/s^2 = 9.8m/s^2G Giga (1,000,000,000 times).G&A General & Administrative costsG/BHP-H Grams Per Brake Horsepower Hour.g/cyl Grams per Cylinder.G/L
G/MLDG Garnish Molding. An abbreviation.G/NUT Gearnut. An abbreviation.G/S Grams per SecondGA Gage. An abbreviation.GA General Assembly.GA Genetic AlgorithmGAAP Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesGaAs
GAC General Assembly Council (or Center)GACB Global Aftermarket Charter BoardGAE General Assembly EngineeringGage R&R Gage Repeatability and ReproducibilityGAI General Assembly IntegrationGAIM Gas Assisted Injection Molding.GAL Gallery. An abbreviation.GAL Generic Array LogicGALC Global Automotive Legal ConferenceGALIA
GAMRF Gross Axle Mass Rating, FrontGAO General Accounting Office (US government).GAPC Global Alternative Propulsion Center (Russelsheim)GARN Garnish. An abbreviation.GATE Graduate Automotive Technology EducationGATS Global Advanced Technology SystemGAW Gross Axle Weight (UK, see GAWR)GAWR
Gb Gigabyte.GBOF Global Bill Of Finance.GBOM Global Bill Of Material.GBOP Global Bill Of Process.GBP Gain Bandwidth ProductGBRS General Business & Reporting SystemGCAS
GCC Graphic Control Center.GCW
GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating
General Ledger. The general ledger represents the total of all G/L accounts from which the balance sheet and profit and loss statements are defined and produced.
Gallium Arsenide. Semiconductor material for making optoelectronic devices and high-frequency ICs. Electrons in GaAs travel at twice the speed of those of silicon.)
Groupement pour l'Amelioration des Liaisons dans l'Industrie Automobile - the French automotive industry organization. This group represents France in ODETTE.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (US). Specified maximum carrying capacity of an axle, measured at tire-road interface.
Global Customer Audit System (common quality audit data reporting system. It enables the collection, storage and reporting of quality audit data gathered on GM and competitive vehicles at assembly plants and prototype shops.)
Gross Combination Weight. Total weight of vehicle with equipment, fuel, driver and passengers, payload, and trailer.
GCWR Gross Curb Weight Rating.GD Graphic Detail.GD&T Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing - A method for identifying dimensions on blueprints.GDE Guide. An abbreviation.GDI Gasoline Direct InjectionGDO Garage Door Opener.GDOE Graphical Design of ExperimentsGDS Geographic Decision Support.GDS Global Delivery SurveyGDSII Graphic Design System II (EDA Format)GDSS Global Decision Support SystemGDT Global Descriptor TableGEBFWC Global Engineering Budget / Financial / Workload CouncilGEC Global Engineering CouncilsGEDOC Global Engineering & Design Operations Council.GELC Global Engineering Leadership CouncilGEM Global Electric Motors. A wholly owned subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler.GEM Global Electronics MeasurementGEM Guidelines for Effective Management.GEMS
Gen Generator. An abbreviation.GEN I Generation IGEN II Generation IIGEPS
GEPS Global Electronics Payment SystemGEPSC Global Engineering Process System Council.GES General Estimates System (NHTSA)GES Global Export SystemGESMG Global Engineering Senior Management Group.GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt.GFI Gaseous Fuel InjectionGFI Ground Fault Interrupt.GFIC Ground Fault Isolation CircuitGFS Goals Forecasting System.GFS
GFSK Gaussian Frequency Shift KeyingGGE
GGRR Graphical Gage Repeatability and ReproductivityGHG Green House GasesGhz Gigahertz.GI&TT Global Implementation & Training Team.GIB Get-Into-BusinessGIC General Impedance ConverterGIC Global Information Center.GIC Guaranteed Income ContractGIDEP Government Industry Data Exchange Program.
Global Expense Management Solution. Online system that processes expenses related to the current expense Reporting, Acquisition Card, Fleet Card and Phone Card processes.
Global Electronic Publishing System. A Global project focused on delivering parts catalogue information to GM retailers using internet/intranet technology.
Goodwrench Fleet Service. A joint Fleet, Commercial and Service Parts Operations initiative to improve repurchase intentions through increased service loyalty to GM commercial dealers.
Gasoline Gallon Equivalent. An amount of gaseous fuel (propane or CNG) that is equal to one gallon of gasoline.
GIF
GIGO Garbage in Garbage outGIL General International LimitedGIM Group information Manager.GIRP Global Issue Resolution Process.GIRS Global Issue Resolution System.GIS Gauge Information System
GIS Geographic Information SystemGIS/PP Guaranteed Income Stream - Income Protection Plan.GL General Ledger. Also written as G/L.GLA General Ledger AccountGLCTTR Great Lakes Center of Truck Transportation ResearchGLIS Group Life Insurance System.GLOSSAR Global Systems Standards And ResourcesGLPS Global Launch Process System.GLS General Ledger SystemGLS Glass. An abbreviation.GLTC Great Lakes Technology Center.GLZ Glaze. An abbreviation.GM General Motors.GM LATS General Motors Lifestyle Activity Tracking StudyGM PAC General Motors Political Action Committee. http://www.gmpac.com/GM RVDC General Motors Reacquired Vehicle Disposition Center GM-PMI See PMI.GM/CM General Motors Construction Manager.GM/PDM General Motors Product Data ManagementGM/SOLID Geometric Modeling of Solids.GMA General Motors AuditGMA General Motors de ArgentinaGMAAN
GMAAP General Motors Adoption Assistance Plan.GMAC
GMAC Gigabit Medium Access ControllerGMAD General Motors Assembly DivisionGMAL General Motors Acronym ListGMAL General Motors Aerodynamics Laboratory (wind tunnel).GMAO General Motors Automotive Operations.GMAP General Motors Asia PacificGMARS General Motors Area (of Geographic Sales & Service) Reporting SystemGMAS
GMAT Graduate Management Admission TestGMATS General Motors Advanced Technology SystemGMATS
GMATV General Motors Advanced Technology VehiclesGMAW Gas Metal Arc Weld
Graphic Interchange Format. A commonly used file compression format developed by CompuServe for transferring graphics files to and from on-line services.
General Motors African Ancestry Network.Serves as the umbrella and communications forum for African Ancestry Employees. Web site on GM intranet.
General Motors Acceptance Corporation. The financing arm of GM. Also, a representative that is part of a Market Area Team.
General Motors Audit Services. See intranet web site; http://cls02.notes.gmeds.com/gmapps/usapp/usapp443.nsf
General Motors Air Transportation System. Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and flying the corporate aircraft. GMATS also manages a corporate charter activity under the name of Automotive Air Charter. Building #530, E. Service Drive at Detroit Metro Airport
GMB General Motors Brazil.GMB General Motors Building.GmbH General Motors - BrusselsGMBI General Motors Buana IndonesiaGMC General Managers CouncilGMC General Motors Corporation.GMC Truck Division.GMCC GM Customer Connect GMCFT General Motors Clean Fuel TechnologyGMCG General Motors Car Group (North America)GMCID General Motors Customer Information Database.GMCIS General Motors Computer Information SystemGMCL General Motors of Canada, LimitedGMCM General Motors Custom Microcomputer.GMCN
GMCP General Motors Contour Pattern.GMCPA General Motors Corporate Plant AuditGMCTW General Motors Common Training WebsiteGMCUV General Motors Certified Used Vehicle.GMCVO General Motors Company Vehicle Operations. See CVO.GMDAT GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company. GMDE General Motors Dealer EquipmentGM-DI General Motors Dealership Identification.GMDID General Motors Dealer Information Database.GMDR General Motors Diagnosis & Repair Manual.GME General Motors Europe.GMEC General Motors Electric Controller.GMECC General Motors Engineering Computer CoordinationGMECS General Motors Evaporative Control SystemGMED General Motors Engine Division.GMEITC Global Modeling Process Integration TechniquesGMELC General Motors Engineering Leadership CouncilGMERE General Motors Engineering Research and Environmental.GMEV General Motors Electric Vehicle.GMFA General Motors Fixed Assets.GMFIST General Motors Forced Induction System TechnologyGMGL
GMGL/MULTI General Motors General Ledger, Multi-Currency, Cross Charge.GMH General Motors Holdens.GMHE General Motors Hughes ElectronicsGMHS
GMI General Motors Institute.
General Motors Customer Network. A merger of two existing organizations: Enterprise Customer Management (ECM) and eGM NA. GM Customer Network, a comprehensive, customer- and dealer-focused organization, will maximize value to both GM and its retailers by taking the strengths of both organizations and channeling them into one effort to develop and grow distinct customer relationships. GMCN puts all of our customer “touchpoints” together in one organization, including customer service call centers, direct marketing, lead management, GM BuyPower, Owner Center@MyGMLink, database management for CRM initiatives and dealer communications, such as DealerWorld and GMDealerLink.
General Motors General Ledger. Common accounting system used to track and report the financial status of GM.
General Motors Health Services. Provides world-class medical care and occupational health services for GM employees worldwide.
GMICT General Motors Isuzu Commercial Truck, LLC.GMIDL General Motors Interactive Distance Learning .GMI-EMI General Motors Institute - Engineering & Management.GMIMCo
GMIO General Motors International Operations.GMIQ General Motors Initial Quality.GMISCA General Motors Information System & Communication Activity.GMISP General Motors Information Security PolicyGMLA General Motors Latin AmericaGMLAAM General Motors Latin America, Africa and Middle EastGMLAN General Motors Local Area Network.GMLG General Motors Locomotive GroupGMLOCS General Motors Load Control SystemsGMM General Motors de MexicoGMMACS General Motors Manufacturing & Assembly Cost.GMMACS General Motors Marketing Area.GMMC General Motors Men's ClubGMMI General Motors Marketing Internship GMMIC General Motors Material Information Center.GMNA
GMNA PLB
GMNET General Motors NETworkGMoC General Motors of CanadaGMODC General Motors Overseas Distribution CorporationGMoL General Motors OnLine.GMOLS General Motors Oil Life SystemGMOPS General Motors Online Projects SystemGMPCP
GMPCS Global Mobile Personal Communications by SatelliteGMPDC General Motors Parts Distribution CenterGMPDM General Motors Product Data Management.GMPG General Motors Proving Grounds, also see MPG and DPG.GMPIT Global Modeling Process Integration TechniquesGMPP General Motors Protection Plan. A service contract.GMPPMP General Motors Product Program Management ProcessGMPT General Motors PowerTrain.GMPTACT General Motors PowerTrain Assembly Component TrackingGMPTG General Motors PowerTrain Group.GMPX Delco Electronics 32 bit microprocessor.GMQN General Motors/UAW Quality Network.GMR General Motors Repository.GMR General Motors Research laboratories. Obsolete, refer to RES.GMRIS
GMRR Global Managerial Reporting Review.
General Motors Investment Management Corporation. A wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors that is the fund manager of the Promark Funds.
General Motors North America. Most often used to refer to the business units operating in North America, which currently includes Canadian and Mexican operations.
General Motors North America Process Leadership Board. Affiliation: GMNA Planning & Program Management
General Motors Product Compliance Program. Ensures compliance to domestic and international government standards/regulations and GM product safety requirements.
General Motors Recall Information System. This system handles all product recall activities for GM vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.
GMRRS
GMS Global Manufacturing System.GMSCM Delco Electronics 8-bit microprocessor used in GM vehicles.GMSDP General Motors System Development ProcessGMSIPS Refer to SIPS.GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift KeyingGMSMART General Motors System Manager And Review ToolGMSP General Motors Supply PowerGMSPO General Motors Service Parts Operation. (Also known as SPO)GMSPP General Motors Safety Practices & Procedures.GMSUTS General Motors Service Uniform Testing SpecificationsGMT Greenwich Mean Time (Zulu time)GMTC General Motors Technical Center.GMTC General Motors Training Center.GMTEP General Motors Technical Education ProgramGMTG General Motors Truck Group.GMTG Global Motors Truck GroupGMTKS General Motors Time Keeping System.GMTM General Motors Technical Memory system.GMTM General Motors Treasury Management systemGMTOPS
GMTRP General Motors Technology Readiness Process.GMU General Motors University.GMUD
GMUKC General Motors University Knowledge CenterGMUTS
GMV General Motors VenezuelaGMVID General Motors Vehicle Information Database.GMVIS
GMVO General Motors Vehicle Operations. Incorrect term, see CVO.GMWA General Motors Warranty Analysis.GMWC General Motors Women's Club GMWTS General Motors Worldwide Travel Services.GMWWT General Motors World Wide TravelGMX For Prefix Code for General Motors cars while in development process.Gnd Ground. An abbreviation.GNP Gross National ProductGOPS Giga Operations Per SecondGOV Governor. An abbreviation.GOVT Government. An abbreviation.
General Motors Record Retention Schedule. A schedule or listing of the categories (called “record series’) of GM Business Records to be retained by GM for specified retention periods in accordance with the GM Record Retention Policy.
General Motors Total Online Project System. Financial tracking computer system integrating existing systems to manage capital and non-capital project charges.
General Motors Uniform Data. Engineering release system. On-line capture of the parts and of the usage data of the vehicle, incl. product overviews. Batch operations scheduling and a user-friendly distribution of the engineering parts list data, engineering change summary and engineering releases.
General Motors' Uniform Testing Specifications. A set of corporate test procedures that form the basis for establishing compliance to government requirements, such as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Clean Air Act, and California Air Resources Board. Also see GMPCP.
General Motors Vehicle Inquiry System. GMVIS is the replacement for the old DCS Vehicle Information Service System (VISS) application. GMVIS was developed to assist service personnel obtain detailed vehicle information.
GP
GP-03 General Procedure #3. (Obsolete; now PPAP)GP-04 General Procedure #4. Supplier Submission of Material for Proc. Application.GP-05 General Procedure #5. Problem Reporting & Resolution.GP-06 General Procedure #6. Supplier Requirement for Match Check Material.GP-07 General Procedure #7. Supplier Requirement for Comp. Verification & Trace.GP-08 General Procedure #8. Supplier Parts Certification Process.GP-09 General Procedure #9. Volume Production Run At Rate.GP-10 General Procedure #10. Evaluation & Accreditation of Supplier Testing Facility.GP-11
GP-12 General Procedure #12. Early Production Containment Procedure.GPC Global Partner CommunicationsGPC Global Process Center GPD Global Product Development.GPDAS General Purpose Data Acquisition SystemGPDBS Global Product Development Business ServicesGPDC Global Portfolio Development Center.GPDC Global Product Development Center. No longer used. Replaced by AVDC.GPDP
GPDS
GPDT Group Product Development TeamGPDW Global Parts Data WarehouseGPIB General Purpose Interface BusGPM Grams Per Mile.GPM Grille Periphery MoldingGPPC Global Product & Process Center.GPRTS Global Problem Resolution Tracking System. Based on the former QPRP from GMIO.GPS
GPS Goodwrench Parts SystemGPS Global Positioning System.GPSG Global Personnel Strategy Group.GPSS Global Positioning Satellite System.GPU Global Product UnitGQC Group Quality Council.GQIR Global Quality Issues Resolution SystemGQIT Group Quality Improvement Team.GQL Generalized Query LanguageGQS General Quality StandardGQTS Global Quality Tracking SystemGR Gear. An abbreviation.GR&R Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility.GRC Global Release Center.GRE Graduate Record ExamGRI Gas Research Institute
General Procedure. GM Quality/Reliability General Procedures concerning part standards and sample submission process, e.g., GP3, GP8, also see TFE.
General Procedure #11. Measurement Process to Provide Dimensionally Known Parts for Prototype. Prototype Material Certification Procedure.
Global Powertrain Development Process. The common process for work directed toward bringing a quality product to market Globally. (see PDP definition for more information).
Global Product Description System. A corporate common mainframe computer system for product engineering. The System provides a common product database for GM. It describes and authorizes product description information throughout General Motors and interfaces with other systems.
Global Purchasing System. The common contracting system for GM, operating on a global basis.
GRI Group Report of Investigation.GRIDS Geographical Roadway Information Display SystemGRIN GRadient INdex (Fiber Optics)GRIP
GRL Grille. An abbreviation.GROM Grommet. An abbreviation.GRP Gross Rating PointsGRP Group. An abbreviation.GRS Grid Reference SystemGRV Groove. An abbreviation.GRVD Grooved. An abbreviation.G's Gravity's (unit of acceleration equal to one gravity).GS Garage ShiftGS Global Sourcing.GS Gold Stripe. An abbreviation.GSA General Services Administration.A division of the United States government. GSB Global Strategy Board.GSFUDS Generic Simplified Federal Urban Driving ScheduleGSIS Graphics Standard Interface StandardGSKT Gasket. An abbreviation.GSLC
GSM Global System for Mobile communicationGSM Groupe Speciale MobileGSM Global System for Mobile communication.GSMK Gaussian Minimum Shift KeyedGSMP Goodwrench Service Merchandising PartsGSN Global Supplier Network.GSP Goodwrench Service PlusGSS Global Simulation Standards.GSTN General Switched Telephone NetworkGT Gran Turismo / Grand TouringGTAW Gas Tungsten Arc WeldGTC General Technical Committee.GTESMG Global Truck Engineering Senior Management GroupGTO Gate Turn OffGTO Gran Tourismo Omologato ("Grand touring car in production")GTR Gear Tension Relief.GTR Gutter. An abbreviation.GTS Gas Temperature SensorGTT Global Task TeamGUI
GUSS Gusset. An abbreviation.GVAR Gross Vehicle Axle Rating.GVDP Global Vehicle Development ProcessGVL Gravel. An abbreviation.GVM Gross Vehicle Mass. The total weight of a vehicle without passengers.GVMR Gross Vehicle Mass Rating.GVMR Gross Vehicle Mass Reserve.
Graphics Interactive Programming. Programming language for customized functions within the UG application.
Global Supplier Leveraging Council. Identify ways to optimize General Motors and suppliers expertise to support world class products and manufacturing processes.
Graphical User Interface (pronounced "gooey"). Software meant to provide an attractive and easy to use interface between a computer user and application
GVW
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (at ground)GW Gross Weight.GWO General Work Order.
Gross Vehicle Weight. Maximum legal weight at which a vehicle can be operated. Curb weight plus payload.
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Acronym Definitionh Coefficient of heat transferH Henry (unit of Inductance)H HydrogenH/C High Compression. An abbreviation.H/HF
H/P Hewlett Packard. (See HP)H/PLR Hinge Pillar. An abbreviation.H/PRF High Performance. An abbreviation.H/RST Head Restraint. An abbreviation.H/SHLD Heat Shield. An abbreviation.H/W HardwareHA Hughes Aircraft.HAC Hughes Aircraft Corporation.HAIR Head Air Injection ReactorHALT Highly Accelerated Life TestingHANS Head And Neck Support.HAR Highway Advisory RadioHARM Harmonic. An abbreviation.HARN Harness. An abbreviation.HASS Highly Accelerated Stress ScreeningHBCC Hosted Bus Control Chip.HBT Hatchback Trim finishHBT Heterojunction Bipolar TransistorHC Hydrocarbon/Hydrocarbon Compound.HCCI Homogenous Change Compression IgnitionHCDSS Health Care Decision Support SystemsHCG Hughes Communications GalaxyHCHO FormaldehydeHCI Hughes Communications, Inc.HCL Hardware Compatibility ListHCM Heating Control Module.HCM Highway Capacity Manual (Transportation Research Board)HCM HVAC Control Module.HD Hard Designs. Part releases that require creation of a new design.HD Head. An abbreviation.HD Heavy Duty.HDAC Heater Defrost Air Conditioning Module Assembly.HDB Hood BlisterHDDE Heavy Duty Diesel EngineHDE Heavy Duty EngineHDI Hood Inner panelHDL Handle. An abbreviation.HDL Hardware Description LanguageHDL Head LampHDLC Higher-level Data Link Control.HDLNG Headlining. An abbreviation.HDLP Headlamp. An abbreviation.HDM Header Molding
Harmony / Human Factors (Provide design direction to Marketing, Design Center, Vehicle Architecture, Appearance Engineering, Platform leaders, and Design Release Engineers in order to integrate the customer and his/her passengers with the vehicle.)
HDM Headlight Driver ModuleHDM Hierarchical Development MethodologyHDO Hood, OuterHDPE High Density Poly EthyleneHDR Header. An abbreviation.HDRA Heavy Duty Representatives Association.HDS Hood ScoopHDS Hughes Data SystemsHDSL High data rate Digital Subscriber LineHDTMA Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturers Association.HDTP Hyper Data Transfer ProtocolHDTV High Definition TelevisionHDV Heavy Duty Vehicle.HDW Hardware. An abbreviation.HE Hinge. An abbreviation.HEA Hydraulic Element AssemblyHEBA Heater, Evaporator, Blower Assembly.HEBBA Heater, Evaporator, Blower, Barrier Assembly.HEC Hughes Electronics corporationHEI High Energy Ignition.HELP Heavy vehicle Electronic License PlateHEMT High Electron Mobility TransistorHEOS Heated Exhaust Oxygen SensorHER High Efficiency Radiator.HERTZ Cycles Per Second. Not an acronym.HESI Hughes Environmental Systems, Inc.HEUI Hydraulic Electronic Unit InjectorHEV Hybrid Electric VehicleHEVES High Efficiency Vehicle Electrical SystemHex Hexadecimal (an abbreviation)Hf HafniumHF High FeatureHF High FrequencyHF Human Factors.HFC Human Factors Criteria.HFCI Human Factors Criteria Inventory.HFDO Human Factors Design ObjectivesHFE Human Factors EngineeringHFET Highway Fuel Economy Test.Hg Mercury (chemical abbreviation)HGI Heated Gas InflatorHGL Hood Grille (ornamentation)Hi High (an abbreviation)HIC Head Injury Criteria.HID High Intensity Discharge (headlamps).HIN Hood InsulatorHIP Hot Isostatic Pressing (Steel).HIPO Hierarchy Plus Input / Output (IBM)HIPOT High Potential (High Voltage)HIR Hood Inner panel ReinforcementHIS Health Information system.
Hist History (an abbreviation)HITEC Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation CenterHITS Hughes Information Technology systemsHLA Hydraulic Lash AdjusterHLB Head Lamp BezelHLC Head Lamp ClusterHLD HeadlinerHLDI Highway Loss Data InstituteHLDR Holder. An abbreviation.HLL High Level Language.HLLAPI High Level Language Application Program InterfaceHMCC Hazardous Material Control CommitteeHMD Hourly, Monthly DemographicsHMI Human Machine InterfaceHMMWV
HMO Health Maintenance OrganizationHMR Hazardous Material RegulationHMS His/Her Majesty’s ShipHMTA Hazardous Materials Transportation ActHNGR Hanger. An abbreviation.HNS Hughes Network SystemsHO High Output.HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor.HOLDN Hold Down. An abbreviation.HOP Hood Outer, PlasticHoriz Horizontal. An abbreviation.HOV High Occupancy VehicleHP Hewlett Packard.HP High PerformanceHP High PowerHP Horsepower.HPAF High Pressure & Axial FeedHPC Head Performance CriterionHPDI High Pressure Direct InjectionHPGL Hewlett Packard Graphics LanguageHPIB Hewlett Packard Interface Bus (also GPIB, IEE488)HPM Hybrid Power Module.HPS Head Protection SystemHPS High Performance System.HPS High Pressure SectionHPS Hourly Payroll System.HPS Hughes Power SystemsHPV
HPVM Heat Pump Ventilation Module.HPVS Heat Pump Ventilation System.HQIT Hourly Quality Improvement TeamHr Hour. An abbreviation.HR Human Resources.HR(D) Harrison Radiator (Division). Part of ACG.
High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (Pronounced "Humvee" - Original USAR designation for the Hummer)
Hours Per Vehicle (Total production Man-hours divided by total vehicles produced - a measure of production efficiency.
HRC Hardware Release CenterHRC Human Resources CenterHRD Human Resource Development.hrdw Hardware (abbreviation)HRM Human Resources Management.HRRC High Rear Roll CenterHrs Hours (an abbreviation)HRTF Head Related Transfer Function (re 3-D auditory sensing)HS High Side.HSC Hughes Space & Communications CompanyHSDI High-Speed Direct Injection.HSE High Speed Endurance.HSG Housing. An abbreviation.HSHL High Speed / High LoadHSIRS Highway Statistics Information Retrieval SystemHSIS Highway Safety Information SystemHSLA High Strength / Low Alloy steelHSPDS
HSPO Holdens Service Parts Organization.HSR Hood Support RodHSRI Highway Safety Research InstituteHSS High Speed Steel.HSTP High Speed Transport ProtocolHSWIM High Speed Weight In MotionHT Heat. An abbreviation.HT Heavy Truck.HT High TorqueHTCM HPVS/ Thermal Control Module (EV).HTCM HVAC Thermal Control Module.HTD Heated. An abbreviation.HTF Highway Trust FundHTFS Highway Traffic Forecasting SystemHTI Hand Tool InstituteHTL High Threshold LogicHTML
Htr Heater. An abbreviation.HTT Hexadecimal Translation Tool. Softwarel to interpret certain types of Hex data.HTTP
HUD Head(s)-Up Display.HUFSAM Highway Users Federation For Safety and Mobility.HV High VoltageHV Hybrid VehicleHVAC Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning.HVAC/PTC Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Powertrain Cooling.HVAIC High Vacuum Air Intake Control.
Holdens Service Parts Description System. A central storage system of all service only parts related planning Production/Service Information.
Hyper Text Markup Language, HTML is the language used to tag various parts of a Web document so browsing software will know how to display that document's links, text, graphics and attached media. .
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. The very first part of a Web address HTTP: says, "I am a Web address," and tells the computers on the Internet to use the "hypertext transfer protocol" to send information to and from your computer. (A "protocol" is just a techy term for an agreed-upon way to swap information.
HVD High Vacuum Diverter.HVEMP Heavy Vehicle Emission Measurement PanelHVL Hydraulic Valve LifterHVOF High Velocity Oxy-Fuel (Dana rings)HVPE High Voltage Power ElectronicsHVPSP Hybrid Vehicle Propulsion System ProgramHVS High Voltage SwitchHVUT Heavy Vehicle Use TaxHVY Heavy. An abbreviation.HW Heated Windshield.HW4 Highway high performance.HWCI Hardware Configuration ItemsHWF Holding Work File.HWG Hatch Window GlassHWIO Hardware Input/Output.HWPS Hand Wheel Position Sensor.HWS Heated WindShield.HWY Highway. An abbreviation.HYB III
HYD Hydraulic. An abbreviation.HYGE Hydraulically controlled, Gas EnergizedHz Hertz (unit of frequency = cycle(s) per second)
Hybrid Three. A GM developed third generation. Fully instrumented anthropometric test device.
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Acronym DefinitionI InterchangeableI Iodinei.e. Id Est. Latin for ‘that is’ or ‘such as’.I/ARM Idler Arm. An abbreviation.I/F Ignition & FiltrationI/M Inspection & Maintenance.I/O In/OutI/O Input/Output.I/P Instrument Panel.I/S Inside. An abbreviation.I/SEAT Intermediate Seat. An abbreviation.I2L Integrated Injection LogicI2L/MTL Integrated Injection Logic / Merged Transistor LogicI2O Intelligent I/OI2U Instrumentation Interface Unit.I3 Inflation Induced InjuryIA Intake AirIAB Internet Activities BoardIAB
IAC Idle Air Control IACP International Association of Chiefs of PoliceIACS International Annealed Copper StandardIACV Idle Air Control Valve.IAFM Integrated Air/Fuel ModuleIAFS Integrated Air/Fuel SystemsIAMS International Assignment Management System.IAPIE Identify, Analyze, Plan, Implement, Evaluate. IAPIE Model
IARV Injury Assessment Reference Values.IAT Instrument panel Ash TrayIAT Intake (or Inlet) Air Temperature.IAV Injury Assessment Values.IBEW International Brotherhood of Electrical WorkersIBIS I/O Buffer Information SpecificationIBM International Business Machines.IBMA Independent Battery Manufacturers AssociationIBP
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IBT Instructor Based Training. Traditional instructor led classroom training.IBTTA International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike AssociationIBU Independent Business Unit.IC Ignition Control.IC Inflatable Curtain
Internet Architecture Board, the IAB is the council that makes decisions about Internet standards.
Identify, Analyze, Plan, Implement, Evaluate. A generic change management model, used for problem solving and improvements.
Integrated Business Planning. A common, global process that provides a more effective and efficient business planning approach.
Integrated Business Strategy. Seven strategies (Market, Capacity, Workforce, Facilities, Process, Organization, Macro Economics and Government) are integrated based on a set of assumptions to determine alternatives for GM Leadership to review and decide on GMNA's Corporate Strategy to manufacture targeted quality products that will be delivered fast to market at a competitive cost.
IC Initiate Charter.IC Integrated Circuit.IC Internal Combustion.IC Internal Communications.ICA Integrated Communications AdapterICA International Communications Agency.ICAFM Integrated Controller: Air / Fuel ModuleICAM Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing.ICC Integrated Circuit CardsICC Internal Change Communication.ICC Internal Control Coordinator.ICC Interstate Commerce CommissionICCS Integrated Chassis Control System.ICD Interface Control Document.ICDX Integrated Compact Disc ChangerICE In Circuit EmulatorICE Initial Customer Enthusiasm ICE Integrated Coil ElectronicsICE Internal Combustion Engine.ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers AssociationICF Initial Care FacilityICF Instrumentation Calibration FileICIP
ICM Ignition Control Module.ICMP Interagency Committee on Metric PolicyICMP Internet Control Message ProtocolICP Integrated Circuit Piezoelectric (transducer)ICR Incentive Correspondence Referral form.ICR Internal Control Review.ICRP/ICRQ
ICS Information, Cost & Savings Account (Act).ICS Integrated (or Integral) Child SeatICS Integrated Chassis SystemICSS Internal Customer Satisfaction Survey.ICU Intensive Care UnitICU Interactive Chart Utility.ICV Independently Controlled Valve(train)ICV Independently Controlled Vent (A small pivoting ventilation window.)ICV Individually Controlled Ventilation.ICW In Conjunction WithID Identification. (an abbreviation)ID Identifier (an abbreviation).ID Induction Development.ID Inside Diameter.IDB International Data BusIDC Insulation Displacement ContactIDDAS Intelligent Dummy Data Acquisition SystemIDE
Internal Communications Improvement Process. GMNA initiative to improve internal communications.
Internal Control Review Program/Internal Control Review Questions. No longer used. Replaced by Business Risk Management (BRM) initiative.
Integrated Development Environment (Software development environment that is integrated into an application - eg. Visual Basic is integrated into MS Office applications)
IDE Integrated Device (or Drive) ElectronicsIDE Interactive Development EnvironmentIDEA Innovations Deserving Exploratory AnalysisIDEA International Data Encryption AlgorithmIDEAS Integrated Designs & Engineering Analysis Software.IDEAS Integrated Development & Engineering Application SystemIDEF0
IDEF1 Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing Definition Method #1 Extended.IDENT Identification. An abbreviation.IDES Intrusion Detection Expert SystemIDI Indirect Injection.IDL Interactive Distance Learning. Training courses offered via satellite broadcast.IDLN Interactive Distance Learning NetworkIDN Integrated Digital Network.IDP Individual Development PlanIDR Interim Design Review.IDSR Integration Driven Subsystem RequirementsIDTN Interactive Distance Training NetworkIE In Effect.IE Industrial Engineer(ing)IE Information Element.IE Integration Engineer.IE/CM Industrial Engineering / Competitive ManufacturingIEA Impact Energy AbsorberIEAFM Integrated Engine Control Module & Air/Fuel ModuleIEC Industrial Engineering CouncilIEC Information, Entertainment, Comfort.IEC
IEC International Engineering ConsortiumIECA International Engineering Communications Activity.IEDP Integrated Engineering Design Process (NAO General Information)IEE Institute of Electrical EngineersIEEE Institute of Electrical & Electronics EngineersIEFI Indirect Electronic Fuel Injection (Diesel)IEMA International Economic & Market AnalysisIEMA International Export Market Analysis.IEMO International Export Manufacturing Operation.IEPD Integrated Engineering Process Directors.IES International Export Sales.IETF
IFA Input Filter AssemblyIFC Integrated Fuel Control.IFF Identification, Friend or Foe (Military use).IFF Injection Fuel FilterIFG Inland Fisher Guide. Now part of Delphi; no longer used.IFI Integrated Fuel Injection.IFR In Frame Response (C2C)
Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing Definition Method #0 - A graphical activity modeling methodology developed for the Air Force in 1981.
International Electrotechnical Commission. The international standards organization parallel to ISO, which deals with all electrical and electronic standards.
Internet Engineering Task Force, IETF refers to a subgroup of the Internet Architecture Board that focuses on solving technical problems on the internet on-line images. These are the graphics contained within a Web document. .
IFRD Intake Fuel Rationality Diagnostic. IFS Independent Front SuspensionIFTA Integrated Fault Tolerant ArchitectureIFTA International Fuel Tax AgreementIGBT Insulated Gate Bipolar TransistorIGCT Integrated Gate Commutated ThyristorIGDG
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IGM Interior Garnish MoldingIgn Ignition (an abbreviation)IGR Industry – Government RegulationsIGS Individual Growth Strategies. Replaced PPDP.IHO In Honor OfIHRA International Harmonized Research ActivitiesIHS Information Handling ServiceIHS Interstate Highway SystemIHSD Interactive Highway Safety DesignIHSDM Interactive Highway Safety Design ModelIIA Information Industry AssociationIIA Institute of Internal AuditorsIID Interaural Intensity Difference (re 3-D auditory sensing)IIE Institute of Industrial EngineersIIEC Inter-Industry Emission Control Program.IIHS Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.III Inflation Induced InjuryIIL Integrated Injection LogicIIO Intelligent Input / OutputIIR Infinite Impulse Response (filter type)IIRS Institute for Industrial Research and StandardsIIS Interactive Instruction System.IJCAI International Joint Conference on Artificial IntelligenceIJVP International Joint Venture ProgramIL Inside Length.ILC Idle Load ControlILD Indentation Load DeflectionILD Induction Loop DetectorILEV Inherently Low Emission Vehicle.Illum Illumination (an abbreviation)ILM
ILM Integrated Logistics ManagementILRS Indirect Labor Reporting System.IM Integration Manufacturing.IMA Industrial Mutual Association.IMAC Integrated Mass Airflow Controller.IMAN Information Management And NetworkingIMAN Information ManagerIMAP Internet Message Access Protocol
Internet-based Global Differential GPS. NASA software developed at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, provides positioning data accurate to within 10 cm.
Initial Graphic Exchange Specification. Document containing requirements for a common data communication format for product definition that can be understood in terms of today's CAD/CAM environment.
Information LifeCycle Management. ILM is a GM global process designed to enable management of GM Records in all forms.
IMC Interstate Motor CarrierIMD Inter-Modulation DistortionIMDX Integrated Mini Disc Changer.IMFI Indirect Mechanical Fuel Injection (Diesel)IMHO In My Humble Opinion (Internet / E-mail)IMI Ignition Manufacturers Institute.IML Initial Module Load.Immo Immobilizer (an abbreviation)IMP Impact. An abbreviation.IMPA International Motor Press Association.IMPAC Indirect Material Parts Catalog.IMPACS Information Processing Allocation Costing System.IMPLR Impeller. An abbreviation.IMPRESS Indirect Material Procurement, Receiving & Expense StoresIMQ Instituto Italiano del Marchio di Qualita (Italy)IMRC Intake Manifold Runner Control.IMS Information Management System.IMS Internal Mode SwitchIMS Inventory Management SystemIMST Information Management Strategy TeamIMST Information Management Systems Test.IMT Information Management TeamIMT Intake Manifold Tuning.IMTG Instrumentation Measurement Technology GroupIMTT Information Management Task TeamIn Inch (an abbreviation)In IndiumIN CL FD Input clutch feed circuitInadv Inadvertent (an abbreviation)Inc Increment (an abbreviation)Incand Incandescent (an abbreviation)INCLR Intercooler. An abbreviation.IND Indictor. An abbreviation.INEEL Idaho National Engineering and Enviromental LaboratoryINEL Idaho National Engineering LaboratoryInfl Inflatable (an abbreviation)INFLR Inflator. An abbreviation.Info Information (an abbreviation)INF-S INFrastructure Servicesin-Hg Inches of Mercury.Init Initial (an abbreviation)Inj Injector (an abbreviation)INJN Injection. An abbreviation.INJR Injector. An abbreviation.INL Inlet. An abbreviation.INL Integral Non-LinearityIn-lb Inch-Pound.INR Inner. An abbreviation.INS Inertial Navigation SystemINS Insert. An abbreviation.INSL Insulator. An abbreviation.
INSP Inspection. An abbreviation.Inst Instant (an abbreviation)INST Instrument. An abbreviation.INSTL Install. An abbreviation.INSTR Instruction. An abbreviation.Int Interior (an abbreviation)INT Intake. An abbreviation.INTA International Trademark AssociationINTELSAT INTernational TELcommunications SATellite ConsortiumINTER Intermediate. An abbreviation.INTL Internal. An abbreviation.INTLK Interlock. An abbreviation.INTR Interior. An abbreviation.INV Inverter. An abbreviation.IO International Operations.IOCG Information Oil Consumers Group.IOS Inspection Operation StandardIOS International Organization for Standardization.IP Instrument Panel. See I/P.IP Intellectual PropertyIP
IPA Interim Part Approval.IPA Internal Program Approval.IPACS Information Processing Allocation Costing System.IPC Inductive Portable ChargerIPC Industrial Personal ComputerIPC Information Processing Center.IPC Instrument Panel ClusterIPC Instrument Panel Control.IPC International Product Center.IPCI Industrial PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) busIPCP Internet Protocol Control ProtocolIPD Inventory Planning & DistributionIPE Instrument Panel ExtrasIPG Instrument Panel Glove boxIPI Intelligent Peripheral InterfaceIPL Initial Program LoadIPL Instrument Panel, LowerIPLAy Interactive Process Learning Aid.IPM Instrument Panel ModuleIPM International Product Manager.IPMS Integrated Project Management SystemIPO IGES/PDES Organization. ANSI standards committee. IPO Initial Public OfferingIPP Improvement Proposal Program.IPP Instrument Panel PodsIPP Intellectual Property ProtectionIPPDS Integrated Product / Process Design StageIPPS International Policies, Procedures and Service
Internet Protocol, IP refers to the set of communication standards that control communications activity on the Internet. An IP address is the number assigned to any Internet-connected computer.
IPR Instrument Panel RetainerIPR
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IPS Inductive Position SensorIPS Inspection Process Sheet.IPS Instructions Per SecondIPS Instrument Panel SurfaceIPSD Information Processing Service Division.IPT Instrument Panel TrimIPT Integrated Product TeamIPTV Incidents Per Thousand Vehicles.IPU Instrument Panel, UpperIPU Integrated Propulsion UnitIPX Internet Packet ExchangeIQL Interactive Query LanguageIQS Initial Quality StudyIQS Initial Quality Survey (J. D. Power)IQS Internal Quality Standards.Ir IridiumIR Importance Rating.IR Incident Report.IR Information Request.IR Infrared.IR Insulation ResistanceIR
IR/EAS International Regulations/Environment Activities Staff.IRAM Intelligent Random Access MemoryIRAM2 Argentina Regulatory AgencyIRANOR Instituto nacional de RAcionalizacion y NORmalizacion (Spain)IRB Implementation Review Board. Approves EWO's.IRB Integration Review BoardIRB Implementation Review Board. A subset of the Program Implementation Team.IRC
IRC Integrated Radio ChassisIRC Interdisciplinary Research CenterIRC Internet Relay Chat.IRC Integrated Radio Chassis.IRCP Infrastructure Requirements and Compliance Process.IRDA Infra-Red Data Association. Centers around IR communications for Laptop devices.IRE Immediate Response EngineerIRF Interface Requirement Form.IRF International Road Federation.IRI Industrial Risk InsurersIRI International Roughness IndexIROC International Race of Champions.
Intellectual Property Rights. The rights of an individual/organization with respect to their writings or ideas presented or published.
Intermediate Pressure Regulator. Typically used on gaseous fueled vehicles (I.E. propane or CNG).
Issue Report. The official corporate record for issues discovered during analysis, demonstration, inspection and test.
Insurance Research Council (An independent, nonprofit research organization founded in 1977 and supported by leading property and casualty insurance companies and associations.)
IRQ Interrupt Request.IRR Internal Rate of Return (%)IRS Independent Rear Suspension.IRS Interface Requirements SpecificationIRT Issue Resolution TeamIS&S Information Systems & Services.ISA Industry Standard Architecture (16 bit)ISA Instrument Society of AmericaISAD Integrated Starter Alternator DamperISB International Strategy BoardISB
ISBN Integrated Satellite Business NetworkISBN International Standard Book NumberISC Idle Speed Control.ISC Integration of Subsystem CentersISCM Idle Speed Control Motor.ISCTA Intermodal Safe Container Transportation Act (1992)ISDN
ISDR Integration Structural Design ReleaseISE
ISEE Integrated Software Engineering EnvironmentISF Instrumentation Setup FileISG Idle Speed Governor.ISG Integrated Starter GeneratorISI Indian Standards InstituteISICR Information & System Internal Control RequirementsISIP Integrated Supplier Improvement ProcessISIR Initial Surface Inspection Report.ISIS Institute of Scrap Iron and SteelISM Industrial, Scientific, & MedicalISM Input Switch Module.ISM Inside of metal.Iso Isolation (an abbreviation)ISO Insurance Services OfficeISO Internal Standards Organization. Incorrect definition. The 'I' should be for International.ISO
ISO 14000 ISO Environmental Management System standards
Intranet Strategy Board. The Global Intranet Strategy Board oversees the GM Intranet. Membership is composed of representatives from Global Process Groups, Regional Intranet Strategy Boards, and the core ownership groups (Communications, IS&S, and Humane Resources).
Integrated Services Digital Network. Telecommunications standard that use digital transmission technology to support voice, video & data communications over regular telephone lines.
Intelligent Synthesis Environment (NASA : When fully developed, ISE will enable geographically dispersed teams of engineers and scientists to collaborate in a full sensory, immersive virtual environment in which humans and computers can interact though 3-dimension sight, sound and touch in a computationally rich mission life-cycle simulation.)
International Standards Organization. A worldwide federation of national standards bodies, at present comprising 127 members, one in each country. The object of ISO is to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating international exchange of goods and services, and to developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity. The results of ISO technical work are published as International Standards.International Standards Organization. (ISO means "equal" in Greek. The organization name is play on words, rather than an acronym.)
ISO 9000
ISO/TS 16949 Technical Specification – Automotive Quality SystemISOC
ISP In System ProgrammableISP Income Security PlanISP Information Security Practices. Outdated; now referred to as ISP&PISP
ISP Integrated Spark PlugISP International Service Personnel.ISP Internet Service Provider.ISP Information Security PolicyISP&P Information Security Policy & Practices. A corporate policy governing information security.ISPEC Integrated Specification.ISPI International Service Personnel InvoicingISRV Inside Rear View.ISRVM Inside Rear View MirrorISS Idle Stop Solenoid.ISS Ignition Sub-System.ISS Input Shaft Speed.ISS Integrated Safety SystemISSC Information Systems Steering Committee.ISSC Integrated Supplier Selection Complete.ISSCC International Solid State Circuits ConferenceISSCO Integrated Software Systems Corporation.ISTEA Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency ActISTO Information Science and Technology Office (DARPA)ISTR I Seem To RecallISWYM I See What You MeanIT Information Technology.ITA Industrial Truck AssociationITAA Information Technology Association of AmericaITAC Information Technology Action CouncilITBI Integrated Throttle Body Injection.ITC International Trade Commission.ITD Inception To DateITD Interaural Time Delay (re 3-D auditory sensing)ITDC International Technical Development CenterITE Information Technology EquipmentITGT Information Technology Guidance Team (Saturn)ITH Intelligent Test Head.ITI Industrial Technology Institute.ITIC Information Technology Industry CouncilITIS Inbound Transportation Information System.ITK Integration ToolkitITO Information Technology Office (ARPA)ITP Individual Training PlanITP Integrated Training Process.ITRI Industrial Technology Research Institute
ISO Quality Management System standards. A set of standards issued by the ISO, dealing with quality systems.
Internet Society. An organization formed to support a worldwide information network. ISOC is the sponsoring body of the Internet Architecture Board.
Integrated Scheduling Project. The predominant material scheduling system in use by NAO assembly plants.
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ITS Institute of Transportation Studies (UCB - Intelligent Transportation Act.)ITS Integrated Transaction ServiceITSD Interior Technical Specification Drawing.ITSM Interior Technical Specification Matrix.ITSP International Technology Scanning ProgramITT Integration Task Team.ITTR Inflatable Tubular Torso RestraintITU International Telecommunications Union {replaced CCITT)IUE International Union of Electrical Workers.IUU If Unavailable Use.IUVA International Uniform Vehicle Audit.IV Internal Vent.IVCS Integrated Voice Communication SystemIVD Incomplete Vehicle DocumentIVDS Integrated Voice Distribution SystemIVDT Integrated Voice / Data TerminalIVED
IVER Integration Vehicle Engineering ReleaseIVER (LL) Integration Vehicle Engineering Release (Long Lead)IVHS Intelligent Vehicle Highway System.IVI Intelligent Vehicle InitiativeIVN In Vehicle NetworkIVN Integrated Voice NetworkIVO In View OfIVR Inter Voice ResponseIVS Incomplete Vehicle Supplement (Refer to GMPCP).IVS Insurable Values SystemIVS In-Vehicle SigningIVSS Intelligent Vehicle Safety SystemIVT Infinite Variable TransmissionIW Inertial WeightIWC Inertial Weight ClassIYSWIM If You See What I Mean
Implementation Tracking System (DFM [Design for Manufacturability] tool to maintain data for the implementation of Design For Manufacturability. This tool is integral to all phases of the DFM process and generates the DFM mainline deliverable for DR2 of the NAO Lean factory [Integral Tactical Plan].)
Integrated Vehicle Electrical Design. IVED consists of a comprehensive set of electrical system design tools integrated together to form a design environment to support the 4 phase development process. IVED integrates electrical engineering applications for schematic preparation, electrical analysis, 3D-harness design, sneak circuit analysis, diagnostic development and data management.
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Acronym DefinitionJ JouleJ/BLK Junction Block. An abbreviation.J/SCR Jackscrew. An abbreviation.J1850
J1962 SAE requirements for the connector to be used to interface to J1850.J2EE Java 2 Enterprise EditionJ2SE Java 2 Standard EditionJA January.JA Journal AuthorizationJAD Joint Application DesignJAIA Japan Association of Imported AutomobilesJAMA Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association.JAMCO
Jan January (an abbreviation)JAR Joint Application ReviewJASIC Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center.JATE Japan Approval Institute for Telecommunications EquipmentJCL Job Control Language.JDBC Java Data Base ConnectivityJDK
JDP J. D. Powers.JEDEC Joint Electronic Devices Engineering CouncilJEIDA Japan Electronics Industry Development AssociationJES Job Entry SystemJES2 Job Entry System--Version 2.JETL Japan Electrical Testing LaboratoryJETS Junior Engineering Technical SocietyJFET Junction Field Effect TransistorJIC Joint Industrial CouncilJIC Just In Case.JICST Japan Information Center of Science & TechnologyJIDL Java Interface Definition LanguageJIS Japanese Industrial StandardsJISC Japanese Industrial Standards CommitteeJIT Just In Time. Manufacturing and material delivery process.JK Jack. An abbreviation.JKG Jacking. An abbreviation.JKT Jacket. An abbreviation.JL July.JMOS Junction Metal Oxide SemiconductorJN June.JND Just Noticeable DifferenceJOA Joint Operating Agreement.JOVIAL Jule's Own Version of the International Algorithmic LanguageJPCA Japanese Printed Circuit Association
SAE specification for medium speed data communications. GM version is called Class 2. To be used to perform CARB required emission diagnostics.
Janitorial Measurement & Control (Program which assists engineers and janitorial supervisors in scheduling and balancing the workload of janitorial staff, using GM-developed standard time data.)
Java Development Kit (A software development package that implements the basic set of tools needed to write, test and debug Java applications and applets.)
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JPL Jet Propulsion Lab (NASA)JPR Jumper. An abbreviation.JR Job Responsibilities.JRT Joint Resource Team (Engineering Manager Review Committee)JST Jack Stowage TrimJT Joint. An abbreviation.JTAB Joint Technical Advisory BoardJTAG Japan Trade Advisory GroupJTAG Joint Test Action GroupJTAPI Java Telephony Application Program InterfaceJTC1
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JTPL Joint GMTG and GMPT Meeting (Joint Powertrain/GMTG Executive Meeting)Jul July (an abbreviation)Jun June (an abbreviation)JUNC Junction. An abbreviation.JV Joint Venture.JV Journal VoucherJVM Java Virtual Machine
Joint Photographic Experts Group. An image compression format used to transfer color photographs and images over computer networks.
Jobs per Hour (Number of vehicles, sub assemblies, parts, etc. which a producing unit. A standard method of manufacturing measurement.)
Joint Technical Committee #1 of ISO-IEC - Project of the two major international standards organizations, ISO and IEC, to focus on information technology.
Joint Time - Frequency Analysis (The results of joint time-frequency analysis performed on a signal are usually displayed on a three-dimensional plot with axes of time, frequency, and amplitude, thereby showing the variation in amplitudes of the spectral components with time.)
Department
ENGENG
AVDCAVDCENGENG
ENGAIAG, ENGENG
PSEO
ENGENGENG
ENGENG
ENGENG
ENGENGENGENG
VTS, ENGENGAIAG, ENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENG
ENG
ENG
ENGENG
ENGENGENGENG
AIAG
PSEOPSEOENGENG, AVDC.
Acronym Definitionk Kilo (1000 times).K Kelvin (Thermodynamic Temperature)K/UP Kick Up. An abbreviation.KAM Keep Alive Memory.KANBAN Japanese Scheduling System.KANSE Japanese Total Customer Receptivity / SensitivityKAP Kapuskasing. Cold weather testing facility in Canada.kB kilobytes. 1024 BytesKBE Knowledge-Based EngineeringKBps Kilo Bytes per Second (1000 Bytes per second)KBS Knowledge Based SystemKC Knowledge Center.KCC
KCDS
KCU Knowledge Capture & UtilizationKDD Keyboard Display Driver.KE Kinetic EnergyKES Knobs & EscutcheonsKES Knowledge Engineering SystemKF Knowledge FactorKFOD Key Factors Of Design.Kg Kilogram.Kg/h Kilograms per Hour.KGD Known Good Die (Bare ICs that are equivalent to packaged parts in testability and reliability.)
KHz Kilohertz (1000 cycles per second)KI Key InstitutionKIOD Key Interface Of DesignKISS Keep It Simple, Stupid.KISS Klearance, Isolation, Structure, Secure. Principles of the Squeak and Rattle design guidelines.
kJ KilojouleKLCR Knock-Limited Compression Ratio.KLOTS
KLP Key Locating Point.km Kilometer.Km/h Kilometers per HourKm/l Kilometers Per Liter.KMS Key Management SystemKMS Knowledge Management SystemKNDI Knowledge Network Development Initiative.KNU Knuckle. An abbreviation.KO Key Organization
Key Control Characteristic. A process parameter (such as temperature, line speed, pressure, viscosity, etc.,) for which variation must be controlled around some target value to ensure that variation in a Key Product Characteristic (KPC) is maintained or minimized around its target value.
Key Characteristic Designation System. The classification of key characteristics to aid in the economical manufacture of quality products.
Kunskapsstod for Lokalt Trrafiksakerhetsarbete (KLOTS is a Swedish knowledge-based expert system that can give advice to traffic engineers about traffic safety problems and countermeasures in an existing street network. It focuses on safety problems and countermeasures in urban areas.)
KOL Key Organization LeaderKP Kit PullkPa kilopascals.KPC
KPH Kilometers Per Hour. (Normally written as Km/h)KPI King Pin Inclination (The angle in front elevation between the steering axis and the vertical.)KPL Kilometers Per Liter.Kr KryptonKS Key SuppliersKS Knock Sensor.Ksp K car Special.kV Kilovolts.kW KiloWatt.kWh kilowatt-hour.
Key Product Characteristic. A product characteristic for which reasonably anticipated variation could significantly affect the product’s safety or compliance with government standards or regulations, or is likely to significantly affect customer satisfaction with a product.
DepartmentENGENGENGPSEO, ENGENGENG
ENGENGENG
ENGGVDP, GMPT, ENG
GVDP, GMPT, ENG
ENGPSEO
ENGPSEO
ENGHR
ENG
ENGENG
ENGPSEO, ENGPSEO, ENGPSEO
ENGHR
HRENGPSEO, ENG, GMPTGVDP, GMPT, ENG
ENG
ENGPSEOENG
ENGENG
Acronym Definitionl liter.L Lambert (1L = 1cd/m2)L LiterL Low.L/100km Liters per 100 KilometersL/F Report displays “L” when part is less finish.L/GATE Lft Gate. An abbreviation.L/N Lotus Notes.L/O Layout.L/P
L/PLR Lock Pillar. An abbreviation.L/R Left / RightL/S
L/SLIP Limited Slip. An abbreviation.L/V SEP Liquid – Vapor SeparatorL/W
L/WDO Lift Window. An abbreviation.L4 4 cylinder, in-line engineL850 state-of-the-art four cyl. Engine (1.8 - 2.2L)La LanthanumLAAM Latin America, Africa, Middle East.LAAM(O) Latin America, Africa, Middle East (Operations)LAB Laboratory. An abbreviation.LACT Los Angeles City Traffic.LAD Lansing Automotive Division (no longer used).LAER Lowest Achievable Emission RateLAM Laminate. An abbreviation.LAN Local Area Network.LANL Los Alamos National LaboratoryLAO Latin American Operations.LAR Lock-Accessory/off-Run.LASER Light Amplified by the Stimulated Emission of RadiationLAT Latch. An abbreviation.LAT Local Area Transport (DEC protocol)LATA Local Access & Transport AreaLATCH
LATL Lateral. An abbreviation.LAV Light Armored VehicleLb. or lbs. Abbreviation for LIBRA (Latin for Pound)LBL Label. An abbreviation.LBL Lawrence Berkeley LaboratoryLBS Lean Business SolutionsLBS.FT. pounds footLBS.IN. pounds inch
Line Pay - The actual number of units which can be produced, less contingencies. Sometimes referred to as "net".)
Line Speed - The actual assembly line production rate, including contingencies. Sometimes referred to as "gross".)
Lead Weeks (Number of Weeks required by Manufacturing of Purchasing to make or produce the part.)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (safety seats). LATCH is the industry-standard acronym for the built-in child restraint securing system Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children. Latch consists of the top strap anchors in the vehicle, as well as the built-in "receivers" for LATCH-equipped, aftermarket child restraints.
LBT Leanest (fuel) for Best TorqueLC2MOS Linear Compatible Complementary Metal Oxide SemiconductorLCA Lateral Collision AvoidanceLCA Life Cycle AnalysisLCA Lower Control Arm.LCC Lead Commodity Coordinator.LCC
LCC Lockup Clutch Control.LCCA Life Cycle Cost AnalysisLCCC Leadless Ceramic Chip CarrierLCCMOS Linear Compatible Complimentary Metal Oxide SemiconductorLCD Liquid Crystal Display .LCE Long-term Customer Enthusiasm.LCF Loss Conversion Factor.LCG Lacing. An abbreviation.LCI Lake Center Industries.LCIDE Lead Compartment Integration Design Engineer.LCL Lower Control Limit.LCM Lifecycle Cost ManagementLCM Lighting Control Module.LCMA Low Cost Modular AssemblyLCOS Lansing Car Order System.LCR
LCS Label Coordinating Subcommittee.LCS Liquid Crystal Shutter.LCT Light Commercial TruckLCV Larger/Longer Combination VehicleLD Light Duty.LD List DataLDAP Lightweight Directory Access Control.LDC Lesser Developed CountriesLDCL Left Door Close Locking.LDCM Left Door Control Module.LDFD Logical Data Flow DiagramLDGV Ledge. An abbreviation.LDGV Light Duty Gasoline VehicleLDM List Data set with Member optionsLDMOS Lateral Diffused Metal Oxide SemiconductorLDO Low [ voltage] Drop Out (type of voltage regulator)LD-RRIM Low Density Reinforced Reaction Injection MoldingLDSPS Light Duty Shared Procurement SystemLDT Light Duty TruckLDT(1) Light Duty Truck (0-3750 lbs.)LDT(2) Light Duty Truck (3751 lbs. or greater)Lduty Light DutyLDV Light Duty VehicleLE Lead Engineer.LE Limited Edition
Leadless Chip Carrier [A surface-mounted package having metallized contacts (terminals) at its periphery. Usually made of ceramic material.]
Lean Capacity Rate (Calculated out of the MCR's (MCR=LCR*1.15). All allied and outside suppliers are expected to capacitize to the "lowest practical level" to meet LCR and current model service while providing 100% absolute certainty of supporting the LCR + 15%)
LEAD Low-cost Encryption / Authentication DeviceLEC Local Exchange CarrierLED
LEF Load Equivalency FactorLEGR Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valveLEO Low Earth Orbit.LEP Low Emissions PartnershipLEPC Low Emission Paint ConsortiumLEPT Lean Engineering Process TeamLESO Lifting Engineering Stop OrderLETN Law Enforcement Television NetworkLEV Low Emissions Vehicle.LF Left Front.LF Low FrequencyLFL Load FloorLFTR Lifter. An abbreviation.LFWD Longitudinal Front Wheel Drive.LFWS Left Front Wheel Speed.LGM Lift Gate ModuleLGT Light. An abbreviation.LGTDNL Longitudinal. An abbreviation.LH Left Hand.LHD Left Hand Drive.LHN Long-Haul Network.Li LithiumLIC License. An abbreviation.LID Line Item DesignatorLIDAR Light Detection And RangingLIE Lead Integration Engineer.LIF Low Insertion ForceLIFO Last-In-First-Out. Inventory reporting system.Li-Ion Lithium-Ion (battery)LIL License LampLIMS Laboratory Information Management SystemLIMS Limit. An abbreviation.LINCAP Lateral Impact New Car Assessment Program.LiPo Lithium Polymer (battery type)LIQ Liquid. An abbreviation.LISO Logic In Serial OutputLISP LISt Processing languageLIU Local Interface Unit.LK Lock. An abbreviation.LKG Locking. An abbreviation.LLA Long Line Adapter.LLA1R
LLA2R
Light Emitting Diode (A semiconductor P-N junction diode that emits light under forward-bias conditions. The wavelength of the emitted light is a function of the semiconductor material.)
Long Lead Alpha 1 Release. To mark that point in time by which all the design, manufacturing, and engineering information for the Alpha 1 vehicle build are released for the commodities which require a long lead time.
Long Lead Alpha 2 Release. To mark that point in time by which the design, manufacturing, and engineering information for the Alpha 2 vehicle build are released for the commodities which require a long lead time.
LLBR
LLBR Long Lead Build RequirementsLLC Limited Life Components.LLC Logical Link Control.LLF Long Load FloorLLNL Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryLLP Lead Logistics ProviderLLP Limited Liability PartnershipLLPR Long Lead P Release.LLPS Long Lead Press Show.LLVM Lightly Loaded Vehicle Mass.LLVM Lightly Loaded Vehicle Weight.LMD Left Mid DoorLMET Low Mileage Emission Target.LMG Local Marketing Group.LMS Least Mean SquareLMSO Lifting Manufacturing Stop OrderLMT Local Management TeamLMTNG Limiting. An abbreviation.LN Lotus NotesLNA Low Noise AmplifierLNB Low Noise Block downconverterLNG Lining. An abbreviation.LNG Liquefied Natural Gas.LNKG Linkage. An abbreviation.LNR Liner. An abbreviation.LNT Lean Nox Trap - After-treatment OptionLo Low (an abbreviation)LO Lo circuit/1st gearLOA Leave of AbsenceLoB Line of BusinessLOC Location. An abbreviation.LOC/SOC Level of Communication/Span of Control.LOCR Locator. An abbreviation.LOF Lube/ Oil/ Filter. Service recommended every 3,000-7,500 miles for maintenance.LOGIC GM's 4 phase architecture for integrating activitiesLOGS Log Sheets - Drafting analyst builds parts list from layoutsLOL Laughing Out Loud (Internet / E-mail)LOMA Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly. Used with DoD.LOR Level Of ReuseLOS Level of ServiceLOS Line Of Sight.LOSI Logic Out, Serial InputLP Lamp. An abbreviation.LP Lead Plant.LPC Linear Predictive CodingLPDFM Liquid Propane Delivery Module.LPEFI Liquid Propane Electronic Fuel Injection.LPF Limited Production Fleet.LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane).
Long Lead Beta Release. To mark that point in time by which all the design, manufacturing, and engineering information for the long lead items for the Beta vehicle build are released.
LPGA Laser Programmable Gate ArrayLPI
LPL
LPM Local Project Manager.LPM Lumped Parameter ModelingLPS Local Process Specialist.LPS Low Pressure Sensor.LPT Latch-up Protection TechnologyLPTW Low Tire Pressure Warning.LQIT Lab Quality ImprovementLr LawrenciumLR Left Rear.LRC Longitudinal Redundancy CheckLRD Left Rear DoorLRMC Lag-along Rolling Model Change.Lrn Learn (an abbreviation)LRRC Low Rear Roll CenterLS Load Space (Dimension).LSA Logic State Analyzer.LSB Least Significant BITLSB Least Significant ByteLSB Lower Side BandLSC Life Service Cost.LSE Low Surface Energy (wax)LSES Legal Services Eligibility System.LSI Large Scale Integrated circuitLSTG Listing/ An abbreviation.Lt Left (an abbreviation)LT Lead TimeLT Light Truck.LTA Low Torque Axis.LTCC Low-Temperature Cofired CeramicLTD Limited.LTFC Long Term ForeCastLTG Labor Time Guide.LTHEF Long Term Hourly Employment Forecasting.LTL Less than Truck-LoadLTL Letter Location (ornamentation)LTM LAN (Local Area Network) Traffic Monitor (or Manager).LTPD Lot Tolerance Percent DefectiveLTPW Low Tire Pressure WarningLTPWS Low Tire Pressure Warning System.LTQ Leadership Through Quality (part of TQM: Total Quality Management)LTR Lab Test Request.LTR Lead Time Reduction.LTR Letter (ornamentation)LTR Letter. An abbreviation.LTT Listening Test Technology.LTV Light Truck Vehicle
Launch Process Initiation. To mark that point in time at which the production launch process has been initiated.
Low Pressure Lockoff. The LPL is a normally closed valve that isolates fuel to the injectors when the engine is not operating. Used in gaseous fuel systems (I.E. propane and/or CNG).
Lu LutetiumLU Lock Up.LUB Lead Unit Build.LUB Lubricant. An abbreviation.LUGG Luggage. An abbreviation.LUT Look Up TableLUV Light Utility Vehicle.LUV Louver. An abbreviation.LVD Low Voltage Differential (technology)LVDS Low Voltage Differential SignalingLVDT Linear Variable Displacement TransformerLvl Level (an abbreviation)LVL Level. An abbreviation.LVLG Leveling. An abbreviation.LVM Light Vehicle Mass.LVP Luxury Vehicle Platform.LVR Lever. An abbreviation.LVW Loaded Vehicle Weight (VCW + 300#).LWA Lock Washer AssemblyLWB Long Wheel BaseLWP Light Weight Process (also called a thread)LWR Lower. An abbreviation.
DepartmentGMPT
ENG
ENGENGENG
ENG
ENGPSEO
ENGENGENG
ENGGMPTGMPT
GVDPENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENG
ENGGM Defense, ENGVTSENGENG
GMPTGMPT
ENGENG
ENGGVDPENG
ENG
ENG
PSEO, ENGGVDP, ENG, GMPTGMUENGENG
GMPTENGPSEO, ENG
ENGGMPT
ENGENGENG
ENGENGAVDCENGPSEOPSEO
ENGENGENGENGENG
ENG
ENGENGPSEOENGENGENG
PSEO, ENG
ENGENGENGENGENGENG
ENGPSEO, ENGENG
ENGENGPSEOPSEOENGENGPSEO, ENGVTS, ENGENG
ENG
ENGFIN, ENGENG
ENGGVDP, ENG, GMPTENGENG
ENG
ENGENGENGGVDP
GVDP
GVDP, ENG, GMPT
ENGENG
ENG, GMPTGMPT
GVDP, ENGENG
VTSPSEOENGVSSMENGENG
ENGENGENG
ENGENGENGENGGMPTPSEOGMPT
ENGENGENGENGVSSMGMPT
VSSMENG
ENG
ENGENGENG
ENGPSEO, ENG, GMPT
ENGGVDP, ENG, GMPT
ENG
ENGPSEOENG
PSEO, ENGENGPSEOENGPSEO
ENGENG
ENGENGENG
ENGENGENGPSEOENGENG
ENGENGENGVSSM, ENGENGENG
ENGENGENGPSEO
ENG
ENGVTS
ENGENGENGENG
ENGENGENGENGENGPSEOENGENGVTSENGENGENG
ENG
Acronym Definitionm MeterM Magnetic Field StrengthM Mega (1,000,000 times) or MillionM&E Machinery & EquipmentM/C Model Code.M/CYL Master Cylinder. An abbreviation.M/FUNC Multifunction. An abbreviation.M/PORT Multiport. An abbreviation.M/T Manual TransmissionM/TRNS Manual Transmission. An abbreviation.M2VA Mule 2 Virtual AssessmentM4 Manual Four Speed Transmission.M85 Mixture of 85% Methanol, 15% unleaded gasoline.mA Milli-AmpMAC Management Assessment Center.MAC Manufacturers Advisory Correspondence.MAC Master Aperture CardsMAC Media Access ControllerMAC Multiple ACcumulateMACOS Material Composition SystemMACRO Macroinstruction.MACRS
MACS Material Alignment & Counting SystemMADYMO
MAF Mass Air Flow.MAFS Mass Air Flow Sensor.MAG Magnetic. An abbreviation.MAG CARD Magnetic Card.MAI Manifold Air Injection.MAINT Maintenance. An abbreviation.MAIR Manifold Air Injection Reactor.Malf Malfunction (an abbreviation)MALL Multifunction Alarm Lighting and Locking.MAM
MAM Modular Air MeterMAM Multilayer Alumina Substrate ModuleMan Manual (abbreviation)MANIF Manifold. An abbreviation.Manufact Manufactures (an abbreviation)ManVal
MAO Market Area OfficeMAP Manifold Absolute PressureMAP Manufacturing Action Permit.MAP Manufacturing Automation Protocol.
Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System. A depreciation method under US tax law that categorizes all business assets into classes and specifies the time period over which you can write off assets in each class. See also ACRS.
MAthematical DYnamic Models (A dynamical modeling CAE package used to simulate the dynamic behavior of mechanical systems, such as automotive crashes for the purpose of assessing structural behavior and occupant safety.)
Market Area Manager. In charge of a specific market area and head of that specific Marketing Area Team.
Manufacturing Validation. Manufacturing Validation is the critical build that makes the transition from non-salable to salable vehicles.
MAP Market Area PlanningMAP
MAP Military Assistance Program.MAPI Messaging Application Programming InterfaceMAPICS Manufacturing Accounting & Production Information Control System.MAPS Manifold Absolute Pressure SensorMar March (an abbreviation)MARCO
MARS Material Accumulative Requirement SummaryMARS Measurement, Analysis, & Reporting SystemMAS Master. An abbreviation.MAS Material Arrival SystemMASER Microwave Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of RadiationMASH MultistAge Noise ShapingMAT Manifold Absolute Temperature.MAT Manifold Air TemperatureMAT
MAT Metropolitan Area TrunkMATE Modular Automated Test EquipmentMATL Material. An abbreviation.MATLSPEC Material Specification. An abbreviation.MATS Manifold Absolute Temperature SensorMATS Manifold Air Temperature Sensor.MATS Material Analytical Template System.MATV Master Antenna TeleVisionMAU Media Access Unit (communications adapter)Max Maximum (an abbreviation)MB MegaByte.MBD Master Build DocumentMBD Million Barrels Per Day.MBD Model Based Diagnostics.MBE Minority Business EnterprisesMBL Master Bidder List.MBM Marketing Budget ModelsMBO Management By Objectives.MBO Miscellaneous Blanket OrderMBOM Manufacturing Bill Of MaterialsMbps Megabits per second.MBps Mega Bytes per SecondMBR Member. An abbreviation.MBT Minimum (spark advance) for Best TorqueMC Manufacturing Change
Material Archive Program (CARS Section: MAP is a database of more than 90 steel material combinations [hot- or cold-rolled, strength level, and coatings]. It provides easy access to the most frequently used automotive steels and includes a full section on material properties.)
Microelectronics Advanced Research Corporation [not-for-profit research management organization that funds and operates a number of microelectronics technology oriented, university-based research centers. MARCO is a wholly owned, but separately managed, subsidiary of the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC). The SRC is a research management consortium that was established in 1982 as the university research arm of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).]
Market Area Team. This includes a Market Area Manager, Area Parts Manager, Field Support Manager, Area Service Manager, Area Sales Manager and a GMAC Representative.
MC Match Check.MC Math CheckMCA Micro Channel ArchitectureMCAE Mechanical Computer Aided Engineering.MCARS Motor Carrier Accident Reporting SystemMCAS Medical Committee on Automotive SafetyMCB Manufactureing Confirmation Build.MCBF
MCD Material Completion DateMCD Midsize Car Division (no longer used).MCE Mid Cycle Enhancement.MCE1 Mid-Cycle Enhancement level 1. Minor changes from previous modelMCE2 Mid-Cycle Enhancement level 2. Significant changes except sheet metalMCE3 Mid-Cycle Enhancement level 3. Significant changes with sheet metal.MCFC Molten Carbonate Fuel CellMCHG Machining. An abbreviation.MCM Multi Chip ModuleMCN Material Complaint Notice.MCNS Multimedia Cable Network SystemMCR Material Cost Reduction.MCR
MCREGIS Motor Carrier Regulations Information SystemMCRL Material Cost Reduction List.MCS
MCSE Microsoft Certified Systems EngineerMCU Memory Combo Unit.MCU Microprocessor Control Unit.MCXO Microprocessor Controlled Crystal OscillatorMd MendeleviumMD Manual DisconnectMD Manufacturing Development.MD Medium Duty.MD Mini DiskMD Module Duct. (Air Distribution )MD Music Disk.MDA Multiple Dealer AreaMDAI Multi Disciplinary Accident InvestigationMDB Moving (or Movable) Deformable BarrierMDBS Mobile Data Base StationMDC Model Code.MDD Master Datum DrawingMDDA Modulated Displacement Driver Assembly.MDH Major Department Head.MDI Motor Drive Interface.MDL Module. An abbreviation.MDM Market Dynamics ModelMDOT Michigan Department Of Transportation
Mean Cycles Between Failures (in terms of job cycles. The average number of jobs the station/cell produces between equipment failures. Includes over-cycles, run time failures. Jobs produced / Failures [downtime] [Simulation & Throughput Definitions])
Maximum Capacity Rate (The planned maximum capacity requirement including overtime, alternative work arrangements, etc.)
Manufacturing Content Sheet (provides a high level directional capital forecast based on the "change impact" of a new entry allocation.)
MDP Manifold Differential Pressure.MDRAM Multibank Dynamic Random Access MemoryMDRE Mfg. Design Responsible EngineerMDX Mini Disk Changer.ME Manufacturing Engineer(ing)ME Mechanical Engineer(ing).ME&D Manufacturing Engineering & Development.MEA Membrane Electrode AssemblyMEC Manufacturing Engineering ControlMEC Manufacturing Engineering Council.MECE Mutually Exclusive, Collectively ExhaustiveMed Medium (an abbreviation)MEDLN Medallion. An abbreviation.MEEL Master Engineering Events ListMEGR [vacuum] Modulated Exhaust Gas Recirculation (Diesel)MEGR/EPR Vacuum Modulated EGR w/EPR (Diesel).Mem Memory (an abbreviation)MEMA Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.MEMS
MEO Mutually Exclusive OptionMEO&I Manufacturing Engineering Operations & IntegrationMeOH MethanolMERS
MES Marketing Education Services.MESFET MEtal Semiconductor Field Effect TransistorMESI Modified Exclusive Shared InvalidMESS Modulated EGR Spark Signal.MET Metal. An abbreviation.Metrics.
METT Manufacturing Engineering Task TeamMF Medium FrequencyMFAD Material Final Approval DateMFC Material Flow CoordinatorMFD
MFD Micro Farad (capacitance)MFG Manufacturing OperationsMFG Manufacturing/Manufacturer.MFI Micro Fuel InjectorMFI Multiport Fuel Injection.MFLOPS Millions of Floating Operations Per SecondMFMEA Machinery Failure Mode and Effects AnalysisMFN Most Favored Nation
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (Chip level electromechanical devices - current automotive accelerometers and yaw-rate sensors are manufactured using MEMS technology.)
Management Evaluation and Representation Statement. An annual document which fulfills two functions: (1) an attestation by local management as to the status of the internal control environment at the unit, and (2) a confirmation by management that the trial balance and supporting schedules have been prepared in conformance with U. S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) and all accounting policies and procedures established in the Financial Policies Series, Corporate Policy Manual and Comptroller's Circular Letters.
The six categories used to measure a process: quality, cost, timing, throughput, workload, and environment.
Metal Fabricating Division. Some references show the F standing for Fabrication; Fabricating is the correct term.
MFS Material Flow SupportMg MagnesiumMg milligramsMG Morris Garages. A British manufacturer of vehicles.MGM Motors, Generators, MangnequenchMgmt Management (an abbreviation)MGO Material Global Optimization (assembly plant scheduling system)MGO Asm. NAO GM Assembly (formerly ISP)MGO Cmpnt NAO GM Component (formerly MSS)MGR Mobile Ground RadarMGVMR Maximum Gross Vehicle Mass Rating.MH10 See ASC MH10.MHC Medium Heavy CoachMHD Magneto Hydro DynamicMHD Motors Holding Division MHDID Motors Holding Dealer Information DatabaseMHE Material Handling Engineering.MHI Material Handling Institute. MHS Manifold Heat ShieldMHz Megahertz (1,000,000 Cycles per second)mi Miles.MIA Missing In ActionMIB Medical Information BusMIC Marketing Information Center.MIC
MIC Microphone. An abbreviation.MIC Motorcycle Industry Council.MIC Motors Insurance Corporation.MICR Magnetic Ink Character Recognition.MICRO Microcomputer.Mid Midrange (an abbreviation)MID / LUX Midsize and Luxury Car Group. Obsolete; now VEC.MIDAS Management Information Disbursement Analysis System.MIDB Manufacturing Information DatabaseMIDI
MIE Manufacturing Integration Engineer.MIFF MADYMO Input File FormatMIG Magnesium Inert Gas.MIG Metal Inert GasMII Motorists Information, Inc.MIL Military. An abbreviation.MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp.MIMD Multiple Instruction stream, Multiple Data streamMIME
Material & Inventory Control system. A centralized computer system for ordering experimental parts and maintaining stockroom inventory. (Being replaced by EMS and EMBASSY.).
Musical Instrument Digital Interface (Also a sound file used on web pages to provide background sound or links to MIDI sound files.)
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (The standard for attaching non-text files to standard Internet mail messages. Non-text files include graphics, spreadsheets, formatted word-processor documents, sound files, etc.)
MIMIC
Min Minute (an abbreviation)MIN Mobile Identification Number.MINLODE Minimize Load Delay. System to align car orders for delivery.MIOSHA Michigan Occupational Safety & Health AdministrationMIPS Million Instructions per secondMIR Mirror. An abbreviation.MIRA Motor Industry Research Association.MIRS Material Inventory Record System.MIS Management Information System.MIS Manufacturing Information SystemMIS Months In ServiceMISAR Micro-Processed Sensing & Automatic RecognitionMISC Mechanical Idle Speed Control.MISC Miscellaneous. An abbreviation.MISS Monolithic Integrated Smart SensorMIT Manufacturing Integration Team.MIT Marketing Integration TeamMIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology.MITI Ministry for International Trade & Industry (Japan)MIW Manufacturing Integration Wall.MIX Mixture. An abbreviation.MKR Marker. An abbreviation.MKT MarketingMLBS Material Labor Balance System.MLCG Mid/Lux Car Group (no longer used).MLDG Molding. An abbreviation.MLPS Machine Loading & Planning SystemMLS Material Location System.MLSA Management Leadership Systems Approvalmm Millimeters.MM Material Management.mm3 cubic millimeterMMC Manufacturing Managers Council.MMC Metal Matrix CompositesMMDB
MMES Martin Marietta Energy Systems - Oak RidgeMMF
mmhg millimeters of MercuryMMI Man Machine InterfaceMMIC
MMIS Maintenance Management Information System.MML Manufacturing Material Liaison.MMM Memory Mirror Module.
MIcrowave/millimeter wave Monolithic Integrated Circuit (Directed by the U.S. Department of Defense, the MIMIC program was established to enhance producibility and reduce the production cost of gallium arsenide (GaAs) microwave integrated circuits.)
Material Management Database (is a corporate-wide computer system that processes the latest engineering intent data from GPDS as well as, tooling and scheduling forecast data from POMS.)
Make Money Fast (Generic name for any of the useless, futile, and often illegal pyramid schemes that promise to "make $5 into $50,000" or "GET RICH QUICK")
Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit [Combining active elements (diodes and transistors) with passive elements (resistors, capacitors, inductors and transmission lines) on a single GaAs (gallium arsenide) substrate.]
MMQC Material Management Quality Council.MMQIT Material Management Quality Improvement Team.MMr Manufacturing Math Release.MMR Minimum Mandatory RequirementsMMS Maintenance Management SystemMMSTS Manufacturing Major Subsystem Technical Specifications.MMT Methyl_cyclo_penta_diethyl_Manganese_Tricarbonyl.MMTC
MMTF Mean Miles To Failure.MMTS Materials Management Technical SpecificationsMMU Memory Management UnitMMUCC
MMX Multi Media eXtensionsMn ManganeseMNG
MNOS Metal Nitride Oxide SemiconductorMNP Microcom Network Protocol. A data compression standard for modems.Mo MolybdenumMO Magneto OpticalMO Model OfficeMOC Method of Control.Mod Module (an abbreviation)MOD Modulator (abbreviation)MOD Modulator. An abbreviation.MODE Mission Objective Design Elements.MODEM Modulator-Demodulator.MOE Measure of EffectivenessMOEMS Micro Optical Electro Mechanical SystemMOFTEC China's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic CooperationMOM Module Optimization Method.Mon Monitor (an abbreviation)MON Monitor. An abbreviation.MON Motor Octane Number.MOO
MOOSE Method for Object-Oriented Software EngineeringMOP Make Or PurchasedMOP Model Option PlanningMOPB Metallic Organic Petroleum Base (Anti-Corrosion).MOPS Mega (million) Operations Per SecondMOS Manufacturing Operations StaffMOS Metal Oxide Semiconductor.MOSES Model Option Statement Expert System.MOSFET Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor.
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center - A not-for-profit organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan dedicated to determining how to use technology to help improve industrial manufacturers their operations.
Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (A voluntary set of guidelines that help states collect consistent, reliable crash data that are more effective for identifying traffic safety problems, establishing goals and performance measures, and monitoring the progress of programs.)
A functional designation that represents Manufacturing Engineering. Statements of Work (SOW's) with this designation describe the manufacturing functions of tool and equipment requirements, design, construction, and installation.
Mud, Object Oriented (One of several kinds of multi-user role-playing environments, so far only text-based.)
MOSIGT Metal Oxide Semiconductor Insulated Gate TransistorMOT Ministry Of TransportMOT Motor. An abbreviation.MOU Memorandum Of Understanding.MOV Metal Oxide VaristorMOV Minimum Operating VoltageMOV Multi Occupant VehicleMOVE Movement of Vehicular Equipment.MOW
MOWAG Motorwagenfabrik AG. In Kreuzlingen, Switzerland.MP Manufacturing PlanMPa Mega PascalsMPCE Material Production Control EuropeMPCF
MPEG
MPFI Multi-Port Fuel Injection.MPG
MPG Milford Proving Ground.MPG EFEO Milford Proving Grounds Emissions and Fuel Economy OperationsMPH Miles Per Hour.MPH Monthly People Hours (We "Go Fast" by reducing MPH.)MPI Master Process Index.MPI Multi-Point (or Port) Injection.MPL Master Parts List.MPMP Manufacturing Portfolio Management ProcessMPO Modular Power Options.MPP Market & Product PlanningMPP Master Process Plan.MPR Manufacturing Planning Release.MPR Minimum Performance Requirement.MPS Manifold Pressure Sensor.MPS Manufacturing Planning Staff.MPS Master Planning SystemMPS Material Planning System.MPS Material Pull SystemMPS Metal Parts Specifications.MPSC Manufacturing Portfolio Strategy CouncilMPSDC Master Publication Structure Definition CoordinatorMPTT Marketing Planning Task TeamMPU Micro Processor UnitMPV Multi-Purpose Vehicle.MQ Machine QualificationMQ MagnequenchMQFP Metal Quad Flat Pack (IC package type)MQM Manufacturing Quality MeasurementsMR Magneto Resistive
Maintenance Operation Window. Mutually agreed on daily contiguous period during which EDS may perform backups and other system administration services.
Manufacturing Process Changes Frozen. To mark that point in time at which all manufacturing process changes are frozen and after which no new changes will be accepted.
Moving Pictures Expert Group. An international standard for video compression and desktop movie presentation. Special viewing application is needed to run MPEG files on computer.
Miles Per Gallon. (VTS signifies small case, ie, mpg, to differeniate from Milford Proving Grounds)
MR Manuafacturing RequirementsMR Material Release.MR Material Requisition.MR
MRA Modular Reservoir AssemblyMRD Magnetic Rotation Device.MRD Mandatory Required DateMRD Manual Release DateMRD Material Required Date (s).MRD Model Release DateMRE Manufacturing Responsible EngineerMRF Manufacture Response Form.MRG Micro Ring Gyro (MEMS tuning fork gyro from Micro Sensors)MRI Magnetic Resonance Interferometer.MRI Midwest Research InstituteMRO
MROS Maintenance Repair Operating SuppliesMRP Material Requirement Planning.MRP Mechanical Repair Protection.MRPS Metal Removal Process SimulationMRR Materials Reservation Report (EMS System).MRT Material Requirement TransferMRT Material Routing Tag.ms Milliseconds.MS Manufacturing Sales.MS Memo Supplement.MS MicrosoftMS Military Standard.MS Multi-SkilledMS/SE
MSA Master Services Agreement.MSA
MSAP Measurement System Analysis PlanMSAPC Mobile Source Air Pollution Control.MSB Most Significant BitMSB Most Significant ByteMSC Management Steering CommitteeMSDS Material Safety Data SheetMSE Manufacturing Systems EngineerMSEC,ms Millisecond.MSED Mobile Sources Enforcement Division (EPA).MSF Motorcycle Safety Foundation.Msg Message (an abbreviation)MSI Medium Scale Integration.MSK Minimum Shift Keying.MSL Mean Sea Level.MSL Medium speed Serial data Link
Material Return. The material returned to the PDC to be charged against dealers return reserve.
Maintenance, Repair, and Operation supplies. Purchased items not included into the finished product.
Major Subsystem Engineer. The person on the vehicle platform team managing the requirements of a major subsystem.
Measurement Systems Analysis. A procedure for assessing the quality of a measurement system as agreed to by DaimlerChrysler, Ford and GM.
MSM Memory Seat Module.MSNF Multi System Network Facility.MSO Manufacturing Stop OrderMSO Mixed Signal OscilloscopeMSOP Micro Small Outline Package (IC package type)MSP Mixed Signal ProcessingMSPC Manufacturers Standard Paint Color.MSRP Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price.MSS
MSS Marketing Support ServicesMSS Materials Scheduling System. The predominant material scheduling system in use by NAO. .
MSS Minimum Steering Sensitivity.MSS Mortality Surveillance System.MSSE Major Subsystem Systems EngineerMSSE Manager Sub System Engineer.MSSE Mechanical Sub Systems Engineering.MSTRE Moisture. An abbreviation.MSTS Major Subsystem Technical Specifications.MSU Model Start Up.MSV Measurement Systems Variation.MSVA Magnetic Speed Variable Assist steering (Magna Steer).MSVA Magnetic Steering Variable Assist.MSW Multi-sheet Scorecard WorkbookMSZH1 Magyar SZabvanyugi HivatalMT Manual Transmission. (Normally written as M/T)MT Military TrucksMT Mount. An abbreviation.MTA Manual Transmission Autoshift (Europe)MTA
MTBE Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether.MTBF Mean Time Between Failure.MTC Manufacturing Technical Council.MTC Manufacturing Technology CenterMTC Merchandising Transmission Condition.MTC Motors Trading Corporation.MTD
MTD Month To DateMTE Measurement & Test EquipmentMTG Mounting. An abbreviation.MTL Master Test List. The corporate listing of test procedures used within NAO.MTO Master Terminal Operator.MTO Microelectronics Technology Office
Market Segment Specifications. A marketing division’s description of a specific market segment as defined by the Corporate Market Needs Segmentation Analysis. Provides information on the voice of the customer, prioritization of customer needs, competitors and business conditions for the segment. MSS is a statement of the program problem and constraints. VTS provides the definition of the vehicle as a solution to this problem.
Message Transfer Agent. An MTA transfers mail between two dissimilar mail systems such as Internet mail and Notes mail.
Machine & Tool Design (DFM [Design for Manufacturability] software tool that is used during the design and development of equipment to help reduce parts and simplify designs. MTD focuses on simplifying machine and tool design without compromising functional requirements.)
MTP Manufacturing Test PlanMTP Master Test Plan.MTPI Multi-Phase Test Point InsertionMtr Motor (an abbreviation)MTR Manually Tuned Radio.MTR Market, Test and Resource.MTR Meter. An abbreviation.MTRG Metering. An abbreviation.MTS
MTSO Mobile Telephone Switching OfficeMTT Manufacturing Task TeamMTTF Mean Time To Failure.MTTR Mean Time To Repair.MTV Message Translation & ValidationMU
MUD Multi User Dungeon / Dimension (A multi-user simulation environment.)MUFF Muffler. An abbreviation.Mult Multiple (an abbreviation)MULTICS MULTiplexed Information and Computing SystemsMUMPS Multi User MEMS ProcessMUSE Multi User Simulation Environment (One kind of MUD)MUST Management and Union Serving Together.MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesMux Multiplex(-ing, -or) (an abbreviation)MVA Master Vehicle AssemblyMVA Modulated Vacuum Advance.MVB Manufacturing Validation Build.MVDP Motor Vehicle Dimensions Procedures.MVEG Motor Vehicle Emissions GroupMVEL Milford Vehicle Emissions LaboratoryMVMA Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association.MVNS Manufacturing Validation Non-SaleableMVO Military Vehicle Operations.MVP
MVS Manufacturing Validation SaleableMVS Multiple Virtual Storage.MVS TCP/IP TCP/IP for MVS.MVS/XA Multiple Virtual Storage / Extended ArchitectureMVSA Manufacturing Vehicle Section AdvisorMVSR
MVSR Motor Vehicle Safety RegulationMVSS Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (of Transport Canada), a.k.a. CMVSS or NSVAC in French.MVSS
MVTT Message Verification Test Tool (C2C)
Manufacturing Technical Specification. Defines requirements for a manufacturing system, the validation methods, major subsystems and subsystem interfaces.
Mock-Up. Mock-ups can be actual functioning parts, sub-assemblies or assemblies or non-functional wood, expanded polystyrene, plastic or metal representations of parts, subassemblies or assemblies. The design source can be responsible for providing mock-ups.
Master Validation Plan. A system designed to report a list of standardized validation tests of production intent vehicles/systems prior to start of production. .
Math-based Vehicle Sections Repository (GM's corporate repository for sharing and preserving vehicle sections throughout the corporation.)
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Specific requirements regarding the US. MVSS and Regulations, and Information and Cost Saving Act that relate to vehicles GM manufactures.
MVZ Manifold Vacuum Zone.MXI Multiplatform eXtensions for InstrumentationMY May.MY Model Year.MYM Model Year Manager.MYTD Model-Year-To-Date
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PSEO, ENG, GMPTENGENG
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GVDP, ENGENGENGENGENGENG
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Acronym Definitionn Nano (.000 000 001 times or one billionth).N NeillN NeutralN Newton.N NitrogenN No. Represents a production part that will not be used for service.N Neutral.N&V Noise & Vibration.N* North Star.N.A. (General Motors) North AmericaN/A Not Applicable.N/A Not AvailableN/C Non-ConformingN/C Numerical Control of Computerized Process.N/C (STATS) Report displays type of part: N= New; C= Drawing Change.N/D Not DeterminedN/PLT Name Plate. An abbreviation.N/R Not RequiredN/V Not Valid.Na SodiumNA Name. An abbreviation.NA Naturally AspiratedNA North American.NA Not Affected.NA Not Applicable.NA Not Available.NAA North American Automotive.NAACP National Association for the Advancement of Colored PeopleNAAQNA National Ambient Air Quality Nonattainment AreaNAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards.NAB National Association of BroadcastingNAC Nonconformance Analysis Code.NAC North American Containerization.NACCB National Accreditation Council For Certification BodiesNACE National Association of Corrosive EngineersNACG North American Car Group.NAD North American Design.NADA
NADC North American Digital CellularNADE North American Diagnostics EngineeringNAE National Academy of Engineers.NAES North American Export Sales.NAFTA
NAGHSR National Association of Governors' Highway Safety RepresentativesNAHSC National Automated Highway System ConsortiumNAIAS North American International Auto ShowNAIT National Association of Industrial Technologists
National Automobile Dealers Association. The association for automotive dealerships in the U.S.A.
North American Free Trade Agreement. Agreement which will allow goods and services to move between the U.S., Canada and Mexico eventually without quotas, import tax or other bureaucratic restrictions.
NAM National Association of Manufacturers.NAMA North American Market Analysis.NAMPS Narrow-band Advanced Mobile Phone ServiceNANC
NANP
NANPA North American Numbering Plan Administration (NeuStar Inc., the NANP administrator.)NAO North American Operations (replaced by GMNA)
NAOC
NAP Network Alterable Parameter (C2C)NAPA National Automotive Parts Association.NAPCA National Air Pollution Control Administration.NAPCP North American Passenger Car Platforms.NAPP
NAR North American RegionNARSA National Automotive Radiator Service Association.NAS National Academy of SciencesNASA National Aeronautics & Space AdministrationNASB North American Strategy Board.NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.NASPE North American Service and Parts Engineering.NASS
NATA National Automobile Transporters Association.NATB National Automobile Theft Bureau.NATG North American Truck Group (no longer used)NATP North America Truck Platforms (no longer used)NAU Network Addressable UnitNav Navigation (an abbreviation)NAV North American Vehicles.NAVMSS North American Vehicle Marketing Sales Service.NAVO North American Vehicle Operations.NAVSA North American Vehicle Systems ActivitiesNb NiobiumNBC
NBFM Narrow Band Frequency ModulationNBS National Bureau of Standards.NBV Net Book Value. NC No ConnectionNC Normally Closed (switch or relay contacts)NC Numerical Control, also see CNC.
North American Numbering Council (FCC Council dealing with phone numbering scheme in North America and Caribbean.)
North American Numbering Plan (Numbering plan for the Public Switched Telephone Network in the United States and its territories, Canada, Bermuda, and many Caribbean nations. The scheme we are all used to.)
North American Operations Containerization. Responsible for the ownership, reallocation and repair of GM standard/non-standard returnable containers at the vehicle platform level.
North American Produce Product (IS&S Test group to test plant production software / systems prior to installation.)
National Accident Sampling System [Established in 1979 as part of a nationwide effort to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and deaths on our nation's highways. NASS is operated by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA), which is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an agency of the U. S. Department of Transportation.]
National Benefit Center; NBC administers sickness and accident benefits, extended disability benefits, worker's compensation, health care, life insurance and tuition assistance for all hourly and salaried employees, retirees, surviving spouses and dependents.
NCA Non-Conformance Analysis.NCAC National Crash Analysis CenterNCAN Noise Corrective Action Notice.NCAP
NCAR National Center for Atmospheric ResearchNCBS New Car Buyer SurveyNCHPT New College Hiring Process TeamNCM Numerically Controlled Machine.NCMS National Center for Manufacturing Sciences.NCP Non conformance Penalty.NCPA Non-Critical Process ActivitiesNCR Non-Conformace ReportNCRR National Center for Research ResourcesNCS Noise Compliance Subcommittee.NCSA
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NC-UTCD National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesNCWM National Conference on Weights and MeasuresNd NeodymiumND No DrawingND Not Determined. Represents a part where service has not been determined.NDA Non-Disclosure AgreementNDC National Dealer Council.NDDTF No Drawing / DrawingTo FollowNDH Navigation Display Head.NDIR Non-Dispersive Infrared Analysis.NDL Needle. An abbreviation.NDR National Drivers RegistrationNDR Novell Directory Services.NDT Nil-Ductility Transition.NDT Non-Destructive Testing.NDUV Non-Dispersive Ultra-Violet Analysis.Ne NeonNEA National Education Association.NEB New Evaluation Bounded - CGS SurfaceNEC National Electrical CodeNEC Nederlands Elektrotechnisch ComiteNEDA National Electronic Distributors AssociationNEG Negative. An abbreviation.NEK Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite (Norway)NEMS Nano Electro Mechanical SystemsNEPA National Environmental Policy Act (1969)NESEA Northeast Sustainable Energy AssociationNESSI
NEU Neutral. An abbreviation.
New Car Assessment Program. A non-regulated government program to provide comparative barrier test data for public information from belted frontal barrier tests at 35 mph
National Center for Statistics and Analysis (Responsible for providing a wide range of analytical and statistical support to NHTSA and the highway safety community at large.)
National Center for Super-computing Applications at University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.
Not Considered A Service Item. An NCSI is required when neither the part nor its function is to be serviced. Examples: Tires, sealants, and labels. Data to be left justified. .
New ESSI (Delphi custom IC - filter and gain block for SDM-G SRXL accelerometer. Gain stages have been changed so that signal clipping does not occur as soon.)
NEV Neighborhood Electric Vehicle. An electric vehicle with a top speed of 35 mph.NFS
NGA New Generation ArchitectureNGEN Next GenerationNGEP Next Generation Engineering Process.NGM Next Generation ManufacturingNGMBP Next Generation Math-Based Process.NGO Natural Gas OperationNGS Next Generation ComputerNGV Natural Gas Vehicle.NGV New (Next) Generation VehicleNGVTP Natural Gas Vehicle Technology PartnershipNHRA National Hot Rod Association.NHS Non Heated Sensor.NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.NHVR Noise, Harshness, Vibration, & RideNi NickelNIADA National Independent Automobile Dealers Association.NIASE National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.NIBBLE 4 bits; half a byte. Not an acronym.NIC Neck Injury CriteriaNIC Network Interface CardNIC
Ni-CD Nickel-CadmiumNIEE National Institute for Engineering EthicsNIH National Institute of HealthNIH Not Invented Here.Ni-Ion Nickel-Ion batteryNIMBY Not In My Back YardNiMH Nickel Metal HydrideNIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety & HealthNIP Nipple. An abbreviation.NIP3 NAO Integrated Procurement Payment Process.NIPDE National Initiative for Product Data ExchangeNIR No Inspection Required.NIS
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NIU Network Interface Unit.NI-V No Inspection - VerificationNIVHS National Intelligent Vehicle Highway SystemNL National LabsNLEV National Low Emissions VehicleNLRA National Labor Relations Act NLRB National Labor Relations BoardNm Newton-meterNMA National Maintenance Agreement
Network File System, NFS is a protocol suite developed and licensed by Sun Microsystems that allows different computers running different operating systems to share files and disk storage. .
Network Information Center, is an organization responsible for supplying information for component networks that comprise the Internet. .
National Import Specialist. An individual/organization specializing in border crossing procedures to insure all necessary forms, information and payments are correct.
National Institute for Standards & Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards) NIST does not govern the creation of US standards (See ANSI).
NMAPC National Maintenance Agreement Policy CommitteeNMFT
NMFTA National Motor Freight Traffic Association.NMHC Non Methane Hydrocarbon.NMI Non-Maskable InterruptNMOC Non-Methane Organic CompoundsNMOG Non Methane Organic Gas.NMOS N-channel Metal Oxide SemiconductorNMPA National Motorsports Press Association.NMTBA National Machine Tool Builders Association.NNTP
NO Nitric OxideNO Normally OpenNO November.NO Number. Normally written as 'no.'no. Number NO2 Nitrous OxideNOA Notice of Action.NOA Notice of Authorization.NOB National Order Bank.NOC Network Operations CenterNOC New Or Carryover.NOC
NOCONTAM No contamination. An abbreviation.NOD Near Obstacle DetectionNOD No Drawing (shown on part number – drafting)NOD Notice of Decision.NOPIC Non Product Inventory Control.NOPUS National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NHTSA)NORMA No Read/Write Memory AccessNOST No Stock.NOU Number of Units.Nov November (an abbreviation)NOx Oxides of Nitrogen (Nitric Oxide + Nitrous Oxide). Often referred as Nitrogen OxidesNOZ Nozzle. An abbreviation.NPA Non-Passenger Automobile.NPC National Petroleum Council.NPG New Process Gear.NPN Negative Positive Negative (transistor)NPN New Part Number.NPN No Part Number.NPO Negative Positive Zero (Temperature Coefficient)NPRA National Petroleum Refiners AssociationNPRM Notice of Proposed Rule Making.NPS Non-contacting Position SensorNPTC National Private Truck CouncilNPTF National Pipe Thread FineNPV Net Present Value
National Motor Freight Traffic Association. An association which issues and publishes a directory of the Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC) which are assigned to motor carriers.
Network News Transport Protocol (The protocol used by client and server software to carry USENET postings back and forth over a TCP/IP network.)
Network Operations Center, is the organization responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Internet's component networks. .
NQI National Quality InitiativeNR Noise ReductionNR
NR Not RequiredNRC National Research Council (Canada)NRC National Return Center. For warranty/core returns primarily.NRC Nuclear Regulatory CommissionNRE Non Recurring Engineering (ala NRE costs)NREL National Renewable Energy LabNREN
NROTC Northeast (states) Regional Ozone Transport CommissionNRZ Non-Return to Zero.NRZI Non Return to Zero Invertedns nanosecondNS Non-Saleable.NS8 Car Request Form.NSB NAO (Norht American Operations) Strategy Board.NSB Gates Major gates to be reviewed by the NAO Strategy Board (NSB).NSBE National Society of Black EngineersNSBU Neutral Start Back Up.NSC National Safety Council.NSEC Nanosecond.NSF National Science Foundation.NSP Network Service ProviderNSPE National Society of Professional EngineersNSPS New Source Performance Standards.NSR No Shipper Received Notification.NTA National Truckers AssociationNTC NAO (North American Operations) Technical CenterNTC Negative Temperature CoefficientNTC NOTICE (as on Labels).NTC Notice. An abbreviation.NTCL No Top Cover LabelNTDB National Transportation Data BaseNTDRA National Tire Dealers & Retreaders AssociationNTEA National Truck Equipment AssociationNTF No Trouble Found.NTIA National Telecommunications Information AdministrationNTIS National Technical Information ServiceNTK Need To KnowNTLA National Truck Leasing AssociationNTP Network Time ProtocolNTP Non-Thermal PlasmaNTS Not To ScaleNTSB National Transportation Safety BoardNTSC National Television Standards Committee
Nominal Rates. Generated by breaking down the (maximum or lean) plant capacity rates to a vehicle / body style or powertrain level. The sum of all detailed nominal rates amount to the total plant capacity rate. The nominal rates are used for components that are common.
National Research and Education Network, is an effort to combine the networks operated by the U.S. government into a single high-speed network. .
NTTC
NUL Numeral Location (ornamentation)NUM Numeral (ornamentation)NUMA Non Uniform Memory AccessNUMMI New United Motors Manufacturing, IncorporatedNURBS
NV Night Vision.NVAL Noise & Vibration Analysis LaboratoryNVBARS
NVC Noise & Vibration CenterNVD
NVD New Vehicle DesignNVH Noise, Vibration & Handling NVH Noise, Vibration, Harshness.NVI New Vehicle Inspection.NVL Noise & Vibrations Laboratory (replaced with NVC)NVM Non-Volatile Memory.NVPP National Vehicle Population ProfileNVRAM Non-Volatile (static) Random Access MemoryNVRH Noise, Vibration, Ride & Handling.NW Nation Wide.NWR
NWRA National Wheel & Rim Association.NYTO New York Treasurers Office (GM)NZEV Near Zero Emission Vehicle (hybrid - GM)
National Technology Transfer Center (an integrated resource for accessing federally funded research and development and other information. The NTTC offers a free service, known as the Gateway, through which the private sector can maintain person-to-person contacts in the federal laboratory system.)
Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline. A mathematical definition of geometric entities used in CAD/CAM.
Non Vehicle Billing and Accounts Receivable System. Transmits part/customer information to the APMTS for component operations in North America.)
New Vehicle Damage. NVD is responsible, and will handle all aspects of new vehicle damage as induced by GM carriers or catastrophic losses such as fire, flood, hail, etc.
Net While Running (is the maximum Final Line production based on one hour of continuous running [Gross Chain Speed] times the Planned Uptime Percentage.)
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Acronym DefinitionO OxygenO/D Overdrive. An abbreviation.O/GA Oil Gage. ZzO/H On HandO/M Owner's Manual.O/O On OrderO/PMP Oil Pump. ZzO/S Outside. ZzO2 OxygenO2S Oxygen SensorOA LAN Office Automation Local Area NetworkOAAT Office of Advanced Automotive Technologies (DOE)OAFE Office of Automotive Fuel Economy.OAG Official Airline GuideOAH Over All HeightOAL Overall LengthOAP Opportunity Awareness Program.OASCR Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (DOE)OAT Outside Air Temperature.OAW Overall WidthOBC Oscillation Boundary CurveOBC Ovonics Battery Company.OBD On Board Diagnostics.OBD II On Board Diagnostics, version IIOBE Overcome By EventsOBPA Off Board Programming AdapterOC Oxidation Catalyst.OCAR Office of Crash Avoidance Research (NHTSA)OCC Occupant (abbreviated)OCF Operating Cash FlowOCIP Owner Controlled Insurance ProgramOCM One Consistent MethodOCM Opportunity Charge ModuleOCP Organizational Competitiveness Program.OCR Optical Character Reader. Incorrect definition; See OCR definition below.OCR Optical Character Recognition.OCS Occupant Classification System (Siemens)OCS Oil Condition SensorOCS Opportunity Charging StationOCS Option Control System (Corporate)OCS Overtime Calculation system.Oct October. (an abbreviation)OCXO Oven Controlled Crystal OscillatorOD Operation Description.OD Outside Diameter.ODB Offset Deformable BarrierODBC Open Data Base ConnectivityODBMS Object Database Management SystemODC Origin Distribution Center
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ODI Office of Defects Investigation.ODM Open Distributed Processing. Refer to RM-ODPODM Output Driver ModuleODO Odometer.ODOM Odometer. ZzODPC Open Document ProcessingODQ Organizational Development Questionnaire (GM Employee Survey)OE Original Equipment.OED
OED Organization Education & DevelopmentOED Oxford English DictionaryOEL Organic Electro LuminescenceOEM
OEP Office of Environmental PolicyOFD Office of Fuels Development (DOE)OFP Ozone Forming PotentialOFQ Out For QuoteOGC Office of General CouncilOH Order History.OH Overall HeightOHC Over Head CamshaftOHIM Office of Highway Information ManagementOHV Over Head ValveOHVT Office of Heavy Vehicle Technologies (DOE)OIL Outage Indicator LampOIS Office Information System.OL Overall LengthOLAP On-Line Analytical ProcessingOLAS
OLBS On Line Broadcast SystemOLC Owner Loyalty Certificate.OLCS On Line [US] Census SystemOLE
OLH Other Labor Hours.OLIMPIC On Line Indirect Material Purchasing & Inventory Control OLIVIA On-Line Inforce Verification & Insurance Administration.OLTBI Open Loop Throttle Body Injection.OLTP On Line Transaction ProcessingOM Operational Management.OM Owners Manual.OMB Office of Management and BudgetOMSAPC Office of Mobile Source Air Pollution ControlOMVSS Office of Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and International Affairs, Tokyo, Japan.ONC Open Network Computing
Organization for Data Exchange by Tele-Transmission in Europe. European automotive association, counterpart to AIAG.
Organization & Employee Development (Organizational Development involves attention to diagnosis, strategy, roles, systems, processes and measurements that enable organizations and people to achieve their goals.)
Original Equipment Manufacturer. The final assembler of the complete vehicle whether it is a passenger, commercial or off road vehicle.
On Line Approval System (Host system to input purchase requests and obtain approvals on line; includes interface to the OLIMPIC system.)
Object Linking & Embedding. Linking creates a link to the actual object - it is dynamic. Embedding puts a copy of the object into the document - it is static.)
OnCE On-Chip EmulationOOP Object Oriented ProgrammingOOP Out Of PositionOOR On/Off Road. ZzOP Operating PolicyOPA Operational Planning Activity. No longer used.OPC Occupant Performance CriterionOPEB Other Post Retirement BenefitsOPEC Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.OPEN I/O Open In/Out.OPER Operate. ZzOPERG Operating. ZzOPG Opening. ZzOPP Options Portfolio Process.No longer used. Replaced by AVD Process OPS Operations Per SecondOPS Operations ProcessOPS Oshawa Prototype Services.OPSC Occupant Protection Systems CommitteeOPT Operations Personnel TrainingOPT Option. ZzOR Operations ResearchORACLE Oak Ridge Automatic Computer and Logic EngineORC Oxidation Reduction Catalyst.ORD Order.ORIENT Orientation. ZzOrig Original (an abbreviation)ORM
ORMB Offset Rear Moving BarrierORNA Ornament. ZzORNL Oak Ridge National LabORP Optimized Release Process (process to release PADs)ORR Outside Receiving ReportORV Off Road VehicleORVR Onboard Refueling Vapor RecoveryOs OsmiumOS Operating System.OSA Outside Air.OSC Oxygen Storage Capacity.OSCAR Occupant Simulator for Crash Analysis and ResearchOSCAR Orbiting Satellite Carry Amateur Radio (1st launched 12 Dec 1961)OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Act.OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Agency. (Incorrect; should be Administration).OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (of DOL).OSHS Occupational Safety & Health Standards.OSI
Objectives Risk Management. Supports the sustainable and ethical achievement of business objectives by identifying business risks and the management activities necessary to reduce risk exposure to an acceptable level.
Open Systems Interconnect (Reference model for describing network protocols that was devised by the Internet Standards Organization. It divides protocols in to seven layers to standardize and simplify definitions.)
OSI Model
OSM Output Switching Module.OSRP Occupant Safety Restraint PartnershipOSRV Out Side Rear View (mirror).OSRVM Out Side Rear View Mirror.OSS Off the Shelf SoftwareOSS Output Shaft Speed.OSTI Office of Scientific and Technical Information (DOE)OSTP Office of Science & Technology PolicyOT Orifice Tube.OT OvertimeOTC Order To CashOTC Over the CounterOTC Ozone Transport CommissionOTD
OTDR Optical Time Domain ReflectometerOTLT Outlet. ZzOTP Office of Technology PlanningOTP One Time ProgrammableOTR Outer. ZzOTRGR Outrigger. ZzOTU Office of Technology Utilization (DOE)OVD Office of Vehicle Defects.OVE Osterreichischer Verband fur Elektrotecknik (Austria)Overtemp Overtemperature. (an abbreviation)OVFL Overflow. ZzOVP Office of the Vice PresidentOVP Over Voltage ProtectionOVSC Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (NHTSA)OW Overall WidthOWI Operator Work InstructionsOXIDN Oxidation. ZzOXY Oxygen. Zz
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model for describing network protocols was devised by the Internet Standards Organization. It divides protocols in to seven layers to standardize and simplify definitions. .
Order to Delivery (the time and steps involved between the actual ordering of a vehicle through its delivery to the customer)
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Acronym DefinitionP ParkP PendingP PhosphorusP&A Parts & AccessoriesP&P Policy & ProceduresP&W Policy & WarrantyP.K. Setup
P/B Power brake. An abbreviation.P/BUT Pushbutton. An abbreviation.P/E Price / Earnings (ratio to gage stock performance)P/GR Pinion gear. An abbreviation.P/I
P/MI CI Production / Manufacturing Integration Continuous ImprovementP/N Part Number.P/PD Product/Process Development P/PDP Product/Process Development ProcessP/PDS Product/Process Definition StageP/S Power steering. An abbreviation.P/SEAT Passenger seat. An abbreviation.P/T Powertrain.P/U Pick Up.P/UBX Pick Up Box.P/W Power window. An abbreviation.P4P Pay For PerformancePa
PA Park Avenue.PA Passenger Automobiles.PA Product Assurance.PA Production Achievement.PA Production Approval.PA Program AuthorizationPA Project Authorization.PA Public address. An abbreviation.PA Purchase Authorization.PA Purchasing Agent.PAA
PAA Programmable Analog ArrayPABX Private Automatic Branch ExchangePAC
PAC Performance Assessment Committee.PACE Program Assessment & Control EnvironmentPACS Program Assurance Control System.PACX Private Automatic Communication eXchange
Checking the fit-up of detail parts by assembling a complete body-in-white with screws or rivets.
Preliminary Information. Also written as PI. Techincal information that is found in S.I. (Service Information) and TAS databases. The informaton may or may not become a published bulletin at a later date.
pascal: A unit of pressure corresponding to a force of 1 newton acting uniformly upon an area of 1 square meter. Hence 1 Pa = 1N/M2
Production Action Authorization (An official document used to authorize a temporary substitution, try out new parts or materials, rework existing parts, or use up excess or obsolete-stock that will be good for a limited number of pieces or a specific time period.)
Perceptual Audio Coder (Lucent encode / decode method for broadcast transmission / reception)
PAD Packet Assembly – DisassemblyPAD Personnel Administration & DevelopmentPAD Product Assembly DrawingPAD
PAD Public Announcement Date.PAFC Phosphoric Acid Fuel CellPAG Programmable Automatic GagePAI Product Assurance InitiativePAIC Part Assessment & Information ControlPAIR Pulse Air Injection Reactor.PAL Pedagogic (for teaching) Algorithmic LanguagePAL Phase Alternation LinePAL Programmable Array LogicPAM Pulse Amplitude ModulationPAN
PAP Performance Achievement PlanPAPIR Powertrain Architecture Process Integration Review.PAPIR Product and Process Integration ReviewPAR Pilot Action Request.PAR Police Accident ReportPAR Product Allegation Resolution. Part of CARS.Par Tech Parts Technical groups (for inquiries on engineering or parts specifications.)PARC Production Area Record CenterPARD Periodic And Random DeviationPARIS Planning & Release Information System.PARK Parking. An abbreviation.Parms Parameters (an abbreviation)PARR Product Allegation Resolution Report.PARTS Part Readiness Tracking System.PAS Parking Assistance System.PAS Performance Algorithm ShiftingPAS Peripheral Acceleration Sensor (Bosch)PASCOM Product Announcement Strategy Committee.PASDS Power & Signal Distribution SystemPASER Particle Stream Erosion.PASG Passage. An abbreviation.Pass Passenger (an abbreviation)PASS Passenger. An abbreviation.PASS PDIS Augmented Specification System (Canada)PASS Personalized Automotive Security System.PASS Proposal Assessment Study System.PATAC Pan Asian Technical Automotive CenterPATH Program on Advanced Technology for the HighwayPATP Patents & Technical PublicityPATS Parts Approval Tracking SystemPATT Pattern. An abbreviation.
Product Assembly Document. Provides assembly plants with a written set of instructions and graphic illustrations of production operations to be performed on a given GM platform. This includes the production parts required, their specific usage by model, style and option conditions. A graphic Illustration depicting the operations and those procedures, and steps and instructions required to assemble, install or adjust parts. also PDM.
Project Authorization Notice. A document issued by a vehicle platform to advise the design / release engineers of approved changes to a vehicle program.
PAV Pyrotechnically Actuated VentingPb Lead (Plumbium) PB Power Brakes.PBCR Preliminary BOM Change Request (Report)PBGA Plastic Ball Grid ArrayPBL Pickup Box, LongPBOM Preliminary Bill of MaterialsPBPCI Passive Backplane PCIPBS Personal Benefit SummaryPBS Pickup Box, ShortPBV Purpose Built VehiclesPBX Private Branch's eXchangePC Personal Computer.PC Plant ConcernsPC PolycarbonatePC Pressure Control (solenoid valve).PC Printed CircuitPC Product Characteristic.PC Product CostPC Programmable Controls or Controller.PC
PC&L
PC&S Production Control & Scheduling.PC/CODE Part Classification Code.PC/TCP Personal Computer / Transmission Control ProtocolPCA Product(ion) Compliance Audit.PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyl (waste oil residue)PCB Printed Circuit Board.PCC Paper Color Code.PCC Pontiac Centerpoint Campus (formerly TPC, Truck Product Center)PCC Powertrain Controls Center.PCC-c Pontiac Centerpoint Campus - Central (building)PCC-e Pontiac Centerpoint Campus – East (building)PCC-w Pontiac Centerpoint Campus – West (building)PCD Product Content DocumentPCDR Performance & Cost Detail ReportPCE Preliminary Cost Estimate.PCG Product Content Group.PCI
PCI Process Control InstructionsPCICN Piece Cost & Investment Change NoticePCIF Printed Circuit Interconnection FederationPCIT Piece Cost and Investment TrackingPCL Printer Control Language
Problem Communication. An electronic network for documenting and reporting an unacceptable product build condition. When an approved PC is entered at any location, it is electronically transmitted to the specific area and individual responsible for providing the necessary corrective action. When a solution has been developed and approved, it is communicated to the reporting location via the PC network.
Production, Control and Logistics. The engineering group responsible for ensuring smooth flow of needed material (physical and information). (refer to EPC&L).
Peripheral Component Interconnect (or Interface). PC bus that normally runs at 33 MHz on a 32-bit bus, but the specification allows for 64-bit and 66MHz operation that provides up to 532MB per second.
PCLL Product Compliance Legal Liaison.PCM Part Change Management (Saturn Service Parts)PCM Power Control ModulePCM Powertrain control module.PCM Powertrain Control Module.PCM Program Content Monitor.PCM Program Control Module.PCM Propulsion Control Module.PCM Pulse Code ModulationPCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International (or Industry) Association.PCME Powertrain Control Module, EnginePCMIA People Can't Memorize Computer Industry AcronymsPCMT Powertrain Control Module, TransmissionPCN Personal Communications NetworkPCN Product (or Program) Change Notice.PCO Program Content & Objectives.PCP Performance Characterization ParametersPCP Process Control Plan.PCP Product Certification ProcessPCP Product Change Proposal.PCP Product Compliance Program (of GM), a.k.a. GMPCP.PCP Production Control PlanPCR Plan Change RequestPCR Process Change Request.PCR Product Change RequestP-CR Piezo-Actuated Common RailPCR
PCS Personal Communication SystemPCS Pressure Control Solenoid.PCS Problem Communication SystemPCS Process Capability StudyPCS Product Content Sheet (defines vehicle content which generates an MCS.)PCSD President’s Council On Sustainable DevelopmentPCSE Powertrain Controls Service Engineering.PCU Power Control Unit.PCV Passenger Car VehiclePCV Positive crankcase ventilation.PCV Positive Crankcase Ventilation.PCV Pressure Control Valve.Pd PalladiumPD Passenger Distribution.PD Problem Documentation.PD Production DesignPDA
PDA Port De-ActivationPDA Preliminary Design ApproachPDB Platform Database.
Product Change Request. Document used to change or modify the Corporate Product Plan between annual product plan approvals.
Personal Digital Assistant. Generally, small, hand-held, battery-operated, microprocessor-based devices that perform operations such as: Store telephone numbers, addresses, and reminders, Send and receive email and faxes (wirelessly), Receive pages (just like an alphanumeric pager) .
PDBS Product Development Business Systems.PDC Parts Distribution Center (Warehouse for GM Parts distribution)PDC
PDCA
PDCR Product Design Compliance ReportsPDCS Pulsat Dealer Communication System.PDD Parametric Die DesignPDD Product Definition DocumentPDD Product Description Department.PDES Product Data Exchange System (or Specification).PDES
PDF Problem Definition Form.PDF Problem Description Form.PDG Product Description Group.PDI Pre Delivery InspectionPDI Preliminary Data IndicatorPDIF Pressure DIFferential.PDIP Plastic Dual In-Line PinPDIS Product Description Information System.PDIS
PDIT Product Design Improvement Team.PDIT Product Development & Improvement TeamPDIT Product Development Information Team.PDIT Product Development Integration Team.PDIT Program Development Integration Team.PDL Park & Directional LampPDL Process Description LanguagePDL Program Description LanguagePDL
PDM Passenger Door ModulePDM
PDM Product Data ManagerPDM Product Description Manual.PDM Pulse Duration Modulation.
Portfolio Development Center. Part of the NAO Design and Engineering Centers charged with providing advanced vehicle engineering for product portfolio planning and vehicle architecture definition. Develops integrated vehicle proposals, rationalized with the portfolio to improve and accelerate the vehicle launch process.
Plan, Do, Check, Act; the basic philosophy behind the Engineering Management Process as developed by Deming over the first few years of his career; PLAN defines the system through a set of objectives, and a strategy. The DO portion is the actual design of the parts to execute the vehicle and the tools and processes required to build the parts and cars. The CHECK element of the cycle is the VALIDATION of the paper car and process, the product and the process. The ACT relates to continuous improvement where improvements are based on the results of needs identified in the CHECK.
Product Data Exchange using STEP. Industrial consortium formed to expedite development of standards to be used in the exchange of product data (See IPO).
Portable Document Format. A document format developed by Adobe Acrobat for the internet. Allows user's of normally incompatible systems (I.e., IBM and Apple) to both be able to view and create documents. Normally written as .pdf since it is a file name extension.
Product Description Information Standard. A corporate standard used to transmit engineering specification data to other departments and divisions within General Motors.
Program Development Library (A collection of GRIP and UFUNC programs from many of the organizations within GM.)
Product Data Management (GM's customized version of IMAN supporting a common process for managing product data.)
PDMS Product Data Management SystemPDN Product Discrepancy Notice.PDO Product Development Organization.PDP Personal Development Plan.PDP Plant Data ProcessorPDP
PDP Process Development ProcessPDP Product Development ProcessPDQ Portage Double Quick, Inc. (An electronic machine used to pick points from the clay model.)
PDQ Pretty Darn QuickPDR Parts Determination and ReleasePDR Physician's Desk ReferencePDR Preliminary Design ReviewPDRE Process Design Responsible EngineerPDS Passenger Door SwitchPDS Pre-Delivery Survey.PDS
PDS Proximity Detection SystemPDS
PDT
PDT Product Design TeamPDT
PDT Program Development Team.PDU Protocol Data UnitPDW Process Development Wall
Powertrain Development Process. The common process within GM Powertrain for work directed toward bringing a quality product to market. The current PDP process used within Powertrain is called 4PDP. Being replaced by GPDP.
Product Description System. The corporate engineering specification system for program content. (See GPDS)
Purchase and Delivery Satisfaction. A survey provided to owners of a new GM product for evaluating their purchase experience.
Product Delivery Team (as defined by ATV). The team role is to deliver a product and production system with high quality, within budget and on time. Responsibilities of the PDT are to have a clear understanding and agreement on functional requirements from SSTS, MTS & MMTS. Assure requirements of SSTS, MTS & MMTS are covered in a CTS. Manage initial release of and subsequent changes to all components. Manage financial analysis (piece price & investment) and changes to meet or exceed business case commitments. Source all components with qualified suppliers. Meet program timing milestones. Ensure validation of components to CTS. Understand and implement Total Quality Plan. Execute detailed manufacturing process. Respond to needs of build teams to support concept, prototype, pilot and production builds. Benchmark competitors. Documentation and change control of CTS’s.
Product Development Team. Function: generate designs which achieve targets. Responsibilities: Achieve targets allocated from PMT, negotiate proposed target changes/requirements with PMT, report status of targets to PMT on a regular basis, develop an activity schedule by SIM Council and report issues, provide cross-functional evaluation of alternatives to meet requirements and imperatives, assist in early source definition and provide required sourcing packages, track the status of imperatives and performance objectives, track and control design changes, promote use of common systems/processes, assure Quality/Cost/Warranty/HPV goals for Non-GMT and GMX programs are achieved, Assure plant build concerns are resolved, assure KCD’s/KPC’s DFM/DFA are executed appropriately, assure generation of Subsystem and Component Technical Specs, assure functional representation at meetings as appropriate, publish meeting minutes and maintain PDT closed-loop action item/concerns log.
PE Packard Electric. See PED.PE PolyethylenePE Power EnrichmentPE Power EquivalentPE Price to Earnings. (normally written as P/E).PE Process EngineerPE Product Engineer(ing)PE Professional EngineerPEA Pontiac East AssemblyPEA Production Engineering Activity.PEAM Portable Electronic Airflow MachinePEB Power Electronics Bay.PEC Pontiac Engineering CenterPEC Portfolio Engineering Center.PECL Positive Emitter Coupled LogicPECT Program Execution Core TeamPED Packard Electric Division. Part of ACG.PED Pedal. An abbreviation.PED Process Engineering DocumentPED Product Engineering DepartmentPED Production Engineering Department.PED Production Engineering Documents.PED Program Engineering Director. This position is/was known as TVIE. PET member.PEDD Production Engineering Die DesignPEFC Polymer Electrolyte Fuel CellPEM Production Engineering Manual.PEM Program Engineering Manager. This position is/was known as TVIE.PEMFC Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel CellsPEP Product Evaluation Program (vehicle).PEPE Product Engineering Program ExecutionPER PersonnelPER Personnel Evaluation ReportPER Planning Experimental Records.PER Procedure Execution RequestPerf Performance (an abbreviation)PERF Performance. An abbreviation.PERL
PERT Planning Evaluation & Review Technique (ala PERT chart)PERT
PEST Propulsion & Electrical Systems Team.PET Powertrain/Engine/Transmission PET Product Education & TrainingPET Product Evaluation Team.
Practical Extraction and Report Language. A computer language used for scanning text and creating reports.
Program Evaluation and Review Technique. A computer code to detail project planning and monitoring.
PET
PET Program Evaluation Team.PET
PET Program Executive Team.PETC Product, Education & Training CommitteePETCM Powertrain Engine Transmission Control ModulePEU Power Electronic UnitPF Polyurethane FoamPF Power FactorPF Program Function [keys]PFA Pedestrian Federation of AmericaPFC Programmable Function Control.PFD Process Flow Diagram.PFEP Plan For Every PartPFI Port Fuel Injection.PFM Product Focus ManagerPFMA Process Failure Mode Analysis.PFMEA Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis.PFMS Performance Feedback Measurement System.PFP Pay For PerformancePFSE Product Focus Support EngineerPFSSA
PFT Product Focus Team.PG Proving Ground.PGA Pin Grid ArrayPGA Professional Graphics AdapterPGA Programmable Gate ArrayPGM Program ManagementPGR Policy Group Review.PGS Prime Graphics SystemPhn Phone (an abbreviation)
Product, Education and Training Committee. The PET Committee consists of the five Marketing Divisions (includes the Dealer Business Center) (voting members), Allied Divisions (i.e. GM of Canada, Delphi Automotive Systems, Delco Electronics, GM Powertrain, AC Delco-SPO), TCO, STD, and other GM groups with an interest in knowing about or influencing technician training (i.e. STG Product Engineering, STG International Service). The committee is chaired by the STD Manager. The PET Committee provides a single source of service training plans for General Motors. All groups with a service training message to convey to Dealers should notify the Committee. In this way, economies of scale are realized and redundant efforts minimized.
Program Execution Team. Responsibilities are to: develop “Contract”, act as a single point of entry for assessing all program content and change requests, balance new product and process feature content to meet “Contract” (cost, quality, and productivity), resolve program content issues, keep program imperatives on track, prepare gate reviews, provide program readiness coordination, achieve “Contract”, monitor customer satisfaction, use common processes. Deliverables are: the “Contract”, documentation for action items and content decisions, recommendations to VLT-problem resolution recommendation and mechanics. Typical attendees include: Program Planning Manager/Asst. VLE (Chair), Program Manager (Agenda/Logistics), Finance, Vehicle Integration Engineer, Manufacturing Integration Engineer, Purchasing/PC&L, Quality, Manufacturing, Assistant Brand Managers - Product, International Product Development Manager, Design Center (As Required). Typical meeting content involves: vehicle and process integration review issues, monitor program progress through rigorous tracking, performance to “Contract”, content changes.
Plant Floor Systems Service Agreement (between GM and EDS regarding plant floor Intranet systems services)
PHT Parallel Hybrid Truck; one type of an Advanced Technology Vehicle.PHUD Parallel Hybrid Ultra-low-noise DetectorPI
PI Priority Indicator.PIA Parts in Assembly.PIA Performance Integration AreasPIA Peripheral Interface Adapter.PIA Purchasing in Assembly.PIAD Plastics in Automotive Division (Specification)PIC Peripheral Integrated Circuit (Bosch)PIC Powertrain Information Converter.PIC Product Information CenterPICD Product Interface Control DocumentPICOS
PICOS Purchasing Input Cost Optimization for SuppliersPICS Partners in Customer Satisfaction
PID Primary Identifier (C2C)PID Purchase Identifier (ALB/UNIT)PID Parameter Identifier (or Identification).PIG Product Information Group.PILO Pillow. An abbreviation.PIM Performance Integration Manager.PIM Power Inverter ModulePIM Product Information Method.PIM
PIM Program Implementation Managers.PIM Propulsion Inverter Module.PIMREP
PIMS Product Information Management System.PIN Personal Identification Number.PING
PIO Powertrain Computer Input/Output.PIP Performance Improvement PlanPIPS Product in Process SimulatorPIT
PIT Pitman. An abbreviation.PIT Process Improvement Team.PIV Pivot. An abbreviation.PIW Product/Process Integration Wall.Pixel Picture ElementPJJ Toyota J-car (vehicle name).PKG Package. An abbreviation.
Preliminary Information. Also written as PI. Techincal information that is found in S.I. (Service Information) and TAS databases. The informaton may or may not become a published bulletin at a later date.
Purchased Input Concept Optimization With Supplier. Term used to describe process improvement at supplier plant.
Product(ion) Information Management. A term applied to the topic of managing product data in a computer environment.
Project Incident Monitoring and Resolution Process. GMNA’s common issue solving tool to support the Issue Solving Process, to promote a common review process, and to ease data.
Packet Inter Net Gopher (Part of the standard TCP/IP suite of protocols that allows you to check your connectivity with other devices, or to check whether your own TCP/IP stack is working properly. Normally, you type in something like "ping 206.119.148.38," and you either get a response from that IP address or not.)
Performance Integration Team. Functions to provide leadership to the PMTs and PDTs and integrate and achieve total vehicle performance goals.
PKT Packet Data (C2C)PKT Pocket. An abbreviation.PL/1 Programming Language / 1 (IBM)PLA Product Life Assessment.PLA Programmable Logic ArrayPLA Project Labor Agreement.PLB
PLC Programmable Logic ControllerPLCC
PLCP Pre-Launch Control PlanPLD Part Locating DimensionPLD Programmable Logic DevicePLE Product Line Executive (replaced by Program Manager)PLEB Preloaded Enclosed Bushing.PLGR Plunger. An abbreviation.PLL Phase Locked Loop.PLM Plant Liaison ManagerPLNM Plenum. An abbreviation.PLNT Planetary. An abbreviation.PLP Principal Locating Points (for assembly fixture).PLP Production Launch Process.PLR Pillar. An abbreviation.PLS Process Level Suffix.PLS Product Level SuffixPLT Planning Leadership Team PLT Plate. An abbreviation.PLT Program Leadership Team.PLTF Platform. An abbreviation.PLYR Player. An abbreviation.PLYRAT Residual Alignment Torque (tire measurement).PLZT Lead (Plumbium) Lanthanum Zirconte TitantePm PromethiumPM Particulate Matter. Pollution substance from diesel engine/fuelPM Performance MeasurementPM Phase MarginPM Phase ModulationPM Photo MultiplierPM Post MeridiemPM Preventative MaintenancePM Program ManagementPMC Process Monitoring and CompliancePMC Purchasing Material Control.PMCS Production & Manufacturing Control SystemPMD Programmed Mileage Dynamometers
PMFS
Process Leadership Board. The PLB is an Executive Team of Vehicle Line & Functional Leaders focused on improving the over-all throughput of cross functional activities that support the Vehicle Development Process. GMNA Process Leadership Board, affiliation: GMNA Planning & Program Management
Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (External connections consist of "J" leads around all four sides of the surface mount package.)
Performance Measurement and Feedback System. Seven measures of NAO’s health; i.e. people development, product initiation, operations, marketing, sales and service, employee satisfaction, retail customer satisfaction and shareholder satisfaction.
PMI
PMI Product / Manufacturing Implementation.PML Product Manufacturing LocationPMM Power Mode MasterPMM Process Management Methodology.PMM Program Manufacturing Manager.PMM Power Mode Master.PMO Project Management Office.PMO Program Management Office.PMOS Positive channel Metal Oxide SemiconductorPMP Performance Management Program (or Process or Plan)PMP Process Monitoring Point.PMP Program Management Plan.PMP
PMQH toyota J-car (vehicle name).PMR Product (or Program) Manufacturability Requirements.PMs Performance MeasuresPMS Payment Modification SystemPMS Powertrain Management SystemPMS Production Material Scheduling.PMT Program Management TeamPMT Prototype Management Team.PMT Product Management Team. (in some departments, replaced by PFT)PMV Pressure Modulator Valve.PN Part NumberPNA Part Name.PNA
PNC Part Number Control.PNC Pontiac North Campus (consists of GM Powertrain Headquarters and Pontiac Metal Center)PNDLM Pendulum. An abbreviation.PNG Pinion & Ring Gear.PNGV Partnership for a New Generation of VehiclesPNL Panel. An abbreviation.PNNL Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryPNP Park/Neutral Position.PNP Positive – Negative – Positive (type of transistor)PNSI
PNT Pointer. An abbreviation.PO Paint Operations.PO Purchase Order. A document issued in response to an approved purchase requisition. POA Part of AssemblyPOA Purchase Order Alteration.POC Price Of Conformance.POC Proof Of Concept.
Process Modeling & Integration. The GM PMI Tool provides computer generation on the Top Flow Down chart. PMI Turbo consists of a set of Macros for Microsoft Word Version 6.0 that automate the creation of PMI Models. PMI97 Turbo consists of a set of Macros for Microsoft Word Version 7.0.
Project Management Process. The common process for setting objectives, will be the same for all executives worldwide and all classified employees in the GMNA region (excluding Mexico).
Parts 'N Accessories (New or manufactured automotive Parts and Accessories marketed by GM Parts. Also P&A)
Part Number Stocking Incentive (This incentive is based on part numbers stocked. Qualified dealers receive their PNSI rebate on a monthly basis.
POD Proof of Design.PODS
POF Physics of FailurePOGEN Purchase Order Generation System-DelcoPOM Pulse-width-modulated Output ModulePOMS
POMS Production Order Management System.PONC Price Of Non-Conformance.POP
POP Personal Operating Principles.POP Point of Purchase.POP Post Office Protocol (The way e-mail software such as Eudora gets mail from a mail server.)POP Promote Our Products.POP
POPA
POR Power-On Reset.Pos Position (an abbreviation)POS Physics of SuccessPOS Point of SalesPOS Positive. An abbreviation.POSA
POSN Position. An abbreviation.POST Point of Sale Terminal.POSU
POTS Plain Old Telephone SystemPOV Privately Owned VehiclePOX Partial OxidationPP Percentage PointPP PolypropylenePP Ported Purge.PP Program PlansPP&E Property, Plant, and Equipment. Capital investment or capital expenditures.PP&T Production Planning & Tooling.PPA Property Pass Administrator.PPAA Pre-Production Action AuthorizationPPAH Parallel Power Assist HybridPPAP
Passive Occupant Detection System (supports the production order management and scheduling functions for all GM North American produced passenger car and light duty trucks. This system simplifies the counting of forecasted orders for tool and production planning. The output of this system is in model code volumes.)
Product Order Management & Scheduling (System found within TSO that is used to determine whether a vehicle is buildable, based on available engineering specifications.)
Pay on Production. A system where suppliers are paid for production material based on the customer's usage records, rather than physical receipt of the material.
Point of Presence. POP is a service provider's location for connecting to users. Generally, POP refer to the location where people can dial into the provider's host computer. Most providers have several POPs to allow low-cost access via telephone lines. .
Part of Production Assembly. Used on component parts that will not be serviced individually, but will be serviced using a production assembly.
Part of Service Assembly. Used on component parts that will not be serviced individually, but will be serviced using a service assembly.
Part of Service Unit, Kit. Used on parts (usually components) that will not be serviced individually, but will be serviced using a service unit or kit.
Production Part Approval Process (formerly GP3). PPAP is a general procedure for “Supplier Submission of Material for Production Approval” included in “Targets for Excellence”. The process used to determine if all customer requirements are met by a supplier and if the process has the potential to produce product meeting these requirements on a production basis.
PPB Program Plan Book.PPC
PPC Product Policy Committee.PPC Product Program Content. (Formally Plan Book) .PPC Production Possibilities CurvePPC Public Policy CommitteePPCO Project Plan Change Order.PPD Passenger Presence DetectionPPD Pilot Process Document.PPD Portfolio Planning DirectorPPD Price & Production Deviation.PPD
PPDP Performance Planning and Development Process (Personnel Department blue sheet).PPDP Personal Performance Development PlanPPDR Product Planning & Design ReviewPPEC Product and Process Engineering CenterPPEC Product Problem Evaluation Committee.PPEI Platform/Powertrain Electrical Interface.PPG Pittsburgh Plate Glass.PPG
PPH Problems Per Hundred.PPHV Problems Per Hundred VehiclesPPIR Product Problem Identification & Resolution.PPIT Prototype Process Improvement Team.Ppk An index used to describe the performance of a process over its range of variation.PPL Purple. An abbreviation.PPM Parts Per Million.PPM Problems per Million.PPM Program Planning Manager (refer to PPD for more information).PPM Program Purchasing ManagerPPM Pulse Position ModulationPPM Pulses Per Mile.PPME Purchased Part Manufacturing. EngineerPPMP Product Program Management Process.PPO Pre Production OperationsPPO Preferred Provider OrganizationPPP
PPP Preliminary Program PlanPPP Product Planning ProcessPPP Product Planning Proposal.PPPR Pre Production Properties RequirementsPPQ Product & Process Qualification.
Prestressed Piezoelectric Composites (Devices with ability to provide inordinately large mechanical output displacements, as high as 40 to 50 times the thickness of the device itself.)
Program Planning Director. The Program Planning Director / Manager acts as the “Chief of Staff” and is responsible for managing the activities of the Vehicle Line Team. The PPD / PPM is supported by a staff consisting of: Vehicle Manager(s), Assistant Vehicle Manager(s), Assistant Vehicle Timing Manager(s), Vehicle Team Analyst(s).
Product Policy Group. Corporate group containing the chairman of the board and other chief executives. This group reviews and provides concept approval and final approval for every GM program.
Point to Point Protocol (Most well known as a protocol that allows a computer to use a regular telephone line and a modem to make TCP/IP connections and thus be really and truly on the Internet.)
PPQC Purchased Part Quality Control.ppr pulses per revolution.PPR Product Planning Report.PPR Product Problem Report.PPR Product Problem Resolution.PPR Product Program Review.PPR Project Performance ReportingPPS Product Purchasing System.PPS Pulses Per SecondPPS Purchase Procurement System.PPS Passenger Presence Sensing.PPSC Product Planning Strategy Committee.PPSS Propulsion Performance Subsystem SpecificationPPT Powertrain Product Team.PPU Production Point of Use.PPV Pay Per ViewPPV Powertrain Prototype for VehiclePPV Production Part Validation.PQAP Parts Quality Attainment PlanPQC Platform Quality Council.PQC Powertrain Quality CharacteristicPQC Product Quality Center. PQE
PQE Program Quality Engineer. Usually reports directly to the PQM.PQFP
PQI Powertrain Quality InformationPQI Program & Quality ImplementationPQM
PQRR Program Quality Readiness Review.PQS Parts Quality Standards.PQS Product Quality StandardsPQS Purchase Quality Standards (MVSS).Pr PraseodymiumPR
PR Physical ReusePR Ply Rating (tires)PR Product ReusePR Production Release.PR Production Review (4 phase gate review)PR Public Relations.PR Purchase Request.PR
PR Lamps Park/Running Lamps.
Panel Quality Evaluation (Provides a first-level estimation of Body-in-White characteristics [thickness, strength, stiffness, oil canning resistance, and dent resistance].)
Plastic Quad Flat Pack (A type of plastic surface mount package that has fine pitch leads on all four sides.)
Program Quality Manager. The manager for the program that helps ensure the program meets all quality deliverables.
Performance Review. To mark that point in time at which there is a regular meeting of the Regional Strategy Board (NASB, ESB, LASB, etc.) where the actual program and field market performance of the program product is presented. This meeting is held after the product has been in the customer’s hands for about 12 months. This will document the actual performance of the product against the Program Contract commitments.
Purchase Requisition. A document used to request the purchase of materials and/or services. When signed and approved, it authorizes Purchasing to issue a Purchase Order.
PR/R Problem Report(ing) and Resolution.PRA Preliminary Repurchase Authorization. A form sometimes used by AVM's.PRA Program Revision AuthorizationPRB Program Review Board.PRBK Program BookPRC Price Review CommitteePRCN Purchase Requisition Change NoticePRCS Product Release & Change System.PRD Part Release Drawing.PRD Parts Requirement DocumentPRD Pressure Relief DevicePRD
PRDA Program R&D AnnouncementPREDLVY Predelivery. An abbreviation.PRELEX Software Release & ControlPreProd PreProduction.PreQVR
PRES Present State of ChargePRES Present. An abbreviation.PRESS Pressure. An abbreviation.Press Pressure (an abbreviation)PRESS REG Pressure Regulator (abbreviation)Preten Pretensioner (an abbreviation)Prev Previous (an abbreviation)PREV Preventive. An abbreviation.PRG Process Reference GuidePRGM Program. An abbreviation.PRI Pinnacle Research InstitutePRIM Primary (an abbreviation)PRIM Primary. An abbreviation.PRIMO
PRIP Personal Retirement Income PlanPRISM People Resource Information System.PRISM Personnel Resource Information System (a salaried personnel database and history file) .PRISM Portable Reusable Integrated Software ModulesPRJ ProjectPRJ# PRoJect #. PRM Passive Retracting ModulePRM
PRM Pressure Ratio Management
Program Release Direction. The PRD is a project plan-supporting document that authorizes the initial release of design. It includes a text area for instruction, part numbers, and the design supervisor’s name. Direction may be general or specific; used for the initial releases of both experimental and production designs formalizes part’s entry into change control (DCA/EWO).
A meeting or series of PET-level meetings to preview QVR presentations and provide pre-assessments of the color code for each element.
PRIce MOdule (A purchasing system which is the interface between MGO and Disbursements used to price receipts.)
Plant Report Measurement system (A computer system that captures, tracks, and reports data. It is a common piece of infrastructure that will be installed in the five engineering factories.)
PRM
PRMC Pull-ahead Rolling Model ChangePRMS Plant Report Measurement SystemPRN Park, reverse, neutral circuitPRN Process Reference Number.PRND Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive.PRND4 Park, Reverse, Neutral, overdrive circuitPRNDL Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low.PROC Process. An abbreviation.PROCARD Procurement CardPROCD Procedure. An abbreviation.Prog Program (an abbreviation)PROGMR Programmer. An abbreviation.PROGWO Program Work General Work OrderPROJ Projects ModulePROM Programmable Read Only Memory.PROP
PROP Propeller. An abbreviation.PROPN Proportion. An abbreviation.PROSPEC Professional Specifications.PROTN Protection. An abbreviation.PROTO PrototypePROTR Protector. An abbreviation.PROTV Protective. An abbreviation.PROX Preferential OxidizerPRP Program Revision Proposals.PRR Parts Replacement RequisitionPRR Problem Reporting & Resolution; See PR/RPRR Problem Resolution Report.PRR
PRSS
PRSV Part Reservation screen (EMS system)PRT Process Reuse TeamPRT Product Reuse TeamPRTS Part Readiness Tracking System.
Process Risk Management. Addresses the non-strategic, process-related risks faced by most business units. It is delivered using an interview process and is conducted annually. PRM is the planned evolution of the Internal Control Review Questionnaire (ICRQ) and is the piece of BRM that Internal Control Coordinators (ICCs) will be most involved with.
PROject Plan. The PROP is the design engineer’s tool to define, authorize, and communicate work which must be completed to implement his or her involvement in an EPN. It includes plan objectives, tasks, task descriptions, Resource groups and test procedure numbers as appropriate. A budget authorization number is added by the engineering group manager at approval. Types of work covered in a project plan include: development, mockup, analysis, testing, design. The project plan supports execution of the 4 phase process at the task level of detail.
Project Resource Requirement. An identified segment of Engineering work by which the estimated resources (i.e., design, build, test) required to design, build, and validate proposed new vehicle / features are accumulated. Resource estimates associated with each PRR are used to develop, track, and communicate Engineering's budget in Business Management System (BMS).
Program Readiness Status System. The PRSS used to gather status on S.O.W.s in the program workplan meetings
PRTS
PRTS Product Resolution Tracking SystemPRV Pressure Relief Valve.PRV Protection Reference ValuePs picosecondPS PolystyrenePS Project Systems. Functionality within SAP that helps manage complex projectsPS Power Steering. Normally written as P/S.PS/R/R Packaging Specs/Review/ReleasePSA Partner System Administrator.PSA Power Switch AssemblyPSAM
PSAT Process & Systems Action TeamPSC
PSC Portfolio Strategy Council.PSC Power Steering ControllerPSCM Passenger Seat Control Module.PSCM Power Seat Control ModulePSCM Power Steering Control ModulePSD Power Spectral DensityPSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration.PSD Publication Structure Definition; electronic table of contents for a service manual.PSDC Publication Structure Definition CoordinatorPSDN Packet Switched Data NetworkPSE Product Structure EditorPSEC, ps Pico-second (.000 000 000 001 times).PSEO Product Service Engineering Operations.Psgr Passenger (an abbreviation)PSI Pounds per Square Inch.PSIC Process and System Integration Center.PSIC Production Scheduling & Inventory Control.PSIG Pounds per Square Inch GaugePSIR Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint.PSIV Passive. An abbreviation.PSK Phase-Shift Keying.PSM Passenger Seat ModulePSM Pressure Switch Manifold.PSM Product Structure ManagementPSMP Project Safety Management Plan.PSOD Parts Shown On Drawing (Block)PSP
PSP Personal Savings PlanPSP Power Steering Pressure.
Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS is an electronic database tool designed to track problem resolution in support of the Global CPIP[Current Product Improvement Process].)
Paint Shop Area Manager - This is a computer system that routes vehicles through the conveyor system, tracks vehicle progress through the paint shop, provides process set-up information to the paint shop automation and provides a means to archive data.
Policy Steering Committee (responsible for the overall direction of the C4 [CAD, CAE, CAM, & CIM] program.)
Parts System Plus (Allows qualified dealers the opportunity to choose among three entitlement packages, offering variable return reserve and discounts). These options are available on an order-by-order basis for any DRO and CSO order.
PSP
PSPF Pelvis Pubic ForcePSQRC People, Safety, Quality, Responsiveness & CostPSR
PSR Program Schedule Report.PSR Program Status Review.PSRM Platform Service Readiness Managers.PSRR Packaging Specs Review & ReleasePSRR Power Supply Rejection RatioPSS
PSSC Processes and Systems Steering CommitteePST Plant Support TeamPST Problem Solving TeamPST Product System Team PSTN Piston. An abbreviation.PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network (The regular old-fashioned telephone system.)PSVSR Preliminary Structure Vehicle Styling ReleasePSW Part Submission WarrantPt PlatinumPT Powertrain. Normally written as GMPT.PT Product TeamPT&E Parametric Tools & EquipmentPT/VI Powertrain/Vehicle IntegrationPTAB Project Technical Advisory BoardPTAT Proportional To Ambient Temperature (type of sensor)PTC Positive Temperature (or Thermal) Coefficient.PTC Powertrain Cooling.PTCM Powertrain Control ModulePTCP Prototype Control PlanPTCS PowerTrain Controls SubcommitteePTD Pendulum Test Device.PTDL Product Test & Development LaboratoryPTED PowerTrain Engine DurabilityPTFE Poly Tetra Fluoro EthylenePTFFU Program Team For Factory UpgradePTL Product Team Leadership (see PET)PTLHK Pintle hook. An abbreviation.PTM Production & Tag Management (Canada)PTN Part Number.PTO Patent and Trademark OfficePTO Power Take-Off.PTO Power take-off. PTO Primary Try OutPTOX Periodic Trap Oxidizer.PTP Powertrain Team ProcessPTP Product Technology Process
Pressure Sensitive Paint (The pressure-sensitive paint technique for measuring pressure distributions on wind tunnel models requires coating the surface of the model with special paint that, when appropriately illuminated, exhibits luminescence that varies with air pressure.)
Platform Status Review. Meeting chaired by TVIE. Reports out status of SMT’s, Statements of Work (SOW), and program imperatives. (Truck only).
Program Status System. This is an electronic enhancement and evolution from the old Program Readiness Status System (PRSS).
PTPD Plastics & Trim Products DivisionPTR Plant Trial RunPTR Problem Tracking Report.PTR Production Trial Run.PTRR Pilot Technical Readiness Review.PTS Powertrain Technical Specifications.PTS Production Technical SpecificationPTS Project Tracking System.PTS Property Tax System.PTSE Powertrain Systems EngineerPTSR Program Team Support ResourcesPTT Post, Telephone and Telegraph authorityPTT Product Technical Team.PTTR Personalized Time To Repair.PTVI PowerTrain Vehicle IntegrationPTW Play to WinPU Participating Unit.PU Planned UtilizationPUB Pick Up BoxPUBX Pickup box. An abbreviation.PUG Permanent User Group.PUL Pulley. An abbreviation.PULDN Pulldown. An abbreviation.PUMA Product Usage, Measurements & Application (Group).PUP Power UPPUR PurchasingPURB Pop Up Roll BarPURFIN Purchasing/Financial Price File.PURFINDATA Purchasing Financial Data.PUT Programmable Unijunction TransistorPV Passenger VehiclePV Photo VoltaicPV Present ValuePV Pressure Vacuum filler capPV Product Validation.PV Product VisionPV Purge Valve.PVA Post Validation Audit.PVA Preliminary Validation Acceptance.PVB Preocess Validation Build.PVC Poly Vinyl Chloride.PVCS Polytron Version Control System.PVD Physical Vapor DepositionPVD Production Vehicle Development.PVEC Pontiac Vehicle Engineering CenterPVI People Vehicle InterfacePVM Programmable Vehicle Model.PVO Pilot Vehicle OrderPVP Production Verification Program.PVS Power Ventilation System.PVT Production Vehicle Development.
PVT Programmable Valve TrainPVV Product/Process Validation Vehicle.PW Power Windows.PWA Printed Wiring Assembly (see PCB)PWB Printed Wiring Board (see PCB)PWB Printed wiring board,PWB Printed Writing Board (incorrect definition; should be Printed Wiring Board)PWL
PWM Pulse width modulation.PWM Pulse Width Modulation.PWO Production Work Order.PWR Power. An abbreviation.Pwr Power (an abbreviation)PWRT Powertrain.PWRT Powertrain. An abbreviation.PXI PCI eXtensions for InstrumentsPZEV Partial Zero Emissions VehiclePZM Passenger Zone ModulePZM Platform Zone Module.PZT Piezoelectric.
Pass Word List (also a file type -- .pwl Windows systems use encrypted .pwl files to save user system pass words.)
DepartmentPSEO
ENG, FINVSSMENGENG
ENGENGENGENGVSSM
ENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGVSSM
ENGENGENG, GMPTGVDP, ENGGMPT, ENGENGENGENGENG, EAGENGGMPT, GMPT, GVDP, ENG
ENGENGENG
GVDP, ENGENG, GVDP, ENGENGENG
ENGENG
FIN, GMPT, GVDP, ENG, AVDC
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GMPTENGENGENGPSEOVSSMGVDP
GMPTGMPTENGENGENGENGPSEOENGENGENGGMTGENG
ENGENGENG
ENGENGENG
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HRENGENGPSEO, ENG
PSEOENGENGENGENGGVDP, GMPT, ENG
GMPT, ENG
ENGENG
ENGENGPSEO, ENG, GMPTENG
ENG
ENGENGENG
ENG
ENG
ENG
ENGENGPSEO, VTS, ENG, GMPTENG
ENGENGPSEO, ENG
ENGENGENG
GMPT, ENG
ENGGMPT
GMPTENGGMPT
ENGPSEOGMPTENGGVDP, ENG, GMPTGMPTSOENG
ENGPSEO, ENG
ENGENGENGILM
GMPTENGENG
AVDC
GVDP, ENG, GMPT
ENG
GVDP, ENG, GMPTENGENGENGENGENGAIAG
GVDP
ENGVSSM
PSEOENGENGENG
ENGENG
ENG
ENG
PSEOENG, GVDP, AVDC
GVDP, ENG, GMPTENGENG
ENGENG
ENGENGGMPT
ENG, GMPT
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ENGENGPSEOVSSMGVDP, ENG, GMPT
VSSM
ENGGVDP, ENG, GMU, GMPT
ENG
ENG
ENGENG
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PSEO, ENGGMPTENGENG
ENG
GVDP, ENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGGVDP, ENG, CVO
ENG
ENG
PSEOENG
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ENG
QVR, GVDP, GMPT, ENG
ENG
ENGENG
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ENGENGGMPTENGGMPTENGGMPT, ENGENGVSSMGMPT
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ENG
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ENGPSEO, GMPTENGENG
ENGAVDCAIAG, ENG, FIN
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GMPT, GVDP, ENG
ENGPSEO, ENG, HR
ENG
GVDP, ENG, GMU
ENGENGENGGVDP, ENG, GMPT
ENG
ENGENG
GMU
ENG
ENG
ENG, GMPTENGENGPSEO
ENGENGENGGVDP, ENGENG
R&DENGENGENGENGENGENG
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ENG
GVDP, GMU, ENG, AVDC, FIN
ENGENG
GVDP, ENG, GMPT
AVDCGMPTENG
ENGENGVSSM
GVDP, ENG
GMPTENGGVDP, ENG, GMPTENGGMPT, GVDP, ENG, GMPTPSEOENGENG
ENG
ENGENGGMPTENGGMPTPSEO
ENGENGENG, EAG, AVDCGMPT, ENGENGENGENG
ENG
ENGENGFIN
GVDP, ENGENGAIAG, EAG
ENGGVDP, ENG, GMPT
ENGENG
ENGPSEO
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ENGENG
ENG
ENG, GMPTENG
ENGENG
ENGENGENGENGGVDP, AIAG, MFD, GMPT, ENG
ENGGMU, GVDP
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ENG
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GVDP, R&D, GMUENGENGENGENG
QVR, GMPT, GVDP, ENG
ENGENGGMPTENGVTS, GMPT, GVDP, ENGENG
GMPTENGENGGMPTENG, GMPTENG, GVDP
ENGENGENG
ENG
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ENG, GMPTENGENGPSEOENGENGENGENGENGGMPTENG
ENGGMPTVSSM
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GMPTENGQVR, GMPT
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GVDP, ENG, GMPT
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GVDP, ENG, GMPTVSSMGMPT
ENGENGENGENG
ENG
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ENGENGENG
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ENG
ENG
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FIN, ILM
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GMPTENG
GMPTPSEO, VTS, GMPT, ENGENGENGENGPSEOENGENGENGPSEO, ENGENG
ENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENGENG, GMPT
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ENGENGENGENG
GMPT
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FINPSEO, ENGENG
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GVDP, ENGENGPSEO
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ENG
PSEOPSEO, ENG, GMPTENG, AVDCENG, GMPTENGPSEO, ENGENGENG
GMPT
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ENG, GVDPENGENGGMPTENG
ENGENG, GVDPENGENGENGENG
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PSEO, VTS, ENGENGGVDP, ENG
GMPTENG
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GMPT, ENGENGGMPTENGENG, AVDCENGGMPTENGENG
GMPTGMPTENGENGENG
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ENGENGVTS, ENGENGENG
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GVDP, ENG, GMPT
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ENGPSEO, VTS, ENG, GMPT
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Acronym DefinitionQ Quality.Q/PNL Quarter Panel. An abbreviation.Q/WDO Quarter Window. An abbreviation.QA Quality Assurance.QAC Quality Advisory CommitteeQAM Quadrature Amplitude ModulationQAP Quality Assessment Process.QAP Quality Assurance PlanQAT Quality Automotive TransportationQAV Quality As a ValueQBC Quality Build Concerns.QBF Query By FormQBT Q Bit Data (C2C)QC Quality Characteristic.QC Quality Control.QC&A Quality Containment & AccountabilityQCM Quality Center Manager QCP Quality Control PlanQCRI Qualification Cross Reference IndexQCS Quality Containment System. No longer used; see Cqis.QDC Quality - Delivery – CostQDC Quick Die Change.QDM Quad Driver Module.QDOS Quick & Dirty Operating SystemQE Quality Engineering.QED Quite Evident Dummy. A slang english version of the original Latin meaning.QED
QEIT Quality Engineering Improvement Team.QEMT Quality Engineering Management Team.QES Quality Education System.QFD
QFDI Quality Function Deployment InstituteQFP Quad Flat PackQFP Quality Functional DeploymentQFT Quality Focus Team.QGM Quality Growth Management.QGP Quality Growth Process.QI Quality Index.QIC Quality Information CenterQIP Quality Improvement Process.QIS Quality Improvement SystemQIS Quality Information SystemQIT Quality Improvement Team.QLP Quick Lube Plus. 29 minutes or less Lube/Oil/Filter service with safety inspection and fluid fill.
QM Quality Manual
Quod Erat Demonstrandum. A Latin phrase, which means, "which was to be demonstrated.Mathematicians use Q.E.D. to indicate the end of the written proof of a theorem, which, if correct, is considered absolute.
Quality Function Deployment. A design approach which utilizes specific and disciplined techniques to ensure 'voice of the customer' input and accommodation during all phases of development or refinement.
QMF Quality Management FacilitiesQN Quality Network.QNIP Quality Network Implementation ProcessQNPM Qualify Network Planned Maintenance.QNSP Quality Network Suggestion PlanQOS Quality Of Service.QP Quality PlanQPA Quality Performance AwardQPAC Quality & Product Assurance CouncilQPC Quality & Productivity CenterQPO
QPRP Quality Problem Resolution Process.QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift KeyingQPSO Quality Planning Sign-OffQRC Quality Related ConcernQRCOI Quality, Reliability, & Competitive Operations IntegrationQRD Quality, Reliability, Durability.QRD Center Quality Reliability and Durability Center.QRDP Quality, Reliability, Durability, PerformanceQRDPS Quality, Reliability, Durability, Performance, ServiceQRI Quality Record IndexQS Quality System.QS/ISO Quality System/International Standards OrganizationQS9000
QSA Quality System AssessmentQSDD Quad Squibb Diagnostics & Deployment (DD IC)QSDD-RC Quad Squibb Deployment Driver (RC network)QSL Quality Standards Laboratory.QSM Quality Systems ManagerQSOP Quarter Small Outline PackageQSP Quality, Service, PriceQSQN Quality Systems Quality NetworkQSR Quality System RequirementsQSS Quality System StandardsQST Quality System TeamQTC Quoted Tool CapacityQTP Quick Turnaround PlottingQTR QuarterQTR Quarter. An abbreviation.QTT Quality Task TeamQTT Quality, Today & TomorrowQTY Quantity.QUA
QV00C Quality Valve 00 Complete.QVP Quality Valve Process.
Qualified Promotion Order (Is to be used when a dealer wants to participate in a special promotion being offered by GM Parts). QPOs will receive the applicable marketing discounts, return reserves and advertising allowance associated with the promotion.
A document, distributed by the AIAG, which defines the fundamental quality system expectations of subscribing companies (including DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Freightliner, General Motors, Mack Trucks, Navistar International, PACCAR, and Volvo GM Heavy Truck). ISO 9001:1994 Section 4 forms the foundation for QS-9000.
A functional designation . Statement of Work with this designation describe the responsibilities of the Program Quality Manager.
QVR Quality Valve Review. The meeting defined by the Quality Valve Review Manuals.QVS Quality Verification SystemQWG Quarter Window GlassQWIK Quality With Information & KnowledgeQWL Quality of Work Life (GM employee survey)
DepartmentENGENGENGENG, AVDC
ENGGVDP, ENG
AVDCGVDP, ENGENG
GVDP, ENGENG, GMPTGMPT GMPTENGENGIS&SENGENGPSEO, ENGENGENG
ENGENGENGAIAG, GMPT, GVDP, ENG
ENG
GMPTENGENGENGENGENGENGGMPTENG
ENG
ENGMFD, ENG, GMPT
ENG
ENGENGENGENG
ENGENGENG
ENGVTS, ENG, GVDP, GMPT
GMPT, ENGENGENGGVDP, ENG, GMPTGMPTAIAG, ENG, GMPT
ENG
ENGGMPTENGENG
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ENGENGENG
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Acronym DefinitionR ReleaseR ReuseR Reverse.R&D Research & Development.R&H Ride & HandlingR&I Remove and Install. Replaces R&RR&R Remove & RepairR&R Remove & Replace. No longer used within GM Service. R&I is the replacement.R&R Repeatability & ReproducibilityR&R
R&T Reliability & Test.R/A Resume / AccelerateR/AXL Rear axle. An abbreviation.R/C Resistor / CapacitorR/C VALVE Reactor Converter Valve.R/CMPT Rear compartment. An abbreviation.R/CON Remote control. An abbreviation.R/D Rear door. An abbreviation.R/END Rear end. An abbreviation.R/FLR Rear floor. An abbreviation.R/FND Rear fender. An abbreviation.R/GR Rear gear. An abbreviation.R/L Right / LeftR/MLDG Reveal molding. An abbreviation.R/Q Rear quarter. An abbreviation.R/RL Roof rail. An abbreviation.R/RPPM Rejected/Returned Parts Per MillionR/SEAT Rear seat. An abbreviation.R/TOP Removable top. An abbreviation.R/W* Read / Write NotR/WDO Rear window. An abbreviation.Ra RadiumRA Rear Axle.RA Resource AdjustmentsRA Reuse AlternativesRA Risk AnalysisRAB Registrar Accreditation BoardRAC Remote Accessory Control(ler).RACF Reasonable Available Control Facility.RACF Resource Access Control Facility.RACI Responsible/Approve/Consult/InformRACK Receive Acknowledge (C2C)RAD Radiator. An abbreviation.RADAR RAdio Detecting And Ranging.RAIL Corporate Railhead Quality Audit.RAIR Radial Aperture Tube (Rat) Injection Reactor.RAIR RAT Inspection ReactorRAM Random Access Memory.
Roles and Responsibilities. The "who" for each task in a step is defined. Many people or activities can be defined for each task at the following levels of responsibility: 1) Primary responsibility, 2) Customer, 3) Contributing responsibility, 4) Approval.
RAM Restricted Air MovementRAMP Simulated Railhead Quality Audit.Ran Random (an abbreviation)RAP Retained Accessory Power.RAPID 2000 Dealer Parts Ordering System.RARB Run-At-Rate BuildRARS Robot Auto Racing SimulationRAS Remote Access SystemRASI Responsibility, Approval, Support, Information.RASIC Responsible, Approval, Support, Inform, ConsultRAT Radial Aperture Tube.RAT Redundancy Analysis Technique.RAVE
RAVIS Retail Accounting Vehicle Invoice SystemRb RubidiumRB Rigid BodyRBCD Risk Based Control Design. RBE Rear Bumper ExtensionRBF Rear Bumper FillerRBND Rebound. An abbreviation.RBR Rear Bumper ReinforcementRBX Rear Bumper, ImpactRC Release CodeRC Remanufacture CenterRC
RC Ride ControlRC Rotary CombustionRC Ride Control.RC ENGINE Rotary Combustion Engine.RCAR Research Committee for Automobile RepairRCC Rear Climate ControlRCD Regional Distribution CenterRCD
RCD Review Draft CharterRCE Request for Cost Evaluation (or Estimate)RCL Rear Compartment Lid (deck)RCL Resistor, Capacitor, InductorRCPT Receptacle. An abbreviation.RCR Requirements Change Request. The official document outlying the requirements of a change.
RCRA Resource Conservation & Recovery ActRCRSA RC Request for Service ActionRCS Rear Compartment Spoiler
Reconfigurable Advanced Visualization Environment (NASA stereoscopic visualization system that will enable its researchers to share computational fluid dynamics and structural analysis simulations.)
Review Charter. To mark that point in time at which there is a regular meeting of the Regional Strategy Board (NASB, ESB, LASB, etc.) where the Program Charter is brought forward so that the strategy board can raise issues and/or approve the Program Charter. This results in deliverables that document a version of the Program Charter and contain issues that need to be resolved or have resolution plans documented before it is subsequently presented to the Vehicle Line Executive at Deliver Charter (DC).
Required Completion Date. Specific date negotiated in strategy sessions with leader and stake holders for when a deliverable must be done.
RCSM Regional Commercial Sales Manager.RCU Roadside Communicator UnitRCV Reactor Converter ValveRCVG Receiving. An abbreviation.RCVR Receiver. An abbreviation.RCVY Recovery. An abbreviation.RDACS Remanufacturing Data Entry SystemRDBMS Relational Data Base Management SystemRDC Radio Data SystemRDC Regional Distribution Center.RDC Review Draft Charter.RDC Rib Deflection CriterionRDCM Right Door Control Module.RDCN Reduction. An abbreviation.RDCR Reducer. An abbreviation.RDD Remote Data Distribution.RDES Repair Data Entry SystemRDF Radio Direction Finder.RDF Rear Door FrameRDF Reliability Design FactorRDG Reading. An abbreviation.RDG Rear Door GlassRDM Rear Door garnish MoldingRDM Rear Door Module.RDMM Regional Divisional Marketing Manager.RDO Radio Head (C2C)RDO Radio. An abbreviation.RDS Radio Data System.RDS Radio Display SystemRDV Repeatable Digital Validation.RDW Request for Deviation or WaiverRe RheniumRE Release Engineer.RE Remanufacture EngineerRE Resident EngineerRE Resource EstimateRE Responsible Engineer.RE Resource Estimate.REA Responsible Engineering ActivityREBOOT Reuse Based Object-Oriented TechnologyREBS Rear Electric Brake SystemRec Receive (an abbreviation)REC Rear Electrical Center.REC Regional Engineering Center
Recal Recalibrate or recalibration (an abbreviation)Recep Receptable (an abbreviation)Recirc Recirculation (an abbreviation)Recl Recline (an abbreviation)RECL Recliner. An abbreviation.RECRG Recirculating. An abbreviation.Ref Reference (an abbreviation)
REFL Reflector. An abbreviation.REFLTY Reflectivity. An abbreviation.Refrig Refrigeration (an abbreviation)REFRIG Refrigerant. An abbreviation.REG Regulator or regulated (abbreviation)REG Regulator. An abbreviation.Regen Regeneration or regenerate (an abbreviation)REGIS Relational General Information System.REINF Reinforcement. An abbreviation.REL Release circuitREL Release. An abbreviation.RELDSN RELease DeSigN.RELTRACK Release and Track(Design Center)REM Remote MirrorREM Remote. An abbreviation.REMAN Remanufacture. An abbreviation.RenCen Renaissance Center. Headquarters of General Motors in downtown Detroit.REO RADAR Electro OpticalREP Rear End PanelREPL Replace. An abbreviation.Req Requisition (an abbreviation)REQ Request. An abbreviation.REQT Requirement. An abbreviation.RES Rated Engine Speed.RES Research & Environmental Staff.RES Resistor. An abbreviation.RESE Resident Electrical Service EngineerResist Resistance (an abbreviation)RESO Resonator. An abbreviation.RESV Reserve. An abbreviation.Resync Resynchronize (an abbreviation)RET Retainer. An abbreviation.RETO Reasonably Expected To OccurRETR Retractor. An abbreviation.Rev Reverse (an abbreviation).REV Range Extended VehicleREV Reverse. An abbreviation.REV Review.REV RevisionREV Revolutions.REV BST Reverse boostREVBR Reverberator. An abbreviation.REVLDT Revalidation. An abbreviation.REVS Requirements Expansion Validation SystemREWK Rework.RF Radio Frequency.RF Right Front.RF Roof. An abbreviation.RF/DC Radio Frequency Data Communications. Wireless Data Communication.RF/ID Radio Frequency Identification. Automatic identification communication technology.RFA Rear bumper Facia (ornamentation)
RFA Remote Function Actuator.RFA Request For ApprovalRFAB Remote Function Actuator Box.RFC
RFCSS Rear Facing Child Safety SeatRFD Request for Discussion (Part of the formal newsgroup creation process.)RFE
RFF Roller Figure FollowerRFF Roller Finger FollowerRFG ReFormulated GasolineRFG Roof GlassRFI Radio frequency interference.RFI Radio Frequency Interference.RFI Request for InformationRFI(C) Radio Frequency Interface (Circuit)RFIFO Receive First In First Out (C2C)RFIS Rear Facing Infant SeatRFP Request For ProposalRFP Roof, clear PlasticRFQ
RFWS Regional Field Warranty Specialist RFWS Right Front Wheel Speed.RG Ring Gear.RG/U Radio Government / UniversalRGAMR Rear Gross Axle Mass Rating.RGAWR Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating.RGB Red, Green, BlueRGL Radiator Grille (ornamentation)RGM Regional General ManagerRGM
RGS Report Generating System.RGTRN Registration. An abbreviation.Rh RhodiumRH Relative Humidity.RH Right Hand.RHC Reaction Heated CatalystRHD Right Hand Drive.RHL Rear Hatch LidRHM Rear of Hood MoldingRHS Rear Hatch SpoilerRHT Retrogressed Heat TreatingRHVL Roller HVLRIA Robotics Institute of America.RIAA Recording Industry Association of AmericaRIC Remote Intelligent CommunicationsRID Rear Impact Dummy
Request For Comments (New standards are proposed and published on line, as a Request For Comments.)
Right Front Ear (level). This indicates a microphone position in the right front passenger seating position.
Request for Quotation. Issued to vendors to invite them to submit a quotation to Purchasing for a material or service.
Reliability Growth Management group (champion and communicate a data driven process which identifies top warranty cost issues, provides problem definition, and tracks sufficiency plans to ensure business plan goals are achieved.)
RID Remarketing Information Database.RID Remove Intoxicated DriversRIF Reduction In ForceRIM Radio Interface ModuleRIM Reaction Injection Molding.RIM Rear Integration ModuleRIMS Remarketing Information Management System.RIMS Requirements Information Management System (Powertrain)RIO Reconfigurable Input/Output.RIP Rest In PeaceRIP Reuse Implementation PlanRISC Reduced Instruction Set ChipRISC Reduced Instruction Set ComputerRISS Request for Information Systems ServiceRIT Retail Information TechnologyRIV Rivet. An abbreviation.RIV Riviera.RJE Remote Job Entry (Computing).RKE Remote Keyless Entry.RKM Rocker MoldingRKR Rocker. An abbreviation.RL Rail. An abbreviation.RLDA Road Load Data Acquisition (Rough road testing)RLF Relief. An abbreviation.RLN Remote LAN NodeRLR Roller. An abbreviation.RLY Relay. An abbreviation.RLYCHK Relay Check.RMA Rate Monotonic AnalysisRMA Rear end MasterRMA Reliability, Maintainability, AvailabilityRMA Return Material AuthorizationRMB Rear Moving Barrier.RMC Regional Marketing CouncilRMC Rolling Model Change.RMD Right Mid DoorRMG Regional Marketing GroupRMM Rate Mgmt ModuleRMM Reconfigurable Math ModelRM-OPD Reference Model for Open Distributed Processing. (an ISO standard).RMS Reliability, Maintainability, and Supportability (Software goals)RMS
RMS/D Root Mean Square DeviationRMS-G's Root Mean Square Gravity's.Rn RadonRN Revision NoticeRND Round. An abbreviation.RO Reliability Order.RO
Root Mean Square (Square root of the arithmetic average of a set of squared instantaneous values.)
Repair Order. This is when you enter a dealership’s service department and they enter your request in the computer for your specified work to be completed on your vehicle.
RO Reusable ObjectsROA Return On Assets.ROE Return On EquityROG Reactive Organic GasesROH Rear Overhang.ROI Record Of Invention (form LSROI-01)ROI Region of InterestROI Return On Investment.ROM Read Only Memory.ROM Rough Order of Magnitude.RON Research Octane Number.RONA Return On Net Assets. This is one of the key metrics for General Motors.ROPS Roll Over Protective SystemROS Remanufacture Operations SystemROS
ROS Return On SalesROS Revised Occupant SimulationROS Roll Over SensorROSA Return On Serviced AssetsROSICC
ROT Rotor. An abbreviation.ROTS Ruggedized Off The ShelfROYGBIV Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, VioletRP Reuse ProcessRPA Rear Parking Assist.RPA Regional Personnel Administration.RPAIR Rat tubes / Pulse Air Injection ReactorRPC Rapid Prototyping ControllerRPC Remote Parameter Control.RPC Remote Procedure CallRPC Retail Planning CalendarRPER Rollover Prevention Energy ReserveRPG
RPG Reliability Powertrain GroupRPG Report Program Generator.RPK Revolutions Per Kilometer.RPM Real-time Production MeasurementRPM
RPM Reliability Product Monitoring.RPM Revolutions per MileRPM Revolutions Per Minute.RPM/1 Revolutions Per Mile.RPN
Retail Operating System. This operating system was produced to give parts management the edge needed to stay on ahead of the competition and improve customer satisfaction. ROS gives an overview of how a service department is conducted.http://gmweb.siweb.com/gmros
Roll Over Sensor Ignition Cycle Counter (DD - used in synchronizing Roll Over Sensor and SDM EDR [Extended Data Recording] feature)
Relative Part Grouping (Flow capacity analysis on a group of parts being produced from the same tool, process, or plant. CPR expressed as a group requirement. Capacity loaded at the group level. Buyers are responsible for building the relative parts grouping in the GPS.)
Regional Parts Manager. In charge of all parts attributes within his/her region and the APMs, FSMs, RSM report directly to the RPM.
Reverse Polish Notation (from early calculator days - everything entered in reverse order due to stack operation approach)
RPN
RPO
RPO Report Processing OptionRPP Roof Panel, PlasticRPR Rapid Problem Resolution.RPR Repair. An abbreviation.RPRT Report. An abbreviation.RPS Roof Panel, SMCRPS Rotational Position SensorRPT Regional Product TeamRQA Regular Quality AssessmentRQA Routing Quality Assessment.RQC Reliability Quality CouncilRQCS Reference Quarter Car SimulationRQCV Request Commanded Value Message (C2C)RQE Rear Quarter ExtensionRR Rear. An abbreviation.RR Receiving ReportRR Repeatability & ReproducibilityRR Right Rear.RR Rear.RRAB Roof Rail Air BagRRB Rear Roof BowRRC Redundant Radio ControlRRD Rear Right DoorRR-H PT Rear Hip PointRRI Reference Roughness IndexRRIM Reinforced Reaction Injected Molded resinsRRL Roof RailRRM Rear end MoldingRRS Rough Road Shake (body performance parameter)RS Recommended Standard.RSA Rear Seat Audio.RSA Request for Service ActionRSA Reusable Software AssetRSA Rivest, Shamir, Adleman (An encryption algorithm developed in 70's at MIT)RSB Regional Strategy Board.RSC Retail Support CenterRSC Reusable Software ComponentRSE Regional Service EngineerRSE Restraint Systems EngineerRSEC Restraint Systems Evaluation Considerations (book).RSEE Restraint Systems Electrical EngineeringRSG Radio Speaker GrillRSG
RSL Requirements Specification LanguageRSL Reusable Software Library
Risk Priority Number. The measure of risk in the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis comprehending effects severity, failure mode cause occurrence and detection capability of current controls.
Regular Production Option (VDS - An alpha/numeric designation assigned to an added cost feature available on GM cars and trucks. For example, A11 = Window Tinted, All.)
Recommended Stocking Guide. This is related to CFI as one of the five criteria. Dealers must stock 90% of parts recommended by this guide to qualify for CFI for each month.)
RSM Rear Side Marker lampRSM
RSM
RSM Request System Modification.RSO Reusable Software ObjectRSP Rulemaking Support Paper.RSR Riser. An abbreviation.RSS Ratio Steering SensitivityRSS Reconfigurable Switch System.RSS Remote Safing SensorRSS Ride Sensing SuspensionRSS Road Sensing SuspensionRSSI Receive Signal Strength IndicatorRST Radiator SupportRST Restraint. An abbreviation.RSTC Restraint Systems Technical CommitteeRSTG (Off-Center) Steering Torque Gradient RatioRSTN Restriction. An abbreviation.RSTP Road Schedule Temperature ProfileRSTR Restrictor. An abbreviation.RSVR Reservoir. An abbreviation.Rt Right (an abbreviation)RT Regression TestingRT Response TeamRT Reuse TeamRT Rigorous Tracking.RT&TM Rigorous Tracking & Throughput Management.RTA Real Time AnalyzerRTA
RTC Real Time Clock.RTD Real Time Damping.RTD Resistive Thermal (or Temperature) DeviceRTD Return to DelnosaRTDB Regional Traffic Data BaseRTF Rich Text FormatRTFM Read The @!# ManualRTI Referred To the InputRTK Right to KnowRTL Resistor Transistor LogicRTM Resin Transfer Mold.RTN ReturnRTN Return. An abbreviation.RTO Return to OriginatorRTOS Real Time Operating SystemRTP Research Triangle ParkRTP Road Transducer Pad.RTS Request To SendRTT Reconfigurable Telltale.
Regional Support Manager. RPM back up, responsible for brand/marketing promotions/training.
Remote Systems Management (A process to manage client/server operations from an off-site location.)
Regional Technology Alliance - A group of companies in the Michigan area working together to determine how to use ARPA for the best results.
RTTP Response Team Transition PlanRTV Return to VendorRTV Room Temperature Vulcanizing.Ru RutheniumRUP Rational Unified Process.RV Recreational Vehicle.RV Roller vaneRVC Regulated Voltage Controller.RVDAH Roller Variable Direct Acting Hydvalve lifterRVDC Reacquired Vehicle Disclosure Center (see GM RVDC)RVIA Recreational Vehicle Industry AssociationRVL Reveal. An abbreviation.RVLG Residual Value Lease GuideRVP Reid Vapor Pressure.RWAL Rear Wheel Anti-Lock.RWD Rear Wheel DriveRWD Rear Window DefoggerRWD Request for Wiring DiagramRWD Rear Wheel Drive.RWH Rear Wheel HousingRWS Rear Wheel SpoilerRWS Rear Wheel SteeringRX Receive (or Receiver).RXD Receive Data.RZ Return to Zero
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Acronym DefinitionS SulfurS SupersededS-PIT Sevice - Performance Improvement TeamS&PDS Signal & Power Distribution SystemS&R Squeak & Rattle.S&RC Safety & Restraints CenterS.g.R.P. Seating Reference Point. (Truck)S/ABS Shock absorber. An abbreviation.S/C Safety/Compliance.S/D Side door. An abbreviation.S/GR Steering Gear. An abbreviation.S/KNU Steering Knuckle. An abbreviation.S/LP Stop lamp. An abbreviation.S/MA Styrene Malaic AnhydrideS/MBR Side member. An abbreviation.S/N Serial NumberS/PNL Side panel. An abbreviation.S/RL Side rail. An abbreviation.S/S Slip/Slide.S/S Start/Stop.S/S Sunshade. An abbreviation.S/STR Sealing strip. An abbreviation.S/V Surface to Volume ratioS/V RATIO Surface to Volume Ratio.S/W SoftwareS3 Speed Sensitive Steering.SA Sound Absorber.SAA Sales Allowance & Analysis SystemSAA Standards Association of AustraliaSAAB Svenska Aeroplan AktiebolagetSAAC Stand Alone Arming Circuit (DD custom IC)SAAP Supercomputer Automotive Applications PartnershipSABS South African Bureau of StandardsSAD Statistical Analysis DepartmentSAD Systme Architecture Document.SADS Statistical Analysis of Data SubsetsSAE
SAES Solar Air Exhaust SystemSAF Safety. An abbreviation.SAGE Self Assessment for Global EndeavorsSAIC
SAM Simplified Automotive ManufacturingSAM Single-outlet Airflow MachineSAM
SAMI Single Address Multi-channel InterfaceSAMPLE Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering.
Society of Automotive Engineers. A worldwide association of technical specialists and engineers which sets standards and reviews new product requirements to insure the highest quality products for automotive customers.
Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation - A joint venture company between GM and SAIC to produce Buick W Cars and U-Vans in Shanghai, China.
Six Axis Manipulator (Computerized numerical control machine used primarily to automate welding operations.)
SAMPLE Sub System of PPS to Control Sample Sub.SAMS Saturn Allocation Management SystemSANZ Standards Association of New ZealandSAP German company for business systems software.SAP Systems, Applications and Products in data processing.SAP Service Achievement ProcessSAR Single Appropriation RequestSAR
SAR Successive Approximation RegisterSAR Synthetic Aperture RadioSARS Salary Accounting Reporting SystemSAS Silicon Asymmetrical SwitchSAS Statistical Analysis and SynthesisSAS Statistical Analysis SoftwareSAS Statistical Analysis System.SAS System Access & Security.SAS Steering Angle Sensor.SATAN Security Administrator Tool for Analyzing NetworksSATC Software Assurance Technology Center (NASA Goddard)SAV Safety Articulated Vehicle.SAVE Society of American Value EngineersSAW Saleable Assembly Warehouse (special database server).SAW Standing Acoustic WaveSAW Surface Acoustic WaveSb AntimonySB Sound Barrier.SB Strategy Board.SBA Sound Barrier Assembly (Barrier + Absorber).SBAD Single Belt Accessory Drive.SBB Single Bed Bead.SBC Single Board ComputerSBC System Bench Communication.SBD Strategy Based DiagnosticsSBD System Based Diagnostics.SBM Standard Body Module.SBO Surface Buy OffSBP Strategic Business Plan.SBR Steel Belted Radial.SBS Silicon Bilateral SwitchSBT Shift Boot – Tunnel consoleSBU Strategic Business Unit.Sc ScandiumSC Satisfaction Communication.SC Screw lock sealed fuel CapSC Serial CommunicationsSC Service Call.SC Service Category.SC Service CenterSC Sports Coupe
Styling Action Request. A document that is used to initiate and obtain approval for vehicle styling (either exterior or interior) changes from GM Styling after concept direction and surface and prototype engineering release.
SC Stratified Charge.SC Super ChargerSCAAP Super Computer Automotive Applications PartnershipSCAC Standard Carrier Alpha Code.SCAM
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Mgmt DistrictSCAS Side Collision Avoidance SystemSCAV Scavenging. An abbreviation.SCC Safety Center CouncilSCC Steering Column CoverSCCA Sports Car Club of America.SCE Safety & Crashworthiness EngineeringSCE Short-term Customer EnthusiasmSCE Source. An abbreviation.SCE Southern California Edison.SCE Stratified Charge Engine.SCF Switched Capacitor FilterSCFI Sequentially Controlled Fuel InjectionSCG Small Car Group.SCI Scalable Coherent InterfaceSCI Serial Communications InterfaceSCI
SCIP Supplier CIPSCM Standard Charge ModuleSCP Scalp. An abbreviation.SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable InstrumentsSCR Selective Catalyst ReductionSCR Silicon Controlled RectifierSCR Software Change RequestS-CR Solenoid-actuated Common RailSCREAM Single Crystal Reactive ion Etching And MetalizationSCRN Screen. An abbreviation.SCROC Southern California Regional Occupational Center.SCS Safety and Crashworthiness Systems (no longer used, now S&RC)SCS Silicon Controlled SwitchSCSD Simultaneous Clay & Surface DevelopmentSCSI Small Computer Systems InterfaceSCT Service Category Type.SCT Service Contact Tool. SCT is the replacement for CER.SCTR Sector. An abbreviation.SCV Speed Controlled Volume.SD Serial Data.SD Software DevelopmentSD Sound Deadener.SD Speed DensitySD Standard DeviationSD System Development.
SCSI Configured Auto Magically (Allows SCSI devices to be configured automatically with an ID number, even if they aren't assigned one.)
Special Crash Investigation (NCSA program to examine safety impact of rapidly changing technology [air bags, alternative fuel vehicles, school busses], document crash circumstances, identify injury mechanisms, evaluate safety countermeasure effectiveness, and provide early detection of alleged or potential vehicle defects.)
SDA Supplier Development Association.SDARS Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceSDB Shared Data BaseSDC Service Determination Code.SDC Strategic Decision Center.SDC Stud Damaged Concrete. Road surface type.SDC Supplier Development Certification.SDD Side Door glass DropSDD Software Design DocumentSDD Squib Diagnostic and Deployment [SIR Deployment Driver IC]SDD System Design Document.SDE Supplier Development Engineer.SDF Static Design Factor.SDG Side Door GlassSDH Synchronous Data HierarchySDI Serial Digital InterfaceSDL Serial Data Line.SDL Serial Data Link.SDLC Synchronous Data Link ControlSDLC System Development Life CycleSDM Safety Diagnosis ModuleSDM Sensing & Diagnostic ModuleSDM Space Division Multiplexing.SDM-99 Globally Sourced SDMSDM-B SDM w/ Analog Devices accelerometersSDM-CL2 SDM w/ Class 2 CommunicationsSDM-E all electronic SDMSDM-F SDM used in FIATSDM-G SDM "Global"SDM-I SDM used internationallySDM-MCD SDM “Multi Car Device” (Same as SDM-99)SDM-O SDM used by OpalSDM-R redesigned SDMSDM-REDD SDM-RSD w/ driver circuit onlySDM-RS SDM-R w/ suppression circuitry (passenger side)SDM-RSD SDM-RS w/ suppression circuitry removedSDM-S SDM used in SaturnSDP Software Development PlanSDP System Delivery Process.SDP System Development Process.SDP-21 System Delivery Process.SDR Sender. An abbreviation.SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access MemorySDRS
SDS Side Door glass, StationarySDS Software Design SpecificationSDS Surveillance Driving Sequence (EPA).SDSF Spool Display & Search Facility.SDT System Development Team.SDTV Standard Definition TeleVision
Service Determination & Releasing System. Current GMB local system for Service Determination & Releasing System. In place since September 1997.
SDV
SDVE
SDX Storage Data accelerationSe SeleniumSE September.SE Service EngineeringSE Simultaneous Engineering.SE Special EditionSE Standard ErrorSE
SE
SEA Selective Enforcement Audit.Sec Second(s) (an abbreviation)SEC Securities & Exchange CommissionSEC Systematic Engine CalibrationSEC Systems Engineering Center.SECAMI System Electronique Couleur Avec MemoireSECD Secondary. An abbreviation.SECT Section. An abbreviation.SECV State Electricity Commission of VictoriaSED Systems Engineering Development.SEGR (vacuum) Switched EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation - Diesel)SEGR/EPR Vacuum Switched EGR w/EPR (Diesel).SEI
SEIT Salaried Employee In Training.SEK Svenska Elektriska KommissionenSEL Secured Employment Level.SEL Selector. An abbreviation.SEM Scanning Electron MicroscopeSEMA Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association.SEMKO Svenska Elektriske MaterielKOntrollanstaltenSEMT Simultaneous Engineering Management Team.SEMWAN Southeast Michigan Wide Area NetworkSen Sensor (an abbreviation)SEN Sensor. An abbreviation.SEO Special Engineering OptionSEO Special Equipment Option.SEO System Engineering Organization.Sep September (an abbreviation)SEP Separator. An abbreviation.Seq Sequence (an abbreviation)SEQ Sequential. An abbreviation.
System Development and Validation Engineer. The laboratory development engineer responsible for product development and validation through laboratory testing. Also responsible for test planning and development.
System Development & Validation Engineer (The laboratory development engineer responsible for product development and validation through laboratory testing. Also responsible for test planning and development.)
Systems Engineer. Person who is the creator and leader of technical specifications for vehicle, dimensional, and manufacturing systems and sub-systems.
Systems Engineering. A formal process for the development of a complex system. The process is driven by a set of established requirements derived from the intended mission of the system throughout its life cycle.
Software Engineering Institute (The SEI mission is to provide leadership in advancing the state of the practice of systems / software engineering to improve the quality of systems that depend on software.)
Ser Serial (an abbreviation)SERG Special Equipment Review Group.SERT Selected Engineering Records for TransmissionSERV Service. An abbreviation.SES Service Engine Soon. Warning lamp in instrument panel.SES Special Equipment Specifications.SETI SahkotarkastuskeskusSETL Service Engineering Team LeaderSEV Seville.SEV1 Schweizerischer Elektrotechnischer Verein PostfachSeven S’s
SF Software FreezeSF Spot face. An abbreviation.SF
SFC Shop Floor Control.SFDR Spurious Free Dynamic RangeSFG Speedo Fittings & GearsSFI Sequential Fuel Injection.SFMEA Systems FMEASFP Signed Floating Point (C2C)SFTA Software Fault Tree Analysis.SFTP Supplemental FTPSGM Shanghai General MotorsSGM Side Garnish MoldingSGML
SGRAM Synchronous Graphics Random Access MemorySgRP
SH Sheet. An abbreviation.SHA Sample & Hold AmplifierSHAININ A problem solving process.SHARC Super Harvard ARchitecture ComputerSHAWS Safety Hazard Advance Warning SystemSHB Shift BootSHED Sealed Housing for Evaporation DeterminationSHF Shaft. An abbreviation.SHF Super High FrequencySHFT Shift. An abbreviation.SHK Shock. An abbreviation.SHKL Shackle. An abbreviation.SHLA Stationary Hydraulic Lash AdjusterSHLD Shield. An abbreviation.SHLDR Shoulder. An abbreviation.
An assessment that provides questions that address all facets of an organization: Strategy, Structure, Systems, Staff, Style, Skills, and Super-ordinate Goals.
Styling Freeze. To mark that point in time at which styling changes for the selected divisional design theme is frozen for all Interior and Exterior surfaces with the exception of any item that would not impact the critical path or delay any of the builds.For surface changes greater than 1.0mm.,change management process begins.
Standard Generalized Markup Language. An ANSI and ISO standard for a neutral, non-proprietary word processing formatting notation. A text file created using SGML on one word processing system can be correctly read and formatted on any other SGML-capable word processing system without import, export, or file translation
Seating Group Reference Point (Dimensional references point, which may be different from the SRP. It is generally located forward of the SRP. This point is used for FMVSS certification in specific cases.)
SHLF Shelf. An abbreviation.SHPE Society of Hispanic Professional EngineersSHPG Shipping. An abbreviation.SHRD Shroud. An abbreviation.SHRP Strategic Highway Research ProgramSHTTP Secure Hyper Text Transfer ProtocolSi SiliconSI
SI Severity IndexSI Side. An abbreviation.SI Spark IgnitionSI 2000 Service Information 2000. No longer used. Changed to SI in May 2002.SI2K Service Information 2000. No longer used. Changed to SI in May 2002.SIA Semiconductor Industry AssociationSIA Suzuki Isuzu of AmericaSIAB Side Impact AirbagSIAM Society for Industrial and Applied MathematicsSiC Silicon CarbideSIC Service Information CoordinatorSIC Standard Industrial CodeSICL Standard Instrument Control LibrarySID Secondary Identification (C2C)SID
SID
SID Side Impact Dummy.SIDAC SIlicon Diode Alternating CurrentSIDI Spark Ignition Direct Injection (generic for GDI)SIE
SIE System Integration Engineer.Sig Signal (abbreviation)SIG Signal. An abbreviation.SIG Special Interest GroupSIHR Self Inflating Head RestraintSII Standards Institution of IsraelSIL Shift Indicator Light.SIL Silencer. An abbreviation.SIL
SIL Sound Intensity LevelSIM Simultaneous Imperative & goal Management. A process and/or team.SIM Subscriber Information Memory.SIMD Single Instruction stream, Multiple Data streamSIMD Single-Instruction Multiple DataSIMDB Side Impact Moving Deformable BarrierSIMM Single In-line Memory Module
Service Information. A database program that contains repair informaton for General Motors vehicles.
Service Information Development. The process of developing service information into a useable format (i.e., CD, WEB, paper service manual).
Shipment Identification Number. A number used by Customs to identify a shipment crossing the border. Also, a control ID number assigned to an ASN transaction.
Service Information Element; type of SIO in the ESI database which are stand-alone pieces of service information, such as replacement or diagnostic procedures.
Single Issue List (developed by CPIT [Current Product Improvement Team] and is as long as necessary to obtain sufficiency for the business plan goals. SILs will be maintained for each vehicle line. If a SIL item affects multiple vehicles, it must be maintained on each SIL in PRTS. [Problem Resolution Tracking System])
SIMP Simultaneous Imperative & goal Management Process.SINAD Signal plus Noise And Distortion.SINCAP Side Impact New Car Assessment Program (no longer used)SIO
SIP Single In-line PackageSIP State Implementation Plan.SIPG Site Implementation Process Guide.SIPG Systems Implementation Process Guide.SIPS Service Information Publication Standards.SIPS Side Impact Protection SystemSIPT Service Information Production TeamSIR Supplemental Inflatable Restraint.SIS Service Information SupportSIS Service Information SystemSIS Smart Intake SystemSIS Side Impact Sensor.SISA Semiconductor Industry Suppliers AssociationSISC Side Impact Systems CenterSISM Side Impact Sensing ModuleSIT Service Information Type; classification of SIO’s.SITQ Service Information Type Qualifier; sub-classification for SIT’s.SIU Summing It (all) UpSK Skirt. An abbreviation.SKD Semi Knocked Down.SL Screw Lock.SL Simple Loop.SL System LayoutSLA Short Long Arm Suspension.SLA
SLA Synchronous Line AdapterSLAP Sales Live Action ProgramSLC Standard Location Code.SLC Subscriber Loop Carrier [Telephony]SLC System Life Cycle (EDS).SLD Structural Life Development.SLDC Synchronous Data Link ControlSLDG Sliding. An abbreviation.SLDR Solder. An abbreviation.SLEV Sleeve. An abbreviation.SLEV Super Low Emission VehicleSLGC Screw Lock Gas Cap.SLI Starting, Lights, and IgnitionSLIC Subscriber Line Interface CircuitSLIM Success Likelihood Index MethodSLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP is gradually being replaced by PPP.)SLIP Symmetrical LIst Processing languageSLOT Scaling, Limits, Offset, Transfer type (C2C)SLR Static Loaded Radius
Service Information Object. SIO’s are the content chunks of service information. You might think of an SIO as a file which contains the data for service information content. There are 3 types of SIO’s: graphic SIO, SGML text SIO and SIE.
Stereolithography Apparatus (equipment than used a computer guided laser to "grow" 3D prototype parts from photosensitive liquid plastic.)
SLS Seville Luxury SedanSLVFC Screw Lock Vented Fuel Cap.Sm SamariumSM Small. An abbreviation.SM Synchronous Manufacturing.SMA Shaped Metal AlloySMA Smooth Asphalt. Road surface type.SMA SubMiniature ASMART
SMART Shop Management and Resource Tracking.SMART Specific, Measurable, Agreed upon, Realistic, and Time framedSMART
SMB Server Message BlockSMB Side Moving Barrier.SMBP
SMBus System Management BusSMC Sheet Molding Compound.SMCC Stepper Motor Cruise Control.SMCCII Stepper Motor Cruise Control IISMD Sauter Mean DiameterSMD Surface Mounted Device.SMDS Switched Multi-megabit Data Service (A new standard for very high-speed data transfer.)SME
SME Subject Matter Expert.SMI Subsystem and Manufacturing IntegrationSMI Survey Maintenance and Inspection. Dealership Essential Tool Survey.SMIMS Supplier Management Indirect Material System.SMN Signed Numeric data (C2C)SMO Sheet Metal Opening (Theoretical edge of the body panels.)SMO South Main Office.SMP Symmetrical Multi ProcessorSMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television EngineersSMR Specialized Mobile RadioSMS Strategic Management System (Market research tool - now web based.)SMT
SMT Subject Matter Team.SMT Surface Mount Technology. Circuit board manufacturing technology.
Self Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology (Hard Drive technology that requires hardware, software, and BIOS support to identify potential hard drive failures and accommodate timely backups.)
Supplier MAterial Requirements Tracking system; DaimlerChrysler acronym. A program which provides direct access for authorized Chrysler suppliers to online inventory information.
Synchronous Math - Based Process. Encompasses several NAO initiatives to enable concurrent use of electronic (math) data throughout the entire vehicle development process -- from product planning to design and validation to manufacture and service. SMBP uses a common set of standards and systems to support GMNA integration engineering process.
SMBP Network
Five Key initiatives of the Synchronous Math - Based Process that enable the flow of math data for full vehicle design and manufacture: common, core CAD / CAM and data management systems, engineering release and change management process, and the associated computing infrastructure.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers. A professional society devoted to the improvement and advancement of the skills of industrial and manufacturing engineers
Simultaneous Management Team (Optimize Product Design Quality of subsystems & their interfaces through the use of Quality Engineering practices and tools to achieve a high level of customer enthusiasm.)
SMT
SMTA Simultaneous Management Team Assistant.SMTFE System Management Team Focus EngineerSMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to transfer mail between computersSMUG Structural Modeling Using Graphics.SMVBns Start of Manufacturing Validation Build non-salableSMVBs Start of Manufacturing Validation Build salableSMVP Senior Management Vehicle ProgramSn TinSN Serial Number (Normally written as S/N).SN Signal to NoiseSNA System Network Architecture.SNAC Static Nonlinear Access CodeSNAC Static Nonlinear Analysis Code.SNAFU Situation Normal, All Fouled UpSNBR Snubber. An abbreviation.SND Sound. An abbreviation.SNEF Signal to Noise Enhancement FilterSNFR Snuffer. An abbreviation.SNG Substitute Natural GasSNI System Network Integration.SNL Sandia National LaboratoriesSNMP
SNOBL StriNg Oriented symBOlid LanguageSNPRM Supplemental Notice of Proposed RulemakingSNR
SO2 Sulfur DioxideSOA Start of Assembly.SOA State Of the ArtSOAP Simple Object Access ProtocolSOAP Stamp Out Acronyms ProntoSOAP Symbolic Optimizing Assembler ProgramSOC Socket. An abbreviation.SOC State Of Charge. Regarding battery pack charge; stated as a percentage.SOCS Special Order Control System.SOCS Special Order Count System.SOD
SOF Start of Frame (C2C)SOFC Solid Oxide Fuel CellSOG
SOH State Of Health.SOHC Single Overhead Camshaft.SOHO Small-Office/Home-Office
System Management Team (Function of this team is typically: to allocate program goals into subsystem targets, to execute subsystem strategies to achieve targets, and to develop subsystem status reports for presentation to VAPIR Team.)
Simple Network Management Protocol (A set of standards for communication with devices connected to a TCP/IP network.)
Signal to Noise Ratio (The noise is measured using a true RMS type voltmeter over a specified bandwidth, and sometimes using weighting filters. All these things must be stated for a S/N spec to have meaning.)
Seminars On Disk (PC skills development courses available on your GM-Online PC - look in Start Menu/Training.)
Service Operations Guide. This manual contains information regarding all service procedures. It is provided to wholesale field service as well as home office warranty.
SOI
SOI Statement of InsuranceSOIC
SOJ Small Outline J-headSOL Solenoid. An abbreviation.Sol Solenoid (an abbreviation)SOLES Society Of Latino Engineers & ScientistsSOLV Solvent. An abbreviation.SOMS Seat Occupancy Monitoring SystemSONAR Sound Detection And RangingSONET Synchronous Optical NETworkSOO Statement of ObjectivesSOP Small Outline PackageSOP Standard Operating Procedures.SOP Start of Pilot.SOP
SOPA Start Of Production Accelerated.SOPR Start Of Production by Rework (include Pilot).SOPR Start of Production RegularSOR
SORP Start Of Regular Production.SOS
SOS Standard Of Service.SOT Small Outline TransistorSOVA Source of Variation Analysis.SOVA Start of Volume Assembly.SOVP Start Of Volume Production.SOW Scope Of WorkSOW
SP Service PlanSP Simulation PlanSP Staged Purge.SP Stand PipeSP Surface & PrototypeSPA Spare. An abbreviation.SPA Supplier Product AssessmentSPAC
Silicon On Insulator (A composite structure consisting of an active layer of silicon deposited on an insulating material. The insulator can be sapphire (as in SOS), silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, or even an insulating form of silicon itself. The ICs subsequently deposited in the active silicon layer can have advantages of radiation hardness, speed, and high-temperature operation.)
Small Outline Integrated Circuit. (A miniature plastic flat pack designed for surface mount with gull-wing leads. Most versions have lead spacing of 0.05 inches.)
Start of Production. A benchmark that represents the date on which the parts(s) must be available in the assembly plant for the first vehicle build.
Statement of Requirements. A comprehensive document that defines specific deliverables, timetables, costs and responsibilities for procurement of engineering development, design, build or test. When presented as part of a purchase order, the SOR becomes part of the contract between General Motors and a supplier.
Silicon on Sapphire (A CMOS technology in which a layer of silicon is epitaxially grown on a sapphire wafer, with specific regions subsequently etched away between individual transistors. Each device is thus totally isolated from other devices.)
Statement Of Work. For each task a statement of work is created. The information to provide is: Task number, Task name, Task owner, Task duration, Task description, Deliverables, Customer for deliverables, Necessary inputs, Resources and Methodology.
Service Parts Assistance Center. Contact SPAC with any questions concerning GM Parts/orders.
SPAC CASE
SPARC Scalable Processor ARChitectureSPC Single Point Constraint.SPC
SPCHG Supercharger. An abbreviation.SPCR Spacer. An abbreviation.Spd Speed (an abbreviation)SPD Significant Product Discrepancies.SPD Speed. An abbreviation.SPD Supplier Planning DocumentSPDIF Sony/Phillips Digital Interface FormatSPDL Spindle. An abbreviation.SPDT Single Pole Double Throw.SPE Senior Project Engineer.SPE Service and Prototype Engineer (Powertrain)SPE
SPE Society of Petroleum EngineersSPE Society of Plastics Engineers.SPE
SPEAR Supplier (Source) Performance, Evaluation & Reporting.SPEC Specification. An abbreviation.SPEC Specification (an abbreviation).SPECD Specifications of Engineering Car Division.SPECD Specified. An abbreviation.SPEED [crash] Simulation Process for Effective & Efficient [product] DevelopmentSpeedo Speedometer (an abbreviation)SPEEDO Speedometer. An abbreviation.SPEP Start of Production Except PilotSPF Structural Programming Facility.SPF System Productivity Facility.SPFI Sequential Port Fuel InjectionSPFI Surface Protected Flexible InsulationSPG Shift Pattern Generator.SPGA System Programmable Gate ArraySPH Splash. An abbreviation.SPHER Spherical. An abbreviation.SPI Serial Peripheral InterfaceSPI Structure Process Improvement.SPICE
SPIE Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation EngineersSPIP Service Program Implementation ProcessSPKR Speaker. An abbreviation.
Service Parts Assistance Center Case. This is when a part is on back order and the part is needed. SPAC will conduct an extensive search for the part across the U.S., known as a SPAC Case.)
Statistical Process Control. A statistically based method to determine if a process is in control and whether or not the process is capable of performing according to specifications.
Service Parts Engineer. A Saturn job classification whose responsibilities include: ensuring a complete service parts list for past, current, & future model years, coordinating part changes between Engineering and SSPO, developing the catalog, & developing new product parts training.
Surface & Prototype Engineering. The term typically used for surface data from Design Center.
Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (Simulator used to model electrical circuits at the transistor level. This popular simulator was developed by UC Berkeley, and has been customized and enhanced by many companies.)
SPKT Sprocket. An abbreviation.SPL Sound Pressure Level.SPLG Spark plug. An abbreviation.SPLP Spot lamp. An abbreviation.SPLR Spoiler. An abbreviation.SPLTR Splitter. An abbreviation.SPLY Supply. An abbreviation.SPM Service Program ManagerSPM Software Procedures ManualSPM Sport MirrorSPO
SPO Special Police OptionSPOBARS Service Parts Operations Billing and Accounts Receivables System.SPOIE Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation EngineersSPOOL Simultaneous Peripheral Operation On LineSPOPRICING Service Parts Operations Pricing.SPP Sales Promotion Package.SPP Supplier Project Planning.SPR Spring. An abbreviation.SPR Strategic Petroleum Reserve.SPRINT Sample Parts Inspection and TrackingSPRINT
SPS Salaried Payroll System.SPS Service Programming System.SPS SPeed Signal.SPS Stable Production Stage 5 (At Metrics)SPS Steering Pump SpeedSPST Single Pole Single Throw.SPT Single Point Team.SPT Strategic Planning Team.SPURs
SPVS Sled Pulse Verification SystemSPWELD Specified welds. An abbreviation.SQ&V Surface Quality & ValidationSQA Supplier Quality Administrator.SQA Supplier Quality Assurance.SQAT Surface Quality Audit TeamSQC Staff Quality CouncilSQC Statistical Quality Control.SQE Supplier Quality Engineer.SQIP Supplier Quality Improvement Program (or Process)SQIT Specific Quality Improvement TeamSQL
SQRC Safety, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost
Service Parts Organization (Operations). Warehousing and distribution division of GM. This division is responsible for GM Parts and AC Delco sales.
Service Parts Resolved In No Time (This is when dealer "A" needs a part and dealer "B" sends the part to dealer "A" resolving a parts problem rapidly. Dealer "B" is paid trade price for the part by GMSPO. Dealer "A" is billed on his open account at dealer cost.)
Shared Property Use Requests.Describe the pre-production vehicles, bucks and kits required by each of the Product Development Teams (PDTs) and Performance Integration Teams (PITSs). Completed SPURs are required at VPI for all Mule vehicles, mule bucks and any required kits.
Structured Query Language (A specialized programming language for sending queries to databases.)
SQT Supplier Quality TechnicianSQV Surface Quality Verification.Sr StrontiumSR Scheduling ReviewSR Service Readiness.SR Sourcing Request.SR Specific ReasonSR Specification Release.SR Stage ReviewSR&I Service Readiness & Information.SRA Society for Risk AnalysisSRA Special Remittance Advice.SRAM Static Random Access MemorySRB Safety Review Board.SRC
SRD Safety Related Defect.SRD Systems Requirements Document.SRD Service Responsible Division.SRDL Safety Research & Development LaboratorySRE Service Readiness Engineer.SRE Society for Reliability EngineersSRHVL Short RHVLSRI Service Readiness & Information.SRM Side Roof rail MoldingSRM Standard Reference MaterialSRO Standing Room Only.SRP
SRP Service Readiness PlanSRR Stage Review RecordsSRS Smooth Road Shake (body performance parameter)SRS Software Requirements SpecificationSRS Sound Retrieval SystemSRS Sourcing Request System.SRS Supplemental Restraint System.SRS Synchronous Reference Sensor.SRV Servo (abbreviation)SRV Sport Recreation VehicleSS
SS Scribed part with datums indicated (no deviations marked on part).SS Shift Solenoid.SS Solid StateSS Speed Signal.SS Stainless SteelSS Steady StateSS Super Sport
Semiconductor Research Corporation (The SRC is a consortium of more than 60 member companies and government agencies planning and executing programs of applied research at leading U.S. universities. Formed by the Semiconductor Industry Association in 1982, the SRC today is the largest industry-driven research program in the nation.)
Seating Reference Point (The manufacturer's rearmost design seating reference point used for most FMVSS and Export certification purposes. See also SgRP.)
Satellite Sensor (re. Air Bag systems: EFS [Electronic Front Sensor] and SIS [Side Impact Sensor]. May include ROS [Roll Over Sensor], AOS [Automatic Occupant Sensor] and others eventually.)
SS Supplier SelectionSSA Semiconductor Safety AssociationSSA Social Security AdministrationSSA Standards Association of AustraliaSSB Single Side BandSSC Safety Sub Committee.SSC Spread Spectrum CarrierSSD Solid State DiskSSE Software Support EngineerSSE Super Sport EditionSSF
SSF Static Stability FactorSSFDC Solid State Floppy Disk CardSSG Saginaw Steering Gear division. Part of ACG.SSG Second Stage Graphitization.SSH SunshadeSSI Sales Satisfaction Index (J. D. Power)SSI Small Scale IntegrationSSI Supplier Scheduling & InventorySSL
SSLD Subsystem Lead DeveloperSSLT
SSM Software Subcontract Management.SSO Second Stage Orifice.SSOP Shrink Small Outline PackageSSP Shared Scheduling Project.SSP Shared System for PullSSP Synchronous Serial PortSSPO Saturn Service Parts Organization.S-SPP Savings - Stock Purchase ProgramSSPR Self-Service Publication & Retrieval.SSR Solid State RelaySSR Strategic Supplier ReviewSSR Super Sports RoadsterSSR System Status ReviewSSS Satellite Sensor SimulationSSS
SSS (S3) Speed Sensitive Steering.SSSSSSS Strategy, Structure, Systems, Staff, Style, Skills, & SuperordinateSST Semi-Sealed TankSST Subsystem TeamSST Super Sonic TransportSSTL Subsystem Team LeaderSSTL Supplemental Structural Test LaboratorySSTM Subsystem Team Manager
Start of System Fill. To mark that point in time at which the system is filled with production parts in preparation for regular production and the activities associated with accelerating production to full line rate start.
Secure Sockets Layer. A security protocol on the internet that uses encryption for secure transfers of data.
Sub-System Leadership Team. Cross-organization teams with technical responsibility for vehicle subsystems and rollout plan development. Typically structured to support a Bill of Material row.
Service Satisfaction Survey. Provided to vehicle owners who enter a GM dealership for warranty service.
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SSTS Systems & Software Technical SpecificationSSU Strategic Support Unit.SSV Shift Solenoid Valve.SSV Start of production of Salable Vehicles.SSV Start of Saleable VehicleST Seat. An abbreviation.ST Straight TimeS-T Spaced ThreadST/PPS
STA Stationary. An abbreviation.STA Steering wheel Air bagSTAB Stabilizer. An abbreviation.STABISTOR voltage STABle resISTORSTAR Simple Test Approach for Readability.STAT Stator. An abbreviation.STATS
STATS Load Initial input of drawing tracking information.STATS+ Scheduling Timing & Tracking System PlusSTC Service Technical College. STC
STC Society for Technical CommunicationSTC Standards and Testing CenterSTCHG Stitching. An abbreviation.STD Service Training Development.STD Standard (abbreviation)STD Standard Time DataSTD Steering wheel DeluxeStdby Standby (an abbreviation)STDR Straight Time Daily Rate.STDS Safety Test Data SystemSTE Special Touring EditionSTEE Service Test Equipment EngineeringSTEM Serviceability Task Evaluation Methodology (or sometimes Matrix).STEN Scanning Transmission Electron MicroscopeSTEP
STFNR Stiffener. An abbreviation.STG Service Technology Group (no longer used)STG Service Technology GuideSTG Steering Torque Gradient.STGo Steering Torque Gradient at Zero Lateral Acceleration.STGPE Service Technology Group Product Engineering.STG Steering Torque Gradient @ Zero lateral accelerationSTID Station Identification
Sub-System Technical Specification. A set of requirements for a subsystem and the validation that each requirement has been met.
Seat Track / Pedal Position System (Trilogy interior position sensing system designed to detect driver stature when adjustable pedals are available and multi-level airbag inflators are used for enhanced deployments.)
Scheduling, Timing, and Tracking System. A computer based network used to manage the engineering process of scheduling and tracking new or changed parts from design to production release. STATS is a subsystem of the Parts Description System (PDS).
Ship To Commerce. This Quality Valve Review exists as the decision point for allowing vehicles to leave the assembly plant to be sold to the end-user.
Standard for The Exchange of Product Model Data. A neutral mechanism capable of completely representing product data throughout the life cycle of a product.
STIP Science & Technical Information Program (DOE)STIS Safety Test Information SystemSTKR Striker. An abbreviation.STL Safety Test Laboratory (Milford)STL Schottky Transistor LogicSTL Service Transmission Lamp.STL Structural Testing LabsSTL Subsystem Technology LeaderSTM Seven Terminal Module.STM Standard MirrorSTMI Strategic Target Market InitiativeSTMS Service Training Management System.STNR Strainer. An abbreviation.STO Secondary Try OutSTOR Storage. An abbreviation.STOW Stowage. An abbreviation.STP Standard Temperature and PressureSTPI Short Term Planning Information.STPL Staple. An abbreviation.STR Strip. An abbreviation.STRC
STRG Steering. An abbreviation.eviation.STRGR Stringer. An abbreviation.STRP Strap. An abbreviation.STRPE Stripe. An abbreviation.STRTR Starter. An abbreviation.STS Sales (& Use) Tax SystemSTS Sealed Tank System.STS Service Training Standards.STS Seville Touring SedanSTS Shipment Tracking System.STS State Tax management SystemSTS Steering wheel, SportSTS System Technical Specification.STT Sensor Triggering TimeSTT Steering wheel, Tilt & TelescopeStVO Strassen Verkehrsordnung. Road traffic regulations of Germany.StVZO
STW Steering Wheel, standardSUB Supplemental Unemployment Benefits.SUBS Substitutions.SUBS
SUC Suction. An abbreviation.SULEV
SUN SUN Microsystems Incorporated.
Service Training Readiness Council. The mission of the Service Training Readiness Council is to monitor vehicle development, assess the need for technician training and to prioritize, track and communicate the development of the required training.
Strassen Verkehrszulassungsordnung. Road traffic approval regulations. German equivalent of FMVSS.
Subsystem. A major subdivision of the vehicle as designated by the Program Team. The subsystems (about 50 comprise a typical vehicle) are grouped into the body, chassis, powertrain, and electrical systems.
Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle. Emissions certification specification (also see LEV, ULEV, ZEV, PZEV).
SUP Single Unit Package.SUP Supplement. An abbreviation.SUPPR Suppressor. An abbreviation.SUPT Support. An abbreviation.SURF Simple User Request Form.SURF Surface. An abbreviation.SURFSEG Surface Segmentation SoftwareSUS Set Up SheetSUS Silicon Unilateral SwitchSUSP Suspension. An abbreviation.SUV Sport Utility Vehicle.SUW Standard Unit of Work.SV Side view. An abbreviation.SVA
SVC Society of Vacuum Coaters (Semiconductor industry association)SVER Structure Vehicle Engineering ReleaseSVER (LL) Structure Vehicle Engineering Release (Long Lead)SVGA Super Video Graphics Array (allows resolutions of 800x600.)SVIE Safety Vehicle Integration EngineerSVIE
SVM Stable Volume MetricsSVO Special Vehicle OperationsSVP Start of Volume ProductionSVRD Single Vehicle Roadway DepartureSVS Service Vehicle Soon.Sw Switch (an abbreviation)SW SoftWare (normally written as S/W).SW Switch. An abbreviation.SWA Steering Wheel Angle.SWB Short Wheel BaseSWB Steering While Braking.SWC Steering Wheel ControlsSWE Society of Women EngineersSWIM See What I MeanSwitz Switzerland (an abbreviation)SWIV Swivel. An abbreviation.SWO Stop Work Order (E2)SWOT Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat analysisSWPS Steering Wheel Position Sensor.SWR Standing Wave RatioSWRAT Software Review Audit TeamSwRI Southwest Research InstituteSWS Steering Work Sensitivity.SXGA Super Extended Graphics Architecture (a display with1280x1024 pixel resolution.)SXGA+ Super Extended Graphics Architecture Plus (a display with 1400x1050 pixel resolution.)SXR Serial Transmitter/Receiver Interface Integrated Circuit.SXR Serial Transmit and Receive.SYN Synchronizer. An abbreviation.
Specialty Vehicle Assembler. A third party that up-fits vehicles with special equipment or options (I.E., converts vehicles to run on propane fuel).
Special Vehicle Integration Engineering. Provides engineering support and technical assistance to all upfitters, second stage and aftermarket equipment manufacturers for GM light and medium duty trucks.
Sync Synchronize (an abbreviation)SYS System. An abbreviation.Sys System (an abbreviation)Sysop System Operator (Anyone responsible for the physical operations of a computer system or
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Acronym DefinitionT TeamT&B Truck & Bus.T&E Tools & EquipmentT&T Tilt & telescope. An abbreviation.T&V Test & Validation.T&WS
T.E. Tractive Effort.T/A Type Approval.T/BLK Terminal block. An abbreviation.T/C Transmission Cycling.T/CV Torque converter. An abbreviation.T/GA Temperature gage. An abbreviation.T/LP Tail lamp. An abbreviation.T/PLYR Tape player. An abbreviation.T/PNL Trim panel. An abbreviation.T/SIG Turn signal. An abbreviation.T/V Throttle valve. An abbreviation.T1 1.544Mbps [Telephony], one of the basic signaling systems 24x64KbT3 45Mbps (eq 28 T1 channels) [Telephony]T3 Train The TrainerTa TantalumTA Talent AcquistionTA Test Analyst.TA Theme Approval (re: portfolio engineering)TA Time Architecture.TA Timing Administrator.TA Traffic Announcement.TA Type ApprovalTAB Tool Advisory Board.TAC Technical Assistance Center. Phone 1-877-446-8227TAC Throttle Actuator ControlTAC Transportation Association of CanadaTach Tachometer (an abbreviation).TACH Tachometer. An abbreviation.TACM Throttle Actuator Control ModuleTACOM Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (US Army acronym).TAD Traffic Accident DataTAG Technical Advisory Group (ANSI to ISO)TAG Technical Assessment Group (Subcommittee of ASC X12)TAG Timing Analysis Group.TAG Truck Advisory Group (of AIAG)TAL Toyota Automatic Loom Works Co.TALC Trim/Appearance/Lighting/Color.TAP Tapping. An abbreviation.TAP Test Access PortTAP Throttle Adaptive Pressure.TAP Transmission Adaptive Pressure.TARO Traffic Accident Reconstruction Origin
Tire & Wheel Systems (Part of Chassis Center. Establishes future customer desires and needs. Establish performance requirements; develop tires, wheels, and wheel trim. Ensure quality production of these parts.)
TARP Tarpaulin. An abbreviation.TAS Technical Assistance System.TAS Trap Alert System.TASC Talent Acquistion Staffing CenterTAT Training And TechnologyTAT Tunnel console Ash TrayTAU Testing & Approvals UnitTAV Transmission Adaptive VolumeTAZ Traffic Analysis ZoneTb TerbiumTB
TBA Tertiary Butyl Alcohol (Gas Additive).TBA Throttle Body AssemblyTBA To Be AnnouncedTBC Tax Benefits ComplianceTBC Truck Body Controller.TBD To Be Determined.TBDOA To Be Decided On ApplicationTBE To Be Established.TBGA Tape Ball Grid ArrayTBI Throttle Body Injection.TBP Throttle Body Purge.TBS Telephone Broadcasting System.TBVV Thermal Bowl Vent Valve.Tc TechnetiumTC Temperature CoefficientTC Transmission Control.TC Turbo ChargerTCA Technical Competitive AnalysisTCAM Telecommunication Access Method.TCB Test Car Build.TCC Torque Converter Clutch.TCE Total Customer EnthusiasmTCE Tunnel Console ExtrasTCF Tonneau Cover FrontTCF Trillion Cubic Feet.TCI Technical Center India.TCL Technical Center LuxembourgTCL Top Cover LabelTCM Thermal Conductor ModuleTCM Time Compression MultiplexTCM Traction Control ModuleTCM Transmission Control ModuleTCM Truck Computer Module.TCO Training Center Operations.TCP Tele-Communications ProtocolTCP Thermostatically Controlled Purge.TCP/IP
Tera byte (bit) [approximately 1 trillion bits. More exactly, it is 2^40 or 1,099,511,627,776 bytes (bits).]
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Basic protocols controlling applications on the Internet. Sends data in small packets instead of streams and is therefor faster.
TCR
TCR Temperature Coefficient of ResistanceTCR Tonneau Cover RearTCS Total Customer Satisfaction.TCS Traction Control SystemTCSC Techline Customer Support CenterTCSS Technical Center Service StationTCXO Temperature Compensated crystal OscillatorTD Turbo DieselTDAS Test Data Acquisition SystemTDB Text DatabaseTDB Traffic Data BaseTDC Technical Development Center.TDC Top Dead Center.TDC Transient Durability CycleTDD Telephone Device for the DeafTDD Time Division DuplexTDDL Transmission Diagnostic Data Link.TDL Tail Directional LampTDL Test Data Log.TDM Technical Data Management.TDM Time Division Multiplexing.TDMA Time Division Multiple AccessTDMF Text Data Management Facility.TDMF
TDMF/MVS Technical Data - MVS.TDMF/UNIX Technical Data Management - UNIX.TDR Time Domain ReflectometerTDS Time Delay Spark.Te TelluriumTE Test EngineerTE Test EquipmentTE Tractive EffortTE Truck Engineering (no longer used)TEAM Technical Evaluation And Monitoring. A Lotus Notes database.TECL Transmission/Engine Communication Link.TED Thermal Energy Deburring.TEDIS
TEEP Transportation Energy Efficiency Program.TEL Telephone. An abbreviation.TEL Test Event Log.TEL Tetraethyl Lead (Gas Additive)Tele Telescope (an abbreviation)TELNET
TEMP Temperature. An abbreviation.
Technical Change Requirement (or Request). A document used to write and communicate revisions to program content to the platform based on changes defined by the technology centers.
Technical Data Management Facility. A database application which allows storage, tracking, retrieval and reporting functions of engineering design drawings.
Trade Electronic Data Interchange Systems (EDI program of the EC; acts as the secretariat of European EDIFACT board.)
TELephone NETwork. The Internet standard protocol for remote login. Runs on top of TCP/IP. It is used mainly to connect to a session on a UNIX box to execute commands. The information looked at is the minutes of connect time. This should be minimized.
Temp Temperature (an abbreviation)TEMPEST Transient Electro-Magnetic Pulse Emanation STandardTEMPL Template. An abbreviation.TEMS Truck Environment Measurement ServicesTENS Tension. An abbreviation.TENSR Tensioner. An abbreviation.TEP Technical Education Program.TERM Terminal. An abbreviation.TETRA Trans European Trunked RAdioTETT Total Electrical Tester Trainer.Texel
TF Temperature Force.TFE
TFE TetraFluoride Ethylene propylene copolymerTFIFO Transmit First In First Out (C2C)TFP Transmission Fluid Pressure.TFP Truck Facilities PlanningTFT Thin Film TransistorTFT Transmission Fluid Temperature.TFU Tool Follow Up.TFWD Transverse Front Wheel Drive.TGA Thermogravimetric AnalysisTGA True Gain AmplifierTGF Tailgate FrameTGG Tailgate GlassTGIF Thank Goodness Its FridayTGM Tailgate Garnish MoldingTGT Tailgate Trim finishTh ThoriumTH ThermalTHC Total HydrocarbonsTHD Thread. An abbreviation.THD Total Harmonic DistortionTHERM Thermostat. An abbreviation.THERMA-AC Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner.THM Turbo-Hydramatic.THNR Thinner. An abbreviation.THR Thrust. An abbreviation.THROT Throttle. An abbreviation.Ti TitaniumTIA Telecommunications Industries AssociationTIA Thanks In Advance (Internet / E-mail)TIB Temporary Importation Bond.TIC Technical Integration CenterTIE Technical Integration EngineerTIE Total Integration Engineer TIFF Tagged Image File Format, a graphic file format developed by Aldus and Microsoft. .TIFS Technical Information Feedback System
Texture Element (The smallest element of a textured 3D surface. Pixels make up 2D surfaces, but texels make up the surfaces that cover textured 3D objects.)
Targets For Excellence, formerly SPEAR, a GM process program which describes in detail GM's expectations and requirements for production part suppliers in the key business areas of management, quality, cost, delivery, and technology.
TIG Tungsten Inert Gas.TIGER Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding & ReferencingTIM Technical Image Management.TIM Tire Inflation Monitor.TIMS Technical Information Management System.TIMS Test Incident Management System.TIMS
TIN Tire Identification Number.TIN Tax Identification NumberTIP Technical Illustrating & PublishingTIP Throughput Improvement ProcessTIP Training Improves PerformanceTIPS
TIR Test Information Report.TIR Traceability Identifier Requirements.TIR
TIRS Transverse Infant Restraint SystemTIS Techline Information System.TIS Tool Information SystemTIS
TIS Transverse Infant SeatTITSUP Totally Interactive Transition System-Utility Program.TK Tank. An abbreviation.Tl ThalliumTL Team LeaderTL Truck Load.TL Tubeless. An abbreviation.TLA Tail Lamp AssemblyTLA Three Letter AcronymsTLDS Transportation Liability Determination SystemTLEV Transitional Low Emission Vehicle.TLO Technical Liaison OfficeTLSCP Telescope. An abbreviation.TLT Truck Leadership Team.TLV Threshold Limit ValueTm ThuliumTM Team MembersTM Throughput Management.TM Time ManagementTM Trade MarkTM2 Technical ManagerTMC Toyota Motor CompanyTME Tetramethyllead.TMF Thin Metal FilmTMG Timing. An abbreviation.
Test Information Management System. A computer system containing the Electronic Test Incident Report (TIR) and the Electronic Test Data Log (TDL). PIMREP is/has replaced TIMS/TIR.
Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (a methodology for creative engineering design based on principles derived from analysis of more that 1.5M patents. Work done in Russia in 40’s and 50’s originally. Russian acronym: TRIZ)
Test Incident Report. This system has been replaced by the Product Incident Monitoring & Resolution Process (PIMREP).
Tool information system. A system maintaining the data associated with all tools developed by Production Engineering, making it readily accessible for all users.
TMI Too Much InformationTMIE
TMJ Temporo Mandibular JointTML Tetramethyl LeadTMN Telecommunications Management NetworkTMNSS Transmission Neutral Start Switch.TMPO Test Material Procurement Order.TMPRY Temporary. An abbreviation.TMS Tariff Management SystemTMS Technical Memory SystemTMS Thermal Management SystemsTMS Trade Tariff Management System.TMS Training Management System.TMS Transmission Management SystemTMVI Total Manufacturing Vehicle Integration.TNC Threaded Neill Concelman (connector) [Electronics] (see also BNC)TNF Trouble - Not FoundTO Treasurers OfficeTOC Table of ContentsTOC
TOC Transmission Oil Cooler.TOE Total Ownership Experience.TOL Tolerance. An abbreviation.TOPS
TOPS Traffic Occupant Protection Strategies (NHTSA Law Enforcement Training Course)TOPS Truck Order Processing System.Torq Torque (abbreviation)TORQ Torque. An abbreviation.TORS Torsion. An abbreviation.TORS Traffic Online Routing System.TOW Top of WheelTP Technology PlanTP Throttle Position (sensor)TPA
TPC Tire Performance Criteria.TPC Truck Product Center. Obsolete; use PCCTPC Two Passenger Commuter.TPCC Truck Product Center CouncilTPCV (fuel) Tank Pressure Control ValveTPI Tuned Port Injection.TPL Tire Pressure Label.TPM Tire Pressure Monitor.TPS Throttle Position Sensor.TPT Total Process Time.TPU Time Processor Unit.TQ Torque (abbreviation)
Total Manufacturing Integration Engineer. Responsible for coordinating the functional (performance) and physical (design) integration of the manufacturing system. PET member.
Theory of Constraints (The key insight of TOC is that a manufacturing operation is, in reality, a chain of inter-dependent resources; and that only a few elements [constraints] control the output of the entire manufacturing operation.)
Total Online Project System. Financial tracking computer system integrating existing systems to manage capital and non-capital project charges.
Terminal Position Assurance (A device that is inserted after terminal(s) are plugged in order to prevent the terminal(s) from backing out of the connector.)
TQFP Thin Quad Flat PackTQI Total Quality Index (Strategic Vision, Inc.)TQM
TQS Total Quality Strategy.TR Technique ReuseTR Test Request.TR Transmission Range.TR Trim. An abbreviation.TRA Trade Readjustment Assistance.Trac Traction (an abbreviation)TRACON Terminal Radar Approach CONtrolTRACS Traffic Rail Car and Container Status.TRACT Traction. An abbreviation.Trans Transmission. (abbreviation)TRANS Transmission. An abbreviation.Transp Transponder (an abbreviation)Transx transaxle. (abbreviation)TRB Transportation Research BoardTRB Truck Review BoardTRC Technical Resource CenterTRC Telecommunications Regulation Circular.TRC Throttle Return Control.TRC Transportation Research CenterTRFER Transfer. An abbreviation.TRI Trucking Research InstituteTRIAC TRIode Alternating Current semiconductor switchTRIAS [Japanese Type Approval Test Procedure]TRIP The Road Information Program.TRIP Truck Research Information Program.TRIPTS Truck Reliability In-Process Tracking SystemTRIS Transportation Research Information ServiceTrk Truck (an abbreviation)TRK Track. An abbreviation.TRL Transistor Resistor Logic.TRLR Trailer. An abbreviation.TRP
TRP Technology Research ProgramTRRL Transportation Road Research LaboratoryTRS Timing Reference Signal.TRUN Trunnion. An abbreviation.TRW Thompson-Ramo-WoolridgeTSB Technical Service BulletinTSC Technician Support Center. TSC Technology Strategy CouncilTSC Transmission Steering CommitteeTSC Transportation System Center.TSD Technical Support Division (EDS).TSD Time speed distance. An abbreviation.TSDP Time aligned SMT Deliverable and PSR
Total Quality Management. A management philosophy that quality becomes part of a company's total business process.
Technology Reinvestment Project. Part of ARPA which will provide matching funds to assist with projects which help companies improve efficiency while reducing costs
TSE Turk Standardlari EnstitusuTSEI Truck Safety Equipment Institute.TSG Technical Staffs Group.TSI Truck Supplier IntegrationTSIS Total Specifications Information SystemTSLC Torsion Sensing Load CellTSM Trade Study Methodology.TSO
TSOP Thin Small Outline PackageTSP Time Synchronization ProtocolTSP Total Suspended Particles.TSR Telecommunications Service RequestTSR Terminate Stay ResidentTSS Time Sharing System.TSS Turbine Shaft SpeedTSSOP Thin Shrink Small Outline PackageTSTR Tester. An abbreviation.TT Tell Tale lampTT Tool TryoutTT Torque TensionTT Tube type. An abbreviation.TTA Technology Transfer Agreement.TTC Toyota Technical CenterTTCL Transmission / Transaxle Communication LinkTTF Time To FireTTFN Ta Ta For Now (Internet / E-mail)TTI Texas Transportation Institute.TTI Thoracic Trauma IndexTTL Transistor--Transistor Logic.TTM Tilt & Telescope ModuleTTM
TTOP Title Transferred Our PlantTTP Time Triggered ProtocolTTP Troy Technology Park.TTR Tilt Table RatioTTR Time To Repair.TTR Towing/Test Requirements.TTT Time To TriggerTTUC Title Transferred Upon ConsumptionTTURM Transmission, Transaxle & Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual.TTY Teletype (an early form of digital communications – last known use in US Weather Service)TUC Tunnel ConsoleTUMB Tumbler. An abbreviation.TUN Tunnel. An abbreviation.TURB Turbine. An abbreviation.TURBO Turbocharger. An abbreviation.TUV Technischer Uberwachungsverein. (Technical Inspection Association of Germany).TV Television. An abbreviation.TV/TC Truck Vinyl/Truck Cloth (number)
Time Sharing Option (TSO is a mainframe operation environment in which production data sets can be viewed and jobs can be run.)
Total Travel Management. The travel agency used by GM employees for business related car, air, hotel arrangements.
TV2K Technical Assistance System Vision 2000.TVA Torsional Vibration AbsorberTVAE Total Vehicle Analysis Engineer.TVAT Total Vehicle Advisory Team. (Obsolete).TVC Throttle Valve Control.TVDE Total Vehicle Die Engineer.TVDE Total Vehicle Dimensional Engineer.TVE Total Vehicle EngineerTVF Total Vehicle Focus.TVI TeleVision InterferenceTVIE
TVME Total Vehicle Math Engineer.TVQE Total Vehicle Quality Engineer.TVR Tank Vapor Restrictor.TVS Thermal Vacuum Switch.TVSE Total Vehicle Systems Engineer.TVSOP Thin Very-fine Small Outline PackageTVTP Thermal Validation Test ProcedureTVV Thermal Vacuum Valve.TVVA Tank Vent Valve AssemblyTVVE Total Vehicle Validation Engineer.TW Team WorkTWA Thin Washer AssemblyTWAIN
TWC Test Weight Class.TWC Three Way Catalyst.TWC Three Way Catalytic converterTWG Technical Working GroupTWIMC To Whom It May ConcernTWO Temporary Work Order (E2)TWO
TWR Tower. An abbreviation.TWS Tire & Wheel SystemTwtr Tweeter (an abbreviation)TWX teletypewriter eXchange Service (pronoinced TWIX).TX Transmit(ter).TX Truck Experimental.TXV Thermostatic Expansion Valve.
Total Vehicle Integration Engineer. Responsible for coordinating the functional (performance) and physical (design) integration of the complete vehicle.
Toolkit Without An Interesting Name (A standard protocol and API for communication between software applications and image acquisition devices defined by Hewlett-Packard, Logitech, Documagix and Canon. Check out www.twain.org for much more information.)
Test Work Order. A computer distributed form used to authorize development/validation/analysis work on vehicles, subsystems, or component at any General Motors test facility or field location.
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Acronym DefinitionU Unit. An abbreviation.
U UraniumU UserU/B Underbody. An abbreviation.
U/C UltracapacitorU/HOOD Underhood. An abbreviation.U/SEAT Underseat. An abbreviation.U/V Under vehicle. An abbreviation.
UAAI United Australian Automotive IndustriesUAL User Acceptance LaboratoryUART Universal Asynchronous Receiver / TransmitterUAT User Acceptance Test (EDS)UAW United Auto Workers.UBEC Underhood Bussed Electrical CenteruC Micro ControllerUC UltracapacitorUC Unemployment Compensation.UCA Uniform Cost Analysis.UCA Upper Control Arm.UCBITS U of Cal-Berkeley Institute of Transportation StudiesUCC Uniform Code Council (sets standards for UPCs in US – works with EAN internationally)UCL Uniform Criteria List.UCL Unigraphics Corporate LicenseUCL Upper Control Limit.UCLDS Uniform Criteria List Delivery ScheduleUCS User Coordinate System (AutoCAD)UDC Update Code.UDDS Urban Driving Dynamometer ScheduleUDM Universal Drafting Machine.UDR Unverified Data Release.UE Use Elsewhere.UEC Underhood Electrical CenterUEC Universal Electronic Control.UES Universal Electronic SolenoidUFC Under Floor Converter.UFO Unidentified Flying Objects.UFT Up Front TeamUFUNC
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UG/MMR Unigraphics/Minimum Mandatory RequirementsUGPC Unigraphics ProtocolUGS Universal Gage SystemUH Under Hood.UHF Ultra High Frequency (300-3000MHz)UHP Ultra High PowerUIL User Interface Language
User Functions (A programming language with greater flexibility than GRIP for customized user functions for UG applications.)
Unigraphics -- McDonnell Douglas Software. One of two GM Corporate strategic software products. See CGS.) Interactive with CAD/CAM/CAE system with capabilities in solid modeling, surfacing, analysis drafting and machining to facilitate the design, engineering and manufacturing of components.
UJT UniJunction TransistorUJT Universal joint. An abbreviation.
UK United Kingdom.UL Underwriters’ Laboratory, Inc.ULC Uniform Criteria List.ULC Universal Logic CircuitULEV Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle.ULSAB Ultra Light Steel Auto BodyULSAC Ultra Light Steel Auto ClosuresULSAS Ultra Light Steel Auto SuspensionUMA Unified Memory AccessUMD Uniform Model Designator (Cars = 5 pos ABCDE; Trucks = 7 pos ABCXYDEUMI United Motors IsraelUML
UMS Underbody Manufacturing System.UMTRI University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.UN/ECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe UNC
UND Under. An abbreviation.
UNICS UNiplexed Information and Computer Systems (a.k.a. UNIX)UNIVAC UNIVersal Automatic ComputerUNIX An Operating System Originally named UNICSUnlk Unlock (an abbreviation)UNM Unsigned NumericUNSM United Nations Standards Message.UOM Unit Of Measure. Sometimes written as 'UoM'.uP MicroprocessorUPC Uniform Parts Code. Incorrect definition; should be Uniform Parts Classification.UPC Universal Product Code (Bar Code)UPC
UPC-FNA Universal Parts Classification – Functional Name AnalysisUPD Update/Updated.UPL Unit Part ListUPR Universal Pressure RegulatorUPR Upper. An abbreviation.
UPS Uninterruptable Power Source (or Supply)UPS United Parcel Service UPSHFT Upshift. An abbreviation.
URC Uniform Restriction Code.URGT Urgent.URL
Unified Modeling Language (industry-standard method of specifying, visualizing, constructing and documenting the artifacts of object-oriented software systems using a graphical diagram that looks similar to a flowchart.)
Universal Naming Convention (WWW - naming used when one specifies: \\the sever\thevolume\thepath\then the file name of a file. So, a UNC will look like this: \\Myserver\Docdrive\Magazine\glossary.doc)
Uniform Parts Classification. A corporation - established parts classification system that provides a systematic method of classifying vehicle components utilized in the assembly of GM vehicles. The classification of vehicles components is based primarily on function and isolates vehicle components into fourteen major sections that are further divided into subsections. This results in a very detailed classification of parts.
Uniform Resource Locator. Addressing system used in the World Wide Web and other Internet resources. The URL contains information about the method of access, the server to be accessed and the path of any file to be accessed.
URR Upper Rear RoofURT University Relations TeamURTC University Relations TeamCoordinatorus Micro secondUS United States.US PRO
USABC
USAC United States Auto ClubUSAMP
USAMP US Advanced Materials PartnershipUSART Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver TransmitterUSB
USB Upper Side BandUSC United States CustomsUSCAR United States Council for Automotive Research.USCC United States Chamber of CommerceUSDOT United States Department Of Transportation (usually just referred to as DOT)USE Use All Stock.USEC Microsecond. Normally written as 'us'.USENET United States and Extraterrestrial News Elimination ToolUSG Usage.USGPO United States Government Printing OfficeUSIA United States Information AgencyUSOC User State of ChargeUSS United States ShipUSSB United States Satellite BroadcastingUSSRS User Self Service Request System (system to computerize IT requests - Car Group)UTC Coordinated Universal TimeUTD Universal Theft Deterrent (module)UTE Union Technique de l'ElectriciteUTP Unshielded Twisted Pair (wiring)UTQR Uniform Tire Quality (grading) RegulationUV Ultra-VioletUVA Ultra-Violet Analysis.UVI User Vehicle Interface.UXGA
United States Product Data Organization. An umbrella organization over CAD standards development
United States Advanced Battery Consortium. Made up of Ford, GM, Chrysler and the Federal Government.
United States Automotive Materials Partnership. Mission is to conduct vehicle-oriented research and development in materials and materials processing to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. auto industry.
Universal Serial Bus (much faster than serial and parallel communications. It is also much more flexible: it will be able to connect to possibly hundreds of devices simultaneously.)
Ultra Extended Graphics Architecture (This term describes a display with 1600x1200 pixel resolution.)
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Acronym DefinitionV VanadiumV Volt (unit of electrical potential)V Volt. An abbreviation.
V&M View & Mark-upV/CVR Valve cover. An abbreviation.
V6 Six Cylinder Engine - arranged in a V (60-90 angle)V8 Eight Cylinder Engine - V with 90 angle bet. cylinder banksVA
VABA Vehicle Assessment & Benchmarking ActivityVac Vacuum (an abbreviation)VAC Vacuum. An abbreviation.
VAC Vehicle Assessment Center.VAC Voltage, Alternating Current.VAD Velocity and DisplacementVAD Voice Activity DetectorVADC Vehicle Architecture Deliverables CompleteVAIS Vehicle Architecture Information SystemVAL Valance. An abbreviation.
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VALP Validation PlanVAM Vehicle Architecture Manager. CIT’s report to VAM.VAMS Vehicle Availability Management SystemVAN Value Added National. The Mexican customs content requirements.VAN Value Added NetworkVAN Vanity. An abbreviation.
VAPIR
VAR Value Added ResellerVAR Variable. An abbreviation.
VARACTOR VARiable capACiTOR diodeVAS Validate Assembly StructureVAS Vehicle Account SystemVASTD Vehicle Assembly Standard Time Data.VAT Value Added TaxVAT Value Added Time.VATS Vehicle Anti-Theft System.VATS Vehicle Architecture Technical SpecificationsVAV Virtual Archive VehicleVAX Virtual Address eXtensionVBARS Vehicle Billing & Accounts Receivable SystemVBAT Voltage at Battery (battery voltage).
Value Analysis (This method analyses a process not as a collection of people or actions which contribute to product realization, but as a collection of functions which need to be satisfied by a process with the goal of responding to the needs of the customer.)
Validated/Validation. The Product Engineering process that verifies when a design achieves its design objective either by laboratory or road test, or engineering analysis.
Vehicle And Process Integration Review (Typical responsibilities are to: review program goals from an overall vehicle standpoint, provide tradeoffs at vehicle level where required to meet goals, review program schedule status and resolve issues, review status of vehicle build programs [e.g., Alpha, Beta, Prototype], assure conformance to product and performance as documented in Program Plan Book, VTS and MTS, review and evaluate specific changes developed by SMT/PMT/PDT to meet Program targets, promote use of common systems/processes, assure Quality/Cost/Warranty/HPV goals for Non-GMT and GMX programs are achieved, assure plant build concerns are resolved.)
VBC Velocity Boundary CurveVBOM Visual Bill Of MaterialVBR Variable Bit RateVBS Vehicle Breakdown StructureVBS Vehicle Build ScheduleVC Virtual Circuit.VCC Viscous Converter ClutchVCC Viscous Converter Control.VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference.VCD Vehicle Chief Designer.VCD Vehicle Configuration Document.VCE Variable Cycle EngineVCE
VCI Vehicle Communications Interface.VCI Vehicle Configuration Index.VCIT Vehicle Compartment Integration TeamVCM Vehicle Control Module.VCME Vehicle Cost Management SystemVCO Valve-Covered OrificeVCO Voltage Controlled OscillatorVCP Variable Cam PhaserVCP
VCR Variable Compression RatioVCR Video Cassette RecorderVCRI Validation Cross Reference Index.VCRI Vehicle Cross Reference Index.VCRP Vehicle cost Reduction Program.VCS Vehicle Control System.VCSEL
VCSL Vehicle Crashworthiness Safety LaboratoryVCTS Vehicle Cost Tracking System.VCV Vacuum Check Valve.VCV Virtual Concept Vehicle VCVA Virtual Concept Vehicle AssessmentVCVS Vehicle Component Verification System.VCW Vehicle Capacity Weight.VCW Vehicle Curb Weight.VCXO Voltage Controlled Crystal OscillatorVDA
VDA Verband der Automobileindustrie. German Automotive Manufacturers Association.VDAH Variable DAHVDA-SF
Vdc Voltage (direct current)VDCC Vehicle Dynamics & Chassis Center.VDCSS Vehicle Driven Component Sets Strategy
Vehicle Chief Engineer. Member of the VLE Team.The VCE is the top-level Engineer for a program. Each VLE Team may have more than one VCE.
Vehicle Component Protection. Device and/or design to prevent theft of components; e.g. radio, cassette player, phone, etc.
Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (Semiconductor microlaser diode that emits light in a cylindrical beam vertically from the surface of a fabricated wafer.)
Variation Drivers Analysis (A key feature of VDA is the ability to differentiate between two types of variation: variation added at an individual operation and variation transmitted from previous operations.)
Verband der Automobileindustrie, Flaschenschnittstelle - The VDA's specification for the exchange for surface model data between CAD/CAM systems.
VDD Version Description Document.VDE Verband Deutscher Elektrontechniker (German Society of Electrical Engineers)VDI Vehicle Deformation IndexVDL Vehicle Data Link.VDM Vehicle Dynamics ModelVDN Vehicle Description Number.VDOC Vertical Depth of ChordVDP Vehicle Development Plan.VDP Vehicle Development Process.VDP18 Vehicle Development Process, 18 MonthsVDP24 Vehicle Development Process, 24 MonthsVDPC Vehicle Design Process Center.VDPC Vehicle Development Portfolio CenterVDPC Vehicle Development Process CenterVDPC Vehicle Development Process Council.VDPO Vehicle Development Process OrganizationVDPP
VDR
VDR Vehicle Dealer RecorderVDR
VDS
VDS Vehicle Development Study (J.D. Power)VDSL Very High data rate Digital Subscriber LineVDSR Venture Development Strategy ReviewVDT
VDT Vehicle Display TerminalVDT Visual Display Terminal.VDTA Vehicle Dynamics Test Area. Area at the GM Milford Proving Ground.VDTO Vehicle Development & Technical OperationsVDTO Vehicle Development Technology Organization.VDTOG Vehicle Development & Technical Operations Group.VDTV
VDU Visual Display Unit.VDV Vacuum Delay Valve.VDV Vacuum Differential Valve.VDV Vehicle Dimensional Variation.VE Validation Engineer.
Vehicle Development Production Process. Phases of development beginning at Concept Initiation through design, product engineering, prototype, validation, die management, functional evaluation and pilot.
Vehicle Data Recorder. Also known as the Flight recorder. A diagnostic tool used in GM dealerships.
Verified Data Release. To mark that point in time at which the Verified Class 'A' Math Data (commonly referred to as the Verified Data Release [VDR]) for the selected divisional design theme is released for all Interior and Exterior surfaces with the exception of any item that would not impact the critical path or delay any of the builds.
Vehicle Description Summary. Engineering document defining the relationship of models and options in a vehicle line.
Vehicle Development Team: Typical function is to: Provide leadership to the PMTs to integrate and achieve total vehicle performance goals. Responsibilities: Chairman is champion/advocate, knowledge center for performance area (reports vehicle status to VAPIR Team, chairs meetings as required), coordinate development of strategies to meet vehicle performance goals. Typical attendees are: Systems Engineering or Development Director (Chair), Bubble Owners, TVIE, Selected Release Directors, Program Manager(s), Vehicle Chief Engineer, Others as required.
Variable Dynamics Testbed Vehicle (NASA experimental vehicle for study of crash avoidance and driving related human factors.)
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VE Vehicle EmissionsVE Vehicle EngineerVE Volumetric EfficiencyVEBM Vehicle Engineering Business Manager
VEC Vehicle Engineering Center. (formally the Mid-Lux building)Veh Vehicle (an abbreviation)VEH Vehicle. An abbreviation.
VEL Vehicle Emissions LaboratoryVEO Vehicle Emissions ObservationVEQRD Vehicle Engineering Quality Reliability Durability.Ver Version (an abbreviation)VERN Vehicle Electronics Remote NodeVERONICA
VERP Verification PlanVERR Voluntary Emissions Recall Report.Vert Vertical (an abbreviation)VERT Vertical. An abbreviation.
VES Variable Effort Steering.VES Vehicle Emission System (Standard).VESA Video Electronics Standards AssociationVESC Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission.VESCOM Vehicle Software Configuration Management.VET Vehicle Elapsed Time.VF Vacuum Fluorescence.VFAT Virtual File Allocation TableVFC Voltage to Frequency ConverterVFD Vacuum Fluorescence Display.VFS Variable Fuel SensorVFV Variable Fueled VehicleVGA Variable Gain AmplifierVGA Video Graphics ArrayVGC Video Graphics ControllerVGI Veiling Glare Index.VGPD Vehicle Group Planning Directors.VH Vehicle Handling.VHDL VHSIC Hardware Description LanguageVHF Vehicle Handling FacilityVHF Very High Frequency (30-300MHz)VHS Video Home SystemVHSIC Very High Speed Integrated CircuitVHT Vehicle Hours of TravelVIA Vehicle Integration AreaVIAC Vehicle Imperatives Allocation Complete.VIB Vibrate. An abbreviation.
VIC Vehicle Integration Center.VIC Visual Idea Center.VICS Vehicle Information Communication System
Value Engineering (a professionally applied, function-oriented, systematic team approach used to analyze and improve value in a product, facility design, system or service)
Very Easy Rodent Oriented Net-wide Index to Computerized Archives (Pre WWW ‘gopher’ site, FTP stuff, indexing method. A gopher site has an address beginning with gopher: "gopher://gopher.micro.umn.edu/".)
VICS Voluntary Interindustry Commerce StandardsVID Vehicle Information Database.VID Virtual Image Display.VIDS Video Incident Detection SystemVIE Vehicle Integration Engineer.VIM Variable Intake ModuleVIM Vehicle Integration Manager. See EGM.VIM Vehicle Interface Module.VIN Vehicle Identification Number.
VINCR Vehicle Incident Non Conformance Report (Electrical IR)ViniVA Virtual Initial Vehicle AssessmentVIP Vehicle Information Processing.VIP Video Image ProcessingVIP 2000 Visually Integrated Personal System 2000.VIPS Vehicle Information & Pricing System (GM Europe System only).VIRR Vehicle Integration Readiness Review.VIRS Vehicle Incident Reporting SystemVIS
VIS Vehicle Inquiry System. Refer to GMVIS.VISA Virtual Instrumentation Software ArchitectureVISFLY Product description for data fly-throughs / Visualization & Animation of Math DataVISS Vehicle Information Service System. No longer used; refer to GMVIS.VIT
VITA VMEbus Internationsl Trade AssociationVIU Vehicle Interface UnitVIV Virtual Integration Vehicle VIVA Virtual Initial Vehicle AssessmentVIVA Virtual Integration Vehicle AssessmentVIVAC Virtual Integration Vehicle Assessment Complete.VLAN
VLAT Vehicle Level Allocatable Test(s).VLC Vehicle Launch Center.VLC Vehicle Line Controller.VLCS Vehicle (assembly) Line Control SystemVLD Vehicle Line Director.VLD Video Line DoublerVLE
Vehicle Information System. It contains the "Who, What, When, Why and How" for a vehicle program. This system is deployed as the global common program execution tool for program information, tracking, and communication in support of the Vehicle Line Executive (VLE) structure. VIS is a collection of databases, and it promotes enterprise information sharing through a common implement - Lotus Notes®™.
Vehicle Integration Team. A Change Management Board for vehicle level requirements: Reviews and approves Vehicle Configuration Document (VCD), Vehicle Technical Spec (VTS), Manufacturing Technical Spec (MTS), and Material Management Technical Spec (MMTS) change requests.
Virtual Local Area Network (A VLAN is created when a bunch of physically connected ports are grouped together by network hardware that supports VLANs. These VLANs are each treated as completely separate entities and can only be joined together by a router. This scheme is useful for grouping departments together for security and minimizing network traffic.)
Vehicle Line Executive. Single - point person responsible for product development of assigned programs. Leads VLE Team. Advocate for target customers. Held accountable for program objectives.
VLE Gates Minor gates which are the responsibility of the VLE and VLE Team.VLE Team Assistant VLE (as needed).VLES Vehicle Lighting & Electrical Subcommittee.VLFL Very Low FrequencyVLIW Very Long Instruction WordVLM Vehicle Launch Manager.VLM Vehicle Line ManagerVLO Vehicle Launch Overview.VLP Vehicle Launch Process.VLP Vehicle Line Profit.VLPD Vehicle Line Planning DirectorsVLPM Vehicle Line Planning ManagersVLR Voltage Loop Reserve.VLSI Very Large Scale Integrated circuit.VLT Vehicle Level Test.VLT Vehicle Line Team.VLT Vehicle Link TesterVlv Valve (an abbreviation)VLV Valve. An abbreviation.
VM Variation Management.VM Vehicle ManufacturerVM Virtual MachineVM Virtual Mule.VM Voice MailVMAS
VMDS Vehicular Microcomputer Development System.VME Verso Module EurocardVME Virtual Machine EnvironmentVME Voice Message (or Mail) ExpressVMI Vehicle and Manufacturing IntegrationVMOS Vertical Metal Oxide SemiconductorVMRR
VMS Virtual Memory operating System. Proprietary operating system of Digital Equipment Corp.VMS Variable Memory SystemVMT Vehicle Management TeamVMT Vehicle Miles TraveledVMTS Vehicle & Manufacturing Technical SpecsVN Variation Notice.VNC Vehicle Noise Control.VNS Vehicle Noise Standards.VNS Vehicle Noise System.VNT Variable Nozzle Turbine (Mercedes E class)VNT Variable Nozzle TurbochargerVOC
Vehicle Mass Analysis System (A set of analysis reporting tools located within the Product Description System.)
Vehicle & Manufacturing Requirements Review. A final technical review of the entire vehicle program.
Voice Of The Customer. A customer satisfaction supportive strategy of the Quality Network that acts as a driving force upon the business process by providing accurate information in determining customer requirements. As such, it will act as a weighty factor in the decision-making process as well as a yardstick in the system of measuring how well the business is truly meeting the needs of both the ultimate consumer and the internal customer of the next process.
VOC Volatile Organic CompoundsVOCIP Voice Of the Customer Improvement ProcessVOD Voice of Design.VOM Vehicle Order Management.VOM Volt-Ohm MeterVOMS Vehicle Order Management System.VOO Voice Of The Operator.VOS Vehicle Operation System.VOS Vendor Order StatusVOV Variable Orifice Tank Vent ValveVOX Voice Operated TransmitterVP Vapor PressureVP Vehicle PerformanceVP Volume Production.VPB Voltage Protected Battery.VPC Vehicle Planning Coordinator.VPC Virtual Product ConsoleVPF Vector Product FormatVPI Vehicle Physical IntegrationVPI Vehicle Program InitiationVPIS Vehicle Profile Information System.VPIT Vehicle Performance Integration TeamVPM
VPN
VPNV Vehicle Powertrain Noise & Vibration.VPP Vehicle Physical Partitioning.VPPS
VPR Vapor. An abbreviation.
VPR Vehicle Product Review.VPS Vehicle Processing System.VPVA Virtual Product/Process Validation/Vehicle AssessmentVPVV Virtual Product/Process Validation Vehicle VPW Variable Pulse WidthVQ Vector QuantizationVQL Virtual Query LanguageVR Vacuum Regulator.VR Variable ReluctanceVR Virtual RealityVR Voltage Regulator
Vehicle Performance Manager. This position is/was known as the A/D/V Manager. PIT’s report to Vehicle Performance Manager.
Virtual Private Network (Constructed by connecting computers together over the Internet and encrypting their communications so that other people cannot understand the communications. The benefit is that people can connect to the LAN from anywhere on the Internet. This allows easier connectivity and lower phone bills for travelling salespeople. They just sign up with a national ISP and call local POPs from their hotels as they travel the country and easily connect back to their company's local network.)
Vehicle Partitioning & Product Structure (The VPPS functional view breaks the vehicle down to subsets, such as chassis, electrical, and exterior. The functional hierarchy extends from the top, vehicle level to four levels deep, depending on the needs of each functional subsystem. The content of each level is explicitly described by the content of the next [higher] level, eliminating guesswork and potential misinterpretation. VPPS is anchored in the UPC / FNA classification structure that is used for functionally categorizing parts.)
VR
VRA Voluntary Restraint Agreement.VRAM Volatile Random Access Memory.VRC Virtual Reality Center.VRDS Vehicle Resale Disclosure System.VRLA Valve Regulated Lead AcidVRM Vehicle Range Maximum.VRM Voice Recognition ModuleVRML Virtual Reality Modeling LanguageVRR Vehicle Requirement Review.VRS Voice Response SystemVRT Variation Reduction Team.VRU Vulnerable Road UsersVS Vacuum SensorVSA Variation Simulation Analysis.VSAS Variation Simulation Analysis System.VSAS
VSAS Verification Simulation Analysis SystemVSB Vestigial Side BandVSC Variable Speed ControlVSC Vehicle Security Committee.VSC Vehicle Skid ControlVSCL Vehicle Safety & Crashworthiness Laboratory (at Milford Proving Grounds)VSD Vehicle Simulation Department.VSE Vehicle Systems Engineer(ing).VSES Vehicle Stability Enhancement System.VSG
VSG Vibrating Structure Gyroscope (or "tuning fork" gyro)VSI Vehicle Serial InterfaceVSI Vehicle Systems InterfaceVSIA Virtual Socket Interface AllianceVSIC VSSM-Finance Sales Incentives ControlsVSIE Vehicle Service Integration Engineer.VSIL Vehicle Service Integration Leader.VSIM Vehicle Service Integration Manager.VSIP Vehicle Safety Improvement Program.VSIS Vehicle Service Information System.VSL / GME (Prototype Bill of Material)VSM Value Stream MappingVSM Variation Simulation Modeling.VSM Vehicle Service Monitor.VSM
Voting Representative. The person from an AIAG member company designated to serve as liaison to AIAG.
Vehicle Synthesis, Analysis, & Simulation (VSAS GPC [Global Process Center] is an integrated team of highly skilled, enthused people from the Engineering and IS&S communities whose central focus is GM's CAE activities. Our mission is to reduce vehicle development time and cost, and improve quality, by identifying a common and "best" set of CAE tools and processes, ensuring that they are institutionalized throughout GM, and applying them to all GM product programs.)
Vehicle Simulation Group (The VSG provides accurate, repeatable grade performance measurements on the dynamometer test system and simulations in our math model.)
Vehicle Simulation Modeling (A method for simulating random events to predict dimensional and tolerance accuracy. For each geometric entity being simulated, the values follow a pre-defined distribution type [normal or non-normal.])
VSMT Vehicle Systems Management Teams.VSP Virtual Software ProcessorVSPA Very Small Peripheral ArrayVSPD Vehicle Speed VSPLL Vehicle Safety, Patent, and Legal Liaison.VSR Validation Summary Report.VSR
VSRM Vehicle Service Readiness Manager. No longer used; Refer to SPM.VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor.VSSA Vehicle Systems Synthesis AnalysisVSSM Vehicle Sales Service Marketing. GM’s single point field support division.VSV Vacuum Solenoid Valve.VSV Vehicle System Verification.VSV Virtual Structural Vehicle.VSVA Virtual Structure Vehicle AssessmentVSVAC Virtual concept Vehicle Assessment Complete.VSWR Voltage Standing Wave RatioVTA Vehicle Team Analysis.VTAM Virtual Telecommunications Access MethodVTD Vehicle Theft Deterrent.VTEC Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic ControlVTF Vacuum Tube Fluorescent (display)VTG Variable Turbine Geometry (Mercedes E class)VTG Vehicle Timing GroupVTIMS Vehicle Transportation Information System.VTM Vortex Telecommunication Method.VTP Validation Test Procedure.VTR Vehicle Teardown Request.VTS
VTVML Vacuum Tube Volt MeterVV Variable Venture.VV Virtual VehicleVVA Variable Valve ActuationVVB Virtual Vehicle Build.VVE Vehicle Validation EngineerVVP Vehicle Verification Process.VVSS Vertical Volute Spring SuspensionVVT Variable Valve TimingVVT(&L) Variable Valve Timing (& Lift)VWS Vehicle Windage Sensor.VXI VME eXtensions for Instrumentation Watt
Vehicle Sensitive Retractor (A retractor that has a positive, self-locking mechanism that automatically locks at or above a specified level of deceleration/acceleration.)
Vehicle Technical Specifications. Documents which define technical requirements for the vehicle development process. Technical definition of the vehicle’s functional characteristics and requirements. Developed by the Engineering Integration team as a response to MSS , incorporating and balancing all known programs constraints. VTS is the highest level of technical specification used to design the vehicle.
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Acronym Definition DepartmentW Tungsten (Wolfram)W Watt. ENGW Watt. An abbreviation. ENGW/ With. An abbreviation. ENGW/H Wheelhouse. An abbreviation. ENGW/LACE Windlace. An abbreviation. ENG
w/o Without PSEOW/O Without. An abbreviation. ENGW/PMP Water pump. An abbreviation. ENG
W/S Windshield. ENGW/STR Weatherstrip. An abbreviation. ENGW/UP Warm up. An abbreviation. ENG
W/W Windshield Wiper.WA Washer. An abbreviation. ENG
WAAS
WAC Women's Advisory Council.WAD Warranty Administration Division. VSSMWAIS
WAITS Wide Area Information Transfer SystemWAL Work Authorization Level; S=structure, D=mock-up, B=ballasted structure, V=vehicle. ENGWAN Wide Area Network. ENGWARIA Workflow And Reengineering International AssociationWarn Warning (an abbreviation) PSEOWARR Warranty. An abbreviation. ENG
WASHTO Western Association of State Highway and Transportation OfficialsWAT Wafer Acceptance Test (Semiconductors)WAT Water. An abbreviation. ENG
WATS Wide Area Telephone Service. ENGWAVE What-If Analysis for Vehicle Engineering ENGWAWOT What A Waste Of TimeWB Wheel Base. ENGWB Wheelbase. An abbreviation. ENG
Wide Area Augmentation System (FAA positioning and tracking system based on NASA's IGDG software)
Wide Area Information Servers (A commercial software package that allows the indexing of huge quantities of information. A prominent feature of WAIS is that the search results are ranked (scored) according to how relevant the hits are.)
WBBA Worldwide Benchmarking and Business Analysis. GVDP, ENG, GMPTWBL Web Based LearningWBM Web Based ManagementWBS ENG, AVDC, FIN
WBT Web Based Training. Service technician training via the internet. VSSMWC Warranty Chargeback (code) ENGWC Wheel Covers. ENGWC Worker’s Compensation. ENG, GMUWCB Will Call BackWCDC Warranty Concern Detection Center GMPT, VSSMWCELA West Coast Environmental Law Association WCELRF West Coast Environmental Law Research FoundationWCM Web Content ManagerWCMB Worst Case Modal BandwidthWCS Weight Classification System (Siemens occupant detection subsystem)WD Wiring DiagramWD Working DraftWDC Workplace Development CenterWDM Wavelength Division Multiplex ENGWDM
WDO Window. An abbreviation. ENG
WDS Wheel Disc, StandardWE Work ElementWEBG Webbing. An abbreviation. ENG
WEC Warren Engineering Center GMPTWECARE Waste Elimination & Cost Awareness Rewards EveryoneWECW Warren Engineering Center West ENGWEMA Worldwide Economics & Market Analysis ENGWESS Weld Equipment Selection SystemWEST Web-based Engineering Scheduling ToolWFG Worldwide Facilities Group ENG, GMU, GMPTWFUO With First Use Of. ENGWGE Wedge. An abbreviation. ENG
Work Breakdown Structure. The WBS is a hierarchical structure of elements that can be used for financial management as well as scheduling and planning of projects. The WBS Elements represent the logical segmentation of the work involved in the project.
Weight Drop Machine (Joint Delphi / Lear seat development project test & measurement device [?])
WGM Windshield side Garnish MoldingWGS Water Gas Shifter ENGWH Warehouse. ENGWHI Western Highway InstituteWHL Wheel. An abbreviation. ENG
WHQ World Headquarters ENGWIDS II
WIKIWISI Well, I'll know it when I see itWIM Weight In MotionWIM Wireless Identification ModuleWIM Woe Is MeWIM
WINS Warranty Information Network System. VSSM, ENGWIP Work In Progress. ENGWIPT Work In Process Time.WIS Warranty Information System. GMPTWISE Web Integrated Service EnvironmentWITI Women In Technology InternationalWL White letter. An abbreviation. ENG
WL Working LevelWLAN Wireless Local Area Network ENGWLDG Welding. An abbreviation. ENG
WLL
WLL Wireless Local Loop ENGWLM Weighted Linear MatrixWLM Work Load Modeling ENGWM SCM Wall Mount Standard Charge Module ENGWMF Windows Metafile (MS Office bitmap image format)WMGR Worm gear. An abbreviation. ENG
WMMS Warehouse Material Management System. ENGWMS Warehouse Management System (The new system by which PDCs are run).
WIDS II Is a specially developed computer software package to aid in the design of wiper systems. This program has the capability to automatically flatten glass, generate FMVSS and export area, develop linkage center lines, generate wipe patterns to meet legal requirements, and to calculate blade angle of attack and rise and fall.
World In Motion (SAE sponsored, GM supported program to deliver encouragement and training to 5th and 6th graders wrt to engineering careers.)
Water Level Loaded (A theoretical method to distribute cargo weight using the dimensions of the cargo area and the density of water to represent the cargo.)
WMS Warranty Management System. VSSMWMSCM Wall Mount Standard Charge ModuleWO Work Order. ENG, GVDPWOL
WOM Wheel Opening MoldingWOM Write Only MemoryWORM Write Once Read Many (Older optical disk technology) ENGWOT Wide Open Throttle. PSEO, VTS, GVDP, ENGWOW Walks On WaterWOW Weight On WheelsWOW WFG
WOW Worst Of the Worst GMPTWP Word PerfectWP Word Processor ENGWP Work PlanWP Working PaperWP Write ProtectedWPC Warranty Parts Center. VSSM, GMPTWPCS FIN
WPO
WPP Well Prepared People.WPP Worldwide Product Planning. ENGWPR Wiper. An abbreviation. ENG
WR Work Request.WRAF Wide Range A/F Sensor ENGWRAIR Walter Reed Army Institute of ResearchWRAP Warranty Reproduction Attainment ProcessWRAS Warranty Retrieval Analysis System. GMPTWRC World Radio-communications Conference ENG
Wake On LAN (This refers to a technology developed by the IBM and Intel Advanced Manageability Alliance where a computer motherboard can turn itself on (and off) based on signals arriving at the computers network card.)
Windows Of The World. GM’s corporate service provider of Verizon Cellular service, cellular phones and accessories.
Worldwide Product Cost System (GM Common Cost System for Assembly and Component Plants Worldwide. The primary function of WPCS is to value inventory and cost of sales/production.)
Work Place Organization. An operational standard that promotes a safe, clean, neat arrangement of the workplace, which provides a specific location for everything, eliminates anything not required, and supports the employee.
WRE Worldwide Real Estate.WREVS Wide Range EVS ENGWRG Wiring. An abbreviation. ENGWRNG Warning. An abbreviation. ENG
WRT With Regard ToWRT With Respect ToWRT Work Related Travel. Normally refers to a GM owned vehicle used for GM business purposes. VSSM, CVO
WS Weld SpecificationWS White stripe. An abbreviation. ENG
WS Work Station.WSC World Semiconductor CouncilWSF Windshield FrameWSG Windshield GlassWSI Wafer Scale IntegrationWSI Windshield Inside of glassWSO Windshield Outside of glassWSPIT Work Structure Process Improvement Team ENGWSR Weight Specification Record. ENGWSS Wheel Speed Sensor. ENGWSW Windshield wiper. An abbreviation. ENG
WSWA Windshield Washer. ENGWSWA Windshield washer. An abbreviation. ENGWT Weight. An abbreviation. ENG
WTCC Warren Technical Center Campus (formally Tech Center)WTL Warren Test LaboratoryWTO World Trade Organization ENGWTS Worldwide Travel ServiceWUC Work Unit CounselorWVEC Warren Vehicle Engineering CenterWVRM Worldwide Vehicle Regulations Manual. ENGWWF World Wide FacilitiesWWFG World Wide Facilities Group.WWJD What Would Jesus DoWWP World Wide Purchasing. GVDP, ENG, GMPT, EAGWWT&B Worldwide Truck & Bus ENG
www World Wide Web. ENG, AVDCWX Weather (Radio band). An abbreviation. ENG
WYBIWYG What you buy is what you getWYNIWYG What You Need Is What You Get [claim of many systems] ENGWYSIAYG What You See Is All You're GettingWYSINWYG What you see is not what you'll getWYSIWIS What You See Is What I SeeWYSIWYG What You See Is What You GetWYSIWYL What you saw is what you lost
Acronym DefinitionX12 See ASC X12X20F new auto 5 speed trans. Aka FNRX21F barrel forward wrap around FWD 5-6 spd auto. trans.
X22 Car Request Form.XCO Export Car Order.XCVR Transceiver. An abbreviation.XDCR Transducer. An abbreviation.
XDR eXternal Data RepresentationXe XenonXFER TransferXFMR Transformer. An abbreviation.
XGA
XHTML eXtended Hyper-Text Markup LanguageXID Extended Identifier (C2C)XIOS Extended Input Output SystemXMAS eXtended Memory SpecificationXmit transmit.XML EXtensible Markup Language (an application profile of SGML)XMS Extended Memory SpecificationXMTR TransmitterXMTR Transmitter. An abbreviation.
XOR
XPCI eXtended Peripheral Component InterfaceXPLA Extended Programmable Logic ArrayXplat Cross platform.Xpress Express (an abbreviation)XSL Extensible Stylesheet Language (goes with XML)XTAL CrystalXTC Experimental Twin Cam EngineXUI X-windows User Interface
Extended Graphics Architecture (IBM's term for a computer monitor resolution standard of 1024 x 768 pixels and 16-bit color. Nowadays, XGA just means 1024 x 768. Laptop makers often mention that their screens are XGA, meaning that they support that resolution.)
eXclusive OR (This is an operation that can be executed on two or more binary strings. XOR returns true or "1" if only one of the two strings contains a 1 at a particular bit position, and a false, or "0" if both strings contain 0's or 1's at both positions: "One or the other, but not both.")
DepartmentAIAGGMPTGMPT
ENGENG
ENG
ENG
AVDC
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ENGENG
PSEO
GMPT
Acronym DefinitionY YesY YttriumY12 Martin Marietta Energy SystemY2K Year 2000YACC Yet Another Compiler CompilerYAFIYGI You Asked For It, You Got ItYAG Yttrium-Aluminum-GarnetYAHOO Yet Another Hierarchical Organized OracleYb YtterbiumYEA Yield Enhancement Analysis (Semiconductors)YGWYPF You Get What You Pay ForYIG Yttrium Iron GarnetYMCK Yellow Magenta Cyan BlackYOYO You're On Your OwnYRS Yaw Rate SensorYS Yes Service. Represents a service only part.YTC Yellow Tag CodeYTD Year To Date
Department
ENGENG
ENG
ENGFIN, ENG
Acronym Definition Department
Z ZincZAC Zone Access ControlZBT Zero Bus Turnaround ENG
ZCS Zero Current SwitchingZD Zero DefectsZEV Zero Emissions Vehicle. ENG, GMPT
ZF
ZIF Zero Insertion Force ENG
ZIP Zig-zag Inline PackageZIP Zone Improvement Plan (ala ZIP code)ZISC Zero Instruction Set Computer (NASA)ZMRI Zinc Metals Research InstituteZPR Zipper. An abbreviation. ENG
Zr Zirconium
Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen (a German company that manufactures transmissions and transaxles used in many exotic, high performance, and racing cars)
Department DefinitionAIAG
AVDC
CVO Company Vehicle OperationsEAG Enterprise Activities Group ENG
ePD electronic Product DevelopmentEPMS Engineering Process & Math StrategyFIN GM FinanceGM DefenseGMCL General Motors Canada limitedGMPT General Motors PowerTrainGMU
GVDP
HR Human Resources (General Motors)ILM Information LifeCycle Management.MFD Metal Fabricating Division
PSEO
QVR Quality Valve Review.
R&D General Motors Research & DevelopmentSO
VTS
WFG Worldwide Facilities Group.
Automotive Industry Action Group. A not-for-profit trade association of North American vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. These member organizations come together under the auspices of AIAG to tackle a wide range of industry issues. The result of this work is the development of new technologies and the standards that govern their usage.
Advanced Vehicle Development Center. The mission of the Advanced Vehicle Development Center is to provide a place for project teams made up of a composite of organizations to collaborate and focus on a given concept utilizing the Advanced Vehicle Development (AVD) process in order to deliver required inputs for VPI.
Engineering. Acronyms and Titles commonly used within the GM Engineering Community.
Acronyms within this listing are found in numerous on-line course materials within the GMU web site; not within a single listing.
Global Vehicle Development Process. Acronyms from all Vehicle Development Processes (VDP) including 4 Phase, VDP24, VDP18, etc.
Product Service Engineering Operations. A department of Service Operations (SO). Acronyms listed with this department are official listings from their own acronym list.
Service Operations. A division of Vehicle Sales, Service, Marketing. Acronyms with this listing are general in nature and can reflect titles, departments, forms, equipment, etc. Most of the acronyms will be unique to Service Operations and it's departments.
Vehicle Technical Specification. Core listing of acronyms, abbreviations and symbols that are used in the Global VTS template document. This listing is found in section 6.3.
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http://vdp.gm.com/gvdp/index.htm
http://hr.gm.com/http://ilm.gm.com/
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http://trucktown.gm.com/rq/quality/qualityvalve/Welcome.htm
http://gmr.gm.com/http://so.gm.com/
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http://mfd.gm.com/quality/qs-9000/doccenter/manuals/mfdqman.doc
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