I have no knowledge about any of this other than what searching turns up. I think the Chevy/GM Duramax engines have something to do with Isuzu - Isuzu being one of the world’s largest builders of Diesel engines. So maybe parts for GM diesels can be found in Mexico at Isuzu dealers – or at least Isuzu mechanics may be able to work on them. Many vehicles sold in Mexico have diesel power even if pickup trucks specifically are not.
General Motors de Mexico Selects OEConnection Parts Supply Technology for Dealer Network
Richfield, OH – March 12, 2013 – OEConnection LLC, the parts e-commerce technology leader for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) distribution networks, announced today that General Motors (GM) de Mexico has selected OEConnection parts sourcing and referral solutions for its network of dealerships. Joining GM U.S., GM Canada and 24 other OEMs in the industry’s largest OE parts marketplace, GM de Mexico represents the first automotive dealer network in Mexico to use OEConnection web-based solutions. In 2010, OEConnection was selected by Navistar, Inc. to provide online parts marketing and sourcing solutions to International® truck dealerships throughout Mexico.
Upon implementation of OEConnection technologies, GM de Mexico dealerships will have access to tools that will enable them to easily locate, buy, sell and market parts within their dealer network. What’s more, an automated backorder referral tool will be available to help dealers extend their sales reach for in-demand parts or reduce their backorder fill rates to within 24 hours.
“We are pleased that GM de Mexico has chosen OEConnection to transform their parts supply chain into a collaborative supply network,” said OEConnection President & CEO Chuck Rotuno, “and we welcome the opportunity to help dealers throughout Mexico improve efficiencies and grow their parts businesses. This agreement extends our international footprint and, more importantly, solidifies our relationship with General Motors, with whom we are committed to improving Genuine GM replacement parts sales and brand awareness. ”
Bill Henrie, Controller CCA at GM de Mexico said, “In the U.S. and Canada, GM dealers have experienced significant efficiencies and parts revenue growth as a result of OEConnection’s parts e-commerce solutions. With network-wide parts visibility and streamlined processes for dealer-to-dealer parts locating and referral in place, GM de Mexico dealers will be in a better position to serve their customers’ parts needs with greater speed and accuracy.”
GM dealers in Mexico will utilize the OEConnection multi-language international platform and have access to Spanish-speaking support representatives. The solutions are expected to rollout nationwide by mid-year of 2013.
About OEConnection LLC
OEConnection is the leading parts e-commerce technology provider for OEM distribution networks, serving over 35,000 dealership and repair customers. Customers use OEConnection products over 6 million times each month to market, manage and move original equipment parts, facilitating an estimated $19 billion in annual replacement parts trade. The company is headquartered in the greater Cleveland area at 4205 Highlander Parkway, Richfield, Ohio, 44286. Additional information is available at www.oeconnection.com or by emailing Joan Deegan at Joan.Deegan@OEConnection.com
About GM de Mexico
GM de Mexico has been operating for more than 77 years in Mexico and has 14,000 direct employees. GM de Mexico has facilities in Toluca, Estado de Mexico; Silao, Guanajuato; Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila; San Luis Potosí, and its headquarters are in Mexico City. GMM’ brands include: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac.
I believe the Isuzu dealer below is the same as the Ford dealer – same name – same location. They may have expedited ways to get parts from the US – depends on how much one wants to pay.
http://isuzumex.com.mx/contenido/582/Concesionarios.html
http://www.isuzucamiones.com/