GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) military and veteran discount

GM gives active duty, Guard, Reserve, retirees and all veterans a special offer on eligible new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles, with no time limit after separation. You verify through ID.me and bring a 90-day authorization number to a participating dealer, but GM posts an amount for only a few models.

Veterans: Yes.

Discount: Amount varies by vehicle and is not posted for most models; GM lists $1,000 on the 2025 Cadillac XT4 and XT6Two eligible new vehicle purchases or leases per calendar year
Where: Online, At dealers
How to verify: ID.me, then a GM authorization number
Checked on: October 1, 2026Against GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac)'s own page (opens in a new tab)

Go to GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac)'s military discount page (opens in a new tab)

Who qualifies

Active duty, Guard, Reserve, retirees and all veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard qualify, and each can sponsor a spouse. Surviving spouses and other family members do not qualify, and GM does not list the Space Force or mention caregivers.

VeteransYesGM names all veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. No time limit after separation is stated.
Active dutyYes
National Guard and ReserveYesReservists and National Guard members are named.
RetireesYes
Veterans rated 100 percent disabledYesA VA letter showing a 100 percent service-connected evaluation is on GM's document list.
Spouse of active dutyLimitedOnly as a spouse sponsored by the eligible member.
Spouse of a veteranLimitedOnly as a spouse sponsored by the eligible veteran.
Surviving spouseNoGM says the program does not extend to surviving spouses.
Gold Star familyNoGM says the program does not extend to family members beyond a sponsored spouse.
DependentsNoGM says the program does not extend to family members beyond a sponsored spouse.

Not stated by GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac): caregivers.

Proof and verification

GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) checks military status through ID.me, then a GM authorization number.

Accepted proof: Veterans: DD214. Active duty: a Leave and Earnings Statement from the last 30 days. Activated Guard or Reserve: current orders that show activation dates. Retirees: retiree account statement, retiree pay letter, retiree separation orders, retiree or DAVPRM uniformed services ID card, a VA letter showing a 100 percent service-connected evaluation, or a VA card. At the dealer: the authorization number and a copy of your driver's license with the license number blacked out.DD214: your discharge papers from active duty.
How long it takes: GM says verification usually takes minutes. Uploaded documents can take longer.
At the register: GM says ID.me cannot accept a copy of a CAC, and the dealer needs the authorization number.
Without a smartphone: GM offers no route around ID.me, and ID.me requires an email address. For help with the GM site, call the automated line at 1-866-902-1902.
Recently separated: Veterans verify with a DD214, and GM sets no time limit after separation.
Privacy: ID.me asks for your Social Security number and an email address. Black out the license number on the copy you give the dealer.
Verifying again: Each authorization number lasts 90 days. You must stay eligible from the start of the purchase through delivery, and GM may audit eligibility later.

See every way to prove you are a veteran

Based on sources 1 and 4.

Where it works

You verify and get the authorization number online, and only a participating dealer can apply the offer.

OnlineGet the authorization numberAvailableRegister, verify with ID.me, then request the number online.
At dealersOffer applied at deliveryAvailableParticipating dealers only. The dealer needs the number before or at delivery.

What is excluded and the limits

Dealer-installed options, upfit packages, GM Protection Plans and other extra-charge items are not covered.
The vehicle must be for personal use, titled to you or your sponsored spouse, and kept at least six months after delivery.
Does not combine with GM's First Responder, Educator, Family First, Supplier, Dealership Employee or Executive Referral programs.
A vehicle you already bought or leased cannot be adjusted later.
Dealer demo vehicles qualify only under 7,500 miles and when no demo allowance was paid.
GM's list of eligible branches does not include the Space Force.

Code rules: Two authorization numbers per year. Each number is good for 90 days, and an unused number goes back into your account when it expires.

The cheapest way to buy GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) as a veteran

The military discount is not always the lowest price. Compare it with these before you buy.

GM does not post an amount for most models, so ask the dealer for two written prices on the same vehicle: public offers alone, and public offers plus the military offer. GM limits documentation fees to $75 for program buyers unless state law sets a fee that the dealer charges every customer.

GM says the offer combines with most current offers and with GM Mobility reimbursements, but not with its other group programs such as First Responder, Educator or Family First.

Exchange availability was not confirmed. Do not assume the same product or offer is available there.

No dated holiday offer is posted. The current program requires delivery by January 4, 2027.

How GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) compares

Military discounts at similar brands, from our checked data.

Compare similar brands
Brand	Rate	Cap	Veterans	Verifier	Spouse of a veteran	Where
GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac)	Amount varies by vehicle and is not posted for most models; GM lists $1,000 on the 2025 Cadillac XT4 and XT6	Two eligible new vehicle purchases or leases per calendar year	Yes	ID.me, then a GM authorization number	Limited	Online, At dealers
Discount Tire	5 percent off tire and wheel products, after other discounts and before tax	No cap confirmed	Yes	ID.me	Not stated by Discount Tire	Online
Hyundai	$500 bonus toward the purchase or lease of a new Hyundai	No cap confirmed	Yes	ID.me, then the dealer	Yes	Online, At dealers
AutoZone	10 percent off in-store purchases	No cap confirmed	Limited: AutoZone names active and retired members and asks for proof of veteran status	In-store check by AutoZone staff	Not stated by AutoZone	In store
Ford and Lincoln	Cash reward varies by ZIP code and eligible vehicle	Five eligible vehicle purchases or leases per calendar year	Limited: Within 24 months of separation	ID.me, then dealer certificate	Limited	Online, At dealers

If the discount does not work

ID.me denied your uploaded documents

GM lists common causes: a typo, an expired document, a document already tied to another identity, a frozen credit file, or a move in the last year. GM sends verification questions to ID.me support.

The dealer will not apply the offer

Dealer participation is voluntary and set by vehicle line. Say you plan to use the offer at first contact, and go to another participating dealer if needed.

Your authorization number expired

Numbers last 90 days. An unused number returns to your account, and you can request a new one.

You want to show your military ID instead

GM requires ID.me and the authorization number. Bring the number and a license copy with the license number blacked out.

A VA benefit that may be worth more

VA automobile allowance

The automobile allowance can pay up to $27,908.90 toward a qualifying specially equipped vehicle. VA pays the seller directly. Specific service-connected disability requirements apply; a rating alone does not establish eligibility.

Check VA eligibility before agreeing to a vehicle purchase.

As of October 1, 2026 · Checked on October 1, 2026 · Source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Read about eligibility and next steps

Changes to this discount

October 1, 2026: First checked October 1, 2026

Questions about the GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) military discount

Do veterans qualify for the GM military discount?

Yes. GM names all veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and sets no time limit after separation. You verify with a DD214 through ID.me.

How much is the GM military discount?

GM does not post one figure. Its vehicle list shows $1,000 on the 2025 Cadillac XT4 and XT6 and no amount for other models, so ask a participating dealer for the figure on your vehicle.

How many vehicles can I buy with it?

Up to two eligible new vehicles per calendar year. You must keep each one at least six months.

Can a surviving spouse use the GM military offer?

No. GM says the program does not extend to surviving spouses or family members. A living eligible member can sponsor a spouse.

Does it combine with other GM deals?

In most cases, yes. It does not combine with GM's First Responder, Educator, Family First, Supplier or employee programs.

Sources

GM Military Appreciation eligibility, FAQs and program rules (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 1, 2026.
GM Military Appreciation home page and offer terms (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 1, 2026.
GM Military Appreciation eligible vehicles (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 1, 2026.
ID.me military documents (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 1, 2026.

Checked on October 1, 2026.