OnStar Question..
03-02-2010, 07:50 AM
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OnStar Question..
In the unlikely scenario that my '09 C6Z06 is stolen I know they can track the car via GPS/Cell signals. Can OnStar send commands to the Vette's ECU to reduce engine output and slowly bring the vehicle to a stop? Just curious...
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03-02-2010, 07:54 AM
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Yes. If the vehicle is moving and conditions are safe, authorities can request Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, where OnStar sends a remote signal to slow the vehicle gradually.
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03-02-2010, 12:14 PM
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03-02-2010, 12:27 PM
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According to the OnStar website, the Corvette does not have the Stolen Vehicle Slowdown nor Remote Engine Block, even in 2010.
If you go to the website, compare a Tahoe to the Corvette. You'll note when you click on Tahoe, it lists the Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Engine Block individually. If you click on Corvette, it does not. Some 2010's have one, but not the other.
http://www.onstar.com/us_english/jsp...sp?service=SVA
OnStar can track the vehicle, but that's about it. Sorry. I'm willing to be proven wrong. After all, that'd be a good thing.
oz
If you go to the website, compare a Tahoe to the Corvette. You'll note when you click on Tahoe, it lists the Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Engine Block individually. If you click on Corvette, it does not. Some 2010's have one, but not the other.
http://www.onstar.com/us_english/jsp...sp?service=SVA
OnStar can track the vehicle, but that's about it. Sorry. I'm willing to be proven wrong. After all, that'd be a good thing.
oz
03-02-2010, 01:01 PM
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03-02-2010, 01:19 PM
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03-02-2010, 01:50 PM
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I just called OnStar and the rep told me all OnStar equipped vehicles for 2009-2010 have "Stolen Vehicle Assistance" capabilities including ALL of the following...
Stolen Vehicle Slowdown
Remote Ignition Block
Vehicle Tracking
Someone else call and we'll take the best 2 out of 3... Remote Ignition Block
Vehicle Tracking
03-02-2010, 01:53 PM
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St. Jude Donor '11
You gotta love customer service...
I just called OnStar and the rep told me all OnStar equipped vehicles for 2009-2010 have "Stolen Vehicle Assistance" capabilities including ALL of the following...
I just called OnStar and the rep told me all OnStar equipped vehicles for 2009-2010 have "Stolen Vehicle Assistance" capabilities including ALL of the following...
Stolen Vehicle Slowdown
Remote Ignition Block
Vehicle Tracking
Someone else call and we'll take the best 2 out of 3... Remote Ignition Block
Vehicle Tracking
03-02-2010, 09:19 PM
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Burning Brakes
Interesting feature but do not depend on Onstar if your vehicle gets stolen, although it would deter the novice car thief. A device like Lojack is better option in this situation.
03-02-2010, 09:30 PM
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