BasicMember

Not everyone has a cell phone. I'm one of those who use a flip phone that is powered down unless I'm calling out. It's a choice I made long ago foregoing the herd mentality because I don't want to be tracked. Nothing to hide it's just not anyone's darned business. Point being my car now makes that decision moot.

Also my credit card doesn't report G forces or acceleration rate to the insurance industry. Using points the credit card saves me money while telematics will probably cost me money.

tloon

Today, Boston Fox 25 morning news.
Onstar sold driver performance info to insurance companies resulting
in premium increases for many Mass drivers.
Investigation continues.

jbc1995fb

There's probably a hundred threads on this topic.


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danielsjack

It makes sense to double-check your app settings to avoid any unwanted tracking. If you're worried this could mess with your insurance, talking to united automobile insurance company customer service could shed some light. They should tell you straight up if these scores affect your rates. Always better to be safe and check these things out.

EvanZR1

Yep, this has been fairly well documented on here since the C8 came out. It's easy to turn off (go into the MyChevrolet app and disable), the problem is that GM turned it on by default without clearly telling customers.

SMOKN C8

I just requested my report....am curious to see what is says.

I am also more than curious if USAA is buying these reports and that is part of the reason that they are damn near doubling rates....while saying it is due to rising cost.

I can smell the lawsuits brewing over this bullshitl....sign me up!!!

CutterCade

This is probably a stupid question, but how did you request the report, and which report did you request? LexisNexis has a variety of available reports it looks like.

Thanks,

B

JToddH

Just finished reviewing the Chevrolet site promoting all the benefits of the MyChevrolet App. At no point does GM disclose that the MyChevy App ( as of '24with C8 ) ONLY works if you submit to OnStar.

If the MyChevrolet App is a feature of OnStar, then just say so! But don't create and promote this app, then link it to OnStar only to force people into subscriptions in order to use basic App features that every other car manufacturer offers without subscription.

I'm sick of GM leveraging everything they can to force people to OnStar.

Bluehinder

I never installed Chevy App, never activated OS. Just don't do it.

EvanZR1

Doesn't matter if you install the app or not, they enroll you by default. You have to opt out to turn it off. You can do it through the app or the website: https://experience.gm.com/myaccount/...r-smart-driver

EvanZR1

For those that think not installing the app will keep you from being tracked, it won't. GM enrolls everyone by default, you have to "opt out" to turn it off. You can do this through the MyChevrolet app or through the Onstar website at this link:
https://experience.gm.com/myaccount/...r-smart-driver
You need to use whatever email/account was used when the car was set up by the dealer (typically the personal email address you gave them at some point).

RKCRLR

Thanks, I've been looking for something web based (the My Chevrolet app doesn't support my phone). I asked OnStar to turn off Smart Drive a while ago but I wanted a way to verify it was still off. The link asks me to enroll so I'll assume it is turned off.

Walt White Coupe

How to Find Out What Your Car Is Doing

• See the data your car is capable of collecting with this tool: https://vehicleprivacyreport.com/.
• Check your connected car app, if you use one, to see if you are enrolled in one of these programs.
• Do an online search for “privacy request form” alongside the name of your vehicle’s manufacturer. There should be instructions on how to request information your car company has about you.
• Request your LexisNexis report: https://consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com/consumer
• Request your Verisk report: https://fcra.verisk.com/#/

EvanZR1

Yeah, apparently they moved it at some point. When I got my 2023 Stingray, it was a setting in the owner center website, but it's no longer there and instead under the experience site under Data Privacy. Here's what mine looks like. Notice it say "you're opted out":

RKCRLR

Mine just asks me to enroll. It might be because I asked them to remove everything other than basic Connected Services.

CutterCade

Thanks for the great reply and summary. I just requested my LexisNexis report through that link. Interestingly, as a CT resident, it also allows me to fully opt out of any sharing of my personal information by LexisNexis. I'd urge others to request the report online, too, because once you put your address in, it will update the page with any opt-out options for your particular state.

Now on to Verisk to see if I can do the same!

EvanZR1

Maybe. I actually did opt out through the website on my 2023 (which carried over to my 2024), so maybe that's why they show differently. But yes, if it's asking you to enroll, I would take that as you aren't currently enrolled.

jcthorne

Opting out of Onstar Smart Driver does not stop the data collection and selling. It just removes you from the discount program for Onstar Insurance and others. There is no way to currently opt out of the data collection.

SMOKN C8

I did not opt out yet as I wanted to see the report first. Once I have it in my hands, I will fully opt out and tell them to DELETE my personal data.... thank God I am in one of the 5 states that allows this option

SMOKN C8