Can OnStar track where a vehicle has been?
Location Manager is a feature of the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app as well as the myChevrolet, myCadillac, myBuick and myGMC mobile apps, that allows users to find their vehicle on a map. The feature is particularly useful when a driver forgot where he or she parked their vehicle.
How do I check the GPS history on my car?
Go to GPS from the main menu.
- Then click on History for the vehicle to which the history is to be checked.
- A New window will appear and the complete tracking history of the vehicle will load.
- Use the search filter to check the track history of the vehicle for a defined duration.
What does OnStar record?
The new terms of service mean that OnStar now has the right to record your location, speed, safety belt usage, whether the car is running or not and several other data points about your car and how you’re using it.
Can my husband track my car OnStar?
If your husband has the OnStar app on his phone and the app is linked to your car, he can see your car’s location in near-real time. There are also purpose-built car trackers that use cellular networks and broadcast location in real time.
Does OnStar track mileage?
OnStar can transmit data from the OBD-II system. This feature can allow OnStar to track your mileage for insurance purposes, provide you with vehicle health reports, or determine if you’ve been in an accident.
Does OnStar share information with insurance companies?
A: Yes. Upon a driver’s request, GM will send driving data to insurance companies like Progressive and State Farm to see if the driver qualifies for lower rates. OnStar will send coupons to your phone for businesses along your route. There is evidence people aren’t fretting about data sharing.
How accurate is OnStar GPS?
In most cases the location will be accurate to a far less than 100 feet—more like a matter of a few meters, as is the norm with any GPS-connected device.
How do I turn off Onstar tracking?
How to Disable OnStar GPS Tracking
- Turn off the vehicle and open the trunk.
- Lift up the trunk liner.
- Remove the spare tire.
- Remove the cargo net, if you have one.
- Remove the trunk still plate.
- Pull the top right of the trunk shell back to reveal the Onstar device.
- Pull out the three wires connected to the Onstar device.