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OnStar: On Board Safety & Security System
New This Month at OnStar
OnStar by GM Honored
for Life-saving Technology

OnStar by GM received the coveted 21st Century Achie-vement Award by the Computerworld Honors Program for its visionary use of information technology in the Transportation category. [HONOR]


Police Use OnStar to Help Rescue Abducted Baby

OnStar played a huge role in finding this child," said Greenfield, Wis. Police Lt. Brad Wentlandt, who coordinates emergency dispatch operations. "All of our personnel were aware of OnStar's capabilities after OnStar sent us a video training kit recently." The educational OnStar training kit teaches emergency service personnel how to interact with OnStar personnel to take full advantage of the GPS-enabled technology. [RESCUE]


Vehicles with OnStar

Buick OnStar Vehicles    Pontiac Onstar Vehicles    Saturn OnStar Vehicles
Chevrolet OnStar Vehicles    GMC OnStar Vehicles
Cadillac OnStar Vehicles    Hummer OnStar Vehicles    Saab OnStar Vehicles


Renew Your Subscription

Renewing your OnStar sub-scription online is easy. Just log into our secure site using your account number. Then pick your plan, enter your credit card information and verify your personal information. Don't go one day without the safety and security of OnStar. [RENEW]


Advisors Will Remind Suscribers of Recalls

The new service, provided by OnStar advisors during non-emergency service request calls, includes an offer to connect the driver to a dealer to schedule repairs. The advisors will not have specifics of a given recall, but can refer customers to the appropriate GM customer assistance center for more information. [RECALLS]


Safety for Women

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the miles women are driving to work and carpooling kids are steadily increasing, in fact, women are driving more than men. This rise in travel has left women feeling vulnerable. A recent OnStar survey reveals 4 in 10 women feel unsafe while driving alone and 3 in 4 said their uneasiness increased with their children in the car. [SAFE]


OnStar Turns 10 Years Old

Representing OnStar's commitment to increase value for its subscribers, OnStar has launched six versions of hardware during its ten year history. [HAPPY BIRTHDAY]


What is OnStar?

Using innovative technology, OnStar provides the latest information and assistance for on-the-road safety. Just press the blue OnStar button and get connected to the OnStar Center where trained, knowledgeable, live Advisors are ready to help. Plus, some OnStar vehicles offer the ability to send and receive calls. [VISIT ONSTAR]


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