Announcing Stolen Vehicle Slowdown
Available on select 2009 model year vehicles
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Get it now.The newest enhancement to OnStar's®* stolen vehicle service, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, will debut on select 2009 model year GM vehicles. Stolen Vehicle Slowdown gives our subscribers added security by allowing OnStar Advisors1, who work with law enforcement, to send a signal to the stolen vehicle to gradually slow it down. The service is also expected to help reduce the risk of property damage, serious injuries or fatalities resulting from high-speed pursuits of stolen vehicles.
Approximately 1.6 million 2009 model year vehicles will be equipped with Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, with Chevrolet accounting for over two-thirds.
Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is another example of OnStar's commitment to deliver unparalleled security and enhanced public safety on the road.
How it works
- Once the vehicle has been reported stolen to law enforcement, the subscriber calls OnStar to request Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance.
- OnStar uses real-time GPS technology to pinpoint the exact location of the stolen vehicle and provides this information to law enforcement to help them recover the vehicle.
- When law enforcement has established a clear line of sight of the stolen vehicle, they may request OnStar to slow it down remotely.
- Safeguards will be in place to ensure that the correct vehicle is slowed down.
- OnStar then sends a remote signal to the vehicle that interacts with the Powertrain system to limit fuel flow to the engine which slows the vehicle down gradually.
*OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. Subscription Service Agreement required. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled that wireless carriers will no longer be required to support the analog wireless network beginning in 2008. As of January 1, 2008, OnStar plans to offer service only through equipment that operates on the digital network which may require the purchase of a system upgrade for eligible vehicles. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions. Call 1.888.4.ONSTAR (1.888.466.7827) or browse this site for OnStar's Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement, and system limitations and details. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner's Guide.
1Calls to the Advisor are charged in the same manner and at the same rate as calls using OnStar Hands-Free Calling. Available in most markets.
