The Downside of OnStar
Published: October 25th, 2009
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We now know that OnStar is a PITA if you’re doing a quarter mile in a 700hp+ Hennessey-tuned Cadillac CTS-V (a.k.a. V700). The service doesn’t know the difference between a performance run and an accident. Har har. Even so, this incident raises some questions about GM’s Big Brother division.
Hopefully, OnStar won’t distract Bob Lutz in Monticello.
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@Mikein08 Know the product first. When the subscription runs out, the OnStar module is disabled. You must go to a dealer to reenable it if you want it to work. Remember, cell phone numbers are tied to it, so it isn't like OnStar just keeps it using those numbers. @Author First, the Caddy didn’t crash or brake violently; it merely accelerated like a Saturn V. Is it me, or is it disconcerting that OnStar is activated by forward thrust? People do get rear ended from time to time. It might be useful to know when there is a forward thrust greater than what is expected. If you don't like the system, don't renew it. This seems to be more GM bashing with other car companies offer a very similar, if not the exact same features.
Sorry, but you voice concern about GM's "Big Brother" division, and then you ask why OnStar didn't attempt to identify the speaker? Seems like a lose-lose kind of argument. Though I guess GM probably has a lot of those.