Does OnStar always track your location?

Nor is the vehicle constantly tracking your location, even if your car has a telematics service such as General Motors’ OnStar. OnStar does not keep track of a vehicle’s location until a customer initiates a service request, adds Pudar.

How do I turn off my Chevy location?

Owners can enable or disable the location services feature in two ways: In the Settings menu, go to System > Privacy > Location Services and select On or Off.

Can someone track me through OnStar?

The new service, dubbed Family Link, allows owners of OnStar-equipped vehicles from Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac to track a family member through the OnStar website and receive email and text alerts when the vehicle arrives at a location or at a specific time.

Can OnStar locate my car without subscription?

OnStar, the popular in-car navigation and emergency system, is notifying its users that it will track their location and speed even if users cancel service.

Can you turn off OnStar location?

How do I turn off OnStar tracking?

If you want to stop using OnStar, dial 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the blue button on your OnStar system to contact Customer Service. The agent you speak with will be able to guide you through the process of canceling your service.

How do I turn off my location on my car?

This is the grey gear icon located on your home screen. Scroll down and tap Maps. It’ll be in the 5th set of options. Scroll down and slide the Show Parked Location button to the off position.

How do I turn off car locator?

How do I disable Vehicle Locate notifications in my vehicle’s mobile app? Select “manage notifications” within the “Vehicle Locate” tab. Select “Opt-Out” in the “Opt-Out of Vehicle Locate Notifications” tab.

Can my parents track my car with OnStar?

By logging on to Family Link, mom or dad can view a map of the car’s location, or if desired, click a tab that locates all cars. That’s Vehicle Locate.

Can you track a stolen vehicle with OnStar?

Can OnStar stop a stolen vehicle? Yes. Once you report your stolen vehicle to OnStar, Advisors can utilize GPS technology to locate your vehicle, alert authorities and, in some cases, remotely slow down your vehicle so thieves won’t get far.

How do you know if your car has a tracker?

Check the Exterior Using a flashlight, check both front and rear wheel wells. Use your hand to feel in areas that aren’t easily visible. If a tracker is located in the wheel well, its magnet will need to be attached to a metal part, so look behind plastic covers that don’t require removal.

Is it illegal to disable OnStar?

You CAN disable the Onstar system if you want, the Dealer CANNOT without having the customer sign a release form to relieve GM\Onstar of any legal issues, should you end up in a ditch, unconscious, and cannot reach your cell phone.

What is the location manager on OnStar RemoteLink?

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.

Is there a way to disable OnStar GPS tracking?

You can discontinue the service at any time, but even after the service is cancelled, the Onstar GPS still continues to track your current location. To maintain your privacy, you must disable the device. Turn off the vehicle and open the trunk. Lift up the trunk liner. This liner covers the spare tire. Set the liner to the side.

Is there a way to completely eliminate OnStar?

The only way to completely eliminate OnStar is to physically disconnect the module from your vehicle. Other than the OnStar system and its related services (Automatic Crash Response and Emergency Services), no other system in the vehicle should stop working when you disconnect the module.

Where is the OnStar device on my car?

There are four screws in each corner of the trunk that are holding the plate in place. Unscrew them and set the plate aside. Pull the top right of the trunk shell back to reveal the Onstar device. The device is a metal box with the Onstar logo. Pull out the three wires connected to the Onstar device.