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camarogolfguy · 11-10-2009, 11:40 PM

OnStar has a diagnostics program that it can run on your car. It measures the vitals of the vehicle. Then it sends a report of its findings to your email. I was told by my salesman and OnStar this diagnosis was to supposed to happen automatically once a month on the anniversay date/day that you picked up the vehicle.

So far I have had to call OnStar and ask them to run the test each month. Each time they tell me they will put me in the system so it should run automatically once a month. I am still not getting an automatic report. Not surprising.

amanc96 · 11-11-2009, 06:45 AM

I just got my first report yesterday. 10 days after I bought my camaro. It's nice, but probably something I don't really need though.

Did you check your account online to make sure you have the correct e-mail address set up?

Rogue Leader · 11-11-2009, 06:47 AM

yeah go to onstar.com to make sure the right email address is in there. I get mine monthly without fail...

a6pk2go · 11-11-2009, 06:50 AM

I get mine monthly so far...........but only had it two months.......I'm interested in how much mileage it will say this month.

Angrybird 12 · 11-11-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by camarogolfguy

OnStar has a diagnostics program that it can run on your car. It measures the vitals of the vehicle. Then it sends a report of its findings to your email. I was told by my salesman and OnStar this diagnosis was to supposed to happen automatically once a month on the anniversay date/day that you picked up the vehicle.

So far I have had to call OnStar and ask them to run the test each month. Each time they tell me they will put me in the system so it should run automatically once a month. I am still not getting an automatic report. Not surprising.

I had that problem with my Sky, I had to go to their website 3 times and enter my address before I started getting them... now I get them every month, but I have noticed if it sits past the date they usually send one out i won't get one until the day I drive it again...

Skyblu · 11-11-2009, 07:41 AM

I get mine ok no problems here!

Rogue Leader · 11-11-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I had that problem with my Sky, I had to go to their website 3 times and enter my address before I started getting them... now I get them every month, but I have noticed if it sits past the date they usually send one out i won't get one until the day I drive it again...

This is true, its a passive system, how it works is it sends a signal to the car at some point during the day (usually mid day) to report back after the next time you drive it. If you don't drive it, it doesn't report until you do.

CamaroFemme · 11-11-2009, 08:50 AM

No problems here. I think it's an awesome little detail in their service.

A thought: you might not be getting it because of your e-mail's spam/advertising filter. Put their email address in your Contacts or Safe list.

Michael_Js · 11-11-2009, 08:59 AM

I've gotten 3 now and they're slightly useful...1st one was after I called them up and told them from the car to sign me up - well, they actually asked me if I wanted it and verified my e-mail address during the call.

1sickss · 11-11-2009, 09:46 AM

not me

Partick · 11-11-2009, 09:49 AM

I get mine every month.

tjd24 · 11-11-2009, 09:49 AM

On my 7th report, came in handy early on when it indicated tire pressure was low. Its good to get but not critical if you're paying attention to your car.

inferno orange · 11-11-2009, 09:58 AM

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I get mine montly with no problems. Call and verify all information with on-star. Good luck.

Angrybird 12 · 11-11-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tjd24

On my 7th report, came in handy early on when it indicated tire pressure was low. Its good to get but not critical if you're paying attention to your car.

The last two I have gotten said my tire pressure was low but it is still showing on the DIC as good and the pressure the DIC indicates is same as the placard on the door. what I have noticed is that the report says the PSI should be 2 PSI more than the placard on the door says it should...

11-10-2009, 11:40 PM	#1
camarogolfguy Camarogolfguy Drives: 2012 ssrs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern MI Posts: 240 View My Garage	How many use OnStar diagnotics? OnStar has a diagnostics program that it can run on your car. It measures the vitals of the vehicle. Then it sends a report of its findings to your email. I was told by my salesman and OnStar this diagnosis was to supposed to happen automatically once a month on the anniversay date/day that you picked up the vehicle. So far I have had to call OnStar and ask them to run the test each month. Each time they tell me they will put me in the system so it should run automatically once a month. I am still not getting an automatic report. Not surprising.

11-11-2009, 06:47 AM	#3
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	yeah go to onstar.com to make sure the right email address is in there. I get mine monthly without fail... __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

11-11-2009, 08:50 AM	#8
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,879	No problems here. I think it's an awesome little detail in their service. A thought: you might not be getting it because of your e-mail's spam/advertising filter. Put their email address in your Contacts or Safe list. __________________ -- My boyfriend don't mind it.

11-11-2009, 08:59 AM	#9
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	I've gotten 3 now and they're slightly useful...1st one was after I called them up and told them from the car to sign me up - well, they actually asked me if I wanted it and verified my e-mail address during the call. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

11-11-2009, 09:49 AM	#12
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	On my 7th report, came in handy early on when it indicated tire pressure was low. Its good to get but not critical if you're paying attention to your car. __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

11-11-2009, 06:45 AM	#2
amanc96 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa City Posts: 384	I just got my first report yesterday. 10 days after I bought my camaro. It's nice, but probably something I don't really need though. Did you check your account online to make sure you have the correct e-mail address set up?

11-11-2009, 06:50 AM	#4
a6pk2go Drives: ... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ... Posts: 1,721	I get mine monthly so far...........but only had it two months.......I'm interested in how much mileage it will say this month.

11-11-2009, 07:41 AM	#6
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 993	I get mine ok no problems here!

11-11-2009, 09:46 AM	#10
1sickss Drives: BADDEST SS IN ATL!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 634	not me

11-11-2009, 09:49 AM	#11
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	I get mine every month.

11-11-2009, 09:58 AM	#13
inferno orange Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Inferno orange Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 44 View My Garage	[ATTACH][/ATTACH] I get mine montly with no problems. Call and verify all information with on-star. Good luck. Attached Images Last edited by inferno orange; 11-11-2009 at 10:13 AM.

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