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Bewenched · 04-15-2009, 01:49 PM

I was at my dealership yesterday and he told me that there is a brand new feature being rolled out with our cars and onstar.

Basically if the car gets stolen and the police are notified OnStar has the ability to slow the car down to idle speed and the thief can go no faster!

It's also going to lower our insurance rates!!

zebra · 04-15-2009, 01:52 PM

that's been out for a while, from what i understand

Krieger · 04-15-2009, 02:08 PM

I don't believe all OnStar equipped vehicles have had this anti-theft feature in the past. Since the Camaro has OnStar standard it would be great to confirm with the insiders that it indeed has this more advanced functionality.

Thanks for bringing this up, one more Camaro feature to tell the wife about.

Vash · 04-15-2009, 02:10 PM

Nice but yea it's been an announced feature from the get go. Very nice feature.

camaroguy · 04-15-2009, 02:11 PM

I believe Onstar already has an ignition immobilizer if the car is reported stolen. However, I am sure you have to have a current subscription to benefit for that feature..

Vash · 04-15-2009, 02:23 PM

They don't kill the engine they idle it so you have power steering and brakes. But no throttle.

TomServo · 04-15-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Vash

They don't kill the engine they idle it so you have power steering and brakes. But no throttle.

This feature is on my 2009 Cadillac SRX. I received a 15% discount on my comprehensive insurance for having OnStar.

Bewenched · 04-15-2009, 02:51 PM

They said it was only available on the newer GM models ... yes like the Caddy SRX.

Love it ... and the discount will be well worth the cost of keeping OnStar after the first year.

Mr_Draco · 04-15-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bewenched

Love it ... and the discount will be well worth the cost of keeping OnStar after the first year.

Not really. It doesn't effect your total insurance cost just comprehensive (the part of the insurance that covers theft). The majority of people will only see a difference of $3-$4 a month.

bluch · 04-15-2009, 03:13 PM

how much is onstar per month after the 1st year?

bobintuc · 04-15-2009, 03:23 PM

I have On star on my 07 Impala and this was part of the package If I remember correctly it was something like $200 for the renewal which is well worth the extra security

Mr_Draco · 04-15-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bluch

how much is onstar per month after the 1st year?

$20 a month or $200 a year.

The BIRDman · 04-15-2009, 04:29 PM

200

TomServo · 04-15-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bewenched

They said it was only available on the newer GM models ... yes like the Caddy SRX.

Love it ... and the discount will be well worth the cost of keeping OnStar after the first year.

My discount amounted to about $1.16 per month. Not sure that qualifies as "worth keeping OnStar" but every penny counts.

04-15-2009, 01:49 PM	#1
Bewenched Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 343 View My Garage	New Theft Recovery Onstar Feature I was at my dealership yesterday and he told me that there is a brand new feature being rolled out with our cars and onstar. Basically if the car gets stolen and the police are notified OnStar has the ability to slow the car down to idle speed and the thief can go no faster! It's also going to lower our insurance rates!!

04-15-2009, 01:52 PM	#2
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	that's been out for a while, from what i understand __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

04-15-2009, 02:08 PM	#3
Krieger Drives: American Cars Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 97	I don't believe all OnStar equipped vehicles have had this anti-theft feature in the past. Since the Camaro has OnStar standard it would be great to confirm with the insiders that it indeed has this more advanced functionality. Thanks for bringing this up, one more Camaro feature to tell the wife about. __________________

04-15-2009, 03:13 PM	#10
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	how much is onstar per month after the 1st year? __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

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Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Nice but yea it's been an announced feature from the get go. Very nice feature.

04-15-2009, 02:11 PM	#5
camaroguy MJ is finally home! Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Camaro M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 219	I believe Onstar already has an ignition immobilizer if the car is reported stolen. However, I am sure you have to have a current subscription to benefit for that feature..

04-15-2009, 02:23 PM	#6
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	They don't kill the engine they idle it so you have power steering and brakes. But no throttle.

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Bewenched Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 343 View My Garage	They said it was only available on the newer GM models ... yes like the Caddy SRX. Love it ... and the discount will be well worth the cost of keeping OnStar after the first year.

04-15-2009, 03:23 PM	#11
bobintuc Drives: 2011 xm special edition Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson Az Posts: 28 View My Garage	I have On star on my 07 Impala and this was part of the package If I remember correctly it was something like $200 for the renewal which is well worth the extra security

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