OnStar

Safety

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If equipped, OnStar provides these services:

  • Stolen Vehicle Assistance: OnStar Advisors can use GPS to locate the vehicle and help authorities recover it quickly.
  • With remote ignition block, if equipped with OnStar, may prevent the engine from being restarted.
  • With slowing of the stolen vehicle, if equipped with OnStar, may work with law enforcement to gradually reduce the vehicle speed.

Theft Notification

If equipped, if the doors are locked and the vehicle alarm sounds, a notification by text message, email, or phone call will be sent. If the vehicle is stolen, OnStar Advisor may work with the authorities to recover the vehicle.

Test yourself

A quick GMC Terrain quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.