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dilo2001gt
12/9/2005 9:05:12 AM
ONSTAR sent me a email yesterday asking me if i wanted to sign up for a free diagnostics one a month for a year problaly next year sucker you in to buying it .But funny i sign up went to lunch came back and had a email from onstar they went threw the whole truck system and told me everthing is fine i have 79% of oil life left and my milage so i went right out to the truck to look at the milage they where right then the are going to call me when i need a oil change or if somthing is wrong with the truck.I THINK IT GREAT anyone get that email reminds me of that bmw comercial when the guy singing and the car call him to make a app. for a oil change
Intercooled
12/9/2005 2:55:42 PM
That is pretty cool. I my have to check into that service.
dilo2001gt
12/9/2005 3:08:18 PM
An extraordinary new service called OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics is now included in your OnStar subscription. Hundreds of checks can be run automatically and reported to you by e-mail every month. The technology is already in your vehicle. To turn it on, all you have to do is sign up.
It's all automatic. All at no extra cost.
About every 30 days, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will check your vehicle while you drive and send you an e-mail report. It includes information on:
The condition of your engine, air bag, antilock brake, and OnStar systems
Your current mileage, remaining oil life, and scheduled maintenance alerts
The status of your OnStar subscription and the OnStar Hands-Free Calling minutes in your vehicle
If you don't sign up, you're missing a great OnStar advantage.
Get the most out of your OnStar service. Sign up today, and we'll run your first diagnostic checkup tomorrow. See for yourself what your vehicle can do.
dilo2001gt
12/9/2005 3:09:58 PM
Sign up for your OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics monthly e-mail report.
You're just steps away from enjoying extra confidence and convenience at no extra cost when it comes to maintaining your vehicle. Available on most 2004, 2005 and 2006 GM models.
Simply push the blue OnStar button in your vehicle to sign up now. Or just fill out the form below.
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dilo2001gt
12/9/2005 3:11:47 PM
Engine and/or Transmission System
Diagnostic: Complete. No action needed.
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Air Bag System
Diagnostic: Complete. No action needed.
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Antilock Braking System
Diagnostic: Complete. No action needed.
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OnStar System
Diagnostic: Complete. No action needed.
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Remaining Oil Life: 78%
No service needed.
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Mileage: 5,197
No maintenance needed.
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CruisinCarAudio
12/11/2005 12:54:14 AM
i was signed up for it the night we picked the h3 up, when the dealer activated our onstar the advisor asked up if we wanted to get the monthly email, its great
HERHMR
9/18/2007 6:59:33 AM
For those of you who used your OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic check back in 2005, Do you still use it, and if not, why?
TexH3
9/18/2007 7:19:21 AM
Good question,.HERHMR. Glad you brought this old thread back to the top.
I just signed up with my new H3. Seems pretty cool now. Will I think it's worthless in a year? Let's see what the older owners say.
ockie
9/18/2007 8:22:45 AM
Quite honestly, I don't see the function for myself... however, I can see it for other drivers out there who does little to nothing to "check" their cars.
It's better than nothing IMO.
alrock
9/18/2007 8:34:08 AM
I've had the OnStar set up for five months now and like it. I don't really need the diagnostics but it's nice to see, especially since I'll probably take advantage of the oil life system vs. changing every 3K or 5K miles. (I know there are LOTS of opinions on this but I'm going to let my synthetic oil do its job.) I tried the Directions and Connections for a couple of months. It's a great service if you usually need directions. I know Phoenix well so I don't need them but when I was in LA the directions were invaluable. I just wish the H3 radio showed the written directions like the radios or information centers do in many other GM cars.
So, I'm not keeping the $100/year Directions Package (available for $9.95/mo) but I think I'll keep OnStar. I like it for the roadside assistance, door unlocking (ya never know), safety aspect like if my airbags go off, and vehicle recovery abilities (yes, we have discussions on this too but it's still not a bad thing even if there are better options).
I'm also keeping 100 or so minutes in OnStar calling available with the greater range of the OnStar cellular antenna. I've been in remote place where my cell phone couldn't make a call but the OnStar phone could. I think it's a nice safety factor especially in the wide open spaces of the Southwest.
Doc Olds
9/18/2007 9:04:38 AM
I don't need no stinking onstar.
ockie
9/18/2007 9:10:30 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: alrock
I've had the OnStar set up for five months now and like it. I don't really need the diagnostics but it's nice to see, especially since I'll probably take advantage of the oil life system vs. changing every 3K or 5K miles. (I know there are LOTS of opinions on this but I'm going to let my synthetic oil do its job.) I tried the Directions and Connections for a couple of months. It's a great service if you usually need directions. I know Phoenix well so I don't need them but when I was in LA the directions were invaluable. I just wish the H3 radio showed the written directions like the radios or information centers do in many other GM cars.
So, I'm not keeping the $100/year Directions Package (available for $9.95/mo) but I think I'll keep OnStar. I like it for the roadside assistance, door unlocking (ya never know), safety aspect like if my airbags go off, and vehicle recovery abilities (yes, we have discussions on this too but it's still not a bad thing even if there are better options).
I'm also keeping 100 or so minutes in OnStar calling available with the greater range of the OnStar cellular antenna. I've been in remote place where my cell phone couldn't make a call but the OnStar phone could. I think it's a nice safety factor especially in the wide open spaces of the Southwest.
Depending on your phone carrier, you can have your phone connected to your car phone, so your car phone runs on your cellular account and uses up cellular minutes.
Thats what I do and it's working great, so if I need to call somone and I dont have my cell, I just use the car phone.
mfish
9/18/2007 9:38:08 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: ockie
quote:
ORIGINAL: alrock
I've had the OnStar set up for five months now and like it. I don't really need the diagnostics but it's nice to see, especially since I'll probably take advantage of the oil life system vs. changing every 3K or 5K miles. (I know there are LOTS of opinions on this but I'm going to let my synthetic oil do its job.) I tried the Directions and Connections for a couple of months. It's a great service if you usually need directions. I know Phoenix well so I don't need them but when I was in LA the directions were invaluable. I just wish the H3 radio showed the written directions like the radios or information centers do in many other GM cars.
So, I'm not keeping the $100/year Directions Package (available for $9.95/mo) but I think I'll keep OnStar. I like it for the roadside assistance, door unlocking (ya never know), safety aspect like if my airbags go off, and vehicle recovery abilities (yes, we have discussions on this too but it's still not a bad thing even if there are better options).
I'm also keeping 100 or so minutes in OnStar calling available with the greater range of the OnStar cellular antenna. I've been in remote place where my cell phone couldn't make a call but the OnStar phone could. I think it's a nice safety factor especially in the wide open spaces of the Southwest.
Depending on your phone carrier, you can have your phone connected to your car phone, so your car phone runs on your cellular account and uses up cellular minutes.
Thats what I do and it's working great, so if I need to call somone and I dont have my cell, I just use the car phone.
I have that too, it is nice. Its thru verizon and you need the family share plan. To add the onstar its an additional $10 a month
Mountain Trooper
9/23/2007 3:23:55 PM
I get the emails too. It was nice and reassuring before I left for the Colorado trip to get the email that everything on the diagnostic checked out right before we left.
I didn't think much about ONSTAR or XM radio when I bought them but I've kept the XM by subscribing when my trial ended and will do the same with Onstar.
hilljob26
9/23/2007 5:33:38 PM
i have been thinking about getting my onstar going,how much is it a month
cbetts
9/23/2007 8:31:50 PM
I have had to use my OnStar twice now when my H3 acted funky on the road. It was nice knowing what was wrong before going to the shop.
I also have Verizon for my cellular service, so I now keep my OnStar as another line on my Verizon plan. I also noticed that my OnStar has much better reception than my cell phone. Another added bonus!
I use the monthly emails to plan my oil changes. It is also cool to have your vehicle send you messages . . . so futuristic.
671H3
9/24/2007 1:20:03 AM
I was surprised that On Star was working here in Guam! I was able to contact two call centers. A call center in the Philippines and another in Canada. I really don't think I'll be using mine since Guam is such a small Island, but it's neat to have!
Dennis C
9/24/2007 5:23:44 PM
I have ONSTAR in my 2006 H3, and I use it. I like to get the monthly emails, and I actually use the prepaid calling plan too. It's nice if you forget your cell phone, or need to make a quick call. I wouldn't use it for frequent calls, but for the occasional call it is quite nice.
Over labor day weekend my H3 waterpump failed while the car was in a store parking lot. One push of the ONSTAR button, and there was a flatbed truck there in about 30 minutes to take the H3 to the dealer. In my opinion, that alone made it worth the service.
I have navigation, so I don't have the "Directions & Connections" package.
I may be in the minority, but I like ONSTAR!
RealJeep
9/25/2007 5:42:35 AM
I've never owned a GM vehicle before my H3 but I have to say I love OnStar. Sure it's free for the first year but I think it's only about 200 bucks a year after that. Why wouldn't you want a device that calls 911 when your air bag deploys? If you're on a deserted road that could mean the difference between you living and dying.
TexH3
9/25/2007 8:55:05 AM
I dropped onstar after paying for the second year on my H2. But I'm thinking I may keep it on my H3 after the complimentary year. I like the back-up comm link it provides and the 911 call on airbag deployment. I also got 100 minutes of car phone time added to the 30 complimentary minutes for just $14.95 -- and I just happened to leave this morning without my cell.
I like it. I have it set up with Verizon the hands free is great. The reports are interesting I like having the emergency service available. They also added hurricane assistance.
CWO
Ken06H3
9/25/2007 3:54:27 PM
I am going into year three of Onstar Service and have been pleased with the service. I don't have Verizon phone service. So, I purchase phone minutes before they expire and Onstar has rolled any remaining minutes over to the new expiration date.
HERHMR
11/15/2007 7:31:33 AM
Doc Olds
11/15/2007 8:23:59 AM
His cell phone wasn't broke either.
