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Canyonero · 10-18-2022, 05:49 PM

Thanks to IndyPaceCar for starting this thread.

I called just now and deactivated the entire car.

I bought my car used from a dealer a few years ago. OnStar was never activated.

When I pressed the button on the rearview mirror, it prompted me to press again to activate the account or speak to an operator. I decided to call instead. 1 (888) 466-7827. For security, I was asked for my name, email address and physical address.

The operator said I had no active plan so no data was coming across. I had to clarify that this was for privacy, I did not want to share anything, including diagnostic data with GM or 3rd parties. She said she could completely deactivate the vehicle then put me on hold for three minutes.

I also asked if existing data could be deleted. She said that because OnStar was never activated, nothing was collected. Information is only shared with AT&T. I hope this is true. Maybe handled differently in Canada.

Next steps, I'm going to pull the fuse on the weekend. I only occasionally drive the car on weekends and don't care if the mic and compass work.

10-18-2022, 05:49 PM	#47
Canyonero Drives: F-Series Canyonero Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 64	Thanks to IndyPaceCar for starting this thread. I called just now and deactivated the entire car. I bought my car used from a dealer a few years ago. OnStar was never activated. When I pressed the button on the rearview mirror, it prompted me to press again to activate the account or speak to an operator. I decided to call instead. 1 (888) 466-7827. For security, I was asked for my name, email address and physical address. The operator said I had no active plan so no data was coming across. I had to clarify that this was for privacy, I did not want to share anything, including diagnostic data with GM or 3rd parties. She said she could completely deactivate the vehicle then put me on hold for three minutes. I also asked if existing data could be deleted. She said that because OnStar was never activated, nothing was collected. Information is only shared with AT&T. I hope this is true. Maybe handled differently in Canada. Next steps, I'm going to pull the fuse on the weekend. I only occasionally drive the car on weekends and don't care if the mic and compass work.