GMC to Begin Remotely Scanning Cars for Trouble 620
Momoru writes "GMC, in an effort to give their vehicles more appeal to consumers, will begin offering an "OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics" program for free, where GM will remotely scan your vehicle for problems once a month via it's OnStar system. GM has had this ability for a while, however it was always "On Request". OnStar is already automatically notified in the event of an airbag deployment, and can remotely unlock your vehicle. While this seems handy, I am interested if anyone here fears the security implications of the OnStar system's power?"
But can it tell (Score:5, Funny)
I bet they get a kick out of that. "Hey everybody, listen to this!"
Re:But can it tell (Score:5, Funny)
The source code for the diagnostic program (Score:3, Funny)
Grand Theft Auto (Score:5, Funny)
Bien sur (Score:4, Funny)
We shall now head off into the sunset to the tune of the "March Of The 3rd Tin Foil Hat Battalion".
Re:New And Old Cars (Score:5, Funny)
Onstar (Score:3, Funny)
Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug.
the near future. (Score:5, Funny)
feb 2006 - the onStar system gains awareness.
GM, in a panic tries to pull the plug, in turn the onStar system tries to defend it self.
march 2006 - everyone is in terror becoase of the killer cars.
april 2006 - giant cats eat all the killer cars - we are saved thanks to the mircal of atomic mutation!
but at what cost?
Well... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:But can it tell (Score:4, Funny)
Sorry for any inconvinience
GM OnStar"
Order placed (Score:5, Funny)
CD Stacker, check.
Driver's side airbag, check.
Tinfoil car-seat covers, check.
Let's roll.
Bah! (Score:5, Funny)
Now THATS a feature I'd pay for!
"Hello, this is On Star customer service, how may I help you?"
"Yes, my car has been carjacked, can we remotely deploy the airbags?"
"Sure, hold on..."
Re:mnb Re:Well... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:But can it tell (Score:5, Funny)
So it can be used to eavesdrop on stolen cars, and only by a split 2-1 decision is the FBI blocked from using it as a "wiretap"
I'd say yes, they could tell when you're making out with a real doll.
Re:New And Old Cars (Score:3, Funny)
Can OnStar See You Peeing? (Score:5, Funny)
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--Original Message--
From: XXXXXXX@yahoo.com
Date: 11/22/04
To: contactus@onstar.com
Subject: Question[#107500]
Are you a current OnStar subscriber? : No
OnStar Account Number:
Name: Lisa Xxxxxxxxx
Email Address: psykeri@yahoo.com
Address: 762 Mattamuskeet Road
City: Hampton
State: Virginia
Zip/Postal Code: 23666
Daytime Phone:
Evening Phone:
Message: hi, I was just curious... my aunt went on a car trip last week... she
has a 2004 Cadilac with onstar. anyways, she says she came up to a wreck scene
on the side of the road. a car was upside down in a ditch full of water, no
other cars were there, so it had just happened. my aunt says she called the onstar
people and the onstar person said that there was a person thrown out of the
wrecked car, and said they were lying in the ditch on the other side of the road,
so my aunt looked and there they were! then later, when a rescuer was trying to
get a baby seat out of the wrecked car in the ditch, he fell over backwards in
the water. my aunt says the onstar person asked who was that that just fell
down? my question is can onstar really see what's happenenig like this? can yall
look in on a crash scene somehow and see what's there? thank you -Lisa
Receive periodic e-mail from OnStar? Yes
--Reply Message--
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 13:40:18 -0800
From: "contactus" <contactus@onstar.com>
Subject: RE:Question [#107500]
To: XXXXXXX@yahoo.com
Dear Ms. Xxxxxxxx,
Thank you for taking the time to e-mail OnStar.
It sounds like your aunt my be "pulling your leg." OnStar does not have the
capability to physically see inside a vehicle or any other location. Even if
this capability was available, OnStar would not disclose such information.
If you have any other concerns, please feel free to contact the OnStar Customer
Care Department at 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), prompt 4, between the hours
of 6am and 1am EST.
Sincerely,
Krista
OnStar Information Specialist
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So there you have it. OnStar can't see you peeing, and if they could, they wouldn't tell you.
Re:They are also monitoring your driving. (Score:4, Funny)
No, I didn't need to know that you bought a Hummer.
But now that I do know, can Onstar call you to tell you when you're near a cheap gas station?
When you drive to the grocery store, will OnStar call to tell you that you're driving an inefficient hunk of metal, and should have taken the sedan for your errands instead?
Re:name any new european car without ABS (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Airbags (Score:1, Funny)