The OnStar service has come to be one of the most important devices for drivers of Pontiac cars and other GM products. But have you ever wondered about the history of this irreplaceable device? Here are some tidbits of information about how OnStar came to be what it is today.
• General Motors introduced the OnStar system in 1996. At the time, the driver could push a button and activate the cellular technology that connected them with an OnStar advisor.
• The Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) uses the same technology as an airplane’s “black box.” It notifies OnStar immediately in the event of an accident.
• The OnStar system records several pieces of data every five seconds. Some data the system collects include speed, braking actions, seatbelt use and much more. The information is retrievable for 45 days or 250 ignition cycles, whichever comes first.
• When it was first introduced, the OnStar system was only available for the Cadillac Seville, Seville and Eldorado models. However, by 2007, OnStar became a standard feature on all GM models sold in North America.
Now that you know more about the OnStar system, visit your local Pontiac cars dealer and check out the newest features available on the device. Once you have it, you will wonder how you ever lived without it.
