How does OnStar diagnostics work on your car?

How does OnStar diagnostics work on your car?

That’s where Vehicle Diagnostics*21comes in. Think of this valuable OnStar service as your vehicle giving you regular updates on how it’s doing. Vehicle Diagnostics can run regular checks on your vehicle’s key operating systems and email you a detailed monthly report on those systems, including: Air bag system Antilock brake system

What to do if your car has a check engine light?

We get it. OnStar is there for you if a problem occurs on the road. If the “Check Engine” light comes on or you have a concern while you’re driving, just push the blue OnStar button and ask the Advisor to run an On‑Demand Diagnostics*21check.

What does a proactive alert on OnStar mean?

Your car is self-diagnosing, so you can enjoy the experience of driving. What is a Proactive Alert? is an alert sent to the OnStar Member when data from vehicle systems predict potential issues with key vehicle components, including the battery, fuel pump, fuel pressure sensor and starter motor.

What does a malfunction indicator light on a car mean?

In many cases, it means that you’ll be visiting the car dealer to repair the issue and get the light turned off. The check engine light — more formally known as the malfunction indicator lamp — is a signal from the car’s engine computer that something is wrong.

That’s where Vehicle Diagnostics*21comes in. Think of this valuable OnStar service as your vehicle giving you regular updates on how it’s doing. Vehicle Diagnostics can run regular checks on your vehicle’s key operating systems and email you a detailed monthly report on those systems, including: Air bag system Antilock brake system

We get it. OnStar is there for you if a problem occurs on the road. If the “Check Engine” light comes on or you have a concern while you’re driving, just push the blue OnStar button and ask the Advisor to run an On‑Demand Diagnostics*21check.

How can I get OnStar alerts on my phone?

You can choose to enroll in alerts delivered to your email address on file, or if you have a paid plan, real-time reports and alerts via Owner Center or through an OnStar Advisor, either by email or text message. Message and data rates may apply.

Your car is self-diagnosing, so you can enjoy the experience of driving. What is a Proactive Alert? is an alert sent to the OnStar Member when data from vehicle systems predict potential issues with key vehicle components, including the battery, fuel pump, fuel pressure sensor and starter motor.