OnStar vehicle sends diagnostic email alerts to owners
2,943 views · Published 12 November 2010 · 1:40 · Indexed 1 October 2026
Channel: Motor1 · 2010 · Autos & Vehicles
Shane McCutchen credits countless hours of programming and playing video games as a kid with conceiving the technology that enables vehicles to automatically give themselves a health physical. The industry-first innovation then allows vehicles to "talk" to their owners by sending them regular diagnostic e-mail messages. The technology is now available on the GMC Acadia using patented OnStar safety and security technology. The self-diagnosis includes tire pressure, how much oil life remains, odometer readings and deeper diagnostic details if a dash service light goes on. "It's essentially a vehicle health check in a concise e-mail format," said McCutchen.
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