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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Does removal on OnStar void warranty?

I have never liked the idea of Onstar (sort of Big Brother mentality bothers me) and have never used its services. I understand that in an accident it may have its benefits but it is something I would rather not have.

So as a hypothetical scenario, if somebody were to remove the Onstar computer and all the accessories linked to it, would that void the warranty in any way? Does the warranty require it to be there?
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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just call and have it cancelled..
not sure why someone wouldnt want it..
but messing with any kind of the computers or wiring may void your warranty, but dont hold me to that.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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Just don't pay for it and it doesn't work.

Honestly if you think Onstar is the only thing in your car that could track something you need to look a little deeper. Every car has a black box just like a plane that records data for a few seconds. If you are in a wreck someone can find out exactly what you were doing right before it.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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hopefully he is not another believer that GM listens in on all the conversations people have in their cars lol
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by the_rainmaker
hopefully he is not another believer that GM listens in on all the conversations people have in their cars lol
Haha....I am certainly not one of those types...

I am just annoyed with the system because they gave me the 1 year free even though I didnt want it and I even get the occasional telemarketer trying to call me on the built in phone which I never use.

All I want is a car that drives and has a stereo....thats it....none of this fancy Onstar BS
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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So being saved in a car accident isn't worth what ever retarded crack pot theory you have about being watched.

So why do you think your so great that some one would waste there life watching yours?
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 07SSCharged248
So being saved in a car accident isn't worth what ever retarded crack pot theory you have about being watched.

So why do you think your so great that some one would waste there life watching yours?
Uggh.....(slaps forehead)......Did you not read my original post? I fully acknowledge its benifits in an accident.

And I am fully aware that GM has no interest in listening to my conversations....

So let me say yet again, what bothers me is the occasional telemarketer trying to contact me via the built in phone and the automated sign up for the free 1 year service which I didnt want.

So I am posing the HYPOTHETICAL question as to whether or not its removal will void the warranty.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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i was thinking about hooking mine up to my verizon so i can use the incar phone. that **** is nice, and it sounds crisp and people can hear me. ran out of minutes though
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by agent007kimball
Uggh.....(slaps forehead)......Did you not read my original post? I fully acknowledge its benifits in an accident.

And I am fully aware that GM has no interest in listening to my conversations....

So let me say yet again, what bothers me is the occasional telemarketer trying to contact me via the built in phone and the automated sign up for the free 1 year service which I didnt want.

So I am posing the HYPOTHETICAL question as to whether or not its removal will void the warranty.
well how else would GM get out of the *****??! hah jk
just drive up to a dealership and see if they can remove it, may charge ya tho.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Hstn Wytt
well how else would GM get out of the *****??! hah jk
just drive up to a dealership and see if they can remove it, may charge ya tho.
Haha...I might just do that....maybe they can give me a straight answer as to whether or not it voids warranty.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Leave it be, not going to hurt anything. Might even be worth a few extra bucks when you trade it in / sell it.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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i dont think removing the box will make onstar stop calling.. imo..

Theres no reason to take it out.. just dont use it..

you can ask if they will stop calling you?

Last edited by ShortStack; Mar 13, 2009 at 01:43 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Put that number on the "do not call list"

Problem solved...
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 07SSCharged248
Put that number on the "do not call list"

Problem solved...
That is the easiest solution.

Also, if you don't buy any phone minutes, I don't think that you can even accept calls anyway.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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i love the onstar its so nice to have but yes if you do remove it it will void the warranty to have the warranty the car must be the way you drove it off the lot
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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yes you could do the do not call list, but couldnt you also do the aftermarket headunit. depending on what year, because like on the 06, the 70-2103 harness removes the onstar function to your radio.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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you could always pull the fuse
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