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How To Opt Out Of General Motors Data Collection, OnStar Smart Driver and Request Collected Driving Data

How To Opt Out Of General Motors Data Collection, OnStar Smart Driver and Request Collected Driving Data

After our story yesterday detailing how General Motors is selling data collected about how you drive your vehicle to insurance companies, who then use that data against you to raise your premiums, we wanted to give a step-by-step guide on how to opt out of OnStar’s Smart Driver Program and GM’s data collection program. We… Continue reading How To Opt Out Of General Motors Data Collection, OnStar Smart Driver and Request Collected Driving Data

Not So Smart Driver - Our Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC Are Snitching To Our Insurance And Yours Is Too

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Not So Smart Driver – Our Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC Vehicles Are Snitching To Our Insurance And Yours Is Too

General Motors, through its OnStar Smart Driver program, has inadvertently sparked a significant debate over what data your vehicle is capturing, where it’s going, and who is getting access to it. As we found out, most of the time, drivers may not even know their vehicle is sharing their driving habits with others – including… Continue reading Not So Smart Driver – Our Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC Vehicles Are Snitching To Our Insurance And Yours Is Too

Driver front 7/8 view of 2023 GMC Terrain AT4 in Summit White with trees in background

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Costco Auto Program Offers Canadians $750 Off Unusually Wide Range Of GM Vehicles Through April

The Costco Auto Program is running a promotional event exclusively for its Canadian members, providing them with the opportunity to access special savings on a selection of GM vehicles from Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac. This limited-time promotion mirrors a previous campaign from the spring of 2023, during which The Costco Auto Program noted that… Continue reading Costco Auto Program Offers Canadians $750 Off Unusually Wide Range Of GM Vehicles Through April

Front driver 3/4 view of 2023 GMC Acadia AT4 in Summit White with mountains and lake in background.

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Hands Free Liftgate Logo May Not Illuminate On Some Chevy/GMC/Buick/Cadillac Crossovers

If you own a 2020-2024 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, or Cadillac SUV or crossover, like the Traverse, Blazer, Acadia, Enclave, or XT5/XT6- you might have noticed the little logo that is supposed to illuminate on the ground when you approach your rear liftgate- well, doesn’t illuminate. Or at least not consistently. Here’s why and the fix.… Continue reading Hands Free Liftgate Logo May Not Illuminate On Some Chevy/GMC/Buick/Cadillac Crossovers

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate driver w Super Cruise HUD

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General Motors Expands Super Cruise To Over 750,000 Miles Of Roads

General Motors has announced an expansion of its Super Cruise technology, aiming to extend the feature’s functionality to include minor highways in addition to the existing network of compatible roads. This expansion will nearly double the coverage of the Super Cruise feature on a mileage basis. According to General Motors, this initiative is designed to… Continue reading General Motors Expands Super Cruise To Over 750,000 Miles Of Roads

Popular Crossover Seats Are Smoking / Melting / Burning And GM Doesn't Know Why

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Popular Crossover Seats Are Smoking / Melting / Burning And GM Doesn’t Know Why

Some owners of the most popular Chevrolet, GMC, Buick & Cadillac crossovers are finding smokey smells,  melted parts, and burn marks under the front power seats- and GM doesn’t know why. The Condition – GM TSB / PIE0773 GM has released a new Technical Service Bulletin (PIE0773)  outlining how some customers have noticed a “smoke”… Continue reading Popular Crossover Seats Are Smoking / Melting / Burning And GM Doesn’t Know Why

A 2023 Chevrolet Traverse On The Highway

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Never Use Power Tools To Remove A Wheel Drive Shaft Nut On These Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC Vehicles

Certain Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick & GMC models equipped with all-wheel drive are experiencing damage to their wheel drive shaft threads. This issue arises when power tools are used to remove the wheel drive shaft nut​​. Damaged Wheel Nut – Vehicles Affected 2021-2023 Cadillac XT5 2021-2023 Cadillac XT6 2021-2023 Chevrolet Blazer 2021-2023 Chevrolet Traverse 2021-2023 GMC… Continue reading Never Use Power Tools To Remove A Wheel Drive Shaft Nut On These Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC Vehicles

Does Your Chevrolet or GMC Vehicle Sometimes Hesitate During Acceleration? Here's Why

Does Your Chevrolet or GMC Vehicle Sometimes Hesitate During Acceleration? Here’s Why

Are you experiencing a brief pause when you hit the gas in your GM pickup? Here’s what you need to know. If you’re the proud owner of a General Motors vehicle, particularly a Chevrolet Silverado / Colorado or GMC Sierra / Canyon, you may have encountered a moment of hesitation when you accelerate. This isn’t… Continue reading Does Your Chevrolet or GMC Vehicle Sometimes Hesitate During Acceleration? Here’s Why

Costco Members Can Save $1,000 On These Five New GM Vehicles

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Costco Members Can Save $1,000 On These Five New GM Vehicles

Just in time for the Holiday season, the Costco Auto Program is giving new Chevrolet, GMC & Buick Truck and SUV shoppers an additional $1,000 off their new vehicle purchase. What is the Costco Auto Program? The Costco Auto Program is a savings program open to current Costco Members.  The program gives Costco members additional… Continue reading Costco Members Can Save $1,000 On These Five New GM Vehicles