In the early morning of October 18, Jose Ruiz was carjacked at gunpoint. Flagging down a passing police car, Ruiz notified them that his 2009 Chevy Tahoe was equipped with OnStar®. OnStar was immediately able to pinpoint the vehicle's exact GPS location, and once officers spotted it, they requested that OnStar use its Stolen Vehicle Slowdown® technology to bring it to a stop. Ruiz had his Tahoe back without a scratch 16 minutes after OnStar was called, and the suspect was safely apprehended.
Millions of vehicles are stolen each year, often resulting in high-speed chases that put innocent lives and property at risk. Available on select OnStar-equipped 2009 model year and newer vehicles, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is an industry-exclusive breakthrough that could change all that. Welcome to a new age of stolen vehicle recovery.
OnStar is the industry leader in providing the most comprehensive in-vehicle Stolen Vehicles Assistance services available. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, OnStar offers another innovative technology to help keep its customers -- and drivers everywhere -- safer.
OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1.888.4.ONSTAR (1.888.466.7827) or visit onstar.com for OnStar's Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner's Guide.
Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is available on select OnStar-equipped 2009 model year and newer vehicles. Visit onstar.com for details. Success varies with conditions.
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