Frequently Asked Questions
Customers with account specific questions can sign in for more help or check out our user guide.
What vehicles are eligible?
OnStar Vehicle InsightsTM is available on most 2015 model year and newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles with an active Connected Access plan (excludes Volt, Low Cab Forward Medium Duty Trucks and GM vehicles built without OnStar Hardware, which includes but is not limited to select base Chevrolet and GMC trucks).
Does OnStar Vehicle Insights offer a monthly subscription?
Yes. OnStar Vehicle Insights has a monthly subscription cost with no contract. New subscribers can try at no cost for the first two months.
How much is the monthly subscription cost for OnStar Vehicle Insights?
OnStar Vehicle Insights is $15.99 USD per vehicle, per month, plus taxes. For questions about billing or pricing, please reach out to our Advisor team at (833) 266-6565.
What payment methods are accepted?
OnStar Vehicle Insights accepts payment through credit card, check, ACH or EFT. If you would like to pay by check, ACH, or EFT, please select "Invoice Me" under your subscription settings.
Where do I send payment if I choose to pay by check?
Please send remittance and reference your invoice number to:
OnStar Member Services
Attn: OnStar Vehicle Insights
PO Box 1027
Warren, MI 48090-1027
Where is OnStar Vehicle Insights available?
Coverage is currently available in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Do I need a paid OnStar subscription to enroll in OnStar Vehicle Insights?
No. Your vehicle simply needs to be enrolled in the no-cost OnStar Connected Access plan. For more information about this and other OnStar plans, visit OnStar.com.
Can I purchase OnStar Vehicle Insights at the same time as I purchase a new vehicle?
Yes, ask your Dealer or Fleet Account Executive to add the OnStar Vehicle Insights RPO codes during your new vehicle purchase.
I already purchased a subscription during my new vehicle purchase, how do I activate it?
To add your newly purchased vehicle to your OnStar Vehicle Insights subscription login to your account (or create one here). Contact our customer support team via the Help tool or contact us with the following information: Account Name & VIN. We will add the vehicle to your account and ensure that your account is properly credited.
What should I do if I am getting an error message that says my browser isn’t supported?
For best results, please access OnStar Vehicle Insights via Google Chrome™*
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How do I add vehicles to my account?
Log into your account and click on "Add Vehicles" if this is your first time adding a vehicle or select the (+) in the top right corner of your vehicle grid. You can add your VINs manually by typing them in or uploading a .CSV file.
Why didn't I receive my activation email?
If you didn't receive your activation email, check your spam or junk folders. The email will come from noreply@onstarvehicleinsights.com. If it's not there, please call an Advisor at (833) 266-6565 for assistance.
Why can't the system read the VIN file I'm trying to upload?
If you're having trouble uploading a VIN file, make sure you're using a .csv file. You can also type your VINs manually or copy and paste from your existing list. If you have additional questions, please call an Advisor at (833) 266-6565 for assistance.
What do I do if I receive a “Configuration” error?
A "Configuration” message indicates that a VIN on your account requires an additional step. Hover over the (!) next to the Configuration Error for additional directions. If you have any questions or would like assistance,. please call an Advisor at (833) 266-6565.
When onboarding, why am I asked to send a verification to my email address?
Some vehicles with active connectivity hardware are not immediately verified by the system. This is often because the VIN is associated with a different email address. You will need to follow the verification steps to get this vehicle connected properly.
Why is my vehicle considered “non-compatible” during onboarding?
Most likely it’s because your vehicle is not equipped with active connectivity hardware. This vehicle will require manual entry of information and may not qualify for all services within the tool.
I'm having an issue onboarding my vehicles not stated above, what do I do?
If you're having an issue, please call an Advisor at (833) 266-6565 for personal assistance with the vehicle onboarding process.
How do I add a manager?
Select the managers tab and click the + icon. Enter your manager's email address and they will receive an email with instructions to create their account.
When I set up a notification, will the vehicle driver/fleet manager also receive the same notification?
Simply select the checkbox to notify the active driver. When notification criteria is met a notification will be sent to the driver associated with the vehicle.
How do you determine what a “trip” is?
A trip begins when the ignition is turned on and ends when the ignition is turned off.
Where can I locate remote commands?
Remote commands can be found in two places: on the Vehicles page by selecting the Remote Commands button or by clicking on a vehicle within the map and selecting the Remote Commands icon located at the bottom of the vehicle picture.
What remote commands are accessible to fleet managers and drivers?
Fleet Managers and drivers are able to remote lock and unlock, start, stop, sound the horn and flash lights.
I have vehicles in different time zones, how is that handled within OnStar Vehicle Insights?
Time zones are reported based on the user’s time. This can be set or adjusted on the User Profile page. A correct time zone is important for features like Geofence and maintenance as specific times are needed for those notifications. NOTE: Trip History uses the vehicle time zone. Moving between multiple time zones in a day may result in duplicate notifications.
What is the threshold for Oil Life notifications?
Oil Life threshold are configurable between 5% & 50% per fleet. The Oil Life DTC alert with trigger after 3 consecutive ignition cycles with the values reported below the threshold and will close after 4 consecutive ignition cycles above the threshold set.
How to download the OnStar Vehicle Insights app?
I am a driver, how do I access my account?
Download our mobile app or login through your mobile web browser.
Is the driver view available on desktop?
Currently, the driver view is only available via our mobile app or your mobile web browser.
What is In-Vehicle Coaching?
In-Vehicle Coaching is an Add-on Solution that provides audio alerts to the driver through the in-vehicle speakers, based on their real-time driving performance.
What alerts are included with In-Vehicle Coaching?
In-Vehicle Coaching provides the following real-time audio alerts: 1. Driver Seat Belt, 2. Hard Braking, 3. Hard Acceleration, and 4. when exceeding the posted speed or a pre-set customer defined maximum speed threshold.
What vehicles are eligible for In-Vehicle Coaching?
OnStar Vehicle Insights compatible vehicles are supported except Chevrolet and GMC Vans, however, eligibility also varies by in-vehicle technology hardware.
How much does In-Vehicle Coaching cost?
In-Vehicle Coaching is an additional $6.99 per vehicle, per month, plus taxes.
Can I change the parameters within In-Vehicle Coaching?
Account holders can adjust speeding alerts based on your needs by going to Account Settings, In-Vehicle Coaching and clicking on the gear icon next to Fixed Speed or Road Speed Limit. Hard Braking and Hard Acceleration cannot be adjusted at this time.
Will In-Vehicle Coaching alerts be highlighted within Trip History?
Yes, when In-Vehicle Coaching is enabled on vehicles, all driving behavior activity can be seen anytime in Trip History. (For vehicles not enrolled in In-Vehicle Coaching seat belt alerts are not available in Trip History.)
How soon after the driving behavior occurs does the In-Vehicle Coaching verbal audio message play in the vehicle to the driver?
In-Vehicle Coaching audio messages play in real-time but can take up to 15 seconds to alert.
Will multiple In-Vehicle Coaching messages play if there is more than one event taking place at once (e.g., seat belt not buckled for entire trip and speeding occurs)?
No. Safety is OnStar Vehicle Insights #1 priority. That is why the In-Vehicle Coaching Add-on will never play more than one verbal audio message at a time, even if multiple driving behavior events are recorded. If a behavior persists, the verbal audio message will repeat at 15 second intervals to encourage the driver to adjust their behavior so he/she may stay safe.
Can I have different alerts set up for different drivers?
For the vehicles that are enrolled in In-Vehicle Coaching, all alerts will be enabled with the same settings. We cannot customize alerts and settings by vehicle.
What languages are available for In-Vehicle Coaching alerts?
U.S. English & French Canadian
How do I setup the In-Vehicle Coaching French Canadian language?
The language of the audio alerts in the vehicle are determined by the fleet language setting in OnStar Vehicle Insights. If only a subset of your vehicles requires a different language, simply create a new Fleet, set the desired language in the Fleets settings, and assign the relevant vehicles to that Fleet.
What Vehicles are eligible with OnStar Vehicle Insights Fleet Adapter?
The Fleet Adapter is available on most non-GM manufactures with an OBD-II port, 2014 or older GM vehicles and GM vehicles built without embedded hardware.
Do I need an OnStar Vehicle Insights subscription to use the Fleet Adapter?
Yes, an account and paid subscription ($15.99 per vehicle) is required to use our Fleet Adapter.
How do I purchase Fleet Adapters for my account?
Click on the Add-ons tab, select Fleet Adapter, and click Add. Follow the outlined process and a member of the OnStar Vehicle Insights team will follow up within 24-48 hours to answer additional questions on Fleet Adapter orders.
How do I connect the Fleet Adapter to my vehicle?
The Fleet Adapter is simple to install and can be plugged directly into the OBD-II port or attached with harness to make the installation more secure. For Installation details click here. Please note that Adapters become disabled after 30 days of no connectivity.
Can my Fleet Adapter order be canceled once it is ordered?
No, there are no returns or refunds after the order is placed.
Is there a warranty on the Fleet Adapter?
The Fleet Adapter comes with a one-year limited warranty. For questions or support please visit our contact page and select Fleet Adapter as your topic.
Are there additional ways to create a Geofence from map page within OnStar Vehicle Insights Dealer?
It is now possible to create Geofences directly from the Map Page.
This is sometimes more convenient than do so from the settings page as the user can see the fleet vehicles on the map while creating the geofence. To start creating the geofence simply right click on the map where you want the geofence to be. Give the geofence a name and select the type that you would like to create.
Draw the geofence and click Save. Once the Geofence is created it will be displayed on the map (if the geofence layer is not enabled, the system will automatically enable it).Clicking the geofence will show all vehicles that are currently inside. Click the 3-dot menu for Edit, Delete, and creating geofence Notifications.
Are there tips to using Geofencing with OnStar Vehicle Insights Dealer?
Be sure to click “Save” once you draw the geofence. Then select the “Create Geofence” button in bottom right once you return to the original page after the pop-up closes.
You can have overlapping geofences. Vehicles will show as within both of those geofences if they are located within an overlapping area.
Be sure to extend the boundary a little larger than your dealership lot to allow for slight GPS drift that may occur at times.
The Geofence Boundary Notification is customizable. You can:
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Choose to receive notifications on specific or all vehicles: when they cross, enter or exit the geofence you’ve set.
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Add an alert and select your preference of how you’d like to receive your notification.
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Set customizable alerts for after hours.
Can I use OnStar Vehicle Insights Dealer to see vehicles in-transit to my dealership?
Vehicles that have not yet been delivered to the dealership will appear with an “In-Transit” status. When in-transit from the plant to your dealership, please use either Freight Verity’s VIN View or GM IT’s Solution in GM Order Work Bench for current location and ETAs. Either of these solutions are purpose-built for in-transit tracking and will give you the most up-to-date and robust information and ETA.
What if new users can’t find their login information within OnStar Vehicle Insights Dealer?
If new users are having trouble accessing the site for the first time, please check the Spam/Junk folder for an email invitation from noreply@onstarvehicleinsights.com.
How do I edit my profile within OnStar Vehicle Insights Dealer?
To make changes to your profile information:
- Click on your profile icon in the upper-right corner of the home page.
- Select “View Profile.”
- Select “Edit Info.”
How is my inventory updated?
OnStar Vehicle Insights Dealer automatically updates the list of inventory vehicles typically 3 or 4 times a day. All the inventory vehicles should be visible in OnStar Vehicle Insights.
Why do some OnStar Vehicle Insights Dealer vehicles say, “Not connected” or “Configuration Error?”
OnStar Vehicle InsightsTM is available on most 2015 model year and newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles with an active Connected Access plan (excludes Volt, Low Cab Forward Medium Duty Trucks and GM vehicles built without OnStar Hardware, which includes but is not limited to select base Chevrolet and GMC trucks).
Please note that we are actively building solutions to ensure all your vehicles (new and used, GM and non-GM) are connected to this platform. If you are getting an error message on your vehicles with OnStar embed please reach out to dealerOVIsupport@onstar.com
How do I toggle between my OnStar Vehicle Insights Dealer Inventory Vehicles and Service Fleet Vehicles?
If you have a Service Fleet account, you can toggle between the Inventory Vehicles account and the Service Fleet account by selecting the dropdown with the account name at the top right part of the application on desktop.
Simply select the name of the account which you would like to view. The screen will reload and display the account accordingly.
I just completed a trip but can’t find my Trip History details?
In general, trips are posted as soon as ignition is turned off, however, there are instances when it may take up to 3 hours to see this data. A dashed line trip may appear while trip details are processing. Please note, we are still collecting real-time vehicle and location information even if your trip history data is still being processed. To see the current location of your vehicle, click View On Map. Additionally, assigning a driver or marking the trip as business or personal will be available after the trip populates. If you do not see the trip after 3 hours, please contact our OnStar Vehicle Insights Advisor team.
Why are some of my trips not showing a score?
Some trips take longer to process. As your trip history is populating, trips without a score may not display some of the driving events on the map or the full trip details. This information will be available when processing is complete. Additionally, assigning a driver or marking the trip as business or personal will be available after the full trip populates.
Need more support?
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