If you’re like most drivers, you probably use your car’s built-in GPS to get around. But what if you don’t want Onstar tracking your movements? Turns out, it’s actually pretty easy to disable the feature. In this article, we will show you how to disable Onstar GPS tracking on your car.
How to disable Onstar GPS tracking
If you don’t want Onstar tracking your vehicle, there are a few steps you can take.
First, make sure the service is enabled on your vehicle by visiting onstar.com and clicking “My Vehicle” in the top left corner. If it’s not enabled, click “Enable” and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to start the process.
Next, open the Settings app on your device and scroll down to System Services. Tap OnStar and disable the checkbox next to it. This will stop Onstar from tracking your location while you’re driving, but keep in mind that it will still be able to track your vehicle if it’s parked or if you turn off the engine but leave the car idle.
Finally, make sure you enter your VIN when prompted to do so when disabling Onstar GPS tracking so that the service can properly shutdown.
How to keep track of your vehicle if you disable Onstar GPS tracking
If you want to disable Onstar GPS tracking on your car, here’s how:
1. Navigate to Settings > General > About Phone.
2. Tap on theBuild Number seven times to enable Developer mode.
3. Go back to Settings and tap on Security then choose Enable security lock and password.
4. Enter your PIN number then choose Save.
5. Next, open the Developer Options menu by going to Settings > General > About Phone andScroll down until you see the Build Number again (7 times).
6. Select the toggle for OEM unlocking and turn it offthen reboot your phone (by turning it off and on again).
7. After your phone is restarted, open the Settings app once more and select Location Services then enable GPS tracking under System Services .
8. Open the Onstar app from App Store or Google Play storeand sign in with your credentials (if you have them saved). If not, create a new account and enter your first name, last name, address, zip code and vehicle identification number(VIN) as prompted by the app.(Note that this information differs depending on what state you live in – consult your state’s website for more info). You’ll also need to provide insurance information if you want Onstar to continue sending driver alerts even when GPS tracking is disabled.(You can disable these alerts at any time in the settings menu.)
9. Scroll down until you see Vehicle
When you disable Onstar GPS tracking
Disabling Onstar GPS tracking on your car can be good for privacy and security reasons. Tracking features like this can give location information to service providers, which can be potentially harmful or even embarrassing if it’s accessed by someone unauthorized.
To disable Onstar GPS tracking on your car:
1. Open the Settings app on your phone and go to General > About Phone.
2. Scroll down to the “Build number” section and tap on it seven times.
3. You’ll now see a “Developer options” menu appear. Go to this menu and toggle off the “Onboarded devices” checkbox.
4. Return to the main Settings screen and scroll down until you see Location Services. Tap on it and then enable the slider that says “Use Wi-Fi only.”
5. Finally, turn off the toggle switch next to “Use cellular data.”
Conclusion
If you’re not comfortable having Onstar tracking your location, there are a few steps you can take to disable this feature on your vehicle. First, check to see if Onstar is enabled by going to Settings > General > About Car and scrolling down until you see the text “OnStar is enabled.” If it isn’t enabled, follow our instructions below on how to enable the privacy settings for Onstar and disable tracking.