OnStar Celebrates 15 Years

OnStar this month celebrates 15 years of offering convenience and increased safety options to users:

This month, employees of OnStar celebrate the company’s 15th anniversary and the positive impact it’s had on millions of lives.


OnStar, founded in 1995 and officially launched at the Chicago Auto Show in 1996, has continually raised the bar for safety and security. As the first telematics service of its kind, the company’s commitment to helping people has resulted in some significant numbers:

More than 1 million responses to Emergency Service alerts, assisting drivers, first responders and local police departments in many life threatening situations;

More than 146,000 responses to Automatic Crash Notifications where OnStar sent emergency personnel to a vehicle whose driver was unresponsive after an airbag deployment.

198 different coastal communities helped with hurricane preparedness through OnStar’s Crisis Assist.

“One of the most rewarding parts about working for OnStar is knowing that we’ve helped save so many lives over the years,” said OnStar President Chris Preuss. “Our emergency services also provide millions of drivers with peace of mind when they’re behind the wheel.”

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Stop by Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet to see the full line of OnStar equipped Chevrolet vehicles.