Misplaced Pages

#925074

78-507: General Motors assembled the model line at its Moraine Assembly ( Moraine, Ohio ) and Oklahoma City Assembly ( Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ). Both facilities were closed by 2008, leading to the discontinuation of the model line. The Envoy was not directly replaced in the GMC model line as General Motors transitioned its smaller SUVs to unibody-chassis designs, introducing the smaller GMC Terrain and larger GMC Acadia . The first generation GMC Envoy

156-590: A 5-link solid rear axle; load-leveling air suspension was an option for the rear axle. The second-generation Envoy adopted four-wheel disc brakes as standard equipment. For its 2002 debut, the GMT360 Envoy received an all-new standard engine, with a Vortec 4200 4.2L inline-6 replacing the previous 4.3L V6. The first inline-6 from GM in North America since 1984, the "Atlas" engine produced 270 hp (80 more than its V6 predecessor). Beginning in 2003,

234-419: A Bose six-speaker premium amplified audio system, a rear DVD entertainment system by Panasonic , a security system, polished aluminum-alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, luxury leather-trimmed seating surfaces, dual heated front bucket seats, and a power moonroof. The uplevel SLT trim level, available from 2002 to 2009, added extra luxury and convenience features to the base SLE trim, including

312-571: A GM Plant . While Chevrolet revived the TrailBlazer nameplate as both an SUV and as a compact CUV; neither vehicle has been produced with a GMC counterpart (the Envoy nameplate remains retired). Moraine Assembly Moraine Assembly was a General Motors automobile factory in Moraine, Ohio , United States, a suburb of Dayton . A Frigidaire appliance plant had originally operated on

390-465: A General Motors vehicle to interpose itself between the vehicle's OnStar link and the driver's OnStar RemoteLink app . In this classic man-in-the-middle attack , Kamkar, or any unauthorized user, could substitute his OnStar commands to locate, unlock, or start the vehicle. By August 11, General Motors had released upgrades to the OnStar server software and RemoteLink app to block such attacks. Following

468-512: A built-in OnStar module, branded as OnStar FMV, became publicly available on July 24, 2011. It provides some of the features an OEM system has, such as Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Tracking, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and Roadside Assistance. Ford had "a similar system" named RESCU and it was introduced with Ford's 1996 Lincoln Continental . Ford's service is now SYNC . The OnStar service relied on CDMA mobile phone voice and data communication, primarily via Verizon Wireless in

546-565: A car without the knowledge of the occupant. The hardware is designed so that when an advisor calls into a car, a light flashes, a ring tone is heard, and the radio will mute. In 2011, OnStar said that it would start retaining all the information collected by the GPS and internal system so that it could be sold to third parties (possibly insurance companies). Although this data is supposed to be "anonymized", exactly what OnStar means by anonymizing GPS data remains unclear, and it may be impossible to make

624-511: A distribution system of millions of vehicles, EDS brought much of the systems development and information management and customer service technologies, while Hughes (creators of DirecTV ) contributed communications and satellite technology and automotive electronics. In 1996, GM North America Operations President Rick Wagoner officially launched OnStar at the Chicago Auto Show . OnStar delivered its first product and service to

702-424: A four-speaker audio system, OnStar , aluminum-alloy wheels, a full-size spare tire with black-painted steel spare wheel, a 65/35 split-folding rear bench seat, faux carbon fiber interior trim panels, a cruise control, a dual-zone, manual climate control system, the 4.2L Vortec Inline Six-Cylinder (I6) gasoline engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Optional features included an in-dash, six-disc CD changer,

780-623: A joint venture between General Motors, SAIC Group and SGM (Shanghai GM), began offering its services in China. It is available on select Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet vehicles and China Telecom is the wireless network provider throughout China. The service will be available throughout mainland China and will be first launched in Mandarin Chinese. In June 2013, OnStar announced its entry to the Mexican market. The first vehicles which obtained

858-594: A new option. Following the closure of Moraine Assembly, GMC ended sales of the model line after the 2009 model year, with its role in the GMC line largely succeeded by the GMC Terrain CUV/wagon. This marked the Envoy's final year. In 2012, General Motors had recalled more than 258,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada to fix short-circuits in power window and door lock switches that could cause fires. The recall covered Chevrolet TrailBlazer , GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier , Isuzu Ascender and Saab 9-7X SUVs from

SECTION 10

#1732786847926

936-521: A rear "Posi-Trac" limited-slip differential and an Eaton automatic rear locking differential . Throughout its production run, the Envoy was available in three different trim levels: The base SLE trim level was produced from 2002 to 2009, and included a plentiful amount of standard equipment, including full power equipment (power front seats, power door locks, power windows, and power mirrors), keyless entry, cloth seating surfaces, an A/M-F/M stereo with single-disc CD player (later, with satellite radio),

1014-417: A rear DVD entertainment system by Panasonic , and a power moonroof. The top-of-the-line Denali trim level, available from 2005 to 2008, was the most luxurious trim level of the Envoy, adding additional luxury features to the also luxurious SLT trim. Additional features included additional faux wood interior trim accents, a two-tone, luxury leather-trimmed interior, a 'Denali' emblem for the steering wheel,

1092-694: A series of Batman OnStar commercials that featured Batman (using the Batmobile and props from the 1989 film ) using the service to call people, access his mail, navigate to certain locations, and to unlock the Batmobile. These were discontinued with radio commercials. GM promoted the service with radio commercials (called "Real Calls") demonstrating how it would work. It provided the recording of someone interacting with OnStar in various scenarios designed to show its utility. The commercials stated that these were recordings of actual instances of customers using

1170-543: A six-disc, in-dash CD changer, a Bose six-speaker premium amplified audio system, OnStar , polished aluminum-alloy wheels, luxury leather-trimmed seating surfaces, dual heated front bucket seats, Driver Information Center, faux wood interior trim panels, a universal garage door opener system with a travel note recorder, a dual-zone, automatic climate control system, and a driver's memory system for driver's seat, mirrors, and radio preset settings. Optional features included an in-dash, touchscreen GPS navigation system (later models),

1248-410: A transition period. Some Gen 5 models actually contained both analog and digital cellular phone modules. Also, there were both Class 2 and CAN bus models. The Gen 6 and up models are CDMA digital. Some were Class 2 bus and some were CAN (Controller Area Network) bus. Some Gen 5 and Gen 6 models were compatible with each other providing some upgrades to some customers to digital. Analog cellular

1326-435: Is OnStar equipped, no OnStar services are available until the system is activated. Vehicle owners can choose between various plans: 4G LTE access in the vehicle can be added with extra service plans, provided by AT&T. In June 2022, GM began to include a three-year, prepaid OnStar and Connected Services premium subscription as a standard option on Buick, Cadillac, and GMC models, at a value of US$ 1,500. This subscription

1404-421: Is a mandatory option included in the price of the vehicle, even if the owner does not intend to use the services. Legacy Plans no longer able to be purchased: OnStar was formed in 1996 as a collaboration between GM , Electronic Data Systems and Hughes Electronics Corporation . Each of the founding companies brought a specific area of expertise to the enterprise: GM brought vehicle design and integration and

1482-525: Is a medical measure of the intensity of an impact. All this information allows EMS to respond to the crash with appropriate equipment. In September 2011, OnStar has changed its terms and conditions to allow sale of vehicle location and speeds to interested third parties including law enforcement agencies, which has been criticized in the comp.risks forum . OnStar is theoretically susceptible to remote activation by malicious third parties or government agencies. This activation would enable third parties to track

1560-526: Is also expected to help reduce the risk of property damage, serious injuries or fatalities resulting from high-speed pursuits of stolen vehicles. Customers may opt out of that function. The first successful use of this service occurred in October 2009 when a stolen Chevrolet Tahoe was recovered and its suspected thief was apprehended. Also in 2009, General Motors began equipping some new vehicles with Remote Ignition Block, allowing OnStar to remotely deactivate

1638-403: Is designed to assist emergency response efforts. All OnStar-equipped vehicles have Stolen Vehicle Tracking, which can provide the police with the vehicle's exact location, speed, and direction of movement. Starting in the 2009 model year, General Motors began equipping some new vehicles with Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. This feature allows OnStar to remotely slow down the stolen vehicle. The service

SECTION 20

#1732786847926

1716-508: Is installed. OnStar Link is a miniature GPS receiver and 4G LTE IoT interface that plugs into the vehicle's OBD-II connector. It can provide most traditional OnStar services, including a WiFi hotspot (additional data plan required), though not Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Hands-Free Calling, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, or Send-to-Navigation. Voice communication with an OnStar Advisor requires a Bluetooth-paired cell phone. In September 2021, GM notified owners of certain pre-2015 model-year vehicles in

1794-475: Is integrated into the OnStar system and operates in the same way as a regular cell phone does except that it is operated through voice recognition. Automatic Crash Response allows emergency advisors to provide emergency medical services (EMS) with additional crash information such as rollover status, direction of impact, which airbags have deployed (front, side etc.,) and the Delta-V (change in velocity) Force which

1872-522: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would no longer require US cell phone systems to operate in analog mode. Customers who purchased a prepaid, non-refundable, non-transferable 1-year OnStar Safe & Sound subscription were scheduled to receive an equipment upgrade. If the vehicle is from the 2003, 2004, or 2005 model year, an adapter costing approximately US$ 200 (includes a one-year subscription) can be installed at

1950-963: The United States , Canada , Chile , China , Mexico , Europe , Brazil , Colombia , Argentina and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. A similar service known as "Vauxhall/Opel OnStar" was available in western Europe and "ChevyStar" in Latin American markets (except in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina). In September 2011 the president of OnStar stated that the service had more than six million customers. On May 9, 2018, Vauxhall Motors announced that Vauxhall OnStar, alongside Opel OnStar services, would cease to operate after December 31, 2020, following Groupe PSA 's purchase of Vauxhall Motors and Opel from General Motors . A new aftermarket interior rear-view mirror with

2028-465: The "extreme windshield angles and/or excessive size" and therefore had the "inability to detect a crash". Professional installation from an OnStar FMV retailer, such as select automotive dealerships and electronic retailers (such as Best Buy ), was recommended. An annual OnStar subscription for the FMV cost US$ 299.00. On March 3, 2014, OnStar announced that they would be discontinuing production and sales of

2106-453: The 2000 model year as the division adopted the name to replace the entire Jimmy SUV line for 2002. The 1998-2000 GMC Envoy had a four-wheel antilock braking system standard as well as standard front driver and passenger airbags. However, the Envoy received a Poor rating in the IIHS frontal offset crash test. The second generation GMC Envoy was introduced in early 2001 as a 2002 model (skipping

2184-710: The 2001 model year). In line with the Chevrolet Trailblazer replacing the Chevrolet (S-10) Blazer, the 2002 Envoy replaced the GMC Jimmy five-door. The Envoy was Motor Trend magazine's Sport/Utility of the Year for 2002. The 4200 Vortec 4200 engine I6 engine was named one of Ward's 10 Best Engines from 2002 to 2005. The second generation GMC Envoy uses the body-on-frame GMT360 chassis architecture. Ending its commonality with GM compact pickup trucks,

2262-479: The 2006 and 2007 model years. The SUVs were sold or registered in 20 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Canada, where salt and other chemicals are used to clear roads in the winter. From 2002 to 2006, GMC offered the extended-wheelbase Envoy XL SUV. Sixteen inches longer in wheelbase and length than the standard-length Envoy, the longer body of the XL was designed for third-row seating. To improve access and rear-seat room,

2340-505: The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze being the first vehicle to include it. The same vehicle is being assembled in Rosario , Santa Fe. Advocates promote OnStar as an essential safety tool. GM commercials have compared it to seatbelts and airbags, as the next major technology for safe driving. The benefits, they say, include its ability to aid police in tracking down stolen vehicles; contacting emergency medical services in case of an accident (should

2418-472: The 5.3L Vortec V8 gasoline engine, a power single-pane moonroof, unique chrome-plated aluminum-alloy wheels, satellite radio, and a chrome mesh front upper grille. Additional options included an in-dash, touchscreen GPS navigation system and a rear DVD entertainment system. Replacing the GMC Jimmy completely, the second-generation GMC Envoy was offered solely as a five-door SUV. Within the GMT360 model family,

GMC Envoy - Misplaced Pages Continue

2496-680: The Envoy XL could be equipped with an optional 290 hp 5.3L V8. For 2005, the 5.3L V8 was updated to include the Displacement on Demand variable-displacement system (using 4 of 8 cylinders during low-load situations), increasing output to 300 hp. Alongside a standard rear-wheel drive layout, the GMT360 Envoy was offered with either permanent 2-wheel drive or a 4x4 "Shift On-Demand" system, offering 2-wheel drive, Automatic 4-wheel drive, and High-range and Low-range 4-wheel drive (the latter, in 2.69:1 reduction). Two rear axles were offered,

2574-612: The Envoy XL, the Envoy XUV was a retractable-roof vehicle, combining the design capability of a SUV with a pickup truck. Following the discontinuation of the Oldsmobile Bravada, GMC expanded its Denali model range to the Envoy for 2005, including both versions of the model line. Along with its own grille design and chromed alloy wheels, the interior received standard leather trim, heated power seats, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and upgraded wood trim. For all versions of

2652-507: The Envoy shares its body most closely with the Isuzu Ascender ; the two model lines differ primarily in their front bumpers, grille and side body moldings. To accommodate third-row seating within the model line, an extended-length Envoy XL was introduced. Sixteen inches longer than the standard Envoy, the Envoy XL effectively bridged the gap in length between the full-size Yukon and Yukon XL SUVs. Distinguished by body-color C-pillars,

2730-488: The Envoy, GMC introduced revised seats; optional side airbags were replaced by full-length side curtain airbags (covering all three rows of seats in the Envoy XL). The DVD navigation system option was updated, adopting a touchscreen interface. The 5.3L V8 was upgraded with a variable-displacement Displacement on Demand system, using four of eight cylinders in low-workload driving. For 2006, Stabilitrak stability control

2808-547: The GMT360 chassis was designed from the ground up for SUV use. The frame rails are hydroformed and fully boxed for their entire length. The wheelbase grew to 113 inches (six inches longer than the first generation); for the first time, an extended-wheelbase version was introduced with a 129-inch wheelbase length (1 inch shorter than the GMC Yukon XL). The front suspension used a double-wishbone independent configuration with Bilstein shock absorbers. The rear suspension featured

2886-578: The Moraine plant would close in December, citing high fuel prices and decreased demand for the SUV and trucks produced by the plant. There were no plans to reconfigure the plant to produce other products. The last vehicle that rolled off the line was a white GMC Envoy . Workers at the plant in Moraine were given a letter on October 3, 2008, informing them that the plant would close in December. It stated that

2964-626: The Ohio economy. Fuyao has invested $ 1 billion in its U.S. subsidiary, with long-term plans to grow to 5,000 employees in the United States. 39°42′5.37″N 84°12′52.42″W  /  39.7014917°N 84.2145611°W  / 39.7014917; -84.2145611 OnStar OnStar Corporation is a subsidiary of General Motors that provides subscription-based communications , in-vehicle security, emergency services, turn-by-turn navigation , and remote diagnostics systems throughout

3042-472: The OnStar FMV system. While not citing a reason for the discontinuation of the FMV, OnStar said that they "have gained a number of key insights by launching OnStar FMV that will be very valuable as (we) investigate future ventures in the retail space". However, owners of the OnStar FMV would continue to receive service for their device as long as they continued to subscribe. Similar services are offered from

3120-554: The OnStar Guardian app was made available to any driver in the United States or Canada. The Guardian app uses sensors in the phone, such as the accelerometer and the GPS receiver, to provide some traditional OnStar services (e.g., automatic crash notification), regardless of the vehicle in which the user is riding. The Guardian app also serves as the user interface, via Bluetooth, to the OnStar Link plug-in device, if it

3198-487: The United States and Bell Mobility in Canada, as well as location information using GPS technology. AT&T announced the contract to replace Verizon in 2013 based on 4G technology from 2014. Drivers and passengers can use its audio interface to contact OnStar representatives for emergency services, vehicle diagnostics and directions. The OnStar service allows users to contact OnStar call centers during an emergency. In

GMC Envoy - Misplaced Pages Continue

3276-525: The United States that their factory-installed OnStar equipment will become obsolete and non-functional after December 2022. These vehicles use Verizon Wireless's 2G/3G CDMA network for communication, and Verizon has announced plans to sunset this network. Unlike GM's remedy under similar circumstances for Canadian customers, where the vehicle hardware was updated, customers in the United States will be provided an OnStar Link plug-in at no additional charge. In December 2009, Shanghai OnStar Telematics Co. Ltd.,

3354-573: The XL received its own rear door stampings. For 2004, GMC introduced the 5-passenger GMC Envoy XUV, combining the functionality of a pickup truck and an SUV. Derived from the Envoy XL, the XUV used a retractable rear roof and a folding "mid-gate" to create a plastic-lined reconfigurable cargo area. For 2003, to lower the price of the model line, GMC began to offer several options as stand-alone features (instead of grouping them together); front-seat side airbags were demoted to optional status. The headlight switch

3432-403: The announcement that Verizon Wireless would no longer provide 2G or 3G CDMA cellular service after 2022, OnStar has announced that all OnStar-equipped General Motors vehicles built prior to the 2015 model year , as well as select 2015 and newer General Motors vehicles not equipped with the newer 4G LTE service provided by AT&T , will lose access to OnStar services by the end of

3510-519: The built-in hands-free cellular telephone functionality, which allowed drivers to make and receive voice-activated, hands-free phone calls over their vehicle's car audio system , and assigned the vehicle a unique telephone number , will be discontinued, citing the increased popularity of Bluetooth connectivity in most vehicles. This affects all OnStar-equipped vehicles, regardless of cellular technology or model year . Certain early AT&T 4G LTE-equipped OnStar vehicles will be required to install

3588-602: The closure of the Oklahoma City Assembly facility, the Envoy XL was dropped from the model line, with its 7-passenger midsize role largely replaced by the GMC Acadia CUV wagon (which also replaced the GMC Safari ). For 2004 and 2005, GMC offered the five-passenger Envoy XUV retractable-roof vehicle. Similar in concept to the 2001 GMC Terracross (a mid-size SUV concept), the Envoy XUV modernized

3666-565: The customer's expense. If it is older, it will simply no longer be usable. A law firm in Pennsylvania representing some of the affected customers sought to have a class certified for a class-action lawsuit for damages claimed in the cancellation of OnStar service. On December 19, 2011, GM said OnStar would join with Verizon Wireless to offer video chat and streaming content to automobile passengers. Since 2014 OnStar offers LTE Wi-Fi service on select GM cars. Starting June 14, 2021,

3744-456: The data actually anonymous. A few weeks later, after outcry from subscribers and privacy advocate groups, OnStar reversed the decision to continue collecting information from unsubscribed units. A 2019 experiment hacking into the data collected by a 2017 Chevrolet Volt revealed that the car stored logs of calls made from the user's cell phone, as well as location and driving data, which could then be sold to third parties. In 2000, GM produced

3822-447: The driver request this or be non-responsive); notifying drivers of potentially dangerous mechanical problems; emails are sent to owners that give a diagnostics of their vehicle every month if subscribed to; and unlocking doors for drivers (after verifying authorization over the phone) should their keys be misplaced or locked inside their car. OnStar's basic subscription also includes Roadside assistance, as well HFC (Hands Free Calling) which

3900-436: The embedded OnStar systems found in newer General Motors vehicles. Owners of certain vehicles not compatible with the 4G LTE adapter will lose access to all OnStar services, though they will be able to download the OnStar Guardian mobile application onto their iOS or Android smartphone that will provide similar functionality to their vehicle's CDMA-based OnStar system. OnStar has also announced that, effective February, 2022,

3978-585: The event of a collision, detected by airbag deployment or other sensors, Advanced Automatic Collision Notification features can automatically send information about the vehicle's condition and GPS location to OnStar call centers. OnStar has 24-hour emergency call centers in Warren, Michigan ; Charlotte, North Carolina ; and Ontario, Canada , and other call centers in Makati, Philippines ; and Oshawa, Ontario . This Advanced Automatic Collision Notification service

SECTION 50

#1732786847926

4056-412: The existing rear view mirror in nearly any vehicle that was not equipped from the factory with the OnStar system. The system was able to provide all of the features of OnStar, except for those services which required integration of the vehicle's computer (such as Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Automatic Airbag Deployment Notification ). Instead, the system included sensors that detected irregular movement of

4134-416: The factory on more vehicles, with the initial service cost being included for a trial period, as well as offering more features, such as in-vehicle Wi-Fi connectivity via 3G or 4G LTE , enhanced accident response systems, remote ignition disabling, and remote control services of the vehicle. On July 30, 2015, Samy Kamkar introduced OwnStar - a small electronic device that could be concealed on or near

4212-403: The festive period. This has allowed children worldwide to see Santa's location on Christmas Eve. Each time this feature is used, OnStar also made donations to various charities. GM is currently deploying OnStar Generation 10 hardware that includes enhanced services and diagnostics and the ability to use the mobile application RemoteLink, which allows a subscriber to perform many functions without

4290-565: The final day of production would be December 23. At that time, the plant employed 2,400 people. Originally, General Motors had planned several shutdown weeks in December. However, Lee said there would be no temporary shutdowns and the plant would operate until December 23. IUE-CWA President Jim Clark said, "IUE-CWA is deeply disappointed in General Motors’ refusal to keep the Moraine Assembly plant open. The announcement that

4368-419: The five-door version. The Envoy had many extra features not available on the regular Jimmy 4-door including: a remote trunk release, heated driver's and passenger's seats, a Bose sound system, and High Intensity Discharge headlights. Optional features included: a power sunroof, a panic alarm, an anti-theft system, and a power front driver & passenger seat. GMC ended sales of the first generation Envoy after

4446-467: The ignition so when the stolen vehicle is shut off, it cannot be restarted. All Stolen Vehicle Assistance services (Stolen Vehicle Tracking, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Ignition Block) can be requested by the OnStar subscriber, but OnStar will not activate them until confirming with the police that the vehicle has been reported as stolen. OnStar subscribers may be eligible for anti-theft and low mileage insurance discounts. Since OnStar can help with

4524-410: The liftgate, a two-way tailgate was used (side-hinged or bottom hinged) with a retractable rear window. Selling far under sales projections, GM ended sales of the XUV before the end of the 2005 model year. Marketed by its ability to combine the cargo-carrying aspects of both SUVs and pickup trucks, the Envoy XUV used the midgate to partition the passenger compartment from the rear cargo area (replacing

4602-555: The location of the car, along with the ability to listen to the contents of any conversations carried on by the occupants within the car without their consent. However, the FBI has denied the ability to use this as it disables OnStar's safety features, as determined by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals . In its document of privacy practices, OnStar states that it is not possible for them to listen to or monitor conversations in

4680-497: The market in 11 months, in the fall of 1996 for model-year 1997 Cadillac DeVille , Cadillac Seville , and Cadillac Eldorado models. From 2002 to 2006, OnStar service was available on vehicles produced by Acura , Audi , Isuzu , Subaru , and Volkswagen through a licensing agreement. In April 2006, GM notified approximately 500,000 of their OnStar customers who had analog service that their service would be terminated effective December 31, 2007, because starting February 18, 2008

4758-551: The mirror and triggered a call to the OnStar emergency response center. Wireless service was provided through Verizon Wireless . The system was compatible with most vehicles manufactured from model year 2000 to 2014, as long as the vehicle was not equipped from the factory with the OnStar system, however, OnStar noted that the system "should not be installed in vehicles such as the Jeep Wrangler , Toyota FJ Cruiser , Hummer , Recreational Vehicle (RV's), or Semi Truck" due to

SECTION 60

#1732786847926

4836-508: The need for calling into the OnStar center. Functions include remote start, remote lock and unlock, flashing lights and horn as well as viewing up-to-date diagnostics data from the subscriber's iPhone or Android-powered mobile phone. As of 2011 OnStar hardware is currently only manufactured by LG Electronics , although early models were made by Hughes for Gen 1, Delphi for Gen 2, and Motorola for Gen 4 to Gen 6. The Gen 1 to Gen 4 models were analog. All were for Class 2 bus. Gen 5 models were

4914-490: The plant will be closed much earlier than initially stated will further hurt our members, their families and a Dayton community already rocked by plant closings and layoffs." In 2014, GM Moraine Assembly was purchased from IRG by China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. Fuyao manufactures automotive glass for GM and other automakers. Operations at the Fuyao plant began in late 2015. Fuyao Glass America's first customer

4992-506: The rear window or lowering the tailgate). The Envoy (along with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer , Buick Rainier , Isuzu Ascender , and Saab 9-7X ) were discontinued by GM during the 2009 model year. On December 23, 2008, Moraine Assembly ended production, with a white GMC Envoy as its final vehicle. The closing of the last factory that manufactured the trucks was the subject of a 2009 HBO documentary: The Last Truck: Closing of

5070-404: The recovery of a stolen vehicle, some insurance companies recognize this and offer a discount. Also, with certain insurance companies (for example, GMAC Insurance ) and with subscriber permission, OnStar will send the insurance company the vehicle's odometer reading every month. If the subscriber qualifies as a low-mileage driver, they may be eligible for an insurance discount. Even if the vehicle

5148-522: The retractable roof concept of the 1960s Studebaker Wagonaire . To reconfigure the interior cargo space, the XUV was fitted with a "midgate" (similar to the Chevrolet Avalanche ). Derived from the long-wheelbase chassis of the Envoy XL, the Envoy XUV design was exclusive to GMC. Externally, the vehicle was distinguished by large chrome rails above the cargo area (housing the retractable rear roof) and variant-specific taillamps. In place of

5226-491: The roofline over the third-row seat was raised (shrouded slightly with a standard roof rack). Extended to a 129-inch wheelbase, the Envoy XL was only one inch shorter than the full-size Yukon XL (Chevrolet Suburban) in wheelbase, conceding to its full-size counterparts in width. The Envoy XL (also produced as a Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT and Isuzu Ascender) served as the basis of the GMC Envoy XUV (see below). Following

5304-598: The services, and gave the date on which they occurred. From 2004 to 2009, OnStar was a sponsor for guest appearances on ESPN Radio programming, dubbed the "OnStar Hotline". In September 2010 under then-President Chris Preuss, OnStar relaunched its brand with a series of commercials with the theme of "Live On". According to Chief Marketing Officer Sam Mancuso, the campaign was designed to change how people view OnStar, "It's not about waiting for something to happen but something people can use every day." From 2008, OnStar has offered "Santa tracking" in all equipped vehicles around

5382-697: The site from 1951 to 1979. Starting in 1981, the Chevrolet S-10 small pickup was produced. This same model was produced by Shreveport Assembly . In 1987 through 1994 the plant produced the rolling chassis for the Grumman LLV Postal Vehicle. From 2001 through 2008, the plant produced the GMT360 SUVs . The plant was closed in December 2008. In 2014, the facilities were acquired by Fuyao Glass to produce glass for vehicles. On June 3, 2008, GM Chairman Rick Wagoner announced that

5460-724: The system were the 2014 Chevrolet Cheyenne and the 2014 GMC Sierra . Currently it is available in nearly all of General Motors vehicles available in the country with the Chevrolet Beat , Chevrolet Aveo , Chevrolet Tornado and Chevrolet S10 being the only exceptions. OnStar is available in Brazil in the Chevrolet vehicles such as the Chevrolet Cobalt , Chevrolet Cruze , Onix, Onix Plus and Chevrolet S-10 . OnStar started operations in Argentina on May 5, 2016, with

5538-447: The third-row seating of the XL). The cargo compartment was plastic-lined, allowing it to be hosed clean (with an onboard drainage system). To accommodate tall cargo, the rear roof panel could be retracted forward; to increase the size of the cargo compartment, the midgate and rear seats were folded down, creating a flat, plastic-lined floor (other bulky cargo could be transported by retracting

5616-445: The vehicle's doors, and locating the vehicle via Global Positioning System ), however, will no longer be able to access OnStar services such as Destination Download (the ability to send a GPS destination directly to the vehicle's OnStar system, or, if equipped, the GPS navigation system, from a smartphone or computer) and emergency services. The 4G LTE adapter will also provide a wireless Wi-Fi Internet connection, similar to that of

5694-445: The year. Customers who subscribe to OnStar services will continue to receive the services until the end of 2022, and new subscribers will not be able to activate their OnStar services. Affected customers with pre-2015 model year certain vehicles will be able to obtain an OBD II adapter that will provide 4G LTE cellular service for select OnStar services that are accessible via the OnStar mobile application (such as unlocking and locking

5772-534: Was Hyundai Motor Company ; additional clients added since startup include GM, Volkswagen , Fiat Chrysler , BMW , Honda , and US replacement-glass chain Safelite . The Fuyao plant employs over 2,000 workers. Carillon Historical Park in Dayton displays the final SUV made at Moraine Assembly next to the first windshield made by Fuyao Glass America. By the end of 2016 the plant brought an estimated $ 280 million to

5850-600: Was introduced for the 1998 model year. Introduced a year before the Chevrolet TrailBlazer , the Envoy was the highest-trim version of the GMC Jimmy SUV. In line with the Oldsmobile Bravada , the Envoy was fitted with a leather-trim interior, floor-mounted shifter, and a largely monochromatic exterior with aluminum-alloy wheels. In line with the TrailBlazer and the Bravada, the Envoy trim was offered only in

5928-579: Was made a standard feature alongside cruise control, OnStar , and a tire pressure monitoring system . The Envoy Denali received updated 18-inch alloy wheels. Following low sales of the vehicle, the Envoy XUV was dropped from the model line for 2006. Following the discontinuation of the Envoy XL, all versions of the model line were now offered with five-passenger seating. For 2008, side-curtain airbags (introduced as an option in 2005) were made standard. For 2009, few functional changes were made, with Bluetooth wireless technology for wireless phones added as

6006-608: Was revised, allowing an override of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs). The head restraints were revised from 4-way to 2-way movement. A 290 hp 5.3L V8 was introduced as an option for standard-length Envoys and the Envoy XL; all versions received a 22-gallon fuel tank. The model year was largely carryover for the Envoy SUV. For the interior, adjustable pedals became an option, alongside XM Satellite Radio and an optional DVD-based navigation system. Derived from

6084-674: Was turned off in February 2008. Customers who had the Gen 1 through Gen 4 models were unable to upgrade to the digital Gen 6. There is no compatibility in Gen 1 and 4 with other models, while there is some compatibility with Gen 2 and Gen 2.6 ( Delphi TCU and Motorola cellular transceiver). In 2011, OnStar introduced the OnStar FMV system. The system, which embedded both the OnStar system, as well as Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, into an automatically dimming rear view mirror that replaced

#925074