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95-709: The first two generations of the Bravada were derived from the Chevrolet (S-10) Blazer and GMC Jimmy , offered solely as a five-door wagon. The third generation of the model line adopted a dedicated SUV platform, shared with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy . Coinciding with the 2004 retirement of the Oldsmobile brand, GM rebranded the Bravada from 2005 to 2009 as the Buick Rainier and

190-654: A 1991 model; the 4-door had a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (2-doors had a 100.5 in wheelbase, six inches (152 mm) longer than the Ford Bronco II ) and a one-piece front grille with a painted black insert (1990 two-door S-10 Blazers and Jimmys had the three-piece grille). This new grille also did away with the separate metal filler panel under the grille, since the grille is taller and took its place. Early production models between March and August 1990 were initially available as 4WD models only; 2WD versions commenced production thereafter. This came just months ahead of

285-465: 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

380-512: 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

475-565: 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

570-511: 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

665-412: A few miscellaneous changes. The right-hand-drive dashboard was also used for Holden Suburban with the passenger (left) side stretched to fit the wider Suburban. 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

760-623: 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

855-453: A larger grille, replacing the Oldsmobile "Delta Rocket" emblem with the new "Rocket O" emblem. The interior was revised, adopting heated seats and a dual-airbag dashboard. The SmartTrak system underwent a redesign, adopting the computer controlled NP-136 transfer case. In the interest of fuel economy, the system operated as rear-wheel drive in normal operations, sending torque to the front wheels only when detecting wheel slip. For 1999, OnStar

950-632: A little over $ 1,000 and was first introduced on the S-10 pickup in 1994 and carried over to the Blazer in 1996. In Canada, a ZR2 version of the GMC Jimmy was also offered. The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave a P for poor in the frontal offset crash test. Right-hand-drive model The right-hand-drive Blazer has been assembled in Indonesia since 1995. In 1998, General Motors launched

1045-525: A new center console. Another upscale model was the 1998 GMC Envoy . It used the same engines and had many of the same upgrades as the Bravada. The 1998 model Envoy featured an optional upgrade to High Intensity Discharge headlamps, and several other visual modifications. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Jimmy nameplate, the Jimmy Diamond Edition was launched. Not too different from

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1140-510: A new dashboard with larger buttons and more ergonomically correct driving controls, as well as larger door handles, and headrests for the rear bench. A passenger airbag is now standard. A front grille similar to the Chevrolet C/K pickup line's stacked-headlight system replaced the older single-headlight system, similar to the full-size GMT400 trucks. Four-wheel disc brakes became standard equipment, fitted with aluminum dual-piston calipers:

1235-694: 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

1330-502: A throttle-body fuel injection system for 1986 in order to improve performance and fuel economy. In order for it to keep being competitive, the Blazer and Jimmy received a new 4.3 L (262 cu in) V6 option for 1988 (also used with the S-10/S-15 pickups, Astro/Safari vans, G-series vans, and C/K 1500 and 2500 trucks), based on the Chevrolet small-block V8 engine , producing a respectable 150 hp (112 kW). Power output

1425-410: 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

1520-568: A two-door bodystyle; only in March 1990 were four-door versions of the S-10 Blazer and Jimmy introduced as 1991 models, with a 6.5 in (17 cm) greater wheelbase and length. While significantly smaller in all dimensions than the K5 Blazer, interior space was comparable or larger thanks to better packaging – the luggage area, for instance, was 21.0 cu ft (595 L) rather than

1615-415: A wider ladder-type frame which made its track approximately 3.9 inches wider. It also lifted the Blazer about three inches higher, allowing it to clear 31×10.5" tires on 15-inch wheels. Enhanced front (7.25" ring gear) and rear (8.5" ring gear) axles with a 3.73:1 rear-axle ratio, larger wheels and axle bearings, a stronger front anti-sway bar, skid plates, and Bilstein shocks were also added. This package cost

1710-435: 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

1805-421: 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

1900-525: 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

1995-526: 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

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2090-403: 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

2185-508: 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

2280-475: 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

2375-647: The Chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15/Sonoma pickup trucks and were manufactured in Pontiac, Michigan ; Linden, New Jersey ; Moraine, Ohio ; Shreveport, Louisiana ; and São José dos Campos , Brazil . In the United States , retail sales of four-door Blazer models ended in 2004, though production of two- and four-door models for fleet sales continued into 2005. In the Canadian market, four-door models of

2470-522: 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

2565-504: The GMC Typhoon ). A body-color headlight surround was styled with a traditional Oldsmobile split grille; aluminum wheels were standard equipment. Other standard features included standard remote keyless entry, anti-lock brakes (ABS), and the use of SmartTrak all-wheel drive . As with its Chevrolet/GMC counterpart, the Bravada was fitted with a standard 4.3L V6; for 1992, its output was increased from 160 hp to 200 hp. In contrast to

2660-576: The Saab 9-7X (becoming the first SUV for both brands). For 1991, Oldsmobile introduced the Bravada as its first-ever sport-utility vehicle. Launched alongside the newly introduced four-door version of the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer , the Bravada was the first Oldsmobile truck-based vehicle since the 1920s. In contrast to its divisional counterparts, the Bravada was sold only as a four-door SUV; no two-door body nor any pickup truck version

2755-901: 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

2850-548: The "all-new Chevrolet Blazer ". Upon launch, these models were 14.5 in (37 cm) shorter and 14.9 in (38 cm) narrower than the full-size K5 Blazer , sometimes leading to the nickname of "baby Blazer" . Like their full-sized counterparts, the S-series Blazer and Jimmy were originally offered only in a two-door body style. In 1991, four-door versions were added, with a 6.5 in (17 cm) longer wagon body. The S-10 Blazer and S-15 Jimmy were based on

2945-465: 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

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3040-481: The 1993 models, the entire 1994 model year full-size pickup and SUV lineup (C/K, Sierra, Suburban, Yukon) also used R134a. The 1994 S-Blazer and Jimmy seem to have used R-12 until the end of their production run. The all-new Blazer was introduced in 1994 as a 1995 model year. This time, it lost the S prefix for simpler identification, as the full-size Blazer was discontinued and renamed the Tahoe. (The Tahoe package, which

3135-482: The 20.1 cu ft (569 L) of the older, larger model. Base power was provided by GM's 2.0-liter OHV gasoline inline four-cylinder engine, producing up to 83 horsepower (62 kW). A 2.8-liter 110 hp (82 kW) V6 was offered as an option (coincidentally, this engine was also used in Jeep 's competing Cherokee until 1987). Due to emissions laws , a 1.9-liter gasoline inline-four built by Isuzu

3230-528: The 2005 model year, 4-door models sold to vehicle fleets. At the same time, a Blazer Xtreme (only on the 2-door model) was added to the lineup, based on the S-10 Xtreme. This sub-model lasted until 2004. The second-generation Blazer was officially sold in Taiwan, between 1995 and 1996. The ZR2 Package The ZR2 package was only offered on the 2-door Blazer as the 2 door had the shorter wheelbase. It had

3325-505: 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

3420-450: The 4.3 L engine was modified where the air pump was eliminated and further lightened. From at least 1991 onward, all S-10 Blazers and Jimmies came with four-wheel anti-lock brakes as standard equipment. The first two years of the ABS system had axleshafts with pressed-on ABS toner rings, which were eliminated during the latter half of the 1993 model year (rear ABS control was now done via

3515-464: The 4.3-liter V6 with sequential central port injection was again the standard engine, still fitted with the SmartTrak all-wheel drive system as standard. For 1997, four-wheel disc brakes (with ABS) became standard; the rear spoiler was deleted. For 1998, the second-generation Bravada underwent a mid-cycle facelift. Along with redesigned bumpers and lower body trim, the front fascia was redesigned with

3610-637: The Blazer and Jimmy were sold until the 2004 model year and until the 2005 model year for the two-door models of both. The Brazilian variant, based on the second-generation S-series, continued in production in Brazil through 2012 with its own sheetmetal stampings which were also used on the Chinese, Indonesian, and Russian versions. In North America, the Moraine, Ohio, plant produced only 4-door vehicles, with both 2- and 4-door models being produced at Linden, which

3705-530: The Bravada was now the counterpart of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer , GMC Envoy , and Isuzu Ascender . Now fitted with a distinct body (sharing only its doors with the GMC Envoy), the model line was styled in line with the Oldsmobile Aurora and Alero sedans, including a rounded front fascia and integrating the grilles into the bumpers and headlamp clusters. Reportedly, the only parts that remained from

3800-554: The Envoy, it featured leather seats with a diamond pattern, special diamond logos, and an aluminum silver plate along lower sides of the SUV. In 1999, Chevrolet introduced a limited edition TrailBlazer appearance package that was available as an upgrade to the LS and LT trims. The package featured gold-accented alloy rims and trim along with several interior/exterior modifications and upgrades and

3895-472: 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

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3990-617: 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

4085-487: 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

4180-525: 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.,

4275-403: 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

4370-510: The back glass strut mounting points) and front grille (chrome shell with argent silver inserts). The interior was a carryover from 1991 with the exception of the center console and steering wheel (X-bar style similar to the one used in the GMT400 trucks). Also, the "S-15" name was dropped from the Jimmy. The S-10 Blazer also introduced an upscale Tahoe and Sport trim packages, the Tahoe LT, which

4465-519: 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

4560-412: The city, and 19–20 miles per US gallon (12–12 L/100 km; 23–24 mpg ‑imp ) on the highway. Sales by calendar year: Chevrolet S-10 Blazer The Chevrolet (S-10) Blazer and its badge engineered GMC (S-15) Jimmy counterpart are compact / mid-size SUVs manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet and GMC from the 1983 through 2005 model years, over two generations – until

4655-479: The city, and 20 miles per US gallon (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg ‑imp ) on the highway. After skipping the 1995 model year, Oldsmobile released its second-generation Bravada for 1996. Again sharing a body with the Chevrolet Blazer/GMC Jimmy, the Bravada was again produced only in a four-door body configuration. Distinguished by its lower bodyside trim (matching the bumpers) and

4750-565: 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,

4845-456: 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

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4940-447: 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

5035-516: The early 1990s alongside these brands' full-size SUVs with near identical nameplates, but lacking removable hardtops. From the 1992 model year, GMC's full-size Jimmy had become the "Yukon", and so, the S-15 prefix was dropped on the smaller GMC Jimmy . Starting with the 1995 second generation, the large Blazer was rebranded as the Chevrolet Tahoe , and these mid-size SUVs were simply launched as

5130-436: 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,

5225-585: 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

5320-412: 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

5415-416: 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

5510-403: 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

5605-683: The first-generation Bravada underwent minor detail changes. For 1992, the instrument panel was revised to further distinguish itself from the Blazer/Jimmy. For 1993, an overhead console was added (including a compass, temperature, and reading lights). As an option, a Gold package featured gold-colored badging and wheels. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency , the first-generation Bravada averaged 14–15 miles per US gallon (17–16 L/100 km; 17–18 mpg ‑imp ) in

5700-404: The front disc brakes were redesigned with the dual-piston calipers and 11" diameter brake rotors (steering knuckles now have sealed hub assemblies), while the truck models continued to use single-piston disc brakes. The folding mirrors received a refresh for 1999, while 2000 saw new front bumpers and the trim running along the sides and bumpers was removed. For the 2001 model year, the truck received

5795-399: The full-size Blazer became just "Blazer." The center console was raised (with a dual cup holder), and the 4L60-E transmission replaced the 700R4. The grille (alongside the S-10 pickup ) was revised (which was a chrome-plated version of the base work truck grille found on base S-10 pickups), along with the addition of optional five-spoke alloy rims on 2WD models (which were basically a copy of

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5890-467: 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

5985-673: The introduction of the Ford Explorer , which replaced the Bronco II; six-and-a-half years after the segment-leading Cherokee debuted with four doors. The upscale Oldsmobile Bravada appeared later in the year featuring an All-Wheel-Drive package called "Smart-Trak" (using a BorgWarner 4472 transfer case, shared with the AWD Astro/Safari). For 1992, the S-10 Blazer and Jimmy received an updated rear back glass (which does not have any trim to which two black buttons serve as

6080-555: 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

6175-497: 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

6270-551: 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

6365-508: 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

6460-530: The part-time four-wheel drive system of the Blazer/Jimmy, the Bravada was fitted with SmartTrak full-time all-wheel drive. Shared with the GMC Typhoon and the AWD Astro/Safari vans, SmartTrak used a BorgWarner 4472 transfer case; though forgoing low-range gearing, the system offered a 65%/35% rear/front torque split, shifting it when the system detected slippage. During its production,

6555-474: The pickup models, these versions are sometimes internally referred to as the S/T series to denote two- and four-wheel-drive models respectively (similar to the full-size Chevrolet C/K trucks) despite all versions being badged with "S" nomenclature. Unlike their full-size K5 counterparts , the S-series Blazer and Jimmy did not feature removable hardtops. For their first eight model years, they were only offered in

6650-408: The previous generation were the automatic transmission and the transfer case on four-wheel-drive models. The GMT360 platform brought several functional changes to the model line. A rear-wheel drive layout, with traction control, became standard for the first time (making it the first rear-wheel-drive Oldsmobile since the 1992 Custom Cruiser), with all-wheel drive retained as an option. The 4.3-liter V6

6745-404: 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

6840-497: The right-hand drive version to be built in the United States for the export to the countries with left-hand rule of road . The S-10 Blazer destined for the Japanese market had some modifications to suit the Japanese people: turn-signal stalk moving closer to the steering wheel, external rear-view mirrors electrically folding in to fit through the narrow streets, brake pedal changing its angle for easier reach, larger wheel arches, and

6935-499: The second-generation Bravada averaged 14–15 miles per US gallon (17–16 L/100 km; 17–18 mpg ‑imp ) in the city, and 18–20 miles per US gallon (13–12 L/100 km; 22–24 mpg ‑imp ) on the highway. Oldsmobile launched the third generation of the Bravada in February 2001 for the 2002 model year. Serving as the launch model of the all-new GMT360 architecture (a platform dedicated to mid-size SUVs),

7030-598: 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

7125-488: The split front grille, the Bravada was fitted with six-spoke aluminum wheels (in line with the Aurora). Though sharing a dashboard with its counterparts (with driver-side airbag), the Bravada was fitted with woodgrain trim, leather seats, and interior trim (styled similarly to the Aurora), and a console-mounted transmission shifter (becoming a special-edition option on the Blazer in 1999). Retuned to 190 hp (142 kW),

7220-728: 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

7315-475: The tailgate. 1992 was the first model year the S-10 Blazer and Jimmy was available with an NP233 electronic transfer case. This deleted the manual gear range selector with a three-position switch located to the left of the gauge cluster in the place of the rear defrost button found on other models (the defrost button assembly on models with the electronic transfer case is positioned below the headlight switch). The electronic transfer case added luxury; however, there

7410-562: The third-generation Camaro Z28 15" alloy rims). Although the second generation S-10/S-15 pickup debuted in 1994, the S-Blazer and Jimmy continued unchanged for that year, with the only significant changes being a third brake light and the discontinuation of the rear spoiler. 1994 was a transition year for many automakers when it came to switching from R-12 Freon to CFC-free R134a refrigerant. The redesigned 1994 S-10 and Sonoma pickups used R134a refrigerant. Despite being nearly identical to

7505-511: The vehicle (1 to 500). Though GM discontinued the Oldsmobile Bravada, its body lived on in two different vehicles: the Buick Rainier (2004–2007) served as its direct replacement with the flagship Saab 9-7X (2005–2009) also using its bodyshell. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency , the third-generation Bravada averaged 13–14 miles per US gallon (18–17 L/100 km; 16–17 mpg ‑imp ) in

7600-421: The vehicle ending production after only three model years. On January 12, 2004, the final Oldsmobile Bravada rolled off the assembly line. The last 500 examples were produced as Final 500 Special Editions; each example featured custom seat embroidering and exterior badging inspired by vintage Oldsmobile logos, dark cherry metallic paint, unique chrome alloy wheels, and a medallion identifying the production number of

7695-517: The vehicle speed sensor). A five-speed manual transmission remained standard through 1994, but only with the TBI engine. Only the two 4.3 L (262 cu in) engines were offered as options, the base TBI and the CPI (introduced in 1992 for the S-10/S-15 and Astro/Safari vans; the latter had the "Vortec" logo on the intake plenum). 1993 had a few changes; the S-10 Blazer was renamed " S-Blazer " while

7790-445: 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

7885-445: 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

7980-402: Was available with the 4.3 L V6 engine only, and most models featured four-wheel drive via an electronic transfer case; 1997 was the last year a manual transfer case (with floor-shifter) for four-wheel drive was offered. A driver-side airbag came, but a passenger-side airbag was not immediately introduced. In 1998, the interior and exterior received some cosmetic changes. The makeover offered

8075-542: Was increased to 160 hp (119 kW) for 1989, while the four-cylinder engine was dropped. The 2.8 L V6 was discontinued after 1989, making the 4.3 L the sole available engine. A 5-speed manual transmission ( Getrag 290/Hydramatic 290/5LM60, sourced from the GMT400) was added to the option list, replacing the BorgWarner T-5 . In March 1990, 4-door versions of the S-10 Blazer and Jimmy were introduced as

8170-469: Was introduced as a cellular-phone unit; in 2001, the system was integrated into the rearview mirror with available features like hands-free calling and virtual advisor. A Bose sound system also became an available option for 1999. For 2000, a two-tone exterior option was introduced for the first time (named the Platinum Edition). According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency ,

8265-568: Was marketed until the introduction of the GMT360 series for the 2002 model year. The TrailBlazer's headlamps, which featured daytime running lamps, would be available on various Blazer models until production ended. Upon introduction of the 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and the GMC Envoy , production continued after their successors came to the market, with the Jimmy being sold only in Canada and, in

8360-509: Was no neutral position with the electronic transfer case, so the owner's manual stated that the drive shaft had to be removed when the vehicle was being towed. The fuel lines, which were routed on the driver side frame rail to the TBI fuel injectors, were redesigned where the fuel inlets entered the rear of the engine (same as the GMT400). This was phased in because of the L35 option which used a similar fuel line setup. The serpentine accessory drive for

8455-457: Was offered as the base model engine in California in place of the 2.0-liter engine, while an Isuzu 2.2-liter diesel engine (also used in the S-10/S-15 pickups) producing 58 hp (43 kW) was offered as an option. The 1.9 L, 2.0 L gasoline, and 2.2 L diesel engines were dropped after 1984, replaced by the larger 2.5 L Iron Duke engine. The V6 was refitted with

8550-461: Was produced. The first generation was sold exclusively in the United States. The first luxury SUV produced by GM, the Bravada was designed with its a distinctive exterior separate from its divisional counterparts. In contrast to the larger Jeep Grand Wagoneer (discontinued after 1991), the Bravada was not fitted with wagon-style woodgrain exterior trim; instead, the body adopted a nearly monochromatic appearance with lower body cladding (similar to

8645-515: Was rebadged as the LT in 1995 while the Tahoe package was rebadged as the LS. The Tahoe LT had its own exterior décor with faded lower body lines on the lower rockers along with Tahoe LT badges; this also included an overhead console and remote keyless entry. The sport package had bigger sway bars, slightly modified suspension, and 30×9.5" or optional 31×10.5" tires. Body trim included also black plastic fender flares, front fog lights, and spare tire carrier on

8740-492: Was retired in favor of a 270 hp (201 kW), 4.2-liter Atlas inline-six (RPO LL8) (the first Oldsmobile to offer such a layout since the 1976 Omega ). In contrast to its Chevrolet, GMC, or Isuzu counterparts, the Bravada was not offered in a long-wheelbase, seven-passenger configuration, nor with a 5.3L V8 engine. The launch of the GMT360 Bravada coincided with the retirement of the Oldsmobile division, with

8835-710: Was the base trim for past S-10s, was redesignated as the LS.) Exterior and interior size were increased, bumping it up to a mid-sized SUV. The Blazer was Playboy Magazine ' s Truck of the Year for 1995 and was also the unanimous winner of the Motor Trend 1995 Truck of the Year. The 1995 Blazer was also awarded North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The second-generation Blazer

8930-550: Was the main assembly plant after the switch (for the 1995 model year) from Pontiac West Assembly in Pontiac, Michigan, which closed in 1994. In 1982, General Motors introduced the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer , and its rebadged GMC S-15 Jimmy variant, as 1983 models. They were based on, and co-developed, with the 1982 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck , introduced one year prior, to replace the Isuzu -based Chevrolet LUV truck. Similar to

9025-618: 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

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