erasing data from vehicle data center

LouSWPA, might help to offer more info about what vehicle you’re inquiring (year/make/model?)

OBD-II scanner can plug in under vehicle’s dash to retrieve vehicle codes that defines any issues. They usually offer an “erase code” option. Fairly basic stuff.

I believe the data your inquiring is usually addressed via a laptop/ECU/Canbus programmer? A knowledgeable local auto mechanic (electronic guru) could discuss options for you or point you in a direction towards it.

Edited by AC7060IL - 07 Jan 2025 at 7:40pm

Lou

I don't think I would be messing with your 2024 Silverado.

You could interfere with your 3 year and 5 year warranty.

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The OnStar System that has been part of every new GM Vehicle for a number of years now collects an endless amount of information.

I think you would agree it goes slightly beyond the suggested

speed / brakes / crash data / miles driven suggested.


Here is a summary list found through Google.


The types of Personal Information that GM collects about you when you interact with us include:


Identifiers:

Can include name, postal address, email address, screen name, photo, account ID, customer number, or telephone number. In limited circumstances, GM may collect a Social Security Number, for example if you win a sweepstakes or receive compensation that must be reported for government tax purposes.
Digital Activity

Information:
Can include IP address, browser type, unique device identifier, cookie data, associated identifying and usage information of computers and mobile devices that interact with our products, and information about how you use our products and services, such as infotainment system usage, Wi-Fi data usage, and information about your use of Vehicle Mobile Apps.

Vehicle Information:
Can include information about your vehicle or information that is obtained from your vehicle that is linked to you or can reasonably be linked to you. For example, we may be able to link information to you from your vehicle, including license plate number and vehicle identification number (VIN), or vehicle status, including mileage, oil/battery status, ignition, window, door/trunk lock status, vehicle diagnostic information, EV charging and discharging and stationary energy storage details.

Geolocation Information:
Information that is your geographic location, including the location of a vehicle or other device that is linked to you or can reasonably be linked to you. When location services are enabled in your vehicle, we collect Geolocation Information while the vehicle is used and upon the occurrence of certain events. Some model year 2019 and later vehicles may have an option to disable location services. If you disable location services, we collect Geolocation Information only in the event of an emergency (such as in the event of a crash or when the emergency call button is pressed). Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more information. In addition, when you use Vehicle Mobile Apps, we may collect mobile device Geolocation Information, such as location and speed based on your device's GPS sensors.

Demographic or Protected Classification Information:
Can include gender, date of birth, marital status, household composition, or veteran or military status. We may collect demographic or protected classification information when you respond to surveys or market research, interact with our websites and shopping tools, sign up for a GM account, participate in My GM Rewards, or enroll in OnStar.

Commercial Information:
Can include (a) information about vehicle purchases or leases, information about financing your vehicle, and information shared with us about your vehicle when it is serviced by a GM dealer or other business that you may use to maintain or service your GM vehicle, such as service history, mileage, and diagnostic information, (b) relationships that you have with third parties in connection with your use of GM products and services, such as GM dealers, energy utilities, and companies offering or operating in-vehicle applications, (c) information about your accounts with us, (d) relationships you have with GM in addition to the purchase and servicing of your vehicle, such as My GM Rewards, a My GM Rewards Card, or OnStar or (e) information about how you use our products and service such as home energy usage and related home charging preferences, or records of your use of public charging.

Driver Behavior Information:
Information about how you drive a vehicle that is linked or reasonably linkable to you, such as vehicle speed, seat belt usage, and information about braking habits.

Audio or Video Information:
Can include recordings of when you speak with our customer call centers or OnStar advisors to deliver safety and security services, in the event of, for example, a vehicle crash or health or safety emergency, or photographs and videos such as those that you may submit for contests, sweepstakes, and social sharing, voice command details and Vehicle Camera Information, which includes (a) Camera Images (external camera images or video collected only in the event of a safety event or a crash) and (b) Camera Data (data other than pictures or video that is data derived from the cameras and related sensors). We collect external Camera Images only upon the occurrence of specific crash or safety events. We do not collect Camera Images from any sensors on the interior of your vehicle, such as the sensors integrated into the Super Cruise Driver Monitoring System, but we may collect non-image Camera Data from these sensors.

Payment Information:
Can include your credit card information. We may collect payment information when you interact with our websites and shopping tools, get a GM account, participate in My GM Rewards or enroll in OnStar.

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I wonder how much info the Key Fob picks up?












Edited by Gary - 07 Jan 2025 at 11:12pm

BIG BROTHER is watching your every move. Didn't you comprehend "1984" when you read it? It was a warning, not an instruction manual. Why would any person with a working brain buy into the propaganda that new is always better and everything that the salesperson knows just what you need. Yes, you NEED all this garbage that has been added to new vehicles in the last 50-60 years.  Heated seats, back up cameras and those in dash video displays are just the tip of the iceberg. A car is an instrument to get you from here to there in somewhat comfort out of inclement weather. All those bells and whistles that the gullible fell for back when they started adding them in just gave the manufacturers free rein to keep thinking up what else can we think up to jack up the cost to these fools? 

jaybmiller wrote: A LOT of the krap in new vehicles is done as it's CHEAPER than 'traditional' stuff. IE A real ignition switch has a built in level of security,it's physical, unique,can't be duplicated, lots of parts....... that cost $$. replace it with a universal 50 cent pushbutton tied to a computer. Now EVERYONE can start your car.... ..though for <$20 YOU can PREVENT it from being started and driven away by ANY of those thieves.....

You still spew that same BS about starting a push button start car no matter what anyone says. I’ll give you a $1000 and let you keep the car if you can get in my wife’s vehicle and start it by only pushing the button.

Sheesh, key switch, BFD, when dad was a cop, he had a guy that could Hotwire a car in about 30 seconds and said add maybe 15-20 if it had lock steering. Like that was security!!!

Edited by Tbone95 - 08 Jan 2025 at 3:59pm

I mean think about it…would insurance companies cover theft anymore if all you had to do to steal the car was get in and push a button?! If you have/had a car that does that either something is wrong or something has been modified.

All the Anti Theft Logic boxes at big money is how those do it.  Can call any of the Major Auto companies, they CAN Shut off a Auto anywhere at any time.

any body can get the car to STOP.... the problem is getting the engine to START... you can not BYPASS the ANTI THIEF device.

steve(ill) wrote: No way to modify.. Dont care how smart you are, your not going to BYPASS it... you basically got 3 computers that talk to each other and the ALL have to have the same "PASSWORD" programed in or NO GO.

agreed. Was a turn of phrase on my part.

jaybmiller wrote: yes you can, thieves do it every night here in Toronto,cars get driven to Montreal, loaded into seacans, go to Africa. Go to CBC Marketplace, find their show 2-3-4 years ago, guys are getting cars.SUVs in less than 60 seconds. It IS that easy !

And thieves used to disable the key switch ignition in a heartbeat also, with less know how, so what’s your point? It wasn’t too hard to figure out your preventative measure, but I know it was just bubbling over waiting to tell somebody, so I’m glad you finally got that off your chest. Problem is, has nothing to do with it being a key switch or push button! Would work AND be necessary for either type. You made it sound like now that it’s a push button, “anyone” can now start your car. Well, ok, a crook can, just like before, only now the crook needs some tech instead of a screwdriver and slim jim.

Idiots here are investigating a Semi and Car wreck, car driver died sadly, truck driver glanced down to grab his drink, eyes back up she was just there. Investigators are alluding to a Truck “Black Box” that does not and has not ever existed. They can attain truck PCM data and his Dash Cam data but that is all, is nothing gives absolutes as to Driver Operational data streams.

PCM is the next iteration Command Computer , is a Powertrain Control Module, takes inputs from the other five to nine modules on the machines.

Edited by DMiller - 18 Jan 2025 at 9:03am

well.... 5 years makes it ALL BETTER, right ?

Edited by steve(ill) - 18 Jan 2025 at 10:45pm