Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
OnStar® Blower Control ON/OFF
During OnStar® audio control ON, the HVAC control module receives signals from OnStar® to reduce blower level to a level 4. OnStar® blower control becomes active in auto or manual blower operation. During this OnStar® blower control, if in manual or auto blower, the display will show AUTO for blower display. This blower reduction is to ensure that all incoming and outgoing voice calls will be recognized by the OnStar® module. The driver is allowed to override the OnStar® auto blower level by increasing or decreasing it manually to any desired level. When OnStar® no longer sends the request for blower control the HVAC control module will cancel OnStar® blower control and resume previous blower level if no manual override of the blower was selected.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.