OK, so it's not actually hoodoo. And Carnac the Magnificent isn't involved. But Chevy announced today at CES that select 2016 models will team onboard sensors with the vehicles' 4G LTE connection to potentially predict problems before they're detectable by owners.
Basically, your car sends information about the starter motor, battery, and fuel pump—these are the only components being monitored initially—to GM's OnStar servers, where "proprietary algorithms" analyze the data to determine if something seems amiss. If there's an issue, the owner is notified via text, e-mail, in-car warnings, or the OnStar app.
Chevrolet says the service, in which owners must enroll, will be available in some 2016 model-year versions of the Equinox crossover, Corvette sports car, Tahoe and Suburban SUVs, and Silverado and Silverado HD pickups. The brand promises more nameplate will follow. This service may be a boon for forgetful owners, sure, but fleet customers may benefit most, as they could potentially save downtime—and therefore money—by preparing for repairs or services somewhat in advance, depending on the issue.
Chevrolet didn't mention whether the data is encrypted or anonymized while it's being filtered through its servers, or if the information will be used for anything other than one-on-one prognostic communication with customers; we hope to hear more specifics soon. It also didn't give the service a proper name. Can we suggest CARnac? At least 10 people will get the joke.
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