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2010 Chevy Malibu OnStar Module Location

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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Default 2010 Chevy Malibu OnStar Module Location

Hello,
I've searched online, but can't find the answer.

Does anyone know the location of the OnStar module in a 2010 Chevy Malibu?

Thanks in advance!
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 5:00 PM
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It should be in the trunk behind the sill plate (tail light panel.)
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 8:36 PM
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On the 2010 Malibu, the trunk contains a fuse block, RCDLR module, speakers, and amplifier if equipped. What "sill plate" are you referring to?
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 6:57 AM
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Thanks Tyger, I'll check there.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 9:38 AM
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I just checked behind the panel with the rear lights and I don't see it there. I checked both quarter panels and under the rear seat. I still can't find the thing...
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 5:57 PM
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Tail light panel
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 6:22 AM
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Hi Tyger,
I removed the plastic insert that covers the rear tail lights and trunk latch mechanism and I could not find the unit. I'll check again, are you sure its there?
Thanks for your responses.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 1:50 PM
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I'm getting very frustrated. I've looked everywhere and searched online. I can not find the Onstar module. I would very greatly appreciate it if someone could tell me where the stupid thing is hiding.

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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 8:33 PM
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According to the 2009 model manual its under the dash, passenger side....
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 9:50 PM
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Jeez, I wish I didn't have to see that so as casual thieves wouldn't either. You know, for the stolen vehicle recovery function as I have posted in thread https://chevroletforum.com/forum/hhr...e5/#post194850:
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One aspect of OnStar is the stolen vehicle recovery function. When you discuss the means to disable the OnStar on forums like this, no matter how easy or hard, you're doing service to the thieves at the expense of the paying subscribers. Granted, professional thieves already know how to get around systems like OnStar but carjackings are usually crimes of opportunity. It's always nice to hear carjackers foiled by OnStar from time to time.
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