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For Release: Monday, June 7, 2021 at 10am E.T.

General Motors Expands Access to OnStar Guardian App • OnStar Guardian is a recurring subscription that provides OnStar’s key safety services through a experience. • Anyone in and the with an eligible plan can download the app, which previously was only available to GM vehicle owners.

OSHAWA, Ont. (June 7, 2021) – announced today its OnStar Guardian mobile app1 is now available to anyone in Canada and the United States with an eligible plan and a compatible Apple®5 or Android™ device. Now, customers in any brand of vehicle can stay protected and connected from anywhere and in any vehicle through the OnStar Guardian app. The expansion of OnStar Guardian, which first launched in June 2020, is part of GM's commitment to focus on opportunities beyond vehicle sales to make the road — and the world — a safer place. With OnStar Guardian app, customers can access key OnStar safety services right on their mobile device and get help when they need it from an OnStar advisor. Customers can also share these features with others by adding up to seven additional family and friends to the My Family2 section within the app, giving them added peace of mind. OnStar Guardian offers Mobile Crash Response, which uses smartphone sensors designed to detect crashes and alert an Emergency-Certified®3 advisor. The app will also launch new features this month in Location Status4, including the ability to save and share favourite locations on the app’s embedded map and receive notifications for destination departures and arrivals of family and friends. “With the expanded launch of OnStar Guardian, OnStar’s key safety features are now available to keep more Canadians safe and secure beyond their vehicles” said Mike Speranzini, director of Global Connected Services & Customer Experience. “OnStar helps people across this country every day in amazing ways and our members and their loved ones can bring the power of OnStar with them, wherever they go to feel protected and connected.” OnStar Guardian is currently available to OnStar members in Canada and the U.S. who are enrolled in a Safety & Security plan. For those without a GM vehicle, a standalone subscription plan is available to anyone in Canada and the U.S. Anyone can download the app and sign up for the service today through the Apple App Store and Google Play.

More details on plans and pricing for OnStar Guardian can be found at OnStar.ca.

1. U.S. and Canada only. Available on select Apple and Android devices. Mobile Crash Response services are intended for use in select vehicles only and can connect automatically on Android devices only. Service coverage varies with conditions and location. Service availability, features and functionality vary by device and software version. OnStar Guardian service plan (standalone plan, add-on plan or plan that includes the service), cell reception, GPS signal, and device data connection required. Terms apply. Device permissions are required for app to operate properly. OnStar links to emergency services. Device and app may not transmit all crash data. See .ca for details and limitations. Pricing and availability subject to change. You may cancel at any time by calling 1.888.4ONSTAR (1.888.466.7827). 2. Up to seven additional individuals can be added to the “My Family” section within the app. 3. Certified by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. 4. Service is designed to locate compatible with Location Services permission enabled. Functionality varies by mobile device and plan. Data rates may apply. Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.ca for details and limitations. 5. Apple, the Apple logo and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. About

General Motors of Canada is headquartered in , and is part of a global company that is committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. In Canada, General Motors markets , , GMC and vehicles through our strong Canadian network of dealers, as well as OnStar services. More information can be found at www.gm.ca or by following @GMCanada on Twitter and Instagram.

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CONTACT: Natalie Nankil Senior Manager, Product Communications Mobile 289-927-2865 [email protected]