I'll just add thought. If the system were that easy to disable or work around, it would quickly become common knowledge, and every deadbeat, car thief, and repo man would have a completely different life. This is DEFINITELY shades of George Orwell's 1984. My solution is simply NOT to buy a vehicle equipped with OnStar. Or any other navigation/GPS system for that matter.
Keep in mind also that these high security electronic systems are prone to failures - either of the electronic kind or of the human kind. Lost keys/key fobs lead the list. Currently, support for these systems by the manufacturer only goes for 7 to 10 years. After that, parts become scarce, expensive, and are generally made of an exotic material called unobtainium. Replacing a lost key amounts to a tow to the dealership, recutting the key to fit the lock, and flashing the computer accept the replacement key. Overall, an expensive reminder not to lose the key again.
Also, as was stated in this thread, OnStar is a PROPRIETARY GM trademarked system. It is NOT found on non-GM cars. Ford has their own system as does Chrysler and every other manufacturer.
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