Guide to Rear Occupant Alert Systems

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Children and hot cars can be a fatal combination. On average, there are 38 heatstroke-related deaths each year. Consumer Reports' testing has shown that the temperature in a parked car can rise to dangerous levels on even a mild day. Our experts found that when it was 61° F outside, the temperature inside a closed car could reach more than 105° F in just an hour, an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal level for a child.

Many parents comment on social media outlets that such an accidental death would never happen to their child. But research has shown that anyone can forget a small child in a car, especially parents who have a change in their routine or those who are under stress. Just as drivers often find themselves lost in thought and navigating on autopilot, often getting to their destination without remembering details of the trip or missing a turn to run an errand, distracted parents can forget a quiet child or pet.

Many automakers now offer technology to help prevent these heatstroke deaths. These models have systems that can remind drivers that a rear door has been opened on a trip. A simple display in the gauge cluster, typically accompanied by a warning tone, encourages drivers to check the back seat.

The auto industry has committed to introducing rear-seat reminders that include a combination of auditory and visual alerts in essentially all cars and trucks by the 2025 model year.

Consumer Reports, along with many other advocates of child passenger safety, have pushed for automakers to provide integrated heatstroke prevention systems. And CR hopes to see them proliferate in the marketplace in many more mainstream, affordable vehicles, enabled straight from the factory and standard across all trims, says Jennifer Stockburger, director of operations at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center.

CR favors systems that are delivered turned on as a default setting, because many parents don’t think they could make this mistake, Stockburger says. If parents or caregivers have to activate the system manually, it’s less likely to be used.

Consumer Reports' Rear-Seat Safety Score incorporates formal evaluations of rear occupant alert systems. Vehicles are awarded points for the presence of vehicle-integrated systems and evaluated on their performance.

Below are highlights of how these systems work based on our testing and experience. And there’s a chart that lists the vehicles that have an available rear occupant alert system. The chart indicates whether the system issues a reminder at the end of a trip and/or whether it has sensors to detect occupants that may have been left behind. Of course, whether your car has an alert system or not, always check the back seat, and never leave children unattended in a vehicle.

Essentially these systems can be identified as two main types: end-of-trip reminders and occupant sensing alerts.

End-of-Trip Reminders

These reminders give the driver an alert at the end of their trip. Typically they are door-logic-based systems that note whether a rear door is opened prior to or during a trip and provide a visual alert at the end of a trip, and may be accompanied by audible chimes. This type of system was first introduced by General Motors in the 2017 GMC Acadia. Now, all of the currently available vehicle-integrated heatstroke prevention systems use this approach. Most systems come factory-enabled, with the exception of Nissan, Infiniti, and Mitsubishi’s Rear Door Alert. These three systems also stand out with their external audible alert after exiting the vehicle. Ford’s Rear Occupant Alert allows for deactivation of the reminder system, but it will prompt the user every six months to reactivate.

Occupant Sensing Alerts

Currently, these systems can detect motion in the vehicle. The Hyundai/Genesis/Kia Rear Occupant Alert uses ultrasonic sensors to detect occupant motion in the back seat after a vehicle has been locked. To date, these are the only brands that offer this capability. They also send a notification to the driver’s phone or email through the telematics subscription. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of highly sensitive in-car radar technology to combat pediatric heatstroke deaths. Genesis has implemented a high-powered radar sensing system in the 2022 Genesis GV70 that can detect a sleeping child or even their breathing motions.

Use the table below to sort by year and search the brands for which models have heatstroke-prevention technology.

Year

Brand

Model

Type

Trim

Standard / Optional

2022

Acura

MDX

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Acura

RDX

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Buick

Enclave

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Buick

Encore

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Buick

Encore GX

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std. 2022 U.S. and Canada

2022

Buick

Envision

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Cadillac

CT4

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Cadillac

CT4-V / CT4-V Blackwing

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Cadillac

CT5

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Cadillac

CT5-V / CT5-V Blackwing

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Cadillac

Escalade

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Cadillac

Escalade ESV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Cadillac

XT4

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Cadillac

XT5

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Cadillac

XT5 Professional Vehicles

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Cadillac

XT6

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Bolt EUV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Blazer

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Bolt EV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Colorado

End-of-Trip Reminder

Crew Cab

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Malibu

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Equinox

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Traverse

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Silverado 1500

End-of-Trip Reminder

Crew Cab and Double Cab

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Silverado HD

End-of-Trip Reminder

2500, 3500, Crew Cab and Double Cab

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Spark

End-of-Trip Reminder

2LT

Std. U.S. only, optional Canada; available only on Spark 2LT Trim, not capable on LS/1LT trim

2022

Chevrolet

Suburban

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Tahoe

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Trailblazer

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Chevrolet

Trax

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std. 2022 U.S. and Canada

2022

Ford

Bronco 4DR

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Ford

Bronco Sport

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Ford

Edge

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Ford

Escape

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Ford

Expedition

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Ford

Explorer/Police Interceptor

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Ford

F-150/Police Responder

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std. on Super Cab, Crew Cab

2022

Ford

Mustang Mach E

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Ford

Ranger

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Ford

Super Duty

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std. on Super Cab, Crew Cab

2022

Ford

Transit

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

With rear seats & 4 door

2022

Genesis

G70

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Genesis

G80

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Genesis

G80

Occupant Sensing (ultrasonic), End-of-Trip Reminder

2.5T - Advanced and above 3.5T - All

Opt.

2022

Genesis

G90

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Genesis

GV70

Occupant Sensing (radar), End-of-Trip Reminder

2.5T - Advanced and above 3.5T - All

Opt.

2022

Genesis

GV70

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Genesis

GV80

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Genesis

GV80

Occupant Sensing (ultrasonic), End-of-Trip Reminder

2.5T RWD Advanced and above 2.5T AWD 3.5T - All

Opt.

2022

GMC

Acadia

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

GMC

Hummer EV Edition 1

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

GMC

Canyon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

GMC

Sierra / Denali 1500

End-of-Trip Reminder

Including Denali, Crew Cab, and Double Cab

Std.

2022

GMC

Terrain

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

GMC

Sierra / Denali 1500 Limited

End-of-Trip Reminder

Including Denali, Crew Cab, and Double Cab

Std.

2022

GMC

Sierra HD

End-of-Trip Reminder

2500, 3500 Including Denali, Crew Cab, and Double Cab

Std.

2022

GMC

Yukon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All, Including Denali

Std.

2022

GMC

Yukon XL

End-of-Trip Reminder

All, Including Denali

Std.

2022

Honda

Accord

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Honda

Accord Hybrid

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Honda

Civic 4DR

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Honda

Civic 5DR

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Honda

Odyssey

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Elantra

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Elantra HEV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Ioniq 5

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Kona

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Kona EV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Palisade

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Palisade

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

SEL

Opt.

2022

Hyundai

Santa Cruz

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Santa Fe

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Santa Fe

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

SEL

Opt.

2022

Hyundai

Santa Fe HEV

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Santa Fe PHEV

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Sonata

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Sonata HEV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Tucson

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Tucson

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

SEL

Opt.

2022

Hyundai

Tucson HEV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Tucson HEV

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

SEL

Opt.

2022

Hyundai

Tucson PHEV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Hyundai

Tucson PHEV

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

SEL

Opt.

2022

Infiniti

QX60

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Infiniti

QX80

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

Carnival

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

EV6

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

Forte

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

K5

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

Niro EV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

Niro HEV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

Niro PHEV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

Rio

End-of-Trip Reminder

S Tech

Opt.

2022

Kia

Seltos

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

Sorento

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

Sorento Hybrid

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

Soul

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

Stinger

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Kia

Telluride

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Lexus

NX350

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Lincoln

Aviator

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Lincoln

Corsair

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Lincoln

Nautilus

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Lincoln

Navigator

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Mitsubishi

Outlander

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Altima

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Armada

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Kicks

End-of-Trip Reminder

SV, SR

Std.

2022

Nissan

Leaf

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Maxima

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Murano

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Pathfinder

Rear Door Alert

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Pathfinder

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Rogue

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Rogue Sport

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Sentra

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Titan

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Nissan

Versa

End-of-Trip Reminder

SV, SR

Std.

2022

Subaru

Ascent

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Subaru

Crosstrek

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Standard on all trims equipped with CVT. The Base and Premium come standard with manual, so RSR is not available. Must upgrade to CVT.

2022

Subaru

Crosstrek Hybrid

End-of-Trip Reminder

Only one trim

Std.

2022

Subaru

Forester

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Subaru

Impreza

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Standard on all trims equipped with CVT. The Base comes standard with manual, so RSR is not available. Must upgrade to CVT.

2022

Subaru

Legacy

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Subaru

Outback

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Toyota

Camry

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Toyota

Camry HV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Toyota

Corolla Cross

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Toyota

Highlander

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Toyota

Highlander Hybrid

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Toyota

RAV4 Prime

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Toyota

Sienna

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Toyota

Tundra

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2022

Volkswagen

Taos

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Buick

Enclave

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Buick

Encore

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Buick

Encore GX

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Buick

Envision

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Cadillac

CT4

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Cadillac

CT4-V

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Cadillac

CT5

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Cadillac

CT5-V

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Cadillac

Escalade

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Cadillac

Escalade ESV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Cadillac

XT4

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Cadillac

XT5

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Cadillac

XT6

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Blazer

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Bolt EV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Colorado

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Equinox

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Malibu

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Silverado 1500

End-of-Trip Reminder

Crew Cab and Double Cab

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Silverado HD

End-of-Trip Reminder

Crew Cab and Double Cab

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Spark

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Suburban

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Tahoe

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Trailblazer

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Traverse

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Chevrolet

Trax

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Ford

Bronco 4DR

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Ford

Bronco Sport

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Ford

Edge

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Ford

Escape

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Ford

Expedition

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Ford

Explorer/Police Interceptor

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Ford

F-150/Police Responder

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Available

2021

Ford

Mustang Mach E

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Ford

Ranger

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Ford

Super Duty

End-of-Trip Reminder

Super Cab, Crew Cab

Std.

2021

Ford

Transit

End-of-Trip Reminder

All with rear seats, 4 door

Std.

2021

Genesis

G80

End-of-Trip Reminder

Prestige

Std.

2021

Genesis

G80

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

Prestige

Std.

2021

Genesis

GV80

End-of-Trip Reminder

Advanced

Std.

2021

Genesis

GV80

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

Advanced

Std.

2021

GMC

Acadia

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

GMC

Canyon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

GMC

Sierra 1500

End-of-Trip Reminder

Crew Cab and Double Cab

Std.

2021

GMC

Sierra HD

End-of-Trip Reminder

Crew Cab and Double Cab

Std.

2021

GMC

Terrain

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

GMC

Yukon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

GMC

Yukon XL

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Honda

Accord Hybrid

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Honda

Accord

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Honda

Odyssey

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Hyundai

Elantra

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Hyundai

Palisade

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Hyundai

Palisade

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

SEL

Opt.

2021

Hyundai

Santa Fe

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Hyundai

Santa Fe

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

SEL

Std.

2021

Hyundai

Santa Fe HEV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Hyundai

Santa Fe HEV

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Hyundai

Sonata

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Hyundai

Sonata HEV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Infiniti

Q50

End-of-Trip Reminder

N/A

N/A

2021

Infiniti

Q60

End-of-Trip Reminder

N/A

N/A

2021

Infiniti

QX50

End-of-Trip Reminder

N/A

N/A

2021

Infiniti

QX80

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Kia

Niro EV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Kia

Niro HEV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Kia

Niro PHEV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Kia

Rio

End-of-Trip Reminder

S Tech

Opt.

2021

Kia

Seltos

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Kia

Sorento

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Kia

Sorento Hybrid

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Kia

Sorento PHEV

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Kia

Soul

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Kia

Telluride

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Kia

K5

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Lincoln

Aviator

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Lincoln

Corsair

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Lincoln

Nautilus

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Lincoln

Navigator

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Nissan

Altima

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Nissan

Armada

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Nissan

Frontier

End-of-Trip Reminder

N/A

N/A

2021

Nissan

Kicks

End-of-Trip Reminder

SV, SR

Std.

2021

Nissan

Leaf

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Nissan

Maxima

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Nissan

Murano

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Nissan

Pathfinder

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Nissan

Rogue

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Nissan

Rogue Sport

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Nissan

Sentra

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Nissan

Titan

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Nissan

Versa

End-of-Trip Reminder

SV, SR

Std.

2021

Subaru

Ascent

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Subaru

Crosstrek

End-of-Trip Reminder

All w/ CVT

Std.

2021

Subaru

Crosstrek Hybrid

End-of-Trip Reminder

Only one trim

Std.

2021

Subaru

Forester

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Subaru

Impreza

End-of-Trip Reminder

All w/ CVT

Std.

2021

Subaru

Impreza

End-of-Trip Reminder

All w/ CVT & 5DR Sport w/MT

Std.

2021

Subaru

Legacy

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Subaru

Outback

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Toyota

Camry

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Toyota

Camry HV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Toyota

Highlander

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Toyota

Highlander Hybrid

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Toyota

RAV4 Prime

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Toyota

Sienna

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2021

Toyota

Venza

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Buick

Enclave

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Buick

Encore

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Buick

Encore GX

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Buick

Envision

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Buick

LaCrosse

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Buick

Regal GS

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Buick

Regal Sportback

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Buick

Regal TourX

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

CT4

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

CT4-V

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

CT5

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

CT5-V

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

CT6

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

CT6 V-Blackwing

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

CT6-V

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

Escalade

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

Escalade ESV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

XT4

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

XT5

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Cadillac

XT6

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Blazer

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Bolt EV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Camaro

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Colorado

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Equinox

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Malibu

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Silverado 1500

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Silverado 2500

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Silverado 3500

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Silverado HD

End-of-Trip Reminder

Crew Cab and Double Cab

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Spark

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Suburban

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Tahoe

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Traverse

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Chevrolet

Trax

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Ford

Escape

End-of-Trip Reminder

All, Aug 2020+

Std.

2020

GMC

Acadia

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

GMC

Canyon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

GMC

Siera HD

End-of-Trip Reminder

Crew Cab and Double Cab

Std.

2020

GMC

Sierra 1500

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

GMC

Sierra 2500

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

GMC

Sierra 3500

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

GMC

Terrain

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

GMC

Yukon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

GMC

Yukon XL

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Hyundai

Palisade

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Hyundai

Palisade

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

SEL, Limited

Opt.

2020

Hyundai

Santa Fe

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Hyundai

Santa Fe

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

SEL, SEL Plus, Limited

Opt.

2020

Hyundai

Sonata

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Hyundai

Sonata Hybrid

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Infiniti

Q50

End-of-Trip Reminder

N/A

2020

Infiniti

Q60

End-of-Trip Reminder

N/A

2020

Infiniti

QX50

End-of-Trip Reminder

N/A

2020

Infiniti

QX60

End-of-Trip Reminder

Std.

2020

Infiniti

QX80

End-of-Trip Reminder

Std.

2020

Kia

Seltos

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Kia

Telluride

Occupant Sensing, End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Lincoln

Corsair

End-of-Trip Reminder

All, Aug 2020+

Std.

2020

Nissan

Altima

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Nissan

Armada

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Nissan

Kicks

End-of-Trip Reminder

SV, SR

Std.

2020

Nissan

Leaf

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Nissan

Maxima

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Nissan

Murano

End-of-trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Nissan

Pathfinder

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Nissan

Rogue

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Nissan

Rogue Sport

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Nissan

Sentra

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Nissan

Titan

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Nissan

Versa

End-of-Trip Reminder

SV, SR

Std.

2020

Subaru

Ascent

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Subaru

Crosstrek

End-of-Trip Reminder

All w/ CVT

Std.

2020

Subaru

Crosstrek Hybrid

End-of-Trip Reminder

Only one trim

Std.

2020

Subaru

Forester

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2020

Subaru

Impreza

End-of-Trip Reminder

All w/ CVT

Std.

2020

Toyota

Highlander

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Buick

Enclave

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Buick

Encore

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Buick

Envision

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Buick

LaCrosse

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Buick

Regal

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Buick

Regal TourX

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Cadillac

CT6

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Cadillac

CTS

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Cadillac

Escalade

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Cadillac

XT4

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Cadillac

XT5

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Cadillac

XTS

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Blazer

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Bolt

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Colorado

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Cruze

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Equinox

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Malibu

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Silverado 1500

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Silverado 1500 LD

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Silverado 2500HD

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Silverado 3500HD

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Spark

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Suburban

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Tahoe

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Traverse

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Trax

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Chevrolet

Volt

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

GMC

Acadia

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

GMC

Canyon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

GMC

Sierra 1500

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

GMC

Sierra 1500 Limited

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

GMC

Sierra 2500HD

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

GMC

Sierra 3500HD

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

GMC

Terrain

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

GMC

Yukon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

GMC

Yukon XL

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Hyundai

Santa Fe

End-of-Trip Reminder

SEL Plus, Limited

Std.

2019

Nissan

Altima

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Nissan

Armada

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Nissan

Leaf

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Nissan

Maxima

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Nissan

Murano

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Nissan

Pathfinder

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Nissan

Rogue

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Nissan

Rogue Sport

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2019

Nissan

Titan (4-dr.)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Buick

Enclave

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Buick

Lacrosse

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Cadillac

ATS (sedan)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Cadillac

CT6

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Cadillac

CTS

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Cadillac

CTS (V series)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Cadillac

Escalade

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Cadillac

XT5

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Chevrolet

Bolt EV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Chevrolet

Colorado

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Chevrolet

Cruze (hatch)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Chevrolet

Cruze (sedan)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Chevrolet

Equinox

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Chevrolet

Malibu

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Chevrolet

Silverado (4dr)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Chevrolet

Suburban

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Chevrolet

Tahoe

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Chevrolet

Traverse

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

GMC

Acadia

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

GMC

Canyon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

GMC

Sierra (4dr)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

GMC

Terrain

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

GMC

Yukon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

GMC

Yukon XL

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2018

Nissan

Pathfinder

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

Buick

Lacrosse

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

Cadillac

CT6 (2017i)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

Cadillac

Escalade

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

Chevrolet

Bolt EV

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

Chevrolet

Colorado

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

Chevrolet

Cruze (hatch)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

Chevrolet

Cruze (sedan)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

Chevrolet

Malibu

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

Chevrolet

Silverado (4dr)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

Chevrolet

Suburban

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

Chevrolet

Tahoe

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

GMC

Acadia

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

GMC

Canyon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

GMC

Sierra (4dr)

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

GMC

Yukon

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

2017

GMC

Yukon XL

End-of-Trip Reminder

All

Std.

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