Circuit/System Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Chevrolet HHR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When an OnStar® keypress is made, a serial data message is sent to the audio system to mute all radio functions and output OnStar® originated audio. After the audio system is muted, the vehicle communication interface control module transmits signals to the audio system on the audio signal and audio common circuits.