Any regrets when getting rid of OnStar and/or truck’s Wi-Fi?

[66 Galaxie]

The subscription costs are ludicrous so thinking of trying using iPhone as hotspot for and data the truck needs for google nav, etc as some have reported doing successfully.

 

[Doubeleive]

mine is not a 21 but on my 12 & 18 (the 18 has wifi built in) I just threw a mobile hotspot in the console in both of them plugged into usb power. makes the kids happy and I dam sure do not need onstar for anything.

 

[downtheroadar]

Nope, nada, zilch ... been without for a couple years on my 2020 Silverado.

 

[zbad55]

I only purchase the wi-fi when going on an extended trip, 1 month for 24.99 and unlimited. Just make sure you call and cancel before they bill another month.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

The only thing I like OnStar for is the my Chevy app. So I can start the car.

 

[tjs3922]

OnStar is a horrible company. I went through the billing me for 3 months after I traded in a 2004 Malibu in 2008. Never did get my $90 back. Ugh.

When I get new vehicles I decline to give any credit card info on the welcome call and basically ignore OnStar. OnStar dont like it but my salesman tells them to back off.

NEVER give your credit card information to OnStar.

I think it is disgusting that GM is apparently forcing a subscription on GMC, Buick, Caddy, Corvettes. What could possibly go wrong here GM?

 

[todayusay]

will be interesting to see how the sales of the lower end GMC products sell. local dealer has about 10 terrains sitting on their lot, low to mid $30k MSRPs and everyone of them has the $1500 onstar add on. They've been sitting there for a couple weeks already and it doesn't look like any have sold yet...guess they are asking sticker. That's a pretty big add on cost for what they cost

like everything else, sales will either justify the cost or change in their pricing strategy

 

[Doubeleive]

eventually all gm vehicles will be "shared" only, you won't own one, that way they have you on the hook for good, you become they're monthly cash cow.

 

[roggss]

Hi,

Will you still able to use the navigation system without the Onstar?

 

[tjs3922]

My 21 Yukon and 21 Suburban have in dash navigation and it works fine. Just have to enter info at the screen in the car. I use Google maps/outlook calander through Apple Car Play so the factory Nav is pretty useless to me.