OnStar removed on 2022's?

Aquarius · 10-04-2021, 03:44 PM

So, with GM getting rid of OnStar in 2022, are 2022 Camaros coming with the OnStar button still, or has it been removed? Anyone able to confirm either way?

LT1ornothing · 10-04-2021, 03:51 PM

Man, if this is true, it is almost worth the current outrageous mark ups, key word: almost.

UnknownJinX · 10-04-2021, 03:51 PM

Looked up, and OnStar as a whole isn't going anywhere. It's the Hands-Free Calling feature that's going to be killed off. Makes sense, since Bluetooth + smartphone make this feature all but obsolete.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/06...unset-in-2022/

I personally do like the peace of mind offered by the automatic crash response that I subscribe to it. YMMV, but I am still not sure why you'd be concerned about OnStar. If you have a smartphone, it's already listening and tracking you anyway. And from a cost standpoint, it really doesn't make sense for GM to constantly track and pull the information from the millions of vehicles they sell.

JKSully · 10-04-2021, 03:52 PM

Where are you seeing that they're getting rid of Onstar? Closest I can find w/ a quick search is an article from 2020 that says they would be getting rid of the Onstar Phone Calling feature/option in 2022.

Aquarius · 10-04-2021, 03:59 PM

Apologies. I must have misunderstood the article. I assumed it was referring to the service provided by pressing the button in the car. My assumption was this service is redundant now with cell phones and such.

UnknownJinX · 10-04-2021, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquarius

Apologies. I must have misunderstood the article. I assumed it was referring to the service provided by pressing the button in the car. My assumption was this service is redundant now with cell phones and such.

If you want to be able to lock/unlock your car with your smartphone as well as monitor some of your vehicle parameters, then that feature is also linked to OnStar. I tried the smartphone locking and unlocking once(forgot something in the car and forgot to grab the remote) and it's really slow; it would take about the same amount of time for me to go grab the remote upstairs. Something to do with how OnStar remote locking and unlocking works. That's why I decided to skip out on it, but again, YMMV.

The auto crash response could be a literal lifesaver in some situations(a bad enough crash that renders you unconscious, for example), though I think some dashcams can also do that. Either way, the GPS location needs to be pulled for this feature to shine.

HDRDTD · 10-04-2021, 04:27 PM

Per an E-Mail from OnStar (I have a 13 Camaro and a 15 Malibu).....

As cellular carriers transition throughout 2022 to 4G or 5G, your vehicle’s OnStar connectivity may be impacted. Don't worry — an over-the-air update is on its way to keep the OnStar safety and security services in your vehicle running smoothly. In some vehicles, you will be asked to accept this update on your vehicle’s touchscreen. This update will allow you to retain the high-quality OnStar service you are used to. Learn more about the 3G network sunset by visiting our FAQs page.

https://www.onstar.com/us/en/support...sZtlZaJfy7ig==

GearheadSS · 10-04-2021, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquarius

So, with GM getting rid of OnStar in 2022, are 2022 Camaros coming with the OnStar button still, or has it been removed? Anyone able to confirm either way?

They're not getting rid of Onstar, just Onstar hands free calling.

flobb · 10-04-2021, 04:44 PM

I just got a 22. The button is there as well as an app in the infotainment

396ssrat · 10-04-2021, 05:29 PM

I was perfectly happy with my Onstar on my 2011 truck. This is the problem with technology. It may be the latest greatest today but don't get used to it because we'll make it obsolete before you know it. There was nothing wrong with old fashioned record players either. Or sewing machines with a treadle. Or two tin cans with fishing line for that matter.

tommcd24 · 10-04-2021, 06:49 PM

I’ve never paid for onstar, don’t see the point, but enough people must pay since it’s still around. I’d prefer homelink to the Onstar buttons…

90503 · 10-04-2021, 07:24 PM

FWIW There are still a lot of remote areas in SOCal that have bad cell-phone coverage.

Several people I know buy some On-Star phone minutes per month just in case they need them out in the desert. They claim On-Star works better than any cell phone company.

Number 3 · 10-04-2021, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

FWIW There are still a lot of remote areas in SOCal that have bad cell-phone coverage.

Several people I know buy some On-Star phone minutes per month just in case they need them out in the desert. They claim On-Star works better than any cell phone company.

Yeah that was part of the sell, a 3watt cell phone that could work where your regular cell phone couldn’t. Apparently not enough buyers willing to pay for the minutes or the hardware.

JSH · 10-04-2021, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquarius

So, with GM getting rid of OnStar in 2022, are 2022 Camaros coming with the OnStar button still, or has it been removed? Anyone able to confirm either way?

I never use mine.

10-04-2021, 03:44 PM	#1
Aquarius Drives: Rapid Blue 2022 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Waterloo, Iowa Posts: 204	OnStar removed on 2022's? So, with GM getting rid of OnStar in 2022, are 2022 Camaros coming with the OnStar button still, or has it been removed? Anyone able to confirm either way? __________________ 9/9/2021 - 1100 (date of deposit) 10/15/2021 - 2000 11/4/2021 - 3100 Status TPW 11/15 11/9/2021 - 3400 Status TPW 11/15 11/24/2021 - 3800 Status built 11/21/2021 12/2/2021 - 5000 Status 12/13/2021 - 6000 Status

10-04-2021, 03:51 PM	#3
UnknownJinX Drives: 19 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Shock Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,947	Looked up, and OnStar as a whole isn't going anywhere. It's the Hands-Free Calling feature that's going to be killed off. Makes sense, since Bluetooth + smartphone make this feature all but obsolete. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/06...unset-in-2022/ I personally do like the peace of mind offered by the automatic crash response that I subscribe to it. YMMV, but I am still not sure why you'd be concerned about OnStar. If you have a smartphone, it's already listening and tracking you anyway. And from a cost standpoint, it really doesn't make sense for GM to constantly track and pull the information from the millions of vehicles they sell. __________________ Current: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Shock GM Performance Intake and that's it, because driver mods before car mods Past: 2009 Mazda RX-8 GT M6 Velocity Red Mica (Sold) 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 2LT M7 Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (Flood totaled)

10-04-2021, 03:52 PM	#4
JKSully Drives: 22 Camaro 2SS, 20 Subaru Crosstrek Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: DFW TX Posts: 571	Where are you seeing that they're getting rid of Onstar? Closest I can find w/ a quick search is an article from 2020 that says they would be getting rid of the Onstar Phone Calling feature/option in 2022. __________________ Earth is an oblate spheroid 2022 \| 2SS \| M6 \| NPP \| Summit White \| Carbon Flash Wheels \| Black Lugs \| Red Calipers \| Adrenaline Red \| Red Knee Pads \| Nav \| - 1100 - 8/16/21 - 3000 - 9/21/21 - TPW 10/18/21 - 3400 - 10/1/21 - 3800 - 10/20/21 - built 10/19/21 - 5000 - 11/12/21 - 6000 - 11/13/21

10-04-2021, 03:59 PM	#5
Aquarius Drives: Rapid Blue 2022 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Waterloo, Iowa Posts: 204	Apologies. I must have misunderstood the article. I assumed it was referring to the service provided by pressing the button in the car. My assumption was this service is redundant now with cell phones and such. __________________ 9/9/2021 - 1100 (date of deposit) 10/15/2021 - 2000 11/4/2021 - 3100 Status TPW 11/15 11/9/2021 - 3400 Status TPW 11/15 11/24/2021 - 3800 Status built 11/21/2021 12/2/2021 - 5000 Status 12/13/2021 - 6000 Status

10-04-2021, 05:29 PM	#10
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	I was perfectly happy with my Onstar on my 2011 truck. This is the problem with technology. It may be the latest greatest today but don't get used to it because we'll make it obsolete before you know it. There was nothing wrong with old fashioned record players either. Or sewing machines with a treadle. Or two tin cans with fishing line for that matter. __________________ 66 Chevelle SS 396 91 octane Driver n/a 6.44@105.78 1/8th mile

10-04-2021, 03:51 PM	#2
LT1ornothing Drives: 2020 LT1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: South, the DEEP south Posts: 1,114	Man, if this is true, it is almost worth the current outrageous mark ups, key word: almost.

10-04-2021, 04:27 PM	#7
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Per an E-Mail from OnStar (I have a 13 Camaro and a 15 Malibu)..... As cellular carriers transition throughout 2022 to 4G or 5G, your vehicle’s OnStar connectivity may be impacted. Don't worry — an over-the-air update is on its way to keep the OnStar safety and security services in your vehicle running smoothly. In some vehicles, you will be asked to accept this update on your vehicle’s touchscreen. This update will allow you to retain the high-quality OnStar service you are used to. Learn more about the 3G network sunset by visiting our FAQs page. https://www.onstar.com/us/en/support...sZtlZaJfy7ig==

10-04-2021, 04:44 PM	#9
flobb Drives: 2022 2SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: MO Posts: 156	I just got a 22. The button is there as well as an app in the infotainment

10-04-2021, 06:49 PM	#11
tommcd24 Drives: 2SS M6 NPP Convertible Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: MN Posts: 330 View My Garage	I’ve never paid for onstar, don’t see the point, but enough people must pay since it’s still around. I’d prefer homelink to the Onstar buttons… __________________ 2SS Convertible M6 NPP Riverside Blue w/ Silver Rally Stripes Dec. 18: took her home Dec. 9: arrival at dealer Nov. 16-29: Toledo, OH (railyard) Nov. 9: 3800 -> 4300 (for stripes) Oct. 8: 3400 status TPW 10/25 Oct. 6: 3100 status TPW 10/25 Sept. 9: 3000 status TPW 10/4/2021 Sept. 3: 2000 status (after 5 1/2 months) Sept. 2: Change Order: 2SS (V6 constraint) April 12: Reordered as ‘22 3LT RS V6 (March 16:Initial Order ‘21 3LT RS V6)

10-04-2021, 07:24 PM	#12
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,428	FWIW There are still a lot of remote areas in SOCal that have bad cell-phone coverage. Several people I know buy some On-Star phone minutes per month just in case they need them out in the desert. They claim On-Star works better than any cell phone company.

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