08-08-2015, 11:29 PM | #1 |
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So Onstar is free for 5 years on new Chevy Vehicles?
http://www.autotrader.com/car-tech/o...5-years-209222
Apparently 2014 and 2015 you get 5 years free for onstar. Now I put an aftermarket head unit in and never hooked up onstar and to do so I need a 30$ module. Now is it worth it? Is the 5 year free thing real?
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08-08-2015, 11:39 PM | #2 |
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I believe it's the onstar mobile app, not the main service. You can lock/unlock but that's about it.
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08-09-2015, 12:37 AM | #3 |
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Shiiit that's all I'm looking for.
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08-09-2015, 04:27 AM | #4 |
Drives: 2014 Camero 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2014
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I have a 2014 and my service was free for a 6 months.
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08-09-2015, 06:28 AM | #5 |
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I've got a '14. OnStar expires after six months, but the app works for 5 years. You can use your phone to lock/unlock, remote start your car.
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08-09-2015, 07:08 AM | #6 |
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GM gave me two free months on their "three months free" offer. So that five year deal logically only covers 39 months.
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08-09-2015, 07:22 AM | #7 | |
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08-09-2015, 07:33 AM | #8 |
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My key fob does that - and much faster.
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08-09-2015, 07:39 AM | #9 |
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Your key fob can't do that if you are upstairs at work and your car is in a parking garage. The app can start your car no matter how far away it is. It's a nice feature on cold days. Plus, it will show your tire pressure, oil life, gallons of fuel. It's a pretty cool gadget.
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08-09-2015, 07:43 AM | #10 |
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Not when you accidentally leave it in the trunk and your doors are locked.
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08-09-2015, 07:48 AM | #11 |
I just purchased a 2015 Impala and the dealer told me you get Onstar premium free for six months, and basic for 5 years.
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08-09-2015, 08:34 AM | #12 |
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I guess they are using Onstar as a distraction so you don't see that they are giving you less warranty on the car.
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08-09-2015, 08:44 AM | #13 |
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I have been trying to figure out how that all works. Chevy says you get 5 years of OnStar yet OnStar keeps sending me emails that my service is about to expire. If the "free" OnStar is just the app, then that makes sense.
I think I'm going to call them just to get the facts straight. Having the basic service for $14.99 a month might be something I would consider, depending on what you get. Their web site really isn't very clear on that. |
08-09-2015, 09:40 AM | #14 |
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It's the phone / website 'remote app' that's free for 5 years, not the safe & sound monthly plans. Actually a nice feature that cost nothing. Remote start, doors and GPS vehicles location on a map to name a few.
I keep my OnStar active from April - Sept (6 months - spring / summer) and suspend it from Oct - March when it's mostly in the garage. I call at the end of Sept and suspend it and coverage will automatically start back up / charging my CC in April.
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