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

[clogan2]

Can't y'all remotely start your engine with your fob, and avoid all the other stuff?

 

[uptown_nyc]

We turn on wifi in the summer for the kids. Apart from that, not worth the price.

 

[todayusay]

Can't y'all remotely start your engine with your fob, and avoid all the other stuff?

yes...

keyfob works fine at the house - start it up and let it warm up/cool down....
if I have to wait until I'm within range for the keyfob to work anywhere else it's not going to be as beneficial as if I could use an app...definitely first world problems

I had the remote app access on a truck I recently purchased. Used it probably 10-15x over 6 months which is when the trial ran out. over half of those were just peace of mind door locking when I was way out of remote range.

 

[MyChevy]

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.

I have been using Android Auto with my Samsung Phone since free trial expired on my 2022 Tahoe. No issues with Nav or anything and I still received Onstar DIagnostics regularly. I had been a faithful Onstar customer from 2000 until my 2015 Tahoe which came with GM Nav which did not require Onstar.

 

[2591tdj]

Hi,

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

Google Maps thru Apple Car Play is far superior to the OEM nav system. I never use the built-in Nav unless I have forgotten my cell phone. The factory Nav in both my Tahoes is inferior to Google Maps plus GM wants $150 for the annual map update. Ridiculous!

 

[mountie]

In my '05 Yukon I unplugged the OnStar box and plugged in the Costar box. I can use the factory installed phone system just like Onstar ( and works through the radio still).... and it is free.
I wonder if you can use the box on newer models?

 

[roggss]

In my '05 Yukon I unplugged the OnStar box and plugged in the Costar box. I can use the factory installed phone system just like Onstar ( and works through the radio still).... and it is free.
I wonder if you can use the box on newer models?

This is a good idea; I will try to look into it

 

[mountie]

This is a good idea; I will try to look into it

I hope they still make them... They discontinued it a couple years ago.... made a few more ( that's when I bought it)........ But with 3G gone, all older Onstar's are non functional..... Hopefully, they will make more.....
Called, " Blue Star II ", by 'COSTAR Technologies' www.costartech.com

All steering wheel & mirror buttons work still !!

 

[BlaineBug]

Never had it, have unlimited data on phone, perfect for using Android Auto and Maps.

 

[BlaineBug]

As the title says, we have a foul smell coming from the rear A/C in our 2019 Tahoe.
Found a couple of Youtube video showing rear A/C repair and noticed that the unit is located above the right rear wheel. There are some vents on the interior at this location, but it doesn't have a strong airflow. I tried to run the A/C on max and spray some Lysol here and it helped some. From images of the A/C unit I can't tell where the air intake is. Has anybody dealt with this problem before? Trying to take care of this without removing the interior panels.

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.

High roller baller with 2 brand new 2021s.

 

[skisanger98]

My navigation does not work in my 2022 Suburban unless I go through CarPlay. Unless you have the Vehicle WIFI the speed limit sign does not even work. I think it is terrible that GM makes you purchase, or the options do not work. My wife has another car make and we do not have to purchase the WIFI to get certain options to work.

 

[BlaineBug]

My navigation does not work in my 2022 Suburban unless I go through CarPlay. Unless you have the Vehicle WIFI the speed limit sign does not even work. I think it is terrible that GM makes you purchase, or the options do not work. My wife has another car make and we do not have to purchase the WIFI to get certain options to work.

If your vehicle had factory navigation (my 2019 does not, only a huge compass if I press nav) the speed limits may be outdated I suppose, perhaps there is a "liability" issues as everyone sues for everything, and the only way General Motors will allow it now is with a live service that will update automatically without having to buy and load an update CD as with the prior generation navigation system.

With the old system the maps and speed limits can be outdated unless you purchase an update and I doubt very many people ever do that or even think to do that.

 

[todayusay]

or they could have a system similar to Honda's which utilizes a camera...pass a speed limit sign and it changes.

my older one would play games with you every now and then, speed limit signs in construction areas were a problem...and no that's not in km

 

[tjs3922]

High roller baller with 2 brand new 2021s.

With a 23 on order!

 

[navyseal334]

Our Honda Odyssey utilizes a Garmin based navigation system with free updates and the speed limit sign is read by the vehicle's front cameras. Worlds ahead of GM's required-subscription setup.

Using the camera to read the speed signs eliminates all legal liability - those are the official government postings. If you get pulled over, it will be the sign the cop is referencing, not some online database; even a "live" service could screw something up.

Not sure if GM is colluding with OnStar on this to drive subscriptions; I know GM's cameras can read those signs. If not, maybe GM should spare a few engineers to learn from Honda's programmers while since the two companies are already collaborating on EV development.

 

[Just50]

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.

The 2022 models require an active OnStar/Hot Spot subscription to continue to use the in-dash navigation system and Google functionalities. I have to agree that the cost of OnStar AND the Hot Spot collectively is crazy.

I just use Apple Auto / Android Auto at this point. I functions better anyway.

 

[01dailey]

I have a 2021 Yukon Denali and I subscribed to nothing.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

I have a 2021 Yukon Denali and I subscribed to nothing.

But, with the 21’s, you received 3 years of “connected services” included with your purchase…so you have the data connection and it likely hasn’t expired yet

 

[mountie]

" connected services"...... great....... I just LOVE the bloatware in my Samsung phone...