On-Star costs

[prettySUV01]

My On-Star is about to expire, don't know if I should renew. Have never used it. What option do you have if any and if I can ask what you pay. TIA

 

[todayusay]

probably never used onstar but how would you feel if the speed limit sign quit displaying? Not sure if the 21 -22 - 23s all have the same apps that depend on internet access so probably depends on what you own as far as which apps won't work properly once the plan expires.

We personally just let the trial expire...23 Z71 Tahoe - speed limit sign is the only thing my wife mentioned that she missed.

 

[Fireman591]

We pay 24.99 per month for Onstar including unlimited data.

 

[Eusibius2]

We pay 24.99 per month for Onstar including unlimited data.

How's that work? I'm paying $29.99/mo with no data. It's the safety and security package. I had data for a while, and it was an additional $15/mo to AT&T.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

I just ran into this issue today. I got the unlimited plan for 20$ a month everything included. Complain to them and they’ll reduce the price.
then my wife showed me a video. You can use your phones hotspot and pair it with your nav system and use google maps. I hope my link works below

i used 990 megabytes just having the thing on. So 15$ for 2 megabytes is nothing if you use the system

i feel sorry for the guy I was screaming at. This is a ripoff.
when I told him the speed limit sign blanks out for long distances on major roadways, he softened up a bit

 

[Blueinterceptor]

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

But why, if you have a phone already...just use Android Auto or CarPlay....

 

[GoNoGo]

But why, if you have a phone already...just use Android Auto or CarPlay....

I've heard this about CarPlay for iPhone but not seen any how-to tutorial for us technically challenged older types.

 

[Saltydog]

I think we pay about $25 per month for unlimited data and remote app access.

 

[adventurenali92]

I've heard this about CarPlay for iPhone but not seen any how-to tutorial for us technically challenged older types.

It’s very simple. I believe on the 21 and newer models carplay and andriod auto are wireless functions. On the 2018-2020 models you need your phone cord plugged into the usb outlet in the center area forward of the cup holders.

You pull up the CarPlay/android auto screen from the main menu, connect your phone to the CarPlay setup, and it’ll automatically pickup carplay or android auto depending on what type of phone you’re connecting. I think the first time you tether it to the system it’ll ask you to verify PIN codes on either screen which it gives you. You just hit confirm. And then your phone is connected and it automatically displays on the CarPlay screen what apps are available to show on the truck screen from your phone. Whatever music app you use will already be listed on the screen. Both my Apple Music and Spotify apps show up on my CarPlay screen. Whatever maps app you use will also show up on the CarPlay screen. I have an iPhone and Apple Maps is light years ahead of any of the vehicle manufacturer onboard nav systems. So I use my Apple Maps through carplay and it’s stupid easy how well it works.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

It’s even easier than that on the new ones.

for the 2021, but 2022 very similar. If your phone is already connected via Bluetooth, suggest you forget it on both the phone and vehicle and start over.

And a second example:

 

[Fireman591]

How's that work? I'm paying $29.99/mo with no data. It's the safety and security package. I had data for a while, and it was an additional $15/mo to AT&T.

I just told them I want data and a basic Onstar plan and the most I would pay was $25.00. If not I would cancel everything. My Tahoe and Suburban each have this plan.