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Sierra706 Senior Enthusiast

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The hotspot can be purchased as a stand alone from other services. But it won't do you much good. It's AT&T and their service in the north woods is atrocious. Now if it was Verizon, then I would strongly consider it

 

 

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Krusty Enthusiast

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Well I paid for the basic subscription plus minutes every year on my 2007.5 truck for most of 10 years – mainly to have phone service anywhere on the planet. Rarely used even that – never used the one free driving directions........ Never missed it when I did quit paying - and amazingly never got hounded by GM to re-up...... Cell phones do it all and more these days........

Sierra706 Senior Enthusiast

Sierra706

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Well I paid for the basic subscription plus minutes every year on my 2007.5 truck for most of 10 years – mainly to have phone service anywhere on the planet. Rarely used even that – never used the one free driving directions........ Never missed it when I did quit paying - and amazingly never got hounded by GM to re-up...... Cell phones do it all and more these days........

The salesman lie through their teeth. I was told onstar phone service was satellite and I would get reception anywhere. Big joke

 

The only satellite on these trucks is satellite radio and the gps for navigation

 

 

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SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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I also read on here about a guy whose wife had remote started the truck, dropped the keys while putting the child in the car seat and somehow the doors locked on her. The app wasn't working for them so he called onstar but they couldn't unlock it because he wasn't subscribed. If I remember correctly, they had to smash the window.

Freak occurrence, maybe, but it happened. The thing is, I hope I never have to use it.

 

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Seems odd that they couldn't help, even if they were not subscribed. Worst case scenario, subscribe quickly over the phone to have them unlock the car.

2016 Sierra Owner Senior Enthusiast

2016 Sierra Owner

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Seems odd that they couldn't help, even if they were not subscribed. Worst case scenario, subscribe quickly over the phone to have them unlock the car.

 

Supposedly you have to be in the truck and able to push the on-star button to do that. If it worked the way you described then if your truck got stolen then all you would have to do is rejoin. It don't work that way unfortunately.

michigan2500hd Senior Enthusiast

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No. I hate that they can come in anytime to try to sell you more of their crap. I disconnect it lol

 

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KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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I think on interstate 20 some would have noticed and made the call. But on a back road hitting a cow would have been a better reason. As for myself I don't use it.

 

My 2 cents. I was in your shoes a couple of days ago. Thinking of adding it for whenever my wife drives my truck for peace of mind. The next day, I was almost rear-ended on I-20 at 70 mph. (Sitting still in traffic because of construction)

Onstar would have been worth it's weight in gold in that particular situation, if I had survived the impact.

At the current rate of $25, it's a no brainer for me. I pay $45 for my home security system monitoring, what's $25?

The bottom line is you're going to find just as many people advocating it's use as you will telling you it's a waste of money. Only you can determine if it's worth it for you.

 

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stereojnky Enthusiast

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I think on interstate 20 some would have noticed and made the call. But on a back road hitting a cow would have been a better reason. As for myself I don't use it.

 

You're probably right.

It's one of those things that you pray you never need it, but if you do, you wish you had it. Tough choice.

 

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Likarok Senior Enthusiast

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I use to think it was a good idea to have the basic package, but then when I did go to use it in Montana, I don't think the girls on the other end knew where Montana was. ahaha

 

Got the run around and then they told me because I was Canadian I had to use the Canada on-star. Why in the hell would I use the Canada on-star when I am in the US?

 

So I told em to stick it! I will just let it run it's course on my new truck and then cancel it.

BlackHawkZ71 Enthusiast

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My 2 cents

Onstar remote- its a nice feature makes it easier to start your truck in a metal building.

 

Onstar paid features-the safety feature is worth it if you drive the interstate a lot

MrSteam Enthusiast

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Great reply's and lots of good opinions. Thank you very much Gentlemen you have given me lots to consider.

 

This forum is very helpful.

Txjose Senior Enthusiast

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I use it to start my truck at work.... By the time i get to it i can start it twice and it's warm in the winter time.

 

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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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I kept mine because I like th3 monthly diagnostics

MrSteam Enthusiast

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I love the onstar remote start. Working nights its great to come out to a somewhat warm truck in the AM. Its nice to be able to tap a button on my phone from the control room and not have to find someone to cover me so I can run out and start it with the Key fob.

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