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just got a new work truck, when i do the remote start and go out to truck i have to unlock with key fob before i get in, is there any way around this? on my car  once i get to the door i touch the door it unlocks,  its dark and hard to see to unlock the truck 

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CamGTP Senior Enthusiast

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If your truck doesn't have the buttons on the door handle, you can't really add them to the truck as far as I know.

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2 hours ago, lilrobo said:

just got a new work truck, when i do the remote start and go out to truck i have to unlock with key fob before i get in, is there any way around this? on my car  once i get to the door i touch the door it unlocks,  its dark and hard to see to unlock the truck 

thanks 

No there isn't unfortunately. I know what you're talking about with the door unlock though. I wish GM had it on these trucks. Maybe this next gen will have it? I had a Dodge mini van rental that did what you say by getting near it and it unlocked.  

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3 hours ago, lilrobo said:

just got a new work truck, when i do the remote start and go out to truck i have to unlock with key fob before i get in, is there any way around this? on my car  once i get to the door i touch the door it unlocks,  its dark and hard to see to unlock the truck 

thanks 

 

 

Need more info.  What year truck?  What trim level?  If its 2019 and newer, does it have push button start or key ignition?

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5 hours ago, lilrobo said:

2026 1500 custom 

 

 

 

Gotcha so push button start but its a Custom.  Custom can't be equipped with the passive entry door handles, so you only have two ways into your truck.  The fob, or the MyChevrolet app and the remote services on there. 

 

You should have access to the remote functions in the app included for 8 years with the truck as it should have the OnStar Basics plan for 8 years included.  

 

To get the passive entry door handles you have to go to the LT trim and higher.  

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6 hours ago, lilrobo said:

my company bought the truck and they declined the an star, can i still do the app ? 

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If they ordered without Onstar, then no, can't use the app.  So your only option is with the fob.  

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4 hours ago, lilrobo said:

how would i know, just press onstar button and see what i get ?

 

 


You could?  But if your company you work for owns the truck, you might not be able to activate onstar and use the app for it.

 

 

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