[Y E T I]

I had forgotten about the remote start with the fob. That'll be nice for days like today when it's hot out. Fire up the truck from my office and take a minute or two walking out.

 

[Calracefan]

I just tried the App and it locked and unlocked my door ,Didn't try to start it but the start button appeared active. I have not had Onstar for some time. The dashboard is no longer available, can't see fuel level and such remotely !

 

[billsite34]

Nope. This has already been covered in this thread, GMC is forcing basically the full OnStar experience on new 2022+ GMC vehicles, 3 years for $1,500. No way to opt out and save $1,500. Since the OP has a GMC, and a 2022 at that, it was worth having them check if they bought before or after that mandatory option was tacked on. GM is doing the same to new Buick vehicles as well.

I ment up until they implement the new mandatory subscription.

 

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So will it be the same way here in Canada and perhaps cost even more? It saddens me that I won't be buying a GMC ever again.😥

 

[MJ_ATL]

Nope. This has already been covered in this thread, GMC is forcing basically the full OnStar experience on new 2022+ GMC vehicles, 3 years for $1,500. No way to opt out and save $1,500. Since the OP has a GMC, and a 2022 at that, it was worth having them check if they bought before or after that mandatory option was tacked on. GM is doing the same to new Buick vehicles as well.

All manufacturers are trying something to this effect... BMW in some markets was trying to charge a monthly fee for heated seats to be enabled... In this world of everyone looking for "recurring revenue" we're going to see more and more of this. Its almost like an extension of dealers pushing leases and then making their money on selling 2 year old used cars when the lease ends.

 

[Tigerstown]

Depends on when it was bought, 2022s are now coming with a "required option" of 3 years of full OnStar + hotspot for $1500. The OP needs to look at their window sticker, that will tell them exactly what it came with.

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Dang that’s crazy. I built my 2021 instead of dealer lot pick. I hate Onstar so I never ever add them to my builds. Onstar literally isn’t present on my truck and they had no problem doing that but now on next years model they’re force it on you for $1500. Wtf

 

[Tigerstown]

Purely curiosity but why do you need to start it from so far away? The fob reaches pretty far, at least 30 seconds of walking which is more than enough (IMO) to get it nice and toasty in the winter.

Well since you asked I’ll give a simple example why. My machine shop is huge. If you work in the lathe department like myself I’m a 4 min walk away till I would get into range then another 4 min walk back. I don’t have Onstar even installed on my truck so I can’t activate if I wanted but I was just giving you simple example of why from when I had a lease with Onstar. The app was absolutely amazing for me.

 

[Tom S.]

Purely curiosity but why do you need to start it from so far away? The fob reaches pretty far, at least 30 seconds of walking which is more than enough (IMO) to get it nice and toasty in the winter.

When traveling, I would use the remote app while waiting for my luggage at the airport or for the shuttle bus to the parking lot. It is nice not having to scrape your windshield and having a warm truck waiting for you on a cold winter day.

 

[emulous74]

Just to clarify a few things:

Connected Access is separate and distinct from OnStar Services. Every GM vehicle includes the following three things for 10 years from the purchase date (You must accept the terms and conditions to keep your vehicle "connected"):

Vehicle Diagnostics
A report on key vehicle systems you can receive monthly
Dealer Maintenance Notification
Your vehicle will notify your preferred dealer when it’s time for a service appointment
Chevrolet Smart Driver
Provides information to help improve your driving behavior and reduce wear and tear. Check for discounts with participating insurance carriers to get private, risk free options for driving smart

All other connected services and OnStar services are provided through a limited trail and/or a paid subscription.

 

[Iamscotticus]

I looked at these standard "connected" services, which I suspect they use to collect more meta data and stats than anyone realizes, on the my Chevrolet account website.
The OnStar free trial had long expired. What was left for connected-ness was set to expire in 2023, five years since new.
Im wondering what I'm about to loose, or what it will cost to keep? My GM phone app connectivity?
I like the vehicle location feature.

 

[Albe23]

"2022s are now coming with a "required option" of 3 years of full OnStar + hotspot for $1500."

DieselDrax, I had read about this. Luckily I missed it by about two weeks.

Then your AT4 will probably only have 3 months of free service. Afterwards you would have to get a package just for the remote data/starting. At least that is how it went for my 2022 AT4 2.8L.

 

[jncryer]

If you call to cancel, they’ll transfer you to a retention department and offer you a better deal on the same services

 

[Johnnyone]

If you call to cancel, they’ll transfer you to a retention department and offer you a better deal on the same services

I do that every year on my safety and security package. Only difference is after haggling with who ever answers my call I tell them I want to talk to a supervisor. I always get it for a year way cheaper than advertised price.

 

[Griff1999]

Remote access is available for 5 years for free on all new GM products from the date of purchase. After that you can get remote access only for $10-$15 a month depending on when you call. This is as long as it's 4G technology. 2014 and older doesn't work because they use 3G technology that is discontinued as of 1/1/2023. Everyone also gets 3 months of OnStar and 1 month of 3gb of internet free on all used vehicles.

 

[Medkow74]

Will the MyGMC app allow me to remotely start my new Canyon without OnStar? If I do have to maintain the service, will maintaining the hot spot (wifi) alone work? Thanks!

2022 Canyon AT4

No it doesn't. That's why they lost me as a Onstar customer. How can they charge me to use an app on a phone that I own that connects to a car that I own and doesn't require any interaction with them?
Are you going to start having subscription services so you can open your refrigerator door?

 

[Y E T I]

One benefit of this thread is that I remembered I can remotely start my truck. Now, when I'm leaving my office I start my truck and by the time I get out to it it has cooled down considerably. In this heat it really helps.

 

[DieselDrax]

No it doesn't. That's why they lost me as a Onstar customer. How can they charge me to use an app on a phone that I own that connects to a car that I own and doesn't require any interaction with them?
Are you going to start having subscription services so you can open your refrigerator door?

Seems you're forgetting that in order to use that app on your phone to do things remotely to your truck that the data flows through THEIR services. That is what you pay for. Your phone does not communicate directly with your truck so your analogy is invalid.

 

[MJ_ATL]

I do that every year on my safety and security package. Only difference is after haggling with who ever answers my call I tell them I want to talk to a supervisor. I always get it for a year way cheaper than advertised price.

Same strategy works for XM Radio... I get all three cars for the price of less than one at list price - just have to call and threaten to cancel. The strategy is they hope we forget... some incremental revenue is always better than none with services of this nature.

 

[Johnnyone]

Same strategy works for XM Radio... I get all three cars for the price of less than one at list price - just have to call and threaten to cancel. The strategy is they hope we forget... some incremental revenue is always better than none with services of this nature.

Yes when I had XM did that also saved a ton of money on it to. But you need to be sure to tell them both if you use a credit card you do not want it kept on file and you will check your account online to be sure they dont. That you want paper billing or the next year you will get a surprise full cost charge on your credit card from either of these. So XM would try the trick of sending me paper billing ok. But it was for the full charge. So I'd have to do the same thing all over again, call them up and say nope, cancel it or let me talk to a supervisor.

 

[Inkmanz28]

When I bought my 2018 Colorado it came with 5 years free remote access app. I also opted for Onstar's Safety & Security package which at the time was $24.99/mo. But when I traded the truck in for a 2021 model I got a 3 month trial for all services and when the trial period was over I went back to the same package I paid for before. EXCEPT they started charging me $9.99/mo additonal for the remote access app. I called them and said I was supposed to get 5 years free and they said that when I bought the new vehicle the terms changed. I told them if they wouldn't honor the old plan then they can just cancel everything. It has now been a year and a half and they haven't offered any similar deals to get me back. I admit I got spoiled by being able to remote start when out of range with the key fob. I now have to walk 2 minutes to get in key fob range, but I figure for saving $35/mo it's okay.