rlj

I have searched, but didn't find any answers. I have a 2012 Silverado LT with Bluetooth and onstar. I really don't want to pay the ridiculous(to me) monthly fee for onstar when trial expires. Bluetooth on my cell works well now. When I let Onstar expire, will the Bluetooth/cell combination still work? I'm hard of hearing and the connection through the car radio audio is great.
Thanks,
Rich

kevinkpk

Yes it will

skeeter5

RLJ,

Your bluetooth will still work. I have a 2011 with bluetooth and like it. Did not subscribe to onstar.

rlj

Guys;
Thanks a lot for the answers. I'm happy to hear that. While I really like some of the safety features of OnStar, I think that GM is ripping you off for their monthly prices. Maybe they will get Smart and price it reasonably and get a lot more users in base. They could still make the same overall profit.
Rich

OnStar Advisor

Hi Rich,

Skeeter5 and Kevinkpk are correct. Bluetooth is a feature of the vehicle and is independent from OnStar. You will still have the ability to use this if you wish to end your trial.

Should you decide not to continue with your paid service, your OnStar system will be deactivated. All services —including Automatic Crash Response and Emergency Service — will be shut off. Your vehicle will not be able to contact OnStar for help, even in a crash. The RemoteLink application and OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic emails also require a subscription.

You mentioned cost as a factor. I wanted to make sure you knew that there are different pricing options available and discounts for yearly or multiple year subscriptions. Also, some insurance companies offer discounts for having OnStar.

We'd be sad to see you leave, but if you do decide that after your trial you wish to cancel your OnStar subscription, you can call 1.888.4ONSTAR or push your blue OnStar button and ask an Advisor to cancel.

If you have any other questions, I am here to help.

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rlj

Corbin;
Thanks for the info. I will look when OnStar expires, but I haven't ever been in a crash after 55 years(or so) of driving, and I can get the car info off the DIC. I just think that paying anything over about $5 a month for the possibility of use is excessive. My insurance company says that they are selling the policy cheaper in my state, than makes any money for them now, so that's not a help either.
Rich

OnStar Advisor

Rich,

I understand your decision. I just wanted to make sure that you had all the infomation available to help make your choice. If you have any other questions about OnStar, I am here to help.

~Corbin, OnStar Advisor
Social Media Team

mrbones76

I also let the OnStar expire and used the blutooth in the truck with no problems until I got a new phone. Not all phones will work with bluetooth chevy has in their vehicles. I have a 2011 2500 HD crew LTZ and my Samsung Brightside II will not pair with the trucks blue tooth. Tech guy at Verizon store found a list of phones that will work after 15-20 min of researching. I will have to wait until I replace my phone or you can buy a aftermarket bluetooth for around $100 the clamps onto the visor : (

All4Hoping

I think the OnStar and XM radio prices are ludicrously high. Like I really want to tack that onto the payment every month. I told the guy who sold me the car not to even bother showing me how to activate the free trials. If I worked at OnStar I would be embarrassed to try convincing people they were getting good value for their dollars. There is no reason their 'service' couldn't be automated, and most of it already is in things like Google maps turn by turn directions. That app, has a one-time cost of $0. If the airbags deployed, calling emergency services does not take a person. Shoot, for $10 a month you can put me on speed-dial, and enable locations on your phone and if you crash I will send help.
Nothing short of extortion. I had no idea GM was this bad. Also, to ensure I pay for XM radio, the 2012 Impala LTZ cannot stream audio over bluetooth. Like I said, embarrassing.

huntingman54

I have an 03 Avalanche. I would like to have my phone calls come through the speakers. Is there a way to do that with the onstar? It is expired. I got the truck used and have never used it so I don't know how to.