Mandatory $1500 optional OnStar subscription with new GMs

Tajefe Couple · 08-11-2022, 05:58 PM

Looks like GM is going to force $1500 OnStar subscriptions with new vehicle purchases. Suppose I was getting tired of GM's BS anyway and its time to move on or just buy used. Car & Driver article below explains it.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...ion-mandatory/

KMPrenger · 08-11-2022, 08:09 PM

I've commented on this on other threads but I'll just go ahead and say it here too, it really sucks.

Realist · 08-11-2022, 09:36 PM

Saw the $1500 tacked on to a 2500HD I was checking out last week. The additional $3000 ADM the dealer wanted made for a definite no sale. The longer I hold off the better, lots of different vehicle options in the next few years.

lbls1 · 08-12-2022, 08:49 AM

They are not quite getting it if the article is correct. The feature still needs to be a customer choice. GM should be looking for ways to lower prices on their vehicles. It could make customers choose other rivals like Toyota, Lexus, Acura and Nissan.

bsn · 08-12-2022, 09:24 AM

I would think forcing an option on a customer would have the net effect of more lost sales and a loss of brand loyalty. I have been a GM fan and owner for 45 years but it seems to lately they have been out of touch with the consumer and have nearly no support for any non current model. The car shortage won't last forever and then the manufacturers will have to earn your business-not sure if GM will survive it. I hope we quit bailing out car companies that struggle because of poor choices.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-12-2022, 10:38 AM

I thought I read on GMC and Buick only. Sucks if it’s mandatory on Chevy too.

snizzle · 08-12-2022, 10:45 AM

It's only a matter of time before all brands/makes/models require this. They're trying to move you to a subscription model for your vehicle versus a one time purchase. Onstar is just a small piece of it.

FarmerFran · 08-12-2022, 11:36 AM

What I read is it is also only 3 years. So $500 a year then **** you.

Mr_Draco · 08-12-2022, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

I thought I read on GMC and Buick only. Sucks if it’s mandatory on Chevy too.

Chevy has the My Chevy app and it's service. I read somewhere that GM is doing some testing with that. I wouldn't be surprised if instead of a mandatory $1,500 Onstar sub, Chevy gets a mandatory $1,500 My Chevy sub. But like I said in another thread where this was mentioned, GM is getting a lot of back lash and negative publicity from this so I wouldn't be surprised if they end up scraping the idea eventually.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-12-2022, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Chevy has the My Chevy app and it's service. I read somewhere that GM is doing some testing with that. I wouldn't be surprised if instead of a mandatory $1,500 Onstar sub, Chevy gets a mandatory $1,500 My Chevy sub. But like I said in another thread where this was mentioned, GM is getting a lot of back lash and negative publicity from this so I wouldn't be surprised if they end up scraping the idea eventually.

That's my thought. BMW is already back pedaling on the subscription service for features.

SaReNi · 08-12-2022, 03:52 PM

nope. I'd look for something else.

08-11-2022, 05:58 PM	#1
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08-11-2022, 08:09 PM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	I've commented on this on other threads but I'll just go ahead and say it here too, it really sucks. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-12-2022, 08:49 AM	#4
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	They are not quite getting it if the article is correct. The feature still needs to be a customer choice. GM should be looking for ways to lower prices on their vehicles. It could make customers choose other rivals like Toyota, Lexus, Acura and Nissan. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

08-12-2022, 10:38 AM	#6
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,955	I thought I read on GMC and Buick only. Sucks if it’s mandatory on Chevy too. __________________

08-12-2022, 10:45 AM	#7
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,413	It's only a matter of time before all brands/makes/models require this. They're trying to move you to a subscription model for your vehicle versus a one time purchase. Onstar is just a small piece of it. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

08-11-2022, 09:36 PM	#3
Realist Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 1,136	Saw the $1500 tacked on to a 2500HD I was checking out last week. The additional $3000 ADM the dealer wanted made for a definite no sale. The longer I hold off the better, lots of different vehicle options in the next few years.

08-12-2022, 09:24 AM	#5
bsn Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 300	I would think forcing an option on a customer would have the net effect of more lost sales and a loss of brand loyalty. I have been a GM fan and owner for 45 years but it seems to lately they have been out of touch with the consumer and have nearly no support for any non current model. The car shortage won't last forever and then the manufacturers will have to earn your business-not sure if GM will survive it. I hope we quit bailing out car companies that struggle because of poor choices.

08-12-2022, 11:36 AM	#8
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,031	What I read is it is also only 3 years. So $500 a year then **** you. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

08-12-2022, 03:52 PM	#11
SaReNi Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 408	nope. I'd look for something else. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS