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Good Sam Roadside Assistance provides service for when vehicles break down. It offers towing, tire changes and jump-starts for cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and motorcycles. Established in 1984, Good Sam specializes in complete roadside support. The company ensures that travelers get timely assistance across different vehicle types. The company offers a variety of plans at different coverage levels.
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Reviewed Oct. 18, 2026
Worst service, inconsiderate. My son needed to get tow Sunday early morning, He needed to pay $140 upfront before he can get the service, Customer service said my membership only covers tow to shop and safe place not to my house. It’s Sunday early morning, the only safe place is my house and they tried to get me upgrade my membership. Don't waste your money, They are not Good Samaritan
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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2026
Be sure to read the fine print on your plan. I paid for the platinum elite, the most expensive plan, thinking I wouldn't have to pay for labor.... The salesperson really convinced me that I had the best of the best.... First time I had to use the service I needed a valve stem replaced. Tire was good... just a bad valve stem. 12 dollar part and I was hit with a 165 dollar labor charge... non refundable. Do not buy into Good Sam salesman bs. I will be taking my business elsewhere from now on. Goodsam membership just as well be titled as goodsam bs. Waste of money for sure and goodsam will find a loophole to screw you. Steer clear from goodsam!
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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2026
The website itself is so super “busy” with the interface practically bursting with marketing “noise” and redundant “upsell” scams! You will receive special discounts from one part of the region but when you go online to redeem, the price is a totally different price (the old bait and switch gimmick)! This company fraudulently charged my credit card twice without authorization for renewal! It took an act of congress and almost two hours of (on hold / transfer mania) just to get to billing! What a waste of time! In response to my complaint, they charged me for usage of their services in a lame effort to prorate my remaining membership, I had never used them! The agent was nasty, impatient and obviously one of those “hired assassin bobbleheads", zero customer service skills but company retentive because they have their own cellphone with earphones (today’s marketing strategy)! Received my refund which was the main thing!
Wouldn’t recommend this company to my worst enemy! When you sign up, the temporary carpet is unfolded for you but like most companies, they scrape the bottom of the barrel so there’s no vetting with “transients” screwing around with your “cc” and no immediate recourse for complaints! I mean who are you going to contact? My impression is the main focus of membership is naive “baby boomers” who no longer require transparency and respect just convenience of payment! So sad, POS! I plan on researching other roadside assistance companies. Basically all the same, tried majority of them and it's all about profit margin, not your comfort level. They relish making you look gullible whether you’re senior or “generational entitled!” POS!
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Reviewed Oct. 5, 2026
The offer of roadside assistance is bull shit. I needed a tow and they wanted over a thousand dollars for a tow. And I had the top package available. They're real shady. I cancelled after 3 days.
We apologize for the experience you have had. We understand your frustration and would appreciate the opportunity to review the details of your tow request. Please send us a private message with your membership ID number.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2026
Good Sam called my company to perform a tire change on October 1st 2026 on Interstate 8 in Arizona. Upon completion, this company decided not to pay for service rendered. For $158.40 Good Sam lost 120 miles of freeway that we alone cover.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely appreciate the service your company provides to Good Sam members and apologize for the experience you encountered.
Please send us a private message with your contact information and any relevant service details. We will forward your concerns to the appropriate team for review and follow up accordingly.
Thank you for your partnership, and we hope you have a great day.

Reviewed Sept. 30, 2026
Wow, I have never seen a company rated so poorly. Bad experiences can happen, but here literally every experience was bad or very bad. I almost signed up for Good Sam. I am glad I had a chance to review this site and people's experiences and needless to say, I will be staying away from Bad Sam. Do better Good Sam. You take money - provide a good service!
Greg, thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand the importance of researching a service before purchasing, and we're sorry to hear that the reviews you've read have left you with a negative impression of Good Sam. We appreciate you taking the time to voice your concerns, and we are always working to improve our products, services, and overall member experience.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2026
What a Complete Cluster This Goodsam Service Is: You better read so you won't be fooled. I signed up for roadside assistance over Memorial Day weekend in 2026. I was specifically told that the Platinum plan would cover towing my vehicle up to 100 miles. Four months later, I needed to use the service for the first time—and that’s when the excuses started. They told me they would only tow my vehicle to the nearest repair shop of their choice. I wanted to take it to my own mechanic, who is only 30 miles from my home. Their response? I would have to pay $175 out of pocket because my subscription supposedly didn’t allow me to choose where my vehicle was towed. What a complete bait-and-switch.
Then they offered me an upgrade—the “Platinum No Questions Asked” plan—and assured me that I would have no further problems getting my vehicle towed, supposedly up to 100 miles. I waited the required 48 hours for the upgraded plan to become active, as they instructed. When I called again, I was told that the new plan still would not cover the tow because my vehicle had been disabled for more than 24 hours. Apparently, that limitation was another fine-print surprise nobody bothered to explain beforehand.
This entire experience has been unbelievably frustrating. Everyone offers an apology, but the apologies don’t solve the problem, don’t get your vehicle to the mechanic you trust, and don’t reimburse you for the unexpected $175 charge. The service was marketed as dependable roadside assistance, but when I actually needed help, I got confusing restrictions, contradictory explanations, and a sales pitch for yet another upgrade. That is unacceptable. Save yourself the frustration, the wasted time, and the unexpected charges. Read every detail of the agreement before signing up—and seriously consider choosing a different roadside assistance provider.
Hi Jamie - Sorry to hear about your experience. We'd like to connect with you to research what happened and try to make things right. We will reach out via direct message to offer next steps.

Reviewed Sept. 12, 2026
We were traveling to see my mother-in-law, who had just entered hospice care. We had to travel from Pocatello, Idaho, to Longview, Washington. We broke down on I-84 in Idaho, between Mountain Home and Hammett, at mile marker 108. When we purchased the roadside service, we were told we would be towed to the garage of our choice. The AI assistant was worthless, so for that reason alone, I would not renew the service. When we were finally able to speak with a live person, the experience was not much better.
You really cannot give a more precise location than westbound I-84 at mile marker 108. The agent could not “find us.” We gave her our GPS coordinates, but she still could not “find us.” Finally, after we gave her the same coordinates about 10 times, she found us. We told her we needed to be towed to the GMC dealer in Boise because it was the only shop open. She came back and said it was 70 miles away and that I would have to pay $400. I had the dealer pick us up for $400, so having Good Sam was worthless. I would never trust them; they misrepresent their service until you actually need it.
Charles, we are sorry to hear about your experience, especially while traveling during such a difficult time for your family. We would appreciate the opportunity to have our Roadside Assistance leadership team review your concerns. Please send us a private message with your subscriber ID so we can assist you further. Thank you in advance.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2026
Follow every detail to the letter because denying your claim may happen. I signed up last March for the first time, I normally don’t buy a service like this. August 29, 2026 my Ram 2500 became disabled and my only concern was getting my truck towed. I forgot I had Good Sam and called local companies to get towed. The tow driver asked if I had towing service and I remembered I did. He suggested I file a claim and said they would do anything required to help us get reimbursed.
I called in to Good Sam and sent in the receipt to the agent and he asked me to submit my claim through their online link. I did and called in later to check and was told the receipt didn’t come through and my claim would be denied because I didn’t go through their dispatch. I told them their agent Michael ** had the receipt but the lady said my claim was denied. The next day I got an email asking me to re-submit my claim so I thought there was still hope. The same day I got another letter denying my claim. All I can do is give a review warning you they will use any excuse to deny a claim. They make money with memberships, not paying claims. They didn’t care how fair the tow charge was, just the legal out their lawyers put into the site. I won’t waste any more time or effort, they got one year membership and thought me a lesson. I don’t know if there is a good service out there so beware.
Steve, we are sorry for the frustration and disappointment with your claim. We understand how upsetting this experience was. Per the Membership Benefits Brochure (MBB), roadside assistance must be arranged through Good Sam dispatch. Fees for services that Members or Associate Members hire on their own are not reimbursable.

Reviewed Sept. 3, 2026
My daughter car broke down, I had her so I called Good Sam because they told me I could add on family, so when I called for service to help my daughter who was stranded, they tell me they couldn’t help her because she has to be 24 years old or less, before they can go and assist her, who care about an age if your child Is stranded alone on the side of a dark road, they are messy and their rule are unbelievable, if you call them to tow your car, they won’t do it if your car has been broke down for more than 48 hours, are you serious, they take your money, and then make the rules up as they go, just a rip off.
Sonya, we’re sorry to hear about your experience when your daughter was stranded. We understand how upsetting and concerning that must have been. Per the Membership Benefits Brochure, coverage extends to dependent children 25 or younger who live in the member’s household or attend college (proof of enrollment required). We apologize for any confusion and appreciate you sharing your concerns.

Reviewed Sept. 2, 2026
Good Sam left me stranded for over 3 hours in 85F heat on the WVA toll road. First call was disconnected on their end after 20 min. Two more calls requesting a tow to a local repair shop which could have replaced my clutch fluid and sent me on my way the same day if Good Sam hadn't sent the tow truck to the WRONG LOCATION! I incurred the additional expense of an overnight stay at a motel and GS refused to reimburse me. As a retired firefighter/EMT I know it's dangerous to be on the shoulder of the road for that long in addition to the added potential heat stress to an elderly person. I ended up w/ a headache and dehydration but not heat stroke. GS customer reps inaction showed me that they didn't understand the issues or just didn't care that they were putting an elderly person at great risk for injury.
We had our Roadside Leadership team review this matter again. At this time, we have approved your claim for $80.55 as an exception.
Please allow 5–7 business days for the claim to process. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Have a great day!
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2026
Very slow service when you do use them. But if they feel you've used the service too much they will cancel you. I had their service for years and rarely used it. This year I had a bit of bad luck and used it 3 times and they would not let me renew my subscription. I also sat in the side of the interstate for 6 hours waiting for service. A lot of phone calls and empty promises.
Cliff, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize for the difficulties you have experienced with Roadside Assistance. Please send us your Subscriber ID in a private message so our Roadside Assistance Leadership Team can review your concerns and look into what happened. We appreciate the opportunity to assist you.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2026
In 7 years I have used Good Sam Roadside Assistance one time for a 85 dollar 4 mile tow. I recently tried to cancel my policy and because I used them one time, they are telling me that I am not eligible for a refund. Poor customer service. A money grab is all they are.
Membership is subject to cancellation by either party at any time for any reason, upon written notification. If the Member has utilized any Roadside Services during their membership term, no refund is owed.

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2026
Good Sam Roadside responded "... We are unable to process or reimburse the towing expense..." I was driving Northbound on East Beltway of I-295 in the far left lane. An 18 wheel tractor-trailer merged on from Interstate 9-B. It crossed over third lane from my right to the second lane to my right and into my lane as the back two axles of eight semi tires were about to knock me off the interstate. I slammed on my brakes just before that could occur and all emergency lights on my dashboard lights flashed on. I am thankful in the rush hour traffic nobody was behind me. I had to merge over 4 lanes, 6:45 rush hour traffic, into emergency lane. I looked for the nearest towing service with best reviews.
Found "Mike's Towing" on Leon Road in Jacksonville, Florida, about eight miles away. Reviews stated they arrived less than an hour. After the call. "Mike's Towing" also arrived less than an hour after my call. Car was towed to service of local dealer. They tested it the next day and let me know the engine has to be replaced. Later that day I tried to contact AAA and was sent to a contractor of AAA "Good Sam Roadside". I told them what had happened and "Good Sam Roadside" said they, "Need to see if they are one of our service providers. We will be in touch." As a result later I received an email stating the above "... We are unable to process or reimburse the towing expense. ...". So, I guess when you are almost killed they are disappointed you did not contact them to find out who to call for service.
That call they require might have taken longer than it took for "Mike's Towing" to get there. Then I might have to wait 2-3 hours because my request was not rated as emergency. I have to be honest and share I don't know about that part. Anyway, "... We are unable to process or reimburse the towing expense. ..." I guess them saving $150 is more important than .... Please fill in the blank. I don't use the words I want to say.I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else. Thank you for taking your time to read this. Hope you have a very blessed day.
Scott, we are sorry to hear about this frightening experience and are glad you were able to get to safety. The Membership Benefits Brochure states that members must call Good Sam Roadside Assistance at 1-800-586-7400 to receive program services. It also states that independently obtained services are not reimbursed unless specifically provided for. We understand your frustration and appreciate you sharing your experience.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2026
The worst car service I've ever used. I purchased 5 years of auto service in advance, and they force canceled my membership only a year in because they said I used it too much (6 times between myself and my significant other). According to industry best practices, most auto clubs, like AAA and others, will offer up to 4 times per person per year. When I asked for the refund for the remaining 4 years, they outright refused and said they have the right to cancel at any time without a refund as long as I've ever used their service at least once. No, that is not a joke. That is literally what they told me, and apparently what is in their terms and conditions in the fine print. I had to write a demand letter and threaten them legally before they finally offered to pay me a refund. Horrible company and shady business practices.
Membership is subject to cancellation by either party at any time for any reason, upon written notification. If the Member has utilized any Roadside Services during their membership term, no refund is owed.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2026
We had a breakdown and contacted Good Sam and were told since we were on the highway to contact emergency service but we told them the state troopers were already there. They said they would not be able to help us in a prompt fashion and advised us to arrange for tow outside of them then submit for reimbursement. We did that and were told since we did not go through them they would not cover it. If we would have know that we would have waited for them. A total waste of money. We contacted them first took their advice and then they told us we did it wrong. Save your money. Also not the first time they have been no help in a time of need. SCAM.
We would like the opportunity to review what happened and determine whether the appropriate guidance was provided.
Please send us a private message with your subscriber ID number, we will investigate this further with our Roadside Leadership team. We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience this caused.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2026
This was the worst roadside-assistance experience I have ever encountered. I called after my son was involved in an accident. After navigating several automated prompts, I finally reached a representative and requested a tow. To my surprise, the representative encouraged me to contact a public towing company instead. I was appalled. What am I paying for, especially as a Platinum member?
Despite my membership, I was charged for the service and told the wait would be between one and two hours. Later, I called to change the towing destination because the body shop had already closed. I was told they could not simply update the address. Instead, they would have to cancel the original assignment, create a new one, and make me wait up to another two hours.
I was stranded in the Houston heat and completely frustrated. I finally gave up, and a friend helped tow my vehicle. I then called customer service and canceled the towing request. Nevertheless, the tow truck still arrived after the cancellation. To make matters worse, I called today to cancel my membership and was told it cannot be canceled. Apparently, I am stuck paying for this useless service until April 2027.
The delays, poor communication, unnecessary charges, and refusal to cancel my membership are completely unacceptable. Platinum members should receive reliable assistance—not excuses, confusion, and hours of waiting. I am requesting immediate cancellation of my membership and a refund of any towing charges related to this incident.
We would like to review the details of your roadside assistance experience. Please send us a private message with your Subscriber ID, so our team can investigate this further.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2026
August of this year I had lock out in Glacier National Park. I was told they could not send anyone but if I could find help myself I could apply for reimbursement. Who needs them.
Please note that national parks restrict outside roadside assistance to protect park resources, maintain visitor safety, and preserve the visitor experience. If a vehicle becomes disabled, the park’s authorized towing provider will typically tow it to the park entrance. The owner can then arrange additional roadside assistance with their provider once the vehicle is outside the park. Please refer to the MBB link for a full listing of available benefits, services and restrictions.

Reviewed Aug. 17, 2026
Save your money!!! I paid a year for coverage only to be told when needed a tow they could not tow me. I have a 1962 custom truck that looks like a old milk truck. After checking with them before changing from AAA they said no problems, they tow a lot larger vehicles all the time. When needed they said no because it was a commercial vehicle. I said no it's not any business at all and it's smaller than a mini motorhome. Same answer - it was a comm. veh.! Have been towed by AAA many times with regular policy. Went with Good Sam because we started towing a travel trailer with another truck. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! THEY LIE!
Rick, we are sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it would be to find out you could not receive service when you actually needed it. We would like the opportunity to review what happened and address your concerns. Please send us a private message with your membership ID number, we will look into this matter further. Thank you.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2026
We live in Batavia NY, we like to travel here and there, had Triple A, what a rip off!! We were told, "Go with Good Sam,," what a mistake!!! We decided to go on a motorcycle ride and went to PA for lunch..We bought top tier package from Good Sam and was assured all our cars, trucks, campers and motorcycles were cover...On way home bike broke down, couldn't be repaired and needed to be flatbedded home, we called Good Sam, mind you this is Saturday afternoon about 330 and was told, "You'll have to stay in a hotel til Monday!!!!" Because they had no service on duty!!!! But if that wasn't good (and it wasn't) for us we could pay $380 and they would make something happen!!! All I can say is the person on the phone at this point was very lucky he was in fact on the phone...We will be cancelling Monday 1st thing!
This company is no better than Triple A..What sucks is we pay yearly so they're paid in full,,, Now will have to fight to get any kind of refund.
We would appreciate the opportunity to review what happened and address your concerns. Please send us a private message with your membership ID number. Thank you.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2026
Aug14 broke down in Borrego Springs after numerous phone calls two Good Sam is roadside assistance which should be really called ha ha we take your money and don’t help you in 110° with a hard condition after finally getting a hold of somebody at 11:30 was told it would be $1000 or I could go to a campground in the area mind you Borrego Springs in the summertime and nothing is opened. I asked to speak to a supervisor who woman I was speaking to came back and said because there is no place for you to go in the nearest RV dealership would be an El Cajon. I will write up the ticket, you have to pay a $310 fee of some kind, never did quite figure out what that $310 fee. It is now 2 o’clock in the morning. It is 92°. There’s no air-conditioning in the motorhome and again, I have a heart condition.
I receive a phone call and speak to Miss ** who informed me now that I have to pay $3000 to have my motorhome towed. I demand to speak to a supervisor. This is very rude, disrespectful, nasty person named Kip flat out called me a liar, told me unless I paid the $3000 they weren’t towing my motorhome and this continues to me talking to another person named Dylan who is trying to help me. It is now 406 in the morning. I’ve had to call an ambulance because now I can’t breathe and my heart won’t stop racing because they literally have stressed me out to the max.
I will be contacting a Lawyer on top of being called the liar, disrespected, left out in the desert with a heart condition with only two people doing the proper thing. Now this is after numerous phone calls because once again they don’t have anybody that works for him that gives a rats **. They put my account under the wrong phone number. They had to keep searching for it in the animated system unless I have a phone number will not do anything for you. So at this point me and Dylan have gotten disconnected.
I am waiting another 15 minutes for him to contact me back because he was going through everything to check what Kip called me a liar about but I still don’t understand how the toe went from $1000-$3000 and he told me I was lying about that but you can clearly see that it says recorded line so they have a recording of where the thousand dollars we waived and once again why did it go to $3000? Highly disgusted, will never use them. Do not trust them. Do not give them money, they’ll never have you towed.
We would appreciate the opportunity to review what happened and address your concerns. Please send us a private message with your membership ID number. Thank you.

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2026
If I could give 0 stars I would. I’m paying for 24/7 roadside assistances and currently have been waiting for over 12 hours for a tow. I was told my tow could be scheduled for 8am the following morning and now it’s 11am and just got an update that a tow truck is 2 hours away. This is beyond ridiculous. Unprofessional. I have never been so angry.
Thank you Samuel, please allow us to share your concerns with our Roadside Leadership Team for review.

Reviewed Aug. 10, 2026
I had emergency break down on a very busy street in a major city. I called Good Sam 6 times over hours on a Saturday night and the number answered "Good Sam" then gave me options to get to service person. When I got through the menu, a recording said that there was no answer and to call back later. After 3 hours, I gave us and called another towing service. Good Sam left me stranded when I needed their service.
Hi there - Really sorry to hear about your experience. What you have described is certainly not the experience we would expect or want anyone to have. We take customer complaints seriously and would like to investigate further. I will send you a DM to request some additional information.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2026
Camping with my brother this weekend and his brand new tow behind camper is having mechanical issues. Service from Good Sam's has been horrible for him. He's been stuck at a campground for two days now with a camper Hitch that won't move electronically or manually. This is the 3rd time with this issue and at this point they just need to replace the mechanism. Supposedly with this instance they can't find anyone to come to the campground to fix the unit. We're not in a remote area. He has to work tomorrow and will have to pay for additional days at the campground.
Paying their expensive coverage and can't get help is ridiculous! Individuals he speaks with on the phone are cordial and try to help but not being able to get service is unacceptable. They're great at talking a good sale but following through on their service has not been good. Inasmuch as we still don't have a repair we are unable to provide a receipt to be considered a "verified buyer".
Good morning - Thank you for bringing this to our intention. I will send you a DM so we can collect information to locate the account and research your experience. Alternatively, you can reach us at vip@goodsam.com

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2026
I would give zero stars if I could! My husband and I canceled our policy last year. Their system *glitched*, according to them, and charged us $150 for a year of Roadside. I called them as soon as I saw the $ coming out of my account. The 1st person I talked with said it would be 4-5 business days before the refund would hit my account. This was July 18th. We called again on the 25th, and was told by a another person it would be another five business days. After 3 weeks (Aug 6th) they STILL hadn't refunded our money.
Over that span of time, we talked with NINE different people who gave us no answers and no resolution. We finally found someone who is supposedly in charge and that person assured us we will have our $ back by end of day on the 7th. Because of them, our car loan payment was late because the funds they took. This has set off a chain reaction of messed up budgeting. I hope to gawd they didn't take the money from people on a fixed income who might not know they are out of the $!
Please send us a private message with your membership ID number, we will review the situation and look into the status of your refund. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Reviewed July 28, 2026
Refused my claim because I was on a toll road and by NY law I had to use a repair service contracted to work on the toll road.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Per the Good Sam Membership Benefits Brochure Vehicles NOT COVERED by the Good Sam Roadside Assistance:
Vehicles in a repair facility, off-road area, sand beach area, restricted
roadway or toll road where Good Sam is not allowed to send contracted
providers.
Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-601-2850 with any additional questions you may have.
Thank you.

Reviewed July 27, 2026
Good and bad review. Back when I had a RV with Good Sam RV coverage, Good Sam was Great with towing service. Changed coverage to Auto coverage when I sold the RV. READ YOUR COVERAGE, auto policy does not have a tow mileage limit, it has a flat $500 max. coverage. One day late in June as I was returning home from a fishing trip on a 100 degree afternoon with my 95-year-old fishing partner and towing a boat, my truck broke down and stalled on the freeway. The Calif. Highway Patrol had me towed to a safe zone off the freeway. I contacted Good Sam Roadside Service and after a good deal of time waiting, I was contacted back and told they only found one tow service that could handle the truck & boat; but there would be an additional charge of $490+ that I need to pay on the spot.
I paid the additional charge to get my friend and I some relief from the heat and get the process of getting home going. The tow company "Tire Rescue" arrive much later than they stated. We were towed a total of 8 miles for a total cost of $990. I did reach out to Good Sam and was told there was nothing they could do, as the max. benefit is $500 and "Tire Rescue" is not one of the affiliates they normally use. I do take responsibility for not knowing my coverage! Hopefully this will help others when comparing road service coverage. Lesson learned on my end.
John, we are sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating that must have been. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Please send us a private message with your membership information, and we'll be happy to look into this for you.

Reviewed July 27, 2026
They are a joke. We only keep the basic $39 service for campground discounts, but when we had roadside assistance, we called them once near Branson, Missouri. After an hour wait, I called our AAA service, they were there in about 15 minutes. After we were taken care of, we got back on the road With a AAA tow, and Good Sam called and said they had arrived and wondered where we were. WHAT A JOKE. That was some 2-3 hours after the call. Get AAA, it's worth the extra money to be safe and reliable. Right now, we are waiting on a refund that they said we would have to wait 10-14 days just to get back $39.00. They must be in bad financial situation.
Donna, we are sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating that must have been. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Please send us a private message with your membership information, we will look into the status of your refund. Thank you.
Reviewed July 24, 2026
Would give zero rating if possible, dishonest, will give you the run around, pass the buck, communicated with them for 2 months, Nick **, lied to. DO NOT PAY FOR WHEEL AND TIRE PROTECTION! You will not get reimbursed. BIG SCAM! 3rd party does the roadside service which was very slow arriving, I changed my own tire by the time they arrive. Another 3rd party company does the wheel and tire and will NOT reimburse you. DO NOT Be fooled! Save your money. Would not recommend the roadside service and definitely would not ever pay for wheel and tire protection. Criminals.
Jason, If able please send a PM with your membership information. We would like to research your experience and follow up with you directly. Our products are designed to provide peace of mind while traveling and we apologize for your experience and difficulties. Look forward to speaking with you soon. Thank you Good Sam
Reviewed July 21, 2026
Do not go with this company; they are a rip-off. They took my money, and I cancelled my membership, and they refuse to give it back. First it was 10 days, then it was 20 days, then it was 3 days, and now they are telling me it will be 4 to 5 weeks. They also took the money out of my account without my permission.
Due to a major system update, recently initiated refunds are taking longer than expected.
We appreciate your understanding and patience while we complete this essential maintenance.
Please send us a private message with your membership number, we will look into your refund status. We'd appreciate the opportunity to look into this for you.

Reviewed July 15, 2026
Worst service ever! Needed tow from small town on John Day River. 2 days and still no tow so had to get one myself . Asked for reimbursement and denied because my r.v. used to be a commercial vehicle, which they never even asked me in the first place! Denied reimbursement pluss have one more year left on my plan and would not even reimburse me for that year if I canceled. Only canceled my auto renewal. Multiple calls and multiple transfers still no one could give me a straight answer on any of this. Frustrating to say the least. Waste of money for this service or lack there of.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We look forward to assisting you.
Reviewed July 14, 2026
Bought a camper on a Saturday. Couldn’t get camper added on my insurance due to it being closed so I got the Good Sam Insurance. Paid 92.34 that day. Was told I could cancel when I added it to my policy and get some of my money back. Only had it for two days. On Monday I added it to my policy and canceled Good Sam but they sent me a bill for 43.76 more. Mind you only had for two days and paid 92.34 in the beginning. Why would I owe more? I talked to so many people. They put me on hold and put me right back into the recording and hang up and none of them could hardly speak English.
If I pay the 43.76 plus the 92.34 I already paid that would be for whole month and I only had it two days before I canceled this is bullshit. Would not recommend getting it. Very bad customer experience. I even ask one of the reps would he pay it if it was him. He got quiet. I thought he hung up on me so that tells me he wouldn’t pay it. I asked to be put on the survey and he said okay and hung up on me. Not happy. DO NOT GET THIS INSURANCE.
We're sorry to hear about your experience. We'd appreciate the opportunity to review what happened and address your concerns. Please send us a private message with your policy number so we can look into this matter further.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We look forward to assisting you.
Reviewed July 7, 2026
I would give them a zero if I could!! The worst roadside assistance In history. First time broke down in our RV, had a flat tire, called Good Sam's, hours later they sent someone out who asked us did we have a jack, they didn't have the proper tools to change the tire. We made it to a rest stop and that's where we stayed till the next day because they wouldn't send anyone to come help. They said at least we are at a rest stop where its safe. Next morning came still no help, we had to call someone on our own and out of pocket to help us. Before getting to our destination we had another blowout on the interstate, called good sams again, took them over 6 hours to send a tow, they are horrible and don't care, all they want is your money.
Today 7-7-2026 My husband and I was on the way to his VA appointment in Mobile and on the bay way car ran hot, called good sams and they told me that I will have to pay out of pocket with this visit, I asked her why, our membership is up to date. She told me she couldn't share that with me, I was so aggravated I just hung up because we was in a dangerous situation and I had no time to argue. We had to figure this one out on our own also. When I got home I called them to see why they wouldn't take care of us and they said they do not see where no one called for help. This is just how terrible they are!! When membership is up in Sept, we definitely will not renew!!
Hello Samantha, we're sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating and stressful those situations must have been. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, especially during a roadside emergency. We'd like the opportunity to review what happened and address your concerns. Please send us a private message with your membership number. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Reviewed July 6, 2026
I am extremely disappointed with my experience with Good Sam Roadside Assistance on July 4. My wife had a flat tire on a rural country road. I called Good Sam for help, but the representative could not find my account, even after I provided my email address, phone number, home address, and later my membership number. I hung up and called again, hoping it was just an isolated issue, but the second representative also said they could not locate my account.
My wife then called herself, and the representative was somehow able to find her membership. She was told that roadside assistance had been dispatched and that she would receive a text message with the estimated arrival time. That text never came. My wife waited on the side of the road for approximately five hours before a kind stranger stopped and changed her tire. Without that Good Samaritan, she could have been stranded even longer.
At 10:50 that night—roughly seven hours after we originally requested help—Good Sam finally called to say they had located a service provider. The tow company then contacted us and said they had only just received the request. The most upsetting part is that my wife has significant health issues. After spending hours stranded in the summer heat and dealing with the stress of the situation, she ended up in the emergency room the following day suffering from dehydration and severe anxiety.
Roadside assistance exists for situations exactly like this. When someone is stranded in a remote area, they need reliable help, accurate communication, and timely service. Unfortunately, we received none of those things. I appreciate the kindness of the stranger who stopped to help my wife far more than the service we paid Good Sam to provide. I hope Good Sam takes a serious look at how this situation was handled, because no member should ever have to wait seven hours for assistance while sitting alone on the side of the road. If you're considering Good Sam Roadside Assistance, I encourage you to carefully consider whether this is the level of service you would want if you or a loved one were stranded in an emergency.
Hello Troy, we apologize for the experience you have had and understand how frustrating this must have been. This is not the level of service we strive to provide. We'd like the opportunity to review what happened. Please provide your membership number we can investigate your concerns and assist you further.

Reviewed June 30, 2026
Horrible, do not ever use them. They said it would be 4 plus hours, I could not ride along, and I paid for premium. They still wanted to charge me 50$ to tow just 7 miles when it says up to 250 miles. Get AAA, don't ever use these guys!
Hello Mike, we apologize for the experience you have had and understand how frustrating this must have been. This is not the level of service we strive to provide. We'd like the opportunity to review what happened. Please provide your membership number we can investigate your concerns and assist you further.

Reviewed June 27, 2026
Took money out of my account after I cancelled it. Stay away people. Scammers!!
Barney, we apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you have experienced. Please send provide us your subscription ID number and contact information so we can review your account and look into this matter further. Thank you.
Reviewed June 25, 2026
We purchased a two year contract for our motorhomse on 6/10/26. During our first trip on 6/16/26...we were locked out and called for service. No one ever contacted us back after calling in the for assist.... No one showed up..... So on 6/17/26 we called to cancel and was told they would refund it in full in one week. No refund appeared. We called again and was told to wait maybe another week, but it would not be a full refund...and they had to wait until a supervisor approved it.....but we were not allowed to speak with a supervisor. This is an awful company.
Our team is currently managing a major system migration, the system transition is also impacting the processing and tracking of recently initiated refunds, meaning they may take longer than usual to reflect. We are working diligently to restore full accuracy to all accounts and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.

Reviewed June 14, 2026
Good Sam roadside assistance. Our story about Good Sam Roadside Assistance. We have had RVs for over forty years and have traveled over 100k in the last 20 years in a 5th wheel. We have had Good Sam roadside assistance for over 20 yrs thinking we would be assisted when we had problems on the road. We were wrong in a big way. Wed did use Good Sam roadside assistance in 2006 when we broke a spring on a freeway in Tx. Our 2006 experience was great, we called the Good Sam number and within 30 minutes we had help at our breakdown site, the tow truck led us to a repair shop that Good Sam had located and in three days we were repaired and back on the road. That was our last positive experience with Good Sam. Our next call to Good Sam (without rv but in our Jeep Wrangler), we were blocking the middle of the intersection during rush hour traffic.
Our call to Good Sam ended in total frustration because while getting honked at by hundreds of our new best friends Good Sam wanted us to text back and forth about the problem. Finally the cops called a tow truck and got us removed. When I submitted a request for reimbursement Good Sam replied that “ a lockout was not an emergency and we should have waited for them to send someone”. After much back and forth trying to explain what happened Good Sam did reimburse us for $86.00.
Our last experience with Good Sam, last being because we will never renew with them, was on May 25, 2026 while driving on I-40 in AZ at 3PM, with three lanes of traffic going 75mph we has a blowout on the RV. We got onto the narrow shoulder, could not get completely out of the right lane, we called Good Sam, again they wanted to play the “text me back game”. We limped at 5 mph hr for three miles along the freeway to the next exit, and into a truck stop parking lot. The truck shop would not change the tire, we waited a total of 90 minutes for Good Sam to find someone to change the tire and finally the truck stop operators told us to move out of their lot as we were hindering truck traffic, and they gave us the number of a local tire shop to call. We called and within 20 minutes the tire shop showed up, changed the tire and we were back on the road.
We called Good Sam to tell them not to send anyone, which was no problem for them because they had not yet found anyone to change the tire. Again I submitted a request for reimbursement to Good Sam, and today, ten days later, I got a reply stating that that the request was denied because we found our own shop to do the job. I am not sure but I suspect we could still be waiting for Good Sam to find someone to change the tire had we not got it done on our own. With all that being said we will never again pay Good Sam, Shop at Camping World or any other thing affiliated with with Good Sam. There are plenty of other choice out there, they may all be bad, but I know Good Sam is so I will have to give someone else a chance. You may see this posted more than once as I simply have to copy and paste to post it anyplace that will take it online.
We appreciate your many years of membership. We would like the opportunity to review both the service events and the reimbursement decision in greater detail. Please send us a message with your membership number.
Reviewed June 11, 2026
I never needed to use the service, and went online and turned off auto-renew. Money was taken from my account more than a month early, and when I called I was told that the "system" would not allow a full refund even there were two weeks left on my roadside assistance from the year before. I was able to cancel.
Geoff, we apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you experienced. We understand your concerns regarding the auto-renewal and refund process. Please send provide us your membership number and contact information so we can review your account and look into this matter further. Thank you.
Reviewed May 21, 2026
I purchased a Good Sam extended service plan several years ago, after shopping around, looking at online reviews, and making the decision that the plan was the best deal for us. I never used the policy. But we haven't been using our RV and are planning to sell soon. Having just received a renewal notice, I attempted to cancel the plan online, but after quite a bit of time on the website, that didn't appear to be possible. So I called customer care and was quickly connected to a representative.
The identity validation process was more than I expected, but I can understand that. However, the rep advised me that she would cancel the auto-renew rather than cancelling the plan, as a cancellation 'so close to the annual renewal date' would result in a charge of $50. I noted that the renewal date is 26 days from today, to which the rep responded 'yes, close to the renewal date'. If a plan on auto-renew is cancelled prior to the renewal date, there is no legitimate reason to charge a policy-holder for the cancellation.
At your convenience, please send us a private message with your policy and phone number so we can investigate this matter further.
Have a good day.
Good Sam Roadside Assistance author review by Lauren Fix
Known for its roadside assistance services for RVs, boat trailers and motorbikes, apart from standard passenger vehicles, Good Sam Roadside Assistance offers support in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Unlimited towing miles: Members can get their vehicle towed to the nearest repair shop without worrying about towing miles.
Travel-interruption expenses: If a vehicle breaks down 100 or more miles away from home, the service pays for expenses like food and lodgings.
Automatically family coverage: All membership plans come with automatic coverage for spouse and children below 25 years of age.
Discounts: Members are entitled to discounts at repair shops, car rental services and at more than 7,000 lodgings.
Medical help: The service helps members find medical and legal help in case of emergencies on the road.
Lauren Fix, The Car Coach®, is a nationally recognized automotive expert, sector analyst, journalist, author, keynote speaker and television host. A trusted car expert, Lauren provides an insider’s perspective on a wide range of automotive topics and aspects, energy, industry, consumer news and safety issues. Her analysis is honest and straightforward. Lauren is the CEO of Automotive Aspects and the Editor-in-Chief of Car Coach Reports, a global automotive news outlet. She is an automotive contributor to national and local television news shows including Fox News, Fox Business, CNN International, The Weather Channel, Inside Edition, Local Now News, NewsMax, The Daily Flash show and more.
Good Sam Roadside Assistance Company Information
- Company Name:
- Good Sam Roadside Assistance
- Website:
- roadside.goodsam.com



