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OnStar offers connected vehicle services. The company provides in-car safety, security and navigation assistance through integrated systems. Founded in 1996, OnStar offers features like automatic crash response, emergency services and remote diagnostics in a wide range of vehicles.

Pros
  • Quick response time in emergencies
  • Reliable vehicle recovery service
  • 24/7 availability for assistance
Cons
  • Unauthorized charges on accounts
  • Technical issues with service activation

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2025

    Tonight I had an accident where another vehicle rear ended my truck while I was stopped at a red light. Emergency services were immediately activated by the accident and the OnStar woman immediately contacted the police. I was very impressed with how I didn't have to do anything except wait in my vehicle for help to arrive. It made it easy to focus on making sure everyone was ok and helped arrive in less than five minutes. This service is worth the cost. Thank you OnStar team.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2025

    I had an issue with my Chevy Impala, OnStar jumped right into action, they had a few problems but stayed on point. To the onstar advisors thank you, the driver came over and started the car and found out the problem, just a heads up, the problem did not show up on my chevy app, let's work on that, thank you again.

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      Reviewed March 28, 2025

      OnStar saved my life last Tuesday. I can’t remember any of the names of people that assisted me but I want to sincerely thank them all. I got lost in a city unfamiliar to me and OnStar assisted me to my final destination. A 30 minute trip took me 8 hours. I am an aging woman and was terrified.

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed March 22, 2025

      Great service. You won't need it until you do. I'm glad my vehicle has OnStar. It's a peace of mind knowing you got help when and if you need it. Recommend onstar to all my friends. Thank you. Had a flat tire at work, locked myself out, called onstar and finished, they unlocked my car. Thank you onstar 🫠. That's 1 of the deers 🦌 I took home to eat.

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      Customer ServiceMaintenanceStaff

      Reviewed Feb. 1, 2025

      I am so impressed with Keandra M at OnStar. The mechanics traced the problem to calls and GPS not working due to some settings with OnStar. She helped me go through some steps and troubleshoot some things. I used a landline to communicate and sat in my car with my cell phone so we Keandra could properly test things and settings. As well as show me how to do some things. She was very professional as well as polite.

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      Reviewed Jan. 9, 2026

      New GMC Sierra 2025 On Star needed defective computer replaced in 11 months under warranty. @ years later computer broke again. Not under warranty $450.00 for part only not including labor. On Star has no service centers had to go back to GMC. Customer Service at On Star has no technical knowledge and referred me to GMC dealer. Can't justify putting in 3 computers under warranty let only paying over $450.00 for parts only in 3 years.

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      Reviewed Jan. 8, 2026

      I own a 2023 GMC Yukon Denali, and my OnStar module has been nonfunctional for several months. I was informed the module is on backorder, with no clear or reliable repair timeline. Because of this failure, multiple core vehicle features no longer work, including:
      OnStar emergency and safety services
      In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
      Navigation

      Voice activation/hands-free commands

      These are not optional extras—they are features that were heavily advertised, paid for, and relied upon for safety, connectivity, and daily driving convenience. OnStar promotes itself as a life-saving safety service, yet when the system fails, there is no temporary solution, no loaner module, no meaningful communication, and no urgency to restore service. What makes this even more concerning is that this appears to be a widespread issue affecting many GM owners, not an isolated incident. Given the number of vehicles impacted and the loss of safety-related functionality, this situation should be addressed through a recall, not left unresolved for months.

      Consumers should not be left without emergency services, navigation, Wi-Fi, and voice controls due to a known parts issue—especially while continuing to pay for a vehicle and, in some cases, subscriptions tied to these services. GM and OnStar need to take responsibility, prioritize repairs, and treat this as the serious safety and consumer issue that it is.

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      Reviewed Jan. 5, 2026

      My two week old truck was stolen and the first thing the thieves did was knock the OnStar antenna off making OnStar useless and so could not be tracked by OnStar! I had an Apple device hidden in the truck and that is how I guided the police to my stolen truck! The thieves knew the Apple device was in the truck because their phone had an app warning them but couldn’t find it and they left my briefcase, laptop, and cash in the truck for fear they both contain Apple devices also. Buy the Apple devices and put them in vehicles, luggage, everything! They work more than the 50 miles advertised by Apple also!

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      Reviewed Dec. 29, 2025

      I purchased a Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport Platinum primarily for Super Cruise. I fully understood it required an OnStar subscription. Still, I was explicitly promised on a recorded call that all OnStar Plus services, including Connect Plus, Protect, and Super Cruise, would be $39.99/month. That promise was never honored. Instead, I was pushed toward an $80/month plan. Charging this much to keep a feature usable that I already paid a premium for is unreasonable, especially when the vehicle is rarely driven long distances. It feels less like a service and more like a forced recurring payment.

      To make matters worse, OnStar reportedly offered 50% discounts during Thanksgiving 2025 to many customers, yet I was excluded without explanation. The inconsistency and lack of accountability are unacceptable. Customer service has been slow, scripted, and ineffective. If you’re charging luxury prices, the service should match. It doesn’t. I also own a BMW X5, which offers better-integrated features without holding customers hostage with high monthly fees. The contrast is embarrassing for Cadillac. Prospective buyers should get every pricing promise in writing and fully understand what features you’ll still be paying for long after purchase.

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      Reviewed Dec. 26, 2025

      My mom and I pay for the app every month and the app was working fine and said everything in our vehicle is fine and now is at the dealership with a blown engine and the app still says to this moment that nothing is wrong with the transmission and engine and it was last ran a hour ago to get diagnosed with the engine issue, the app is not reliable to make sure your vehicle is safe and is fine under the hood. Don’t trust this company.

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      OnStar author review by Lauren Fix

      This roadside assistance service comes bundled with GM vehicles. However, consumers can also buy the service separately for their vehicles through OnStar's For My Vehicle (FMV) service.

      • Flexible payment options: Consumers can buy annual plans, pay monthly or even pay upfront for several years at a time.

      • GPS tracking: OnStar FMV comes with a GPS-enabled tracker to help the company locate your vehicle quickly in cases of breakdown.

      • Convenient mobile app: The service comes with a mobile app that tells real-time fuel information and lets car owners control their vehicles remotely.

      • On-road real-time support: OnStar's navigation service comes with real-time support from a customer-rep who helps members locate the nearest gas station and lodgings.

      • Free three-month trial: The service is available on a three-month trial basis for eligible, pre-owned vehicles.

      • Maintenance Reminders: OnStar offers maintenance reminders and helps book appointments.

      • Concierge Service: For an extra fee they can book travel, hotels and concert tickets when you purchase the full plan.

      • Emergency Service: OnStar has the ability to know if you've been in an accident and can send help after trying to reach the driver. Their state of the art call center can detect your exact location.

      • Unlock Service: OnStar has the ability to know if you've been in an accident and can send help after trying to reach the driver. Their state of the art call center can detect your exact location.

      by Lauren Fix Auto & Finance Advisor

      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.

      OnStar Company Information

      Company Name:
      OnStar
      Year Founded:
      1995
      Address:
      400 Renaissance Center
      City:
      Detroit
      State/Province:
      MI
      Postal Code:
      48265
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.onstar.com