How many people subscribe to OnStar?

In the fiscal year of 2016, OnStar had around 7.2 million subscribers worldwide.
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Number of General Motors OnStar subscribers worldwide from FY 2013 to FY 2017 (in millions)

1. Is OnStar being discontinued in the United States?
2. Is it worth it to have OnStar?
3. Does OnStar work if you don't subscribe?
4. What is replacing OnStar?
5. What is going to replace OnStar?
6. Does OnStar still work in 2021?
7. Does Vauxhall replace OnStar?
8. Can I use hands-free calling without OnStar?
9. Why is OnStar app being discontinued?
10. Does OnStar report speeding?
11. How good is OnStar WIFI?
12. Can OnStar locate my keys?
13. Can OnStar start my car?

Is OnStar being discontinued in the United States?

The OnStar Hands-Free Calling feature will be discontinued in February of the 2022 calendar year, GM Authority has confirmed.

Is it worth it to have OnStar?

OnStar is a useful service for any vehicle and any lifestyle. With so many helpful features, it's just another way to make your life easier and provide extra peace of mind.

Does OnStar work if you don't subscribe?

Once your subscription lapses, OnStar sends a signal to your OnStar device instructing it to disable itself. Your emergency button will not work (You will hear a recording notifying you of the inactive subscription) and all automatic functions (AACN, Airbag Deployment, etc.) will stop.

What is replacing OnStar?

On April 30, Maps+, which is powered by Mapbox, will be available to about 900,000 vehicles as part of select Connected Services plans. It's an upgrade from GM's OnStar turn-by-turn navigation tool, though that tool will still be available to drivers.

What is going to replace OnStar?

The 3G network sunset is targeted for February 2022. In October 2021, OnStar will start pushing over-the-air software updates to vehicles to ensure Members do not experience a lapse in service.

Does OnStar still work in 2021?

The latest victim is the OnStar Phone feature, also known as Hands-Free Calling, which is slated for official retirement in just a few years' time. According to GM Authority sources, General Motors plans to sunset the OnStar Hands-Free Calling service in 2022. ... Unfortunately, the system is now headed for retirement.

Does Vauxhall replace OnStar?

A: In August 2017, Groupe PSA bought the Opel and Vauxhall car brands from General Motors. ... So, as a result of this change of ownership, OnStar services and Wi-Fi services enabled by the OnStar connection (if available in your country) will cease to be available for Opel/Vauxhall cars on 31st December 2020.

Can I use hands-free calling without OnStar?

GM Authority has learned that General Motors is officially discontinuing its OnStar phone feature, otherwise known as Hands-Free Calling, or HFC. ... Operated primarily via voice recognition and/or the central infotainment screen, the system enables phone calls without the need of a separate cell phone.

Why is OnStar app being discontinued?

OnStar has begun sending letters to customers, alerting them to the fact that support for the RemoteLink app will be discontinued due to a "system change" later this year. ... To continue using the mobile application, it will require a Google Android or Apple iOS device meeting the minimum operating system requirements.

Does OnStar report speeding?

OnStar, a subsidiary of General Motors, has long collected metrics about its users' car: How often the vehicle is refueled, tire pressure, and odometer and oil readings. ... OnStar claims they can now monitor your car's speed and GPS location “for any purpose, at any time” to share on an “anonymized basis.”

How good is OnStar WIFI?

For those who rely on the internet to work rather than play, the GM-OnStar Wi-Fi system is quite handy. Not only does it allow you to get work done in the vehicle, but it also works in a 50-foot vicinity of the vehicle.

Can OnStar locate my keys?

But no matter how big or small the problem, OnStar can be there to help. ... But don't worry — every day, OnStar helps more than 1,600 drivers get their keys back after locking them inside their vehicle. If you find yourself locked out of your vehicle, simply call 1.888. 4ONSTAR (1.888.

Can OnStar start my car?

Remote Start is an OnStar feature that remotely starts an automobile. ... OnStar Remote Start can be invoked as follows: In the Remote/Key Fob portion of the OnStar RemoteLink app, or. In the Key Fob section of the myChevrolet, myCadillac, myGMC, or myBuick apps, as appropriate.