Can anyone confirm or not that we have to pay an extra 300US (or CDN??) as of Sep 1,2022 for an optional but not really OnStar subscription?
Mandatory OnStar
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Not sure I understand your question. OnStar is optional. I just purchased a new C8 so I start out with a "free" subscription with all the bells and whistles, then after that it's up to me whether I cancel or continue. Having said that, they have my credit card number so if I don't cancel when my free trial is over, I'll automatically get billed. Your $300 reference is a mystery to me (sorry). Have you called OnStar or talked to your dealer to get details?
It is no longer optional, but can be cancelled I believe.
At least in the U.S. not sure about here. I'd be outraged if I had to pay for that crappy system.
At least in the U.S. not sure about here. I'd be outraged if I had to pay for that crappy system.
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Here is a link to an article about the new "optional" version of OnStar:
Chevrolet Adds Mandatory OnStar
Might just be someone jumping the gun, but there are other posts around stating that GM is forcing OnStar subs on Buick and GMC models, as well as Cadillac.
My order went 2000 in mid September, and there is no OnStar sub on it so hopefully there won't be any surprises later on.
Chevrolet Adds Mandatory OnStar
Might just be someone jumping the gun, but there are other posts around stating that GM is forcing OnStar subs on Buick and GMC models, as well as Cadillac.
My order went 2000 in mid September, and there is no OnStar sub on it so hopefully there won't be any surprises later on.
So far that's U.S. sales. Though likely here as well. They should have just hidden the cost in the price and say "Free OnStar" lol
I just checked the build and price Canada site and OnStar is still just an option up here. It's included in the C8 basic price in the U.S. (Included. lol. They raised the base price by at least $300)
Just picked up my car to-day, its free for 3 months
Did you give them your Credit card?
Hey you just have to cancel before the 3 months is up or you will start paying a subscription...
I did not activate it because the car will be asleep till March and the lady from on star to call them back in March did the same thing with Siriusxm
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Like a lot of GM Canada policies, much seems left up to the dealers. We are seeing some people paying the fee, others not. My car has a TPW of this week so I might be dealing with the final paperwork in a month or two and I will report back on what happens.
So on my Window Sticker. Included in my total MSRP is a 36 month OnStar plan.
It also gives me 36 months 72Gb wireless WiFi and an XM Sirius subscription but doesn’t say for how long.
Yes I understand it was added in the base price. But this was not added when I presented my build sheet to my dealer when I got my allocation. So I’m assuming that all 2023 C8 in Canada get the same STANDARD features.
It also gives me 36 months 72Gb wireless WiFi and an XM Sirius subscription but doesn’t say for how long.
Yes I understand it was added in the base price. But this was not added when I presented my build sheet to my dealer when I got my allocation. So I’m assuming that all 2023 C8 in Canada get the same STANDARD features.
I just picked up my C8 last week and that's what I was told as well. 3 year program is standard. I believe they said you can then renew for a nominal fee annually...whatever that is!
Yep it is mandatory. Didn't have to on my C8 but my new 3500 Denali had it "included" in standard equipment. Dealer in Leduc said it was effective for deliveries after Jan1/23.
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My 2023 C8 came with a 6-month free subscription to OnStar so not the "mandatory" 3-year plan. I took delivery in October 2022. This confirms what Cariboocreek was told above.
Yes and I took delivery of my C8 in early December.
I just took delivery of my C8 Z06, I didn’t see any mandatory charge for onstar, nor did I provide any credit card #’s
It is included as standard equipment with the price built into the base price of the car.