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OnStar Telematics module - no dates for backorder part is unacceptable
my 2025 Equinox EV (4000 miles) also has a failed Telematics module (as of 2.1.25) with a "backorder" status and dealer has no idea when it'll be in. Not only does it affect OnStar, but gps/maps/charger near you dont work either. You have to guess and figure it out manually. The car thinks I'm hundreds of miles from where I actually am and doesn't change location. This is unacceptable in any vehicle, but especially an EV which relies on the information to travel
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Same thing happened to my 2025 7 month old Gas Equinox RS Onstar Module stopped working on 4/11/25. Finally had time to go to the dealership on 5/2/25 and they told me the same thing that it is backordered.
I called GM multiple times, posted negatively on all social media and surprisingly my dealership had the part the next day. That's how much they don't want negative attention haha.
I just got my GMC Sierra 1500 Denali less than a month ago and already this same module is giving me issues. My dealer is also telling me it is backordered with no idea when it will be available. This is completely unacceptable! I bought this vehicle for some of the very features affected by this module and yet here I am unable to utilize those features with no idea when it will be able to be fixed.
Start making calls to GM. They'll get the hint and expedite your part.
We appreciate you bringing these concerns with your new GMC Sierra Denali's OnStar hardware directly to our attention, @rerobinson81. Our team recognizes how important it is to have reliable access to the connected services that you love and depend on. With this in mind, OnStar can understand your current dissatisfaction. We want a better experience for our loyal Members. It would be our pleasure to learn more about this to better assess how we may best assist you with addressing and resolving these concerns. To move forward with this assistance, please send us a private message with your contact information, VIN, the current mileage, and the name of your participating GMC dealership. Just select the envelope icon at the top right of your screen to get started. When creating a new message, please be sure to enter Advisor_Jack to get connected directly to me. We'll be on the lookout for your response.
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I’m with you and also so frustrated. After two months, I was also told today that it’s a back order and no eta. I’m in a Tahoe and my module thinks I’m in a Suburban. I had to explain this situation to many different people, multiple times during my free month, for anyone to even figure out what the issue was. I’ve been told 5 different things would fix it by onstar, yet it’s still not fixed 2 months later (headed into month 3). Dealer was supposed to try to reprogram the module I have, but said I needed a new one without even trying. To boot, Onstar even told me to go ahead and sign back up for services after my trial ended (I was told my free plan would be left on until the module came in, but have determined this was a lie), but when I did, it still wouldn’t work. Why did it work to start with? Why can’t they’re just do whatever they did when I purchased it over 2 mos ago so I have my services until it comes in? I finally got a new GM vehicle and upgraded from my 2008 suburban. I almost went with another make, but gave GM and Chevrolet another chance, only to be stuck with this mess as the reward. These features are a huge part of the reason that I made the purchase to start with! No eta is beyond unacceptable and now I’m auto paying (and likely will be for months to come) $50 USD a month for a service I can’t even use!!! I want some answers, not a response of back ordered and No ETA!!!
We regret to hear that you've been dealing with these frustrating concerns related to the OnStar connected services that you love and depend on, @JerandKel. Our team can understand how this situation has caused you frustration and assures you that our utmost priority is to provide our Members with the best services and support possible when they need it most. It would be our pleasure to learn more about these difficulties to assess how we may best be able to assist with resolving this trouble for you in as timely a manner as possible. When you have a moment, we kindly ask that you send us a private message to continue with our best assistance. To best reach us, just select the envelope icon at the top right of your screen to get started. When creating a new message, please be sure to enter Advisor_Jack to get connected directly to me. Our team will be on the lookout for your response.
Exact same problem with my 2025 Equniox RS. Car spent last 4 days in shop only to determine it needs a new telematics module. Said part is on backorder with no projected eta. Could the supply chain problem be that the telematics module is manufactured in South Korea and OnStar/GM's profit margin is being negitively affected by the pending 25% tariff increase imposed on South Korea?
We regret to hear of any hardware disruptions with your new vehicle, Greg. To clarify, is your Equinox currently located at your certified Chevrolet dealership? While our social care team is unable to expedite parts, we can assist further with any available updates and communications alongside your dealer. If you have any questions, or would like further assistance, kindly send us a private message with more information. Feel free to select the envelope icon at the top right of your screen at your earliest convenience. When creating a new message, please be sure to enter Advisor_Helen to get connected directly to me.
So the module came in June 5th, 2025. Spent 6 hours at the dealership because the service tech could not get the new module to accept the software codes. Now our new car, with approximately 2600 miles on it sits at the dealership until a GM Computer Specialist from Detroit can come down to manually write the software into the new Telematics Module. I've had a past practice of purchasing a new car every 3 to five years since 1974, and have never experienced this type of inconvenience and continuing nightmare of life-disturbing events.
Unfortunately, my 2025 Yukon Denali keeps giving me nothing but problems.
My truck has been without an OnStar service for 20 days because of DEFECTIVE Telematics module and unfortunately the dealer can only provide the Backorder with no ETA for modules to become available.
This means no OnStar, Super Cruise, Wi-Fi, Entertainment System and a BIG Check Engine light !!!
GMC needs to step up and provide the parts and service to the customers, this is a not a dealer problem, this is a known quality repetitive issue that must be resolved Immediately.
We are having the same experience and about the same time frame in Washington State. We bought a brand new 2025 Equinox EV Nov 30th, 2024, the Telemetrics module failed May 28th, 2025, and was confirmed June 4th by our Chevrolet dealer. Today what I found out is a company called Specmo (Specmo [Wholesale and OEM]), is the sole supplier of these modules for GM. When I go onto their website, I think they refurbish components and are not manufacturers. I have posed this question to Specmo and hope that I will have an answer next week. A side note, I queried who are telemetric manufacturers and Specmo is not in the top 12, so I'm a little suspicious of the claim Specmo manufactures these modules. One thing for certain is my expectation is to receive a new part not a part that has been refurbished one.
After doing more research, I found out GM as well as other car manufacturers, are experiencing chip shortages. The sole distributor for GM is a company called SPECMO. When I called and asked SPECMO for an ETA on these modules, I was told mid to late July. While that remains to be seen if that ETA is accurate, at least it is a time frame. I also asked if these modules are repairable and the answer was GM only replaces these modules with new ones.
We appreciate you sharing this information that you've gathered regarding your concern with us directly, @fdalbert. Our team recognizes how frustrating it can be when you're left without access to the OnStar connected services that you love and depend on for an unexpected length of time. If you would like to explore any available avenues for assistance with our team further, please don't hesitate to send us a private message to continue. All you need to do to begin is click on the envelope near the top of the screen and address your message to Advisor_Jack to ensure we're connected directly to each other. We'll be keeping an eye on our inbox and hope to hear from you again soon.
