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On Star module broken
I ahve a 2023 Chevy Tahoe RST and the on star module has failed. There has been no connection since 8/31/24. The dealer has said it is on backorder and no ETA when a new part will arrive. Has anyone even had their on star module replaced if having similar issue? This is very concerning and upsetting as I pay for the subscription and have also paid an annual subscription for wifi that doesn't work. The clocks in my vehicle are all off and am not getting full functionality of the vehicle I paid top dollar for. The car wouldn't start a week ago because it was sending low voltage signals to every system because of the faulty module. Luckily the dealer got it operational again but said they can't just disconnect it because that would cause too many issues. Very very frustrated here....
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- Alicat611New Contributor
2023 Suburban also having same connectivity issues! On star button not working, WiFi not working…they told me I need to take it into the dealership…so I’m assuming I have a bad module as well.
- StevieNew Contributor
2023 Envision Avenir OnStar module died recently. Seems from this feed that there maybe faulty modules in our vehicles. Dealership is hoping a new one will be shipped in 2 weeks. Been having phone connectivity issues for several months now. Can these two be related?
- MariaAgNew Contributor
Same thing here - 2023 Tahoe, GPS connection has been on and off with my phone, now it is completely severed, WiFi does not work, OnStar does not work. Called OnStart only to find out that it’s not covered by warranty and, after speaking to the dealership, I would be out $700+ to replace the module which is on a back order and no one knows when it will ship. OH, here is a kicker - I have to prepay for that part/labor ahead of time so they can order it. Seriously, GM??? I got the car new, I pay for OnStar preferred plus WiFi and I can’t even use it. This is a disappointment. This needs to be escalated into a recall, plain and simple.
- KirstrothNew Contributor
I have a 2022 Yukon and just noticed my light wasn’t on and after calling onstar found out it’s out.. I feel like there’s something defective if all these all are all of a sudden going out. And there’s no warranty that covers getting it repaired. All-Star needs to do something or put out a recall and fix it for us.
- Jeff_ElstonNew Contributor
Well I might as well chime in too.... I have a 2022 Sierra Denali, and its been out for a month. Originally took it in for a software update/recall and they thought that would fix it. Of course it did NOT, to had to make a new appointing just to find out the On Star module was bad. I see several other owners having the same problem, not sure why my dealership didn't know about this, but does anyone know what the problem is with getting the new module?
- jenc20New Contributor
I have the exact same problem on my 2023 Tahoe. OnStar, wifi, clock, etc. stopped working. Conveinently, we are now out of the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Sounds like this is a bigger problem OnStar and Chevy. What is being done to rectify this?
- 73312New Contributor II
I have a 2023 Yukon 47,000, 2 years old. First I was told the Telecommunications module was defective costing $1500. Now I'm told that the OnStar module is also bad another $400. GMC unilaterally and arbitrarily added the charge of $1500 for 3 years of OnStar service onto my custom-ordered car (as they did with all 2023 models), they should provide 3 years of protection to the parts that provide the service or offer a refund of the unusable service due to equipment failure. GMC sold 2.6 million cars in 2023, which is close to 4 billion dollars in profit from these forced 3-year contracts, GMC can afford to warranty for the forced contract period
- tsNew Contributor II
Same here, 2023 sierra, onstar been out 3 months, gm blames onstar, onstar blames gm. They listed that $1500 addition as "trial" onstar membership so no refund.
- stbelyeuNew Contributor II
I sent the CEO of GM and email and 2 weeks later my part showed up. Even the dealership was shocked.
- BroJimNew Contributor
2023 Bolt EUV...47,200 miles and change. The WiFi, OnStar, Super Cruise and all forms of regular Cruise Control (Adaptive and Regular) have failed. Since the microphones for the Infotainment system are wired through OnStar, those have also failed. THANKFULLY, all of the safety features of the car are still working. But...the Telematics Module (which I am sure is the same for all the GM vehicles in this thread) has failed--at least that is what the dealership told me. AND, the part is on backorder. Looks like GM got a bad batch of these modules and they have made their way into many of their models. Tahoe, Sierra Denali, Suburban, Bolt EUV. I do wonder if there is going to be a recall on this part. If there are this many people complaining in an open forum, you can count on the fact that there is a 1 in 50 chance that everyone is reporting it here. That means there have been at LEAST 200 failures of this unit. The fact that it is on backorder should be very telling...in the world of CMS (Component Manufacturing Services) and the need to do a PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), this means it will be at LEAST 90 days before they get them back on the shelves. My dealership told me they have had similar parts that took 9 months to resupply. Come on GM...you can do better than this!
- Jdogsparky26New Contributor
What is the status of this? 41k same thing. Went to the dealer today and they want 1100. I’m going to bring it to my regular mechanic to do it cheaper.
- Advisor_HelenModerator
We understand the frustrations that unexpected costs can cause. Please know, our social care team is in the best position to assist alongside our certified GM dealerships. If you have any questions or concerns related to your module and would like an additional layer of support alongside your dealer, kindly send us a private message to OnStar_Support. To start, select the envelope icon at the top right of your screen. Any details will allow us to best assist.
- purduecarterNew Contributor II
Same issue here. 2023 sierra denali, over the 36000 mile warranty, but only a year and a half old. An $80k truck that now doesn't have GPS or any of the fancy technology working that it's suppose to have. Oh, and I'm suppose to fork out $750 to fix/replace a module that many are having issues with. How is this not a recall or free replacement part. What's the point in buying a brand new truck if it breaks next year. There's no reliability on new vehicles anymore. And so much for safety - if there's an emergency, Onstar and/or the SOS button won't do anything...
- mbailey53New Contributor
Just found out today I have the same problem on a 2023 suburban. Had noticed the wifi wasn't working, the light by the OnStar button wasn't on, and also how the clocks were off time. Took it to the dealership and they say not only is it a repair I'll have to pay for, but they don't know when they'll get the module to correct it. Very frustrating!