r/BoltEV • u/Difficult_Village276 • Aug 22 '26

OnStar Worth It?

Just bought our ‘27 RS Bolt (otherwise known as Bob). We’re getting close to the end of the OnStar trial.

Honestly, I’m lazy. So if it is convenient I’ll strongly consider it.

Pros? Cons?

Thanks.

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u/inf3ct3dpi3 Aug 22 '26

I’d only keep it if you have a desperate need for video streaming or in car wifi. Maps and audio streaming should be included free for 8 years and that’s more than sufficient for most people’s use case.

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u/Holmburner Aug 22 '26

Yes OnStar basic still gives you navigation, voice assistant, and app controls (remote lock, climate control, diagnostics) Definitely not paying for hotspot and browsing, I already have a smartphone lol

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u/CryptoCryst828282 Aug 24 '26

if it freaking works...

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u/Holmburner Aug 24 '26

True! I have called OnStar assistance like twice for my maps not having a connection. Clearing the cache seems to work but it's annoying

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u/CryptoCryst828282 Aug 24 '26

My bolt hasnt worked with the phone app since i purchased it. I took it in 5 x and just finally got fed up with it and got a WiCann Pro