Potential Issues

Some OnStar services are disabled after five days. OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days. After five days, OnStar can contact Roadside Assistance and a locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle.

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    Cellular and GPS Antennas
    Avoid placing items over or near the antenna to prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal reception. Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle. ...

    Map Adjustments
    The system lets you adjust the scale of view on the map. Also, as you drive, the map scrolls automatically based on the direction of travel. ...

    XM Weather
    Press the Weather screen button to display the Current or Extended Forecast Weather. The Extended Forecast Weather screen displays five days of the forecasted weather at the vehicle’s current posit ...