GM Announces OnStar Anywhere

GM has announced that it will begin to offer its OnStar service as a non-OEM aftermarket installation option beginning this Spring through authorized aftermarket installers and Best Buy.

The new service, dubbed OnStar Anywhere consists of a replacement rearview mirror with an MSRP of $299.99 which features the OnStar control panel as found on equipped GM vehicles.

The service rates will range from $18.99 monthly to $199.99 yearly for the following features through the control panel:

Automatic Crash Response: An accelerometer is built into the mirror that detects the sudden shock of an impact from the front, side or rear of the vehicle and automatically calls an OnStar advisor.

Emergency Services: Pressing the red emergency button links customers to a specially trained emergency advisor for assistance in situations occurring inside or outside of their vehicle.

Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance: OnStar will tell law enforcement where it is if you report it as being stolen.

Turn-by-Turn Navigation: Downloadable spoken turn-by-turn directions for reaching customer’s destinations.

Roadside Assistance: In non-emergency situations, drivers can push the blue button to help with problems like a flat tire or running out of gas.

Hands-Free Calling: Hands-free, voice-activated calls through a Bluetooth connection to the driver’s mobile phone or through prepaid packages of minutes purchased through OnStar.

Hit the Read More link for the list of pre certified vehicles.

Ford/Lincoln F-Series/Mark LT

Toyota Camry

Honda Accord

Dodge/Chrysler/VW Caravan/T&C/Voyager/Routan

Dodge Ram Pickup

Honda Civic

Ford/Mercury/Lincoln Explorer/Mountaineer/Aviator

Ford/Mercury Taurus/500/Sable/Montego

Toyota Corolla

Nissan Altima

Ford Focus

Ford/Mercury/Mazda Escape/Mariner/Tribute

Chrysler//Dodge Sebring/Stratus/Avenger

Ford/Mazda Ranger/Mazda Pickup

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Honda CR-V

Toyota Tacoma

Ford/Lincoln Expedition/Navigator

Honda Odyssey

Ford/Mercury Crown Vic/Grand Marquis