General Motors is drumming up all kinds of excitement over vehicles equipped with its OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi Hotspot technology. But there’s one problem: it’s not available on all 2015 model year vehicles. And without looking at the sticker, it’s downright difficult to figure out which vehicles have the high-speed connectivity, and which do not. Not to worry, as GM Authority is here to the rescue.
With the help of some of our dealer sources, we’ve been able to compile the following chart showing 4G LTE & Wi-Fi Hotspot availability on a brand and model basis for 2015 model year. Enjoy.
BRAND | STANDARD 4G LTE & Wi-Fi | OPTIONAL 4G LTE & Wi-Fi | NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL MY2015i1 | NOT AVAILABLE FOR MY2015 |
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CHEVROLET | STANDARD ON ALL MODELS EXCEPT: | COLORADO WORK TRUCK, SILVERADO 1500Â WORK TRUCK, SILVERADO HD WORK TRUCK | TAHOE2, SUBURBAN2, SILVERADO HD, SPARK EV | BASE COLORADO, CAMARO, TRAVERSE, EXPRESS, CITY EXPRESS |
BUICK/GMC | STANDARD ON ALL MODELS EXCEPT: | CANYON WORK TRUCK, BASE SIERRA | YUKON, YUKON XL, SIERRA HD | BASE CANYON, ENCLAVE, ACADIA, SAVANA |
CADILLAC | STANDARD ON ALL MODELS EXCEPT: | NONE | ESCALADE, BASE ATS SEDAN AND COUPE | CTS-V COUPE (2ND GEN) |
Chart legend:
- 2015i represents interim model year availability, which usually becomes available in the October-November timeframe
- LS Tahoe and LS Suburban offer 4G LTE but no Wi-Fi hotspot features
Editor’s note: we have received many questions in regards to retrofitting the 4G LTE and Wi-Fi feature to vehicles manufactured prior to the 2015 model year. The general answer to doing so is a “no”.
However, those interested in obtaining similar functionality, albeit in a non built-in fashion, should look at a solution by third party supplier AutoNet, which offers in-vehicle modems/routers.
Comments
By the looks of this list, it’s mostly just the base models that get shorted. At some point does everything get this tech.? I think if they’re going to do this it ought to be on all models and makes or shall I say across the board.
In the auto industry going across the board as you say, never happens. This is true with all car manufacturers.
Only the base truck models which are primarily fleet so fleet buyers do not have to pay for something they may not want.
and base ATS’s which makes no sense to me. But it is optional on all of them.
What if the person in the truck is using(needing) this feature for business connectivity for devices that use this technology?
The list says it is available on all models from Cadillac, but the SRX and XTS are not included on the list. Same as for ’16 ELR.
Someone from GM Authority did a rough sketch of the list without checking all of it sources first.
What are you taking about? I just used the wifi in my friends’ 15 SRX two weeks ago. And I’m pretty sure it’s on the XTS as well. Not sure of the ELR though.
johnls_39 Silent Electrician is right — the SRX, XTS, and ELR all got OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot (RPO code VV4) for the 2015 model year:
SRX: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/06/cadillac-srx-gets-11-changes-for-2015-model-year-rpo-central/
XTS: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/06/cadillac-xts-receives-several-updates-changes-for-2015-model-year-rpo-central/
ELR: the addition of VV4 was one of only two changes for that model year, with the other being a new color
When OnStar MyLink App will be extended to 2010 GMC Terrain
I think the answer to that is never… since backwards compatibility hasn’t been part of the plan for RemoteLink (not MyLink) — at least not publicly, anyway.
I purchased a 2014 Silverado LTZ in July. Will there be a way to get these feature added to my truck?
I have a 2013 Buick Verano, is it possible to get the 4G Lite wifi service installed on it?
I have a 2014 Buick Verano is it possible to get this wifi feature added to my vehicle.
I would like to know if wifi is standard with the LTZ Traverse 2015? I am about to lease one and the dealer is not sure
Jody — no, the OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi system is not standard nor available on any 2015 Traverse, LTZ trim level included. If you really want/need it, please my comment below regarding the available third party accessory that can do the same thing.
The camero 2015 SS 2SS convertible I purchased doesn’t have the 4G-LTE either this is far from a base camero at more than twice the price of the base model. Chevy should get their act together an at least offer an option for this to be purchased after market that will work with the onstar and mylink what the hell were they thinking.
Noel — first and foremost — this is not about the trim level of your Camaro… it’s about the fact the generation of the car wasn’t engineered to support it as a result of an older electrical system. That’s why the all-new 2016 Camaro.
That said, I will say the same thing as I told Angel below: there is a third party accessory that will do this for you sold by Autonet.
I purchased a 2014 equinox, can I get wifi in it?
Angel — you can’t get the built-in system being discussed in the article. It’s not “retro-fittable”.
That said, you can get a third party accessory by Autonet that has the same functionality, but isn’t “built in” to the car. More info here:
http://www.autonetmobile.com/routers/
Does my 2015 Acadia have wifi / LTE
Lynette — no; the Acadia gains 4G LTE and Wi-Fi for the 2016 model year.
My 2015 Yukon was built early in the cycle. Therefore it does not have 4g wifi installed. Do the early 2015 Yukons have wiring provisions for this option so it can be retrofitted?
Can you add the WIFI to an early model 2015 Tahoe? I can get the WIFI unit But can it be installed?
Just curious if there is a wifi place out there. I looked up the link but it looks like it is for dealers. I just got a 2013 tahoe ltz.
I have a 2009 silverado, is equiped with wifi? If so how do i get it?