Hello all. I have my C6 on order, White/Ebony Z51 loaded, with a build week of October 11th and can't wait. I am looking for a definitive answer and have been given contradictory answers and was hoping someone here would know for sure. My question: Will my car come with the 5th or 6th generation Onstar system. I need the 6th generation digital system so that my Verizon phone will be able to use the hands free phone that is integrated in the car with the Onstar system. If someone who has access to the factory, or could give me a phone number to call, I'm sure someone knows the answer to this question. Thank you in advance, I really appreciate your assistance.
Kevin.

I should add........ I have been to the Onstar Website and even called them. I have also been to the GM website and the Verizon website and called Verzon as well. Bottom line is that no one seems to know what is really going on. Unless someone here knows for sure, I may need to call Bowling Green directly for an answer.
I thought that I would start here though.

 

Try this link for information.

http://www.onstar.com/vehicleus.os?y...tte&status=New

Go to the FAQ. It says it's an analog system right now.

 

For some reason GM put the 5th generation analog version in the C6. I ordered it only for the Verizon combo deal. It looks like I'm SOL now. I call OnStar 3 time (once from the car) all three time they told me it is the gen 5 version. Below is the e-mail I received from OnStar.:

Currently, your vehicle uses Analog hardware.

The Verizon America's Choice Plan is only available to customers who
have Digital hardware in their vehicles. There is no hardware upgrade
available at this time.

If you have any other concerns, please feel free to contact the OnStar
Customer Care Department at 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), prompt 4,
between the hours of 6am and 1am EST.

Sincerely,

Bonnie
OnStar Information Specialist


--Original Message--
From: cac@chevrolet.com
Date: 09/16/04
To: customercare@onstar.com
Subject: FW: 1-494SHK[#100130]



Originating Email Address: cac@chevrolet.com
#Subject=Chevrolet Corvette Owner Assistance

-----Original Message-----
From: cac@chevrolet.com
Sent: 9/15/04 4:29:27 PM
To: cac@chevrolet.com
Subject: Chevrolet Corvette Owner Assistance


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Nature of concern : VehicleConcern
Message : I just picked up my '05 Vette with Onstar. I
tried to activate the Onstar/Verizon combo service. The Onstar rep told me
I could not since my BRAND NEW Vette had the old analog Onstar system.
Why would Chevy use the old version? The only reason I got the Onstar
option was for the Verizon combo service. How do I get my new Onstar
upgraded to the Digital version?

Vehicle : Corvette 2005
VIN : 1G1YY24UX55101389

 

I have been in direct contact with the factory in Bowling Green KY. I spoke with a very nice lady named Lynn who called me back and was very, very helpful. Please don't call and bombard her with questions, I only called her as a last resort because no one could give me a definite answer what so ever.
All of the C6 cars that are in production as of today will have the older 5th generation Onstar systems installed in them which will not interface with your Verizon cellular plans. Onstar could not tell me if it will be upgradable at a later date or not, so if you want an integrated mobile phone in your new C6, you will need an aftermarket hands free kit with a separate speaker.... Or you can pay Onstar a freaking fortune to use their personal service. I think Onstar gives you 1000 minutes a year for close to $300.00 if my memory serves me correctly, but this is not an option in my book.

 

Putting an old analog version in a new Vette is pure . and I hope there is a way to upgrade it so you can use Verizon. GM must be dumping the old systems ... bad idea Thanks to this forum, I found out about the problem before I was in the same situation. I waiting for a convertible so I had time to have my dealer remove the On-Star from my order.

Sometimes I think GM needs a 16 year old to give them technology advice. The Nav CD player that can't take more than one disk, has no optional inputs, and won't play an MP3 is another example. Failure to think about integrating, into the body, an XM antenna is another missed opportunity. But what can you expect from guys who still use rotary dial phones and AM radios.

 

Well, at least they can make a car that goes faster than...

FREAKING GREASED OWL SH*T!!!

 

Interesting bit of info in the 2004 XLR product brochure. "FCC ruling 02-229 eliminates the requirement that wireless carriers support the analog network after February 16,2008. As a result of this ruling, if carriers for OnStar elect to provide only digital service comencing on 2/6/08, the OnStar system in this vehicle may not operate."
This same info is contained within the 2005 Corvette product brochure, in very small print.