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jonm38 · 08-12-2009, 05:02 PM

Part of the day I guess 2 hours spent trying to find out if I can transfer my old 2008 GM truck to my Camaro. According to Onstar, they cannot do any transfering old phone numbers from one vehicle to another as of July 12,
2009. I am correct about that? That Onstar doesn't transfer old vehicle phone numbers any more? My idea, after thinking about it, I don't need the old vehicle phone, because of my cell phone paired up with bluetooth system on the Camaro. Has that replaced having a cell phone built into a vehicle?

Angelina · 08-12-2009, 07:01 PM

I never use my onstar phone. I am always using the bluetooth. I like it a lot!

jeff@stasekchevy · 08-12-2009, 07:06 PM

NO! The Verison 'pre-paid' cell phone is still in your Camaro and available to add minutes to... with the convenience of the Bluetooth, I havn't heard of many people adding more than the 30 trial minutes but it IS a good back up if you were to leave your phone at home or work.... And, I don't think that OnStar transfers numbers anymore but I will ask my OnStar rep. to verify that and let you know!!!

autopat · 08-13-2009, 12:53 AM

That would be incorrect, I transferred our Verizon number from our 2006 Yukon to our 2008 Malibu in a matter of minutes, using the Onstar advisor to connect me to the Verizon/Onstar rep. It did take overnight for them to finish it, but you still get the 30 or 60 minutes free Onstar phone service anyway.

Oops, I guess I didn't see the "as of..." phrase in there, maybe they did change it then.

jeff@stasekchevy · 08-15-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by autopat

That would be incorrect, I transferred our Verizon number from our 2006 Yukon to our 2008 Malibu in a matter of minutes, using the Onstar advisor to connect me to the Verizon/Onstar rep. It did take overnight for them to finish it, but you still get the 30 or 60 minutes free Onstar phone service anyway.

Oops, I guess I didn't see the "as of..." phrase in there, maybe they did change it then.

My OnStar rep. just got back to me and said " No. The process is too tedious and onstar doesn’t do it." - hope it helps!!!

08-12-2009, 05:02 PM	#1
jonm38 Drives: 2016 Siliverado LT. Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brooksville, Florida Posts: 628	Onstar and Verizon Wireless Part of the day I guess 2 hours spent trying to find out if I can transfer my old 2008 GM truck to my Camaro. According to Onstar, they cannot do any transfering old phone numbers from one vehicle to another as of July 12, 2009. I am correct about that? That Onstar doesn't transfer old vehicle phone numbers any more? My idea, after thinking about it, I don't need the old vehicle phone, because of my cell phone paired up with bluetooth system on the Camaro. Has that replaced having a cell phone built into a vehicle?

08-12-2009, 07:01 PM	#2
Angelina . Drives: 2010 Camaro! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 413	I never use my onstar phone. I am always using the bluetooth. I like it a lot! __________________ Proud Owner of 7 Chevys. Drives: 2SS RS, IOM, Auto, Sunroof Delivered: 5/15/09

08-12-2009, 07:06 PM	#3
jeff@stasekchevy Drives: SS Trailblazer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 13	NO! The Verison 'pre-paid' cell phone is still in your Camaro and available to add minutes to... with the convenience of the Bluetooth, I havn't heard of many people adding more than the 30 trial minutes but it IS a good back up if you were to leave your phone at home or work.... And, I don't think that OnStar transfers numbers anymore but I will ask my OnStar rep. to verify that and let you know!!! __________________ Jeff Principio Bill Stasek Chevrolet Inc. 700 W. Dundee Rd. Wheeling, IL 60090 C: (630) 940-4610

08-13-2009, 12:53 AM	#4
autopat Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Casa Grande, AZ. Posts: 112	That would be incorrect, I transferred our Verizon number from our 2006 Yukon to our 2008 Malibu in a matter of minutes, using the Onstar advisor to connect me to the Verizon/Onstar rep. It did take overnight for them to finish it, but you still get the 30 or 60 minutes free Onstar phone service anyway. Oops, I guess I didn't see the "as of..." phrase in there, maybe they did change it then. __________________ So many projects... so little time. 2010 2SS, IOM, IOI, CGM stripes, L99 1999 Astro van, LS 1995 Saturn SC2 1994 Saturn SC1 1992 Saturn SL2 1991 Daihatsu HiJet 1981 C10 Beater, with a heater, er..A/C 1973 Nova SS, 385 stroker, TH400, FOR SALE! (soon) 1966 Suburban, LS bound! Still in a million pieces 1965 C-10, Short, Wide, Big window, all roller 355

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