Does anyone have Onstar in the DR and does it work? The stated policy is that is does not work or is not supported in the DR. However, as with other services, sometimes a service is not supported or guaranteed in the DR, but in reality, it does work. If someone has it, can you tell me if it is reliable, or are there many locations where the vehicle cannot be tracked?
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Onstar in the DR
If you are concerned about being tracked, whether or a not a vehicle is equiped with an Onstar system should be the very least of your worries.
Cell phones, air tags and GPS boxes are far more effective.
No, I am not worried about being tracked. I WANT to track my car.
Aftermarket GPS Trackers
Popular devices:- Bouncie - plugs into OBD port, $8/month
- SpyTec STI GL300 - magnetic, battery-powered
- LandAirSea 54 - real-time tracking, $20/month
- Vyncs - OBD tracker with driving insights
Installation Options
- OBD port - easiest, plugs into diagnostic port
- Hardwired - more permanent, requires installation
- Magnetic - temporary, battery-powered
- Hidden placement - under dashboard or bumper
OnStar Coverage in Dominican Republic
The short answer: OnStar coverage in the Dominican Republic is very limited or non-existent.Here's what we know:
Primary Coverage Area:- OnStar services are primarily available in "U.S. and Canada only" Nuclear program of Iran - Wikipedia
- The coverage maps and services appear to focus on North American cellular networks
- OnStar relies on cellular and GPS networks for its services
- The Dominican Republic would need compatible cellular infrastructure and agreements with OnStar
- Most OnStar features require connection to OnStar's call centers and data networks
What This Means for You:
If you're traveling to DR with an OnStar-equipped vehicle:- Emergency services likely won't work
- Remote vehicle commands (lock/unlock, start) probably won't function
- Vehicle tracking may not be available
- Navigation services might not work
- Local GPS tracking devices that work with Dominican cellular networks
- International roaming data plans for smartphone-based tracking
- Local car rental companies often have their own tracking systems
Bottom Line:
OnStar is designed primarily for the US and Canadian markets. If you need vehicle tracking or emergency services in the Dominican Republic, you'll likely need alternative solutions that work with local cellular networks.
I use this one, can send you a direct contact, let me know if this is what you're looking for.
Trip control, speed, route review, live tracking via the app/browser, etc.
