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Crisis Mode

Crisis Mode

A firefighter helps a person wrapped in a blanket on a wet road next to a fire truck and police car with a flood warning sign.
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During wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes or other crisis situations, we’re standing by with Emergency Services, ready to help you get to safety. All current, eligible Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac owners can just push their blue OnStar button for help. If you have current OnStar services and it’s an emergency, push the red Emergency button and you’ll get a priority connection to our Advisors.

What is Crisis Mode? 

OnStar Crisis Mode* activates during certain emergency situations to provide complimentary safety features like alternative routes, help in an emergency, access to the in-vehicle Wi-Fi® Hotspot* and assistance contacting loved ones. 

OnStar in a crisis situation 

When life sends the unexpected, our Advisors can help you 24/7 to: 

  • Find alternative routes 
  • Activate your in-vehicle Wi-Fi® Hotspot
  • Contact loved ones 
  • Provide up-to-date information about the crisis 
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What is Crisis Mode? 

OnStar Crisis Mode* activates during certain emergency situations to provide complimentary safety features like alternative routes, help in an emergency, access to the in-vehicle Wi-Fi® Hotspot* and assistance contacting loved ones. 

OnStar in a crisis situation 

When life sends the unexpected, our Advisors can help you 24/7 to: 

  • Find alternative routes 
  • Activate your in-vehicle Wi-Fi® Hotspot
  • Contact loved ones 
  • Provide up-to-date information about the crisis 
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Follow @OnStar on X for the latest situation updates 

Connect on X 

Advisors who care

Take a look at how OnStar Advisor Dalia was able to provide comfort to a family during a hail storm. 

Which plans include Crisis Mode?

Features and pricing reflect 2025 and newer vehicles

 One: Every OnStar feature, one plan

Experience our best in safety and connectivity at our best price.
Starting at $34.99/mo.

Get It Now
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Connect Plus

Monthly

Starting at $19.99

Yearly

Starting at $199.00

Enjoy personalized content in your vehicle or on any device.

In-Vehicle Wi-Fi® Hotspot*

Video Streaming*

Passenger Entertainment*

Games*

Internet Browser*

Get It Now

Which plans include Crisis Mode?

Features and pricing reflect 2025 and newer vehicles

 One: Every OnStar feature, one plan

Experience our best in safety and connectivity at our best price.
Starting at $34.99/mo.

Get It Now
A smiling woman with short blonde hair and sunglasses is driving a car.

Connect Plus

Monthly

Starting at $19.99

Yearly

Starting at $199.00

Enjoy personalized content in your vehicle or on any device.

In-Vehicle Wi-Fi® Hotspot*

Video Streaming*

Passenger Entertainment*

Games*

Internet Browser*

Get It Now

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