No SiriusXM radio in my $50,000 truck. GM SUCKS!!

wileyworld · August 10, 2020

I can't believe that I just bought a $50,000 Chevy RST truck that has no SiriusXM radio. It never occurred to me that GM would remove this radio and make it an option. It has been on every GM vehicle that I've owned since 2008 and no it's some sort of "option". Frankly, the whole truck sucks. The more that I drive it, the more I miss my 2018 LT. The interior dash is cheaper, the fold down center counsel is less useful (less deep wells and no USB plugs in the storage box) and everywhere I look, it's a worse design than my 2018 LT.

Do you want to know what my 2014 Sonic, 2015 Cruze and 2017 Buick Lacrosse have in them....SIRIUSXM radios!!!! AND I didn't have to ask for it in any of the models.

I had myself convinced to buy a Ford, I really did; but my dad worked for GM for 30+ years and I've always felt some sort of loyalty to that company. Well, pops is gone and so is my loyalty to this company.

Cheap piece of junk.

Do you really want to know what a GM customer service agent told me when I called to complain about this? "Sir, you can use a SiriusXM app on your phone and connect it through the Bluetooth".

I asked if this was General Motors official position and answer to this problem and she said "yes". Great, I have it recorded and can't wait for a way to use it, if I get the chance. General Motors official opinion is that people should use their phone more often in the car.

What a complete disaster of a company.

lapoolboy · August 10, 2020

Just a thought, but maybe check out the vehicle to make sure it's what you want BEFORE you buy it next time.

jlong1984 · August 10, 2020

You're going to be real dissapointed when you find out that SiriusXM isn't standard on Fords either.

Maybe next time you'll do some research before you sign on the dotted line. You were able to find this forum, sign up and post out your little rant, but you were unable to manage typing Chevrolet.com into your browser and looking at the standard equipment and options for the $50,000 vehicle you just purchased? I'd be a little embarrassed if I were you.

Jsarver · August 10, 2020

The male version of a Karen is called a Darren. You sir, are a Darren.

JimCost2014 · August 10, 2020

2 hours ago, wileyworld said:

I can't believe that I just bought a $50,000 Chevy RST truck that has no SiriusXM radio. It never occurred to me that GM would remove this radio and make it an option. It has been on every GM vehicle that I've owned since 2008 and no it's some sort of "option". Frankly, the whole truck sucks. The more that I drive it, the more I miss my 2018 LT. The interior dash is cheaper, the fold down center counsel is less useful (less deep wells and no USB plugs in the storage box) and everywhere I look, it's a worse design than my 2018 LT.

Do you want to know what my 2014 Sonic, 2015 Cruze and 2017 Buick Lacrosse have in them....SIRIUSXM radios!!!! AND I didn't have to ask for it in any of the models.

I had myself convinced to buy a Ford, I really did; but my dad worked for GM for 30+ years and I've always felt some sort of loyalty to that company. Well, pops is gone and so is my loyalty to this company.

Cheap piece of junk.

Do you really want to know what a GM customer service agent told me when I called to complain about this? "Sir, you can use a SiriusXM app on your phone and connect it through the Bluetooth".

I asked if this was General Motors official position and answer to this problem and she said "yes". Great, I have it recorded and can't wait for a way to use it, if I get the chance. General Motors official opinion is that people should use their phone more often in the car.

What a complete disaster of a company.

Welcome to the site.

I will take the high road, and stop the first post bashing.

The App is really not that bad of an idea, it has so many more channels than the factory radio is capable of, so for the same subscription money, why not go that route and have the convenience of having XM anywhere you have your phone.

flyingfool · August 10, 2020

aint nothin on sirius /xm anyways, just go to spotify

Borsty · August 10, 2020

Same situation here, but I care about 1000% less than you about it.

I bought a truck for the size, towing capacity, and overall functionality that a truck provides. Not what a the radio does.

If XM radio really makes you feel this way so vehemently , you more than likely bought your vehicle for the wrong reasons.

Just use the app through your phone via bluetooth for god's sake.

KARNUT · August 10, 2020

With I- heart radio and pandora I wouldn’t pay the fee for xm radio. And it always with you on your phone. I have amazon audio too. XM is yesterday’s news.

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Sjordan · August 10, 2020

My Custom has XM, but I don't even use it. With Carplay I do not really see a reason. As others have said, maybe next time check it out before you commit to dishing out 50k.

KARNUT · August 10, 2020

I have a vast collection of albums, CDs, MP3s and two iPods with 7000 songs. 8 tracks somewhere. Since pandora and others that you skip songs and talk radio. I don’t carry the others anymore. The last 3 vehicles I didn’t even try the CD player. The people who invested in satellite radio are probably going to lose their shirts. I never saw the point.

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Salsa De Piña · August 10, 2020

My truck didn't even come with a cassette deck. Can you believe it? In a $50k truck, no less.

NE18 · August 10, 2020

Wish my truck didn’t have satellite radio. Can’t stand the mail from them. Like others have said Spotify, amazon, and podcasts are my go-to.

MaverickZ71 · August 10, 2020

15 hours ago, wileyworld said:

I can't believe that I just bought a $50,000 Chevy RST truck that has no SiriusXM radio. It never occurred to me that GM would remove this radio and make it an option. It has been on every GM vehicle that I've owned since 2008 and no it's some sort of "option". Frankly, the whole truck sucks. The more that I drive it, the more I miss my 2018 LT. The interior dash is cheaper, the fold down center counsel is less useful (less deep wells and no USB plugs in the storage box) and everywhere I look, it's a worse design than my 2018 LT.

Do you want to know what my 2014 Sonic, 2015 Cruze and 2017 Buick Lacrosse have in them....SIRIUSXM radios!!!! AND I didn't have to ask for it in any of the models.

I had myself convinced to buy a Ford, I really did; but my dad worked for GM for 30+ years and I've always felt some sort of loyalty to that company. Well, pops is gone and so is my loyalty to this company.

Cheap piece of junk.

Do you really want to know what a GM customer service agent told me when I called to complain about this? "Sir, you can use a SiriusXM app on your phone and connect it through the Bluetooth".

I asked if this was General Motors official position and answer to this problem and she said "yes". Great, I have it recorded and can't wait for a way to use it, if I get the chance. General Motors official opinion is that people should use their phone more often in the car.

What a complete disaster of a company.

I feel ya, dog. Every year we pay more to get less. But you're looking for sympathy in the wrong forum. Most on here would seem to be happy driving a turd on wheels if it had a bowtie on the grille, because "Dale Earnhardt Sr and Dale Jr drove one!" and they have the tattoos to match. Like they say, buyer beware.

Edited August 10, 2020 by MaverickZ71

newdude · August 10, 2020

Should have looked before you bought it. Trade it for a 2021. They made SXM a free flow option like it used to be. LT and RST you can get it without being forced into the Convenience II package.

https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/newfeatures.jsp?year=2021&regionID=1&lang=1&divisionID=1&vehicleID=22011

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(U2K) SiriusXM is now available on Work Truck (1WT) and standard on Custom (1CX), Custom Trail Boss (2CX) LT (1LT), RST (1SP) and LT Trail Boss (2LT)

lapoolboy · August 10, 2020

22 minutes ago, MaverickZ71 said:

Most on here would seem to be happy driving a turd on wheels if it had a bowtie on the grille, because "Dale Earnhardt Sr and Dale Jr drove one!" and they have the tattoos to match.

Says the guy proudly advertising Chevy Silverado in his avatar!