Factory Remote Starter Option

**RatRod** · 11-12-2007, 12:37 AM

Will it work on a 2008 Silverado without power door locks?

**Aeropagus** · 12-06-2007, 10:09 AM

I'm not sure if you have to get all of it together for 2008 or not. Anyone?

**04SilveradoMykk** · 12-06-2007, 11:40 AM

I think it's only offered with trucks equiped to the gore with every bell & whistle. Including onstar. So if you want the remote start from GM your getting everything else too.

I have an aftermarket remote start on my 2004 Silverado, it's part of the aftermarket Viper alarm I installed. But I have a stripped down work truck model, no power windows or power door locks.

**sdpbob** · 12-08-2007, 09:40 PM

I have the factory remote start on my 08 and it doesnt have all the options its only a LT, but it does have the OnStar which sucks because they couldnt unlock my doors when I locked my keys in my truck.

**Steve** · 12-08-2007, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by sdpbob

I have the factory remote start on my 08 and it doesnt have all the options its only a LT, but it does have the OnStar which sucks because they couldnt unlock my doors when I locked my keys in my truck.

Why couldn't they unlock your truck? Was it parked underground or something?

**sdpbob** · 12-08-2007, 10:01 PM

No, it was parked at the gas station. I was confused myself.

**RatRod** · 12-14-2007, 12:00 AM

So no go on a remote?

**jowhite07** · 02-26-2008, 10:00 PM

is it possible to upgrade an 08 silverado LT to have the remote start? if so what do I need to do?

**no0b123** · 02-26-2008, 11:35 PM

As far as I know, you can. My Clifford alarm kit came with the auto-start hardware inside the box, but I didn't have it installed because I was going to be charged for a $150 "GM Adapter" that was absolutely necessary for all trucks without power windows/locks/onstar already installed. So I said forget it, and just had the alarm installed.

**Dan77** · 03-05-2008, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by sdpbob

I have the factory remote start on my 08 and it doesnt have all the options its only a LT, but it does have the OnStar which sucks because they couldnt unlock my doors when I locked my keys in my truck.

You have to have the remote option on the truck. Power door locks alone won't do it. Same with having on star. I found out the same way. You figure good ole gm puts in power door locks, what the big deal to give you remotes?

I guess for them it's a big deal. I'm pissed but I could live with it. Or without it in this case.