Can you track your car with the My Chevy app?
The MyChevrolet app can locate your Chevrolet vehicle using its Find My Car feature, provided your car has an active connected-services plan and you’re signed in to your GM account. Real-time location is available when the vehicle is online; otherwise, you’ll see the last reported position.
What the MyChevrolet Find My Car feature can do
The Find My Car feature uses the vehicle’s connected-service data to show where your car is on a map, and it can help you locate it in a crowd or in a parking lot. It may also offer remote controls that aid in locating the vehicle.
- Locate the current vehicle position on a map when the vehicle is online and communicating with GM servers.
- Display the last known location if the vehicle is offline, turned off, or out of cellular range.
- Show distance and provide directions from your current location to the vehicle.
- Optionally trigger the car’s horn and lights remotely to help you identify where the vehicle is located.
- Allow location sharing with approved family members or other users who have access to the vehicle in the GM account (subject to account settings).
These capabilities depend on an active connected-services plan and a working data connection in the vehicle, as well as proper account permissions and privacy settings.
Requirements and limitations
To use Find My Car effectively, keep the following in mind:
- The vehicle must be equipped with GM OnStar/Connected Services and have an active subscription.
- The vehicle must be linked to your GM account and be able to report its location via cellular data.
- You need the appropriate permissions in your account to view or share the vehicle’s location.
- Location accuracy depends on the vehicle’s connectivity, GPS signal, and environmental factors; if the vehicle is out of range or powered off, only the last known location may be shown.
Understanding these requirements helps set expectations for when and how location data is available through the MyChevrolet app.
How to use Find My Car in the MyChevrolet app
To locate your vehicle in the app, follow these steps. The steps may vary slightly with app updates, but the general process remains the same.
- Open the MyChevrolet app and sign in with your GM account.
- Select your vehicle from the list associated with your account.
- Tap Find My Car or Location to view the vehicle’s position on a map.
- Review the current location (or last known location if the car is offline) and use the provided directions to navigate to the vehicle.
- Optionally use Horn/Lights or other remote controls if available to help identify the car in a parking area.
- If needed, adjust sharing settings to allow others to see the vehicle’s location or to revoke access.
Using these steps, you can quickly determine where your car is and, if necessary, take steps to locate it more efficiently. Always ensure you have proper authorization and understand privacy settings when sharing location information.
Privacy and permissions
Location sharing is controlled by your GM account and the people you authorize. You can manage who has access to your vehicle’s location and disable sharing at any time. Location updates rely on the vehicle’s connectivity and your app permissions, and data handling follows GM’s privacy policy and applicable laws.
To manage access, review your MyChevrolet app settings for authorized users, family sharing options, and notification preferences. If you’re concerned about privacy, you can limit or revoke access while still retaining essential remote features.
Summary
In short, yes—you can track your Chevrolet using the MyChevrolet app through the Find My Car feature, as long as the vehicle is equipped with GM’s connected-services, is online, and you have the correct account permissions. Location data can help you locate the car in real time or via the last reported position, and you can trigger horn/lights or share access with others within the app’s privacy controls. Always stay mindful of connectivity requirements and privacy settings.
Can you track your car with MyChevrolet app?
Yes, the myChevrolet app can track your car's location through features like the "Vehicle Locate" function, which allows you to see your vehicle's position on a map. You can also set up geofence alerts to get notifications when the car enters or leaves a specific area, which is helpful for things like making sure a teenager gets to school or knowing when someone has left work.
How the tracking works
- Map view: The app shows your car's current location on a map, which is useful for finding it in a large parking lot.
- Notifications: You can set up automated text messages to send to designated contacts when the vehicle arrives at or departs from a chosen location.
- Boundary alerts: These are a type of geofence alert that notifies you when the vehicle crosses a virtual boundary you define, which can be as small as a single address or as large as a 20-mile radius.
- Connection: To enable tracking, you must have a GM account and, for some features, an active OnStar account.
Where to find the feature in the app
- Navigate to the "Map" section of the app to see the vehicle's location.
- To set up alerts, look for the "Vehicle Locate" feature.
What you'll need
- A compatible Chevrolet vehicle
- The myChevrolet mobile app downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play store
- An account with Chevrolet (linked to your VIN)
Why isn't my vehicle location showing on my Chevy app?
My vehicle isn't showing up in the app
This may be because your account is linked to an old email or you didn't link your account when you set up your profile. You'll have to manually link your account in your vehicle profile online.
Can I track my car's location in real time?
Real-time car monitoring requires a GPS device that can calculate and communicate its location frequently. LandAirSea trackers can transmit their locations every three seconds to three minutes depending on the subscription plan selected.
How far away does the Chevy app work?
To answer your question, the range is infinite. You can be anywhere in the world and send commands to your vehicle through the app, as long as your device has an internet connection, and your vehicle is in an active service area.
