myBuick

Vehicle controls from your phone

myBuick is a companion app for Buick owners who want to check on their vehicle or handle a few ownership tasks without being in the driver’s seat. Depending on the vehicle and available services, it can let you remotely start, lock or unlock the car, and check details such as fuel level, tire pressure and oil life.

Useful between drives

The app can also help with practical jobs around a trip or service visit. You can prepare the cabin by setting a preferred temperature, look up charging status and nearby charging stations on supported vehicles, plan a route, or find a Buick dealership. Roadside assistance is another option when you need help on the road.

That mix makes myBuick most useful to people who expect to return to their car’s status, controls or service information regularly. It is less compelling if you do not own a compatible Buick or rarely need connected vehicle features.

Availability depends on the vehicle

Features vary by model, equipment, location and service plan. Remote controls and other connected services may require a properly equipped vehicle, a data connection and a trial or paid plan. They can also depend on wireless coverage, GPS and other technical conditions, so not every feature will work everywhere or on every Buick.

A well-used ownership app

myBuick is published by General Motors and has more than 1,000,000 installs. Its 4.75-star rating across about 29,000 ratings suggests that many users find value in keeping vehicle controls and ownership tasks close at hand. The best reason to keep it installed is simple: if your Buick supports the features you use, it can save a trip to the car or make routine upkeep easier to manage.