2014 Silverado Texting - LTZ Z71 w/Navigation

[ccdies]

I have a '14 LTZ non-nav.

 

Since day 1 it has READ texts to me over the Bluetooth system. I simply say reply. Speak my text and say send. No need to take my Windows phone out of my pocket. Mine does NOT display the text on the screen as this was a '15 update. However if you have a '14 you can get a 2013-2015 GM Video In Motion and Navigation Unlock which updates text messaging and unlocks video in motion. Available here: http://gm-navigation.com/gm/chevrolet-navs/2013-2015-gm-video-in-motion-and-navigation-unlock.html

im gonna need to do this,

[ccdies]

I have a '14 LTZ non-nav.

 

Since day 1 it has READ texts to me over the Bluetooth system. I simply say reply. Speak my text and say send. No need to take my Windows phone out of my pocket. Mine does NOT display the text on the screen as this was a '15 update. However if you have a '14 you can get a 2013-2015 GM Video In Motion and Navigation Unlock which updates text messaging and unlocks video in motion. Available here: http://gm-navigation.com/gm/chevrolet-navs/2013-2015-gm-video-in-motion-and-navigation-unlock.html

im gonna look into doing this, sounds awesome, plus i hate pulling over to punch in a address in the GPS,

[rusigx]

For my 2014 LTZ with Nav looks like the only option I have is to try the HMI update as found here : http://gm-navigation...ion-unlock.html. What is the price of this update, I dont see anything on the web site.

 

I have an iPhone 6 and the only thing that comes over the speakers is the text tone letting me know I have a text. My friend with the 2015 HD has an iPhone 6 and texting comes on the screen visually as well as through the audio.

 

Am I correct that my only option is an HMI update through a 3rd party vendor?

[jimlem]

 

I hope you have better results with that than I do lol. My favorite is when my son texts me when I'm driving, and instead of texting back I call him right away and he doesn't answer. UGH

+1

[Nickshu]

If I recall correctly the HMI update was about $400 or so. I had to wait about 3 weeks for it, as they can only upgrade as they get cores in, and at that time they were out of cores to uprgrade. They send you a prepaid mailer to return your original control module. If you do not want to return your core, then the cost is around $1200.

 

On the texts, I am using a Galaxy S5. I can receive texts and the system will read them to me as they come in, but I cannot send texts back out. I talked to HMI and they say that the ability to send texts back out is phone-specific, so it works with some, but not with others. My phone just upgraded to Android 5.0 so I am not sure if that changed anything. I am also running the stock Android Messenger text app, and I have not tried others, so maybe it's the app that I am using. Regardless I am most interested in hearing the incoming texts. I usually wait to reply until I'm not driving.

[80vette383]

I'd like to see a GM rep chime in on this. I have a loaded 2014 LTZ Z71 and do not have the SMS (text) feature. I'd like to know if GM plans on offering an update for the 2014's, or if I should go the aftermarket update route.

[rusigx]

If a 3rd party vendor can accomplish this with an HMI update I don't see why GM couldnt easily offer it. At this time I don't think I'm willing to spend $400 on an HMI update (not that it isnt worth it). To me, $150 sounds more like a fair price, oh well I'll do without.

 

I'm surprised you can't download updates from the internet to a USB and perform updates yourself. I'm sure that is coming at some point via GM or through various internet hacks. The locked down Nav while driving is a pain as well and I think GM has had a ton of complaints on that but I guess I can understand the logic/safety concern behind it.

 

So you can be a 'cheap' @ss like me and save your $400 or pay for an HMI update and get texts, unlocked NAV, and upgraded video capabilities.