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Sean3565

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Sean3565

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Can someone verify weather Android Auto is supposed to be a free update to 2016 GMC Sierra owners? My dealer says only 2017, the GMC website says it is a free update for 2016 beginning in March 2016.

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Dealer is wrong, 2017s if they have carplay already have android auto installed. Early 16s with carplay did not have it, my May '16 built GMC had android auto from the factory. My July '15 built 2016 GM car did not and I just had it added it recently, no questions asked.

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Sean3565

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Thanks guys. My dealer says he is checking on it after I read to him what was on GMC.com, let's see if he calls me back. If not I will find another dealer who actually keeps up with what is going on with the vehicles that they sell.

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Thanks guys. My dealer says he is checking on it after I read to him what was on GMC.com, let's see if he calls me back. If not I will find another dealer who actually keeps up with what is going on with the vehicles that they sell.

 

Have to remember they deal with many different cars/issues and every customer tells them it should be under warranty. A Chevy dealer should be able to do it as well and there are plenty out there.

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I had my 2016 Silverado done at the end of August.

 

My invoice says:

 

"Type: #W JOB #3 Labor Rate: D 91.60"

"Complaint: customer would like the free android update offered through gm"

"Cause: reprogram"

"Correction: perform android update offered by gm"

CueBaller Enthusiast

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I had my 2016 Silverado done at the end of August.

 

My invoice says:

 

"Type: #W JOB #3 Labor Rate: D 91.60"

"Complaint: customer would like the free android update offered through gm"

"Cause: reprogram"

"Correction: perform android update offered by gm"

 

I'm having mine done on Friday. :D

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Sean3565

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OK folks, update is done and android auto is working now. Thanks for you replies, it gave me something to show the service manager to convince him to investigate further.

  • 3 weeks later...
charrito Enthusiast

charrito

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I left a message with the dealership. I just picked mu 2016 on Saturday and doesn't have the Android update.

 

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charrito Enthusiast

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And it's a no-go for me, unfortunately. I took it to the dealership and they were unable to install it as my truck was not accepting the software. I came home to talk to Chevy support directly and this is what they said:

 

"Due to a temporary supply disruption, a certain quantity of 2016MY Silverado 1500/2500/3500 and Sierra 1500/2500/3500 trucks were built without Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatibility. Your truck was one of the affected units. The price of your truck was reduced by $200 due to the loss of functionality. This credit is shown on the window label of the vehicle. Due to the supply constraint, an update for your vehicle is unavailable. An update may be available in the future; however this update would be at your expense."

 

So I guess I am out of luck in terms of connectivity. I can still sync via bluetooth but it sucks not having navigation fed from my phone. Maybe in the future it might be worth paying the $200...If by then I can manage to get an Android that doesn't explode.

  • 7 months later...
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Harry Glands

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What functionality does Android auto give you.

I already have factory navigation

 

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mike67naz Enthusiast

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Android Auto gives you access to Google Maps with traffic available. Stock navigation does not have traffic for all areas. Other normal phone perks, music streaming etc. etc. but mainly using Google Maps.

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&CDFiXER%

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And it's a no-go for me, unfortunately. I took it to the dealership and they were unable to install it as my truck was not accepting the software. I came home to talk to Chevy support directly and this is what they said:

 

"Due to a temporary supply disruption, a certain quantity of 2016MY Silverado 1500/2500/3500 and Sierra 1500/2500/3500 trucks were built without Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatibility. Your truck was one of the affected units. The price of your truck was reduced by $200 due to the loss of functionality. This credit is shown on the window label of the vehicle. Due to the supply constraint, an update for your vehicle is unavailable. An update may be available in the future; however this update would be at your expense."

 

So I guess I am out of luck in terms of connectivity. I can still sync via bluetooth but it sucks not having navigation fed from my phone. Maybe in the future it might be worth paying the $200...If by then I can manage to get an Android that doesn't explode.

How about between the $200 off and taking your existing radio and selling it, you buy a used one that has the capability you need? Keep your existing radio until the 'new' radio arrives is proven to work as expected, or until the warranty runs out. Don't forget to check for compatibility, programming needs,etc for the swap. There have to be OEM radios out there from people who like after market.

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jpinoy Enthusiast

jpinoy

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What functionality does Android auto give you.

I already have factory navigation

 

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

 

 

Android Auto gives you access to Google Maps with traffic available. Stock navigation does not have traffic for all areas. Other normal phone perks, music streaming etc. etc. but mainly using Google Maps.

 

^^^This... and don't forget, using Google Maps, you get the latest maps, unlike factory navigation, you have to 'pay' for updated maps(usually around $159)... and I read somewhere on this forum, it's tided to your VIN as well for updates..

 

And one day, when Google gets off it's butt, you will be able to use Waze....

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