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2016/17 Nav Disc Update - Worse Than Original!

KSTMSTR

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KSTMSTR Enthusiast

KSTMSTR

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I recently updated the Navigation system in my 2014 High Country, to the newest 2016/17 disc, and it is now WORSE than the original, in terms of providing clear, on-time driving instructions.

 

Curious if anyone else is experiencing this also? Thanks - Rick

Andy Seibel Enthusiast

Andy Seibel

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google maps provides clear, on-time driving instructions and FREE updates.

The app even came installed for free on my android phone!

KSTMSTR Enthusiast

KSTMSTR

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I've got an Android phone also, but would have expected with such a high dollar truck, and $150 nav upgrade, that it would get better, not worse ya' know!?!?

 

The nav system in my buddies 2014 Lexus sedan BLOWS my trucks system away...........

Andy Seibel Enthusiast

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Yea, i know what you mean. It would be nice if a good, working nav system would come standard. but i have yet to see one that works better than my free google maps. The only downfall is i can't see the map when i'm talking on the phone i don't always turn bluetooth on.

 

sorry your upgrade was a disappointment. I would complain to whoever took your money. maybe they'll refund it if you can show it was a downgrade.

TJay74 Senior Enthusiast

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Problem is GM and or the company they use for navigation only has soo much budget for mapping and updates, none of those companies can compete against Google and Google Maps. I wont bother with the NAV upgrade every again unless it is the only way to get the upgraded sound system.

Cjc Enthusiast

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I love my factory nav. I know it's hard to believe but I don't own a cell phone.So I count on my factory nav.How can you beat it sitting on your couch and program your destination from it on the gmc app.Also I like the turn comes up in the screen in front of you.I just ordered the update.

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I gave up on the horrible nav in my Sierra and opted to hard wire a Garmin which sits on the dash. It's absolutely ridiculous that I need it considering how much I paid for the GMC Nav, but like I said, it's so bad that I've found it to be useless.

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