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2016 Sierra SLT - Navigation System Updates

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jernatety Enthusiast

jernatety

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Is there a way to update the maps? Do you have to purchase a CD or connect the intellilink via wiFi? Wondering because my kids like to use the NAV when we drive locally to see what shows up. We've noticed a lot of new roads and major arteries that have been finished over the past 2 years do not show up on the maps, and the navigation completely avoids those roads because they don't show up.

 

Thanks to all in advance, any response is greatly appreciated.

Justin101714 Enthusiast

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Is there a way to update the maps? Do you have to purchase a CD or connect the intellilink via wiFi? Wondering because my kids like to use the NAV when we drive locally to see what shows up. We've noticed a lot of new roads and major arteries that have been finished over the past 2 years do not show up on the maps, and the navigation completely avoids those roads because they don't show up.

 

Thanks to all in advance, any response is greatly appreciated.

It is updated through OnStar. There is no capability of updating through a CD or at the dealership.

 

 

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jernatety

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It is updated through OnStar. There is no capability of updating through a CD or at the dealership.

 

 

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I thought OnStar is subscription based? So that is always, "on" so to speak?

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If it's onstar based then why doesn't my 2017 show my neighborhood on the nav screen. According to the nav screen I'm driving offroad. My neighborhood was built 10 yrs ago.

 

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wildlyfe200 Enthusiast

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I used the nav for the first week on my 2017 and that was it. All i can say is thank god for android auto.

 

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Silverado Steve Senior Enthusiast

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Incorrect. If you have the in dash navigation, updates can be purchased from GM via a USB stick.

http://gmnavdisc.navigation.com/product/Catalog/Catalog_Chevrolet_Silverado_2016/GM-Next-Generation-Infotainment-2.5-System-Map-Update-V.2017/sku/84201676/en_US/GMNA/USD

 

 

It is updated through OnStar. There is no capability of updating through a CD or at the dealership.

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huntr1117 Enthusiast

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That site says that my 17 has the most up to date maps available. Maybe because my truck was built in July of 16 it might not have the update?

 

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SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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Such a rip off... This is why I didn't buy a truck with nav. I can buy a Garmin with life-time map updates for less than that, or, just use my phone like everyone else. I wish I had Car Play, but whatever. Just my 2 cents...

Silverado Steve Senior Enthusiast

Silverado Steve

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Same here. My truck has every option but Nav. I get by with my Iphone and Garmin

 

Such a rip off... This is why I didn't buy a truck with nav. I can buy a Garmin with life-time map updates for less than that, or, just use my phone like everyone else. I wish I had Car Play, but whatever. Just my 2 cents...

 

Silverado Steve Senior Enthusiast

Silverado Steve

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GM doesn't update their maps as often as Garmin or your Smartphone....the main reaso i bypassed getting factory nav.

 

That site says that my 17 has the most up to date maps available. Maybe because my truck was built in July of 16 it might not have the update?

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Ag76 Enthusiast

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GM doesn't update their maps as often as Garmin or your Smartphone....the main reaso i bypassed getting factory nav.

 

Yep, I haven't used the factory navigation in my 2015 Sierra since the truck was new. Right after I bought the truck, my wife and I took it on a trip from Texas to Colorado. On the road down from Mesa Verde, the nav directed me to take a right turn into the side of the mountain. My smartphone is so much better.....

jernatety Enthusiast

jernatety

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Thanks for the link!

 

While I agree with the latter posts regarding using my phone, I actually prefer not to use my phone. We do a lllllllllllllllllllllllot of hockey trips for tournaments and my boys use my phone to tether off of for wifi. And when I do use the phone for GPS it gets smoking hot because it's connected for 3 or more hours as we traverse the east coast states.

 

With that being said, we are going to take advantage of the built in NAV but it needs to be up to date. I have no problem purchasing the new maps, but how do I know if my maps are definitely not up to date? Is there a way to check and confirm? I don't want to buy the update and find out the maps are up to date.

Silver16 Enthusiast

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Waze on road, Garmin Oregon off. GM nav is the worst ever. In fact the whole infopainintheass system suxs. If outta warranty go Alpine.

Silverado Steve Senior Enthusiast

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Frankly, i would just pony up and buy a new Garmin for $100 with lifetime map updates and forget your GM one. You should be able to get the version of your system and compare what version from GM has been released on the site i posted a few posts back.

 

Thanks for the link!

 

While I agree with the latter posts regarding using my phone, I actually prefer not to use my phone. We do a lllllllllllllllllllllllot of hockey trips for tournaments and my boys use my phone to tether off of for wifi. And when I do use the phone for GPS it gets smoking hot because it's connected for 3 or more hours as we traverse the east coast states.

 

With that being said, we are going to take advantage of the built in NAV but it needs to be up to date. I have no problem purchasing the new maps, but how do I know if my maps are definitely not up to date? Is there a way to check and confirm? I don't want to buy the update and find out the maps are up to date.

Orlando8 Enthusiast

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So far the NAVI has worked for me, although I havent used it alot. Did take a trip form Ohio to Nashville TN. I ran my Garmin and my truck NAVI just for kicks and they both took identical route

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