2016 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Wireless Charging

[macfreak86]

Hello,  I have a wireless charging pad that came with my truck that is mounted in the center console arm rest.  The pad itself has a bezel or lip on either side of the pad that raises my iphone 8 plus just enough to where it will not make contact with the flat surface of the pad.  Does anyone know of a fix for this?  Thanks!

 

 

[99Mastercraft]

I could be wrong, but i swear I remember reading that the wireless charging in these trucks do not have enough wattage to charge an iPhone. You have to put a 2018 Module in (around $90) and purchase a plug and play harness. Here is a link:

My question is... if we do the module, even though the phone won't lay flat, will it still charge it? Because I have an iPhone 8 Plus as well and it's pretty wide... it almost lays flat, but not quite. This may be a question for @pgamboa

Edited April 12, 2018 by 99Mastercraft

[cbrsilv15]

Yes. It’s not the pad, it’s the charging module that isn’t compatible. You need one from an ‘18. 

[dburns050]

I replaced the charging module in my 2017. I have an iPhone X and charging won’t work if the phone isn’t flat on the pad. Have to remove my lifeproof case if I want to wireless charge.


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[pgamboa]

Ok.. with an iPhone 8 Plus and the 2018 module, the phone will charge but it will be raised slightly on one side because the phone is too wide for the mat/bezel trim. The iPhone 8 Plus must be out of its case.

If you do not have a 2018 module, none of the iPhones will charge (iPhone 8/X).


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[Nick Reider]

I just purchased a 2016 GMC Sierra from Carmax and I am having this issue with my Samsung s9. Is switching out the charging module I can/should do or should I have Carmax do it since it is still under their warranty?