IOR radio Navigation upgrade

Royall577 · September 29, 2019

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone knew or has tried to purchase the usb/sd card hub and see if navigation will work on the IOR radio. I know you have to purchase the navigation card then have it flashed at the dealer but I am curious.

Vicarod · September 29, 2019

I don't know if the IOR system can be upgraded with just an SD card.

Check out this thread...

Vicarod · September 29, 2019

This thread states that only IOS radios can be upgraded to NAV. Don't know if that's true or not.

I suspect that the IOR will not support / recognize the NAV software.

These guys may know:

https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/

Royall577 · September 29, 2019

48 minutes ago, Vicarod said:

I don't know if the IOR system can be upgraded with just an SD card.

Check out this thread...

I measured my screen and it is 8” not 7” like the IRO states in that thread. Maybe I do have a IOS radio but I do not have the SD slot. Really confused now lol.

Vicarod · September 29, 2019

Look inside your glovebox for your RPO codes and see what radio you have.

Post a pic of your RPO codes here if you want. It's the "DNA" of how your truck was built.

The codes are on a decal in the glovebox, or at least should be. I haven't checked with the 2019's yet.

AlaskaErik · September 29, 2019

15 minutes ago, Vicarod said:

Look inside your glovebox for your RPO codes and see what radio you have.

Post a pic of your RPO codes here if you want. It's the "DNA" of how your truck was built.

The codes are on a decal in the glovebox, or at least should be. I haven't checked with the 2019's yet.

2019s don't have RPO codes in the glovebox anymore. It's on the door jamb and you need a QR reader.

Vicarod · September 29, 2019

I hate GM.

Why do they make things so difficult?

OnTheReel · September 29, 2019

Same RPO (IOR) is 7” or 8” depending on the trim level. On LT/RST the IOR is 8”. No card reader, no IOS.

I’ll bet the IOR is lacking some stuff behind the scenes, outside of the card reader, that would be needed to make it nav-capable.

Royall577 · September 29, 2019

1 hour ago, OnTheReel said:

Same RPO (IOR) is 7” or 8” depending on the trim level. On LT/RST the IOR is 8”. No card reader, no IOS.

I’ll bet the IOR is lacking some stuff behind the scenes, outside of the card reader, that would be needed to make it nav-capable.

Thank you for your input!

Ryno2 · March 28, 2021

https://www.infotainment.com/collections/oem-chevy-silverado-navigation-radios/products/2019-2020-chevrolet-silverado-mylink-iou-gps-navigation-hd-radio-upgrade?variant=9365531820068

ericarenee · March 29, 2021

There is a nav only upgrade for the ior radio.. i think you replace the whole radio and it cost around 800.00 . I think your best using Android Auto or car play. the Maps are constantly updated and no map upgrade fees. OHH And its Free.... To pay that much just to add navigation is not worth it.. ohh it might had sat radio as well if you do not have that.

I looked into it when i get my truck so the info available may be some different now...

AlaskaErik · March 29, 2021

1 hour ago, ericarenee said:

There is a nav only upgrade for the ior radio.. i think you replace the whole radio and it cost around 800.00 . I think your best using Android Auto or car play. the Maps are constantly updated and no map upgrade fees. OHH And its Free.... To pay that much just to add navigation is not worth it.. ohh it might had sat radio as well if you do not have that.

I looked into it when i get my truck so the info available may be some different now...

I have navigation in my 2016 and I hardly ever use it. I don't have navigation in my 2019 and I don't miss it. For those few times I do need nav I just use Apple CarPlay. It's actually a much better way to navigate.

Transient · March 29, 2021

There is a nav only upgrade for the ior radio.. i think you replace the whole radio and it cost around 800.00 . I think your best using Android Auto or car play. the Maps are constantly updated and no map upgrade fees. OHH And its Free.... To pay that much just to add navigation is not worth it.. ohh it might had sat radio as well if you do not have that.

I looked into it when i get my truck so the info available may be some different now...

Do you have info for this? Last I checked, which was back in August, I was told GM abandoned the upgrade program.

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ericarenee · March 30, 2021

1 hour ago, Transient said:

Do you have info for this? Last I checked, which was back in August, I was told GM abandoned the upgrade program.

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not specific i just seen the upgrade kit listed on a gm parts website. There was information about the parts required and so on. and it was actually in August or early October last year. We bought our truck early August . might be gmparts.com or something like that.

So your thinking is Probably correct.

2016 Sierra Owner · March 30, 2021

6 hours ago, Transient said:

Do you have info for this? Last I checked, which was back in August, I was told GM abandoned the upgrade program.

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Yes GM does not sell the NAV upgrade kit any more. They did away with it sometime last year. You can't use a used SD card either as they are locked to the VIN of the original vehicle they were installed on.